The Royal Temptation: Shadows of Deceit: A Historical Romance Fantasy Novel (The Royal Desires #2)

In the kingdom of Irralion, where ancient curses whisper through the corridors of power and betrayal lurks in the most intimate of shadows, Queen Edith stands on the precipice of disaster. The theft of the Book of Eternal Wisdom has not only unleashed potential chaos across her lands but has also sparked a potential rebellion that threatens to topple her from the throne she has fought so hard to uphold.
As she grapples with the disloyalty brewing within her own harem—where a seductive concubine could well be a dagger hidden by silk sheets—Queen Edith faces a dire ultimatum. With her enemies masked in the guise of allies, each move she makes could be a step toward salvation or downfall. The ancient ritual to lift the kingdom’s curse, a curse that has stifled the royal lineage for generations, can no longer be delayed. The ritual stands as her only chance to secure the future of her bloodline. However, as she prepares to expunge the curse, mysterious attacks escalate, blurring the lines between friend and foe.
Beset by enemies on all sides, the line between ally and adversary blurs. In a court where every shadow could conceal a traitor’s smile, Queen Edith must wield not just the scepter of rule but the sword of survival. Her journey will take her deep into the heart of her realm, from the whispering woods of Eldorian to the echoing halls of her own palace, where the greatest betrayals await.
Amidst the turmoil, the queen’s heart battles her head, as the man who warms her nights could very well be engineering her downfall. With attacks mounting and the hour of the ritual drawing near, Queen Edith must stand firm against the swirling maelstrom of intrigue. Can she unmask the invisible foes pulling the strings, or will her crown be the ultimate price of her trust?