Release Date: April 30

It’s dark, it’s gritty, and there’s a pretty good chance it’s the royal romance you never even realized that you wanted. Your new anti-hero obsession is almost here—do you think you can handle Saxon Priest?

“I’m not scared of you.”
I meet her gaze. “You should be.”

Bound by a secret oath spanning generations, I am loyal to no one but the queen.

Spy.
Defender of the Crown.

To all of England, I’m Saxon Priest. Traitor. Murderer. Owner of London’s most infamous anti-loyalist pub.

And then she appears.
            
Isla Quinn may claim that she’s only looking to buss tables, but I’m no fool. Bitterness bleeds from her hard-blue eyes, and her hatred for the queen is so palpable, I can practically taste it off every sharp-tongued word slipping from her full mouth.

“Hire me,” she begs.

We’re on opposite sides of this war. Enemies from the start.

Isla thought she found an ally, but she’s found me instead.

Savage.
Ruthless.
A man with no heart, no matter how the dead space inside my chest lurches whenever she’s near.

And so I lean over, dragging her deep into this twisted game of crowns and thrones, and offer a single vow: “I could use you.”

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My Review 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Holy wow! This book is a ride like no other! Seems our plucky penner of romantic comedies has a dark side, and it is well and truly delicious! Combined with her historian roots, she delivers a tale that is haunting, heartbreaking, shocking and unparalled. 

Let's start with the backdrop for this hypnotizing read. England is a country torn apart, with two distinct groups. Those who are loyal to the throne and those who would sooner see the queen dead. Lies, deceit, conspiracies and secrets abound. 

Then there's the storyline, which stole both my mind and heart and wouldn’t let go. Just when I thought I had something figured out, the road turned the corner to a completely unexpected place, and all I could do was hold on tighter. And the blindsides! I actually found myself saying, “She did NOT just do that!!” 

As for the main characters, Saxon hails from a long line of secret loyalists dedicated to protecting the crown, and Isla is a dissenter out for vengeance. Both on opposite sides in this war, yet fate somehow draws them together. They're equally complex and layered and, coupled with the lies and secrets between them, it's nearly impossible to know where each stands at any given moment. 

Saxon and Isla are both so freaking compelling and memorable I couldn’t help but love them. Saxon, with his cold, steely exterior and dead heart that hide his vulnerability and fear, captured my heart effortlessly. Isla is a conundrum. Seemingly timid and summoning false courage, she'll do anything to keep her brother and sister safe, even if it means going toe to toe with Saxon. Together, they’re electric. Explosive. Incendiary. 

History isn’t my jam, but other contemporary romance readers will also enjoy this modern-day, dark romance with it's historical backdrop. As part of a trilogy, there's a piece of the story that continues in the next book, but Saxon and Isla find their happily ever after together. If you’re in the mood for something dark, surprising, twisty and intense, you'll love this consuming, enthralling, extraordinary read! 

Grab your copy using the above link and scroll down for author info. And if you're over on Facebook, check out Maria's readers group, one of the best places on the internet! (Link below.)  Until next time, dear reader 

Much love between the covers, 

BookAddict 

*See my other reviews here. 
AMAZON TOP 500 REVIEWER



Meet Maria Luis

Maria Luis is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author.
Historian by day and romance novelist by night, Maria lives in New Orleans, and loves bringing the city's cultural flair into her books. When Maria isn't frantically typing with hot chocolate in hand, she can be found binging on reality TV, going on adventures with her other half and two pups, or plotting her next flirty romance.

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