A DECOY recruited to be a spy.
A PRINCE compelled to become an assassin.
A SERJAH pressured by an unwanted crown.
A WORLD covered in shadows.
Mere months ago, Clare was just a kitchen maid. Now, she is a decoy for Princess Serene and a novice spy, caught in the royal family's web of secrets. While journeying to Mortise to finalize the princess’s betrothal to Serjah Desfan, Clare lives for the stolen moments she has with Bennick, the bodyguard who is quickly claiming her heart. But when a notorious assassin is hired to kill her, Clare’s life and the alliance hang in the balance.
In Ryden, Grayson prepares to leave for Mortise with his brother, Liam. Their orders are to ignite a war between their enemies, and Grayson has been tasked with assassinating Princess Serene. It may cost his soul, but he is ready to comply, as long as he gets something in return: freedom for Mia, the girl he loves. But the more time he spends with his brother, the more he begins to wonder if Liam is what Grayson wishes he had the courage to be . . . a traitor.
Desfan feels trapped. By his disapproving council, his impending marriage to a stranger, and the imminent arrival of enemy princes who may not want the peace they profess. When a dangerous drug threatens his people, Desfan jumps at the chance to rely on his swords instead of politics. But his investigation uncovers more than he bargained for—a plot that may destroy Mortise from within.
Eyrinthia hovers on the edge of war. Spies. Rebels. Traitors. All must choose a side.
Excerpt:
Lord Francin waved toward the door. “Please, take some time to rest. I have final preparations to make for tonight. A storm is coming in, which means most of the guests will want a room for the night.” He shook his bald head as he turned, leaning on his cane as he headed for the stairs. “Simpering fools,” he muttered under his breath.
Clare grinned after him, aware of Bennick turning to face her. “I don’t think I’ve met another nobleman like him.” She glanced up at Bennick, perfectly aware that they were the only ones left in the corridor. The warmth in his intent gaze warmed every part of her. “I don’t think you were paying much attention to his tour, though.”
Bennick’s eyes remained fixed on her. “You’re right. I barely heard a word he said.”
Something low in her gut tightened. Her smile widened and her voice turned lightly teasing. “That’s a shame.”
Bennick eased closer. “Oh?”
“You didn’t hear him mention the private sitting room in this very wing that no one ever uses?” She shook her head. “A pity.”
His chin dipped along with his voice. “Well, I may have heard him mention it, and I admit I was intrigued.”
Heat spread through her chest. “Did you manage to hear where it is located?”
“I admit that I did not.”
“Hmm. That’s too bad.”
“Ah, but I trust you were paying attention.”
The flirtation felt good. Normal. And Clare wanted to embrace it fully. She grasped his hand, squeezing his fingers. “Luckily for you, I was listening, and we have a few moments.” She tugged him down the hall and he followed without hesitation, the two of them glancing around to make sure they remained unobserved.
They slipped into the room at the end of the hall, and Bennick nudged the door closed with the heel of his boot. The room was dimly lit, since the drapes were drawn, leaving the sunlight barely peeking around the edges, but Clare didn’t need to see much to know that they were actually, truly alone for the first time in weeks, and that Bennick wanted this moment just as much as she did.
Her fingers curled in his uniform and she dragged him closer, their mouths coming together easily in the semi-dark. His hands were also moving, one curling around her side while the other dragged up her back until he cradled the back of her head.
Her fingers lifted to his face, then got lost in his hair and her heart pounded as her back was somehow pressed against the wall. Had they moved? Crossed the room? Or was it the door beside her? It didn’t really matter, especially as Bennick eased closer, until there was no space between them.
Her skin hummed and warmth exploded in her chest when he tilted his head, changing the angle of the kiss. He captured her mouth, taking over what she had started. His body curved around hers, as if he could not resist some invisible pull.
They were both breathing raggedly when he finally dragged his mouth away from hers. His stubbled jaw rasped against her cheek as he ducked his head, his lips at her ear, his voice rough with emotion. “That wasn’t exactly what I thought would happen when I closed the door.”
Her short laugh was breathless. “What did you think was going to happen?”
“I don’t know. I thought maybe we would talk. Sit together. Maybe kiss a little.”
“Sorry.”
He leaned back, his eyes serious even though his mouth twitched. “Never apologize for that.”
Her hand drifted across his cheek. “Did you want to talk now?”
“Talking isn’t as enjoyable as what we were just doing.”
Rorie's Review:
Book #3 needs to come out really soon, that's all I've got to say about that. But not really, because I do actually need to review the book, and I don't think one sentence will cut it, even though that one sentence says quite a bit, I think. So yeah, I really liked the story. And it definitely ended on a cliff-hangar, which is why #3 needs to hurry up and come out already. These books are not stand-alone. You would be so lost if you tried to start with this book. I was even a bit lost because it's been awhile since I read Royal Decoy. It took me several chapters before I was able to remember what had happened previously and who all the characters were. This was a story that I didn't want to put down, and kept reading "just one more chapter" because I just needed to know what was going to happen. There are several editing errors in the book, but that didn't detract from the story too much. I'm already looking forward to finding out what happens in the next book.
Andrea's Review:
Heather Frost does a great job writing an intriguing story. I agree with Rorie about wanting book three to come out soon. There are so many loose ends and I’m very curious to know what will happen with everyone-especially Grayson. His family situation is insane.
I liked each of the pieces of this story, but did find it to be a bit confusing/overwhelming going back and forth and having so many characters.
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