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Heart of the King
A Fantasy Novel by A.E. Rayne
Book 4 of the The Lords of Alekka Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Fantasy,
- Military Fantasy,
- Multi-POV,
- Romantic Fantasy
This book is for you if you're into...
- Multiple armies converging on one city with everything at stake
- Characters torn between loyalty, family, and fate
- Magic-driven epic battles with high personal and political stakes
The race to Ottby is on! Having heard Gudrum's threats and Alys' warnings, Reinar is desperate to head South, back to his family. Though he must be patient. His army is far behind him, and Reinar knows he'll need every pair of hands to get their fleet back home.
Waiting with his brother, Sigurd is looking forward to his reunion with Raf, unaware that she is now with Gudrum. And though Raf didn't return to Gudrum willingly, she is still struggling, unable to decide where her true loyalties lie.
In Orvala, Tarl's dreamer is dying, though he can find no way to help her. His city is a mess, his people are wounded and grieving, but he is consumed by his fears for an unresponsive Mirella.
And in Stornas, Ake Bluefinn farewells his family and readies his army to head to Ottby. His dreamer may have foretold his end, but the King of Alekka is ready to fight.
Heart of the King is the fourth book in The Lords of Alekka: a gripping six-part epic fantasy series. Fast-paced and action-packed, it is a fresh delight of twists and turns, infused with magic, romance and mystery, and just the right amount of epic battles to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Note: These books contain adult themes and mature content.
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