Early Review: Assassin Queen (Forsaken Kingdom #1) by Chandra Ryan

[Eva Millien]

What the book has to say:

At sixteen Lilavati was banished from her mother’s kingdom by her stepfather. She was the rightful heir, but with the queen carrying a new child she had to choose between exile or death. Instead of facing the executioner, she fled in the middle of the night like a common thief—leaving behind everyone and everything she ever loved, including the dashing knight who’d stolen her young heart, Naresh.

Now, ten years later, Lilavati isn’t the naive, helpless princess she’d once been. Life on the run has hardened her. It’s also given her time to formulate a plan to take back the kingdom that should be hers and access to criminals, assassins, and a ruthless spell-caster named Kirin who can make that plan a reality. If she can keep the sorcerer focused on the goal and not the ill-advised attraction between them, that is. When she hears of her mother’s death, she knows it’s time to act. She will have everything that is rightfully hers. But she’s not the only one that’s changed since her departure. Her once strong kingdom is dying. It needs a savor not a conqueror.

Kirin agreed to work with Lilavati because he enjoys being near the aloof princess. He’s drawn to her confidence and determination. But when she starts using that determination to keep him at a distance, he’s not nearly so fond of the attribute. A promise she made to another ten years ago is keeping her out of his bed. When he discovers her knight in shining armor is married and has kids, though, all bets are off. But no matter how many times he shares her bed, it’s not enough. He’ll have to figure out a way to make the princess surrender her heart. It’s not going to be easy with his reputation. But if he can save her kingdom, he might have a shot.

What I have to say:

No longer a naïve helpless princess, it’s time for Lilavait to return home and take back what is rightfully hers. Kirin is determined to get Lilly to surrender her heart but first they have a kingdom to save in this spellbinding paranormal fantasy romance.

Forced by her stepfather to flee her home, Lilly is a hardened woman and with a team of assassins by her side is sure that it will be no hardship to take back her Kingdom now that her mother is dead. The characters are strong compelling and demand attention from the very beginning (and really I wouldn’t refuse them if I were you) and the fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat with lots of suspense, excitement and passion while the chemistry between Lilly and Kirin burns up the pages and spices up the story with some hot and steamy encounters.

There is never a dull moment as this story starts off with danger and excitement and continues building suspense and anticipation throughout, there is even a magical battle to liven up the action even more. The well written scenes and details capture the imagination and bring this edgy and sexy story to life.

The author has a created a fascinating realm with lots of intriguing sexy characters that ensure the readers will want more and since this one certainly held me captive from beginning to end, I want more.

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Fated Desires, March 24 2015, 88 pages, ebook

http://fateddesires.com/books/assassin-queen/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22921474-assassin-queen?ac=1

Series Link:

https://www.goodreads.com/series/141895-forsaken-kingdom

Introducing Chandra Ryan:

With a background in psychology, Chandra Ryan has always had an interest in people, the interactions between them, and how these interactions are forged into relationships and trust. Though her worlds are based in a realm of paranormal fantasy and her characters may be of mythical origin, they come alive because of their humanity.

When not writing, Chandra spends her days with her family, finding inspiration from wherever it may come; playing with her kids, hiking through the forests trails with her husband, or watching the incoming freshman find their way while sipping her Spanish Latte at the corner coffee shop.

Chandra can usually be found at:

http://www.chandraryan.com/

http://chandraryan.blogspot.com/

http://www.ellorascave.com/author/chandra-ryan/

http://www.facebook.com/chandra.ryan

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3142939.Chandra_Ryan

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