Cirrus@Austlit

'In the second book of Nicole Warner's Three Times Blessed Series, Eadred and Anais navigate a politically charged future. Drawn together by forces they can't fathom, haunted by the requirements of honour and commitment, the two young royals persevere with their unconventional relationship. Continuing their story in this thrilling historical fantasy, duty takes Eadred and Anais closer to a destiny neither wants.

'With her wedding to King Edmund imminent, Anais faces the heartbreaking reality of her new life.

'Eadred, struggling to come to terms with a shocking loss, must overcome his shortcomings to become the leader and healer his country needs.

'As arcane forces of good and evil jostle for supremacy, Eadred and Anais, all unknowing, are caught in the middle. Their friendship could be the one element to save everyone they love; or the choice that tears their world apart.

'Who can guess why the path of fate takes such unexpected turns, weaving our tales into something greater than ourselves? The way the present informs the past as much as it does the future, testing us with trials both dark and light, changing us in ways we can never foresee.

'So it was for us. Forced to set aside childish dreams for duty's sake, our innocence torn asunder.

'Look away if you have not the stomach for it. I would not blame you.

'I only ask that you take solace. Our courage gave rise to the greatest part of us: our most precious hope and faith.

'Remember always, this story is yours.' (Publication summary)

'In the third book of Nicole Warner's Three Times Blessed Series, Anais and Eadred's intriguing story continues. With grave doubts cast on their relationship, they must rise above damaging accusations of treason, protecting themselves from exposure even as the rift between King Edmund and his younger cousin widens. With nowhere safe to turn, they both make irrevocable choices. One runs from destiny. The other embraces danger on every level.

'Anais, chafing under the restrictive role of queen and wife, sets herself to learning every trick of Warren's trade but, as she makes risky forays into Sidem, she uncovers fresh perils; ones that are almost her undoing.

'Eadred, escaping from the awful carnage in Arnil Wale, enlists as a warden, turning his back on his heritage and title. Assuming an identity as far from royal life as he can imagine, he soon discovers his past isn't so easily forgotten.

'Despite attempts to keep their distance, events conspire to reunite them, forcing them to acknowledge just how many rules they're willing to break to be together.

'As an old enemy returns, new gifts emerge within them, powerful enough to shake the world to its roots.'  (Publication summary)

'In Nicole Warner's exciting fantasy debut, Grace, extraordinary circumstances force two young royals into an unknown destiny. As nobles of their respective kingdoms, their futures are set. A princess promised to a king. A lord burdened by expectation. In this historical fantasy, where the weight of royal duty would deny the desire of one's heart, Lord Eadred and Princess Anais find themselves caught between the two.

'Eadred, cousin to the King of Tellenel, is tasked with teaching their language and customs to Anais, King Edmund's betrothed. He thinks it a punishment, little wishing to babysit a princess.

'Both are sent to the coastal town of Arnil Wale where mystical and deadly forces soon intrude upon Eadred's life. With threats all around, exposing those he loves to danger, he faces impossible choices. Worse yet, his growing affinity for the Princess places them both in a different sort of peril.

'Far from the Tellen court and the man she is to marry, their friendship quickly becomes the greatest risk of all.'  (Publication summary)