Synopses & Reviews
Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She’s a trained assassin for the resistance, and her true play is for ultimate power. Using her charm and wit, she plans to seduce her way into the emperor’s bed and deal him one final, fatal blow, sparking a battle of succession that could change the face of the empire. As the ruler of a country on the brink of war and the son of a deposed emperor, Lucien must constantly be wary of an attempt on his life. But he’s drawn to the stunning Caturanga player visiting the palace. Vitala may be able to distract him from his woes for a while—and fulfill other needs, as well. Lucien’s quick mind and considerable skills awaken unexpected desires in Vitala, weakening her resolve to finish her mission. An assassin cannot fall for her prey, but Vitala’s gut is telling her to protect this sexy, sensitive man. Now she must decide where her heart and loyalties lie and navigate the dangerous war of politics before her gambit causes her to lose both Lucien and her heart for good.…
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“Set in a richly detailed fantasy world, Assassin’s Gambit is an emotionally powerful tale of love.”—Alexis Morgan, author of Her Knight’s Quest
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Praise for the Hearts and Thrones series
“In a strong debut launching an Ancient Rome-inspired romantic fantasy series, Raby offers a captivating tale of an assassin who falls for her target....The main characters have excellent chemistry, meshing right from the start. In addition to a richly imagined world and a delightfully entertaining tale of magic and intrigue, Raby also delivers an understated yet versatile magical system.”—Publishers Weekly
“A great read.”—Dear Author
“An exquisite debut novel. The scope of the novel is…epic, as it roams through counties and territories, introducing us to dozens of strong and dynamic characters. The setting is beautiful, and the story line is one that will instantly attract readers searching for everything from a sizzling romance to a vast adventure filled with mystery, intrigue, and murder.”—Night Owl Reviews (top pick)
“Rabys debut heralds the arrival of a terrific new fantasy romance voice....[Raby] has a gift for storytelling.”—RT Book Reviews
“Theres nothing quite as sexy as a woman who can be both assassin and lover....The hot tension between [Vitala] and Lucien will keep readers eagerly turning pages.”—Coffee Time Romance and More
“A great setting and protagonists worth rooting for.”—All About Romance
Synopsis
Rhianne, mind mage and Imperial Princess of Kjall, cannot openly challenge the emperor. Instead she acts in secret to aid the victims of his worst excesses. But now the emperor plans to wed her to the cruel Augustan, the man leading Kjalls attack against the nation of Mosar. Soon she will be torn from her supporters and shipped overseas, where she can help no one.
Mosari crown prince Janto is desperate to save his country from invasion. When one of his most trusted spies disappears while gathering intelligence at the Kjallan palace, Janto takes his place and continues searching for information that could save his people. But falling for the Imperial Princess was not part of his plan. Nor was having his true identity revealed...
Now Rhianne must make a choicefollow the path of tradition or the one of the heart, even if it means betraying her own race.
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As the sister of the Kjallan emperor, Celeste cannot choose where to bestow her heart.... The imperial princess has been offered in marriage to the Prince of Inya as part of an alliance needed to ensure Kjalls military prowess. And despite having been hurt in the past by men using her to gain power, Celeste finds herself falling for the passionate fire mage.
Prince Rayn has no intention of allying his country with the militaristic Kjallans. But his political enemies at home may be the greater threat. The princesss beauty and intelligence catch him off guard, throwing an unexpected and dangerous hurdle in the way of his plans.
As a deadly political plot threatens Rayns life, the attraction between Celeste and Rayn ignites into a sizzling affair. But to save her people and herself, Celeste will have to discover if Rayns intentions are true or risk having her love burn her yet again....
About the Author
Amy Raby is literally a product of the U.S. space program, since her parents met working for NASA on the Apollo missions. After earning her Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Washington, Amy settled in the Pacific Northwest with her family, where shes always looking for lifes next adventure, whether its capsizing tiny sailboats in Lake Washington or riding dressage horses. Prince's Fire is the third in the Hearts and Thrones series, following Assassin's Gambit and Spy's Honor.