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The Hunted Heir: The Veiled Kingdom Series, Book 2

by Aaron Shedlock Holly Renee

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Verena is the lost princess of Marmoris, a title that makes her the ultimate prize in a brutal game of political survival. After a devastating betrayal, she flees, leaving behind a man who is torn between his duty to the rebellion and his undeniable, obsessive craving for her. Now, he hunts her across the kingdom, desperate to reach her before his father—the man who destroyed his life—claims her as his own trophy. This high-stakes romantasy utilizes the enemies-to-lovers trope to perfection, layering forbidden desire over a foundation of deep-seated mistrust. As the rebellion closes in and the gods themselves seem to loom over her fate, the lines between captor and protector blur. The protagonist finds himself caught in a dangerous paradox: he views Verena as a traitor who deserves his wrath, yet he is consumed by the need to possess her. Packed with simmering tension, sharp banter, and magical intrigue, this sequel delivers an action-packed journey through a world of shifting allegiances. It is a fast-paced, addictive read that explores whether love can truly survive when it is birthed from rivalry and fueled by secrets. Prepare for a heart-pounding adventure where the most dangerous thing in the kingdom is the pull between two fated enemies.

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Image 105: A 1x1 image, likely be a tacker probe Amazon Customer](javascript:void(0)) 4 out of 5 stars That ending is.. 4.5 ⭐ 3 🌶 I was so excited about this book. It probably one of my favorites. The author does well without over placing the backstory and fills with action and banter/dialogue. Which for me is good because too much can be boring and take away from the story. However, in this book I am not sure if less was a good or bad thing. For example, that ending was not the big ending or cliff I thought it would be. The story itself is only 208 page which I do not think was enough to cover the whole story as some parts were rushed. It also would've been nice to have received previews of the next book not of another series (A Kingdom of Salt and Stars - so tired of a blank of blank and blank). We are left hanging with that ending AND has to wait a while for the next one? Not fair. Spoilers below so do not read if you don't want it ruined for you. That aside I do love the story. Seeing Verena (Nyra) running through the woods as she was just used and reading Dacre side afterwards was all the things we need to put our anger of him aside. However, I found myself upset that Verena would trust Eiran so easily, like girl you just was betrayed and placed out like nothing (her words not mine). I would've appreciated having more time with Dacre once he did catch her and had his best friend and sister catch up to them then maybe she gets captured? Because the ending we got I'm not sure about. One part of me is glad she got her powers and they are mates the other half feelings like what was the point if they could not conquer all? I guess for the plot it had to be this way but the mates thing felt forced/rushed because the time Dacre and Verena spent together was rushed and did not last long. I think any book that could evoke emotional turbulence is a good book. I was mad, sad, shocked, happy, and mad all over again. When they finally had the conversation about him using her, it gave me so much satisfaction. There intensity and fury was felt. "You Mean the name you lied to me about over and over again." "Was it his idea for you to make me 🌶 before you told me you knew who I really was?" I was like FINALLY!! Then to see them love .. "Like salt in the sea, you have become ingrained in every part of me, and I have been drowning in my regrets" "A kingdom torn in born, a world turned to ash".. "But with my soul, I the worship" It was so worthy of a read! Dacre character development was the very best. He stepped out of his fathers shadow like the brave knight and he was ready to risk it all for his little traitor. "She was the heir to the kindgom, the princess to the king who killed my mother, but none of that made her any less mine" "You're a coward, father" Giving very much "touch her and 💀" Oh my goodness, do not get me started on Eiran. It has pissed me off. I wish we could've seen more of Kai and Wren I was hoping that they would have snuck out and came to the rescue as in the beginning of the book I thought that's where this book was going to be head when Dacre spoke with them before his father asked him to go with him to find her. I am hoping for the next book they get together and try to save Verena but we shall see. More)Hide) * !Image 107: Customer Image Thank you for your feedback Close Sorry, there was an error Close Sorry we couldn't load the review Try again Filtering customer reviews Loading customer reviews There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

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9 3.9 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(15,768) Book 2 of 3: The Veiled Kingdom Series Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions From USA Today bestselling author Holly Renee comes the second book in the scorching romantasy series with enthralling secrets, impassioned enemies, and luring tension. Verena was the lost princess of Marmoris, the very thing we had spent our entire lives looking for, and I had let her go. The lingering taste of her mixed with the deep ache in my chest over her betrayal haunted my days and nights. I knew she was hiding something, but her secrets were far more treacherous than I could have imagined. Though I wished my own betrayal hadn't been so bitter on my tongue. Now, my dreams are haunted by the way her deep blue eyes looked up at me in shock when I revealed I knew her truth. The way I crave for her to look at me now as I hunt for her. Me, along with half of the rebellion. If my father finds her before me, there is no telling what he will do to her. And even though she's the little traitor I always thought she was, I can't allow him to find her. But his orders were clear. The princess is to be taken by the rebellion or she will be taken by the gods. I don't know which is worse. She is the heir to our kingdom, the daughter of the cruel king who was responsible for my mother's death, and the key to winning our rebellion. I vowed to my father that I would find her, the one person I wish I didn't have to. Verena is the hunted heir. But more than anything, she is mine. Narrated in duet style. ) ©2024 Holly Renee (P)2024 Podium Audio Previous slide of product details 1. Book 2 of 3 The Veiled Kingdom Series 2. Listening Length 5 hours and 34 minutes 3. Author Holly Renee 4. Narrator Aaron Shedlock, see all) 5. Publication date November 26, 2024 6. Language English 7. Publisher Podium Audio 8. ASIN B0D92P7NBL 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Hunted-Heir-Veiled-Kingdom-Book/dp/B0D92P7NBL/ref=sr1271?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ICZ1qoPBXIJdGj-3NS1WTV7m5uvoXC9TH2hvKVpG5tWTYaJlzsLxKW4meiKzrFbPT0e34duT0Dfz8qTnm2O4-OuOu5u5B6XhyxkNK8Tl09Gm66gvbI0SZvgQfRyRso6IWbYeEHdYDmZdLjEtlpWHRgWEFmMnJ8Io6SsElwXaRqTM6TSpqMfGNDzeARfgyh5yeHtwRLwQZRGHDqQ5VkIvgf8QcqcSp7F9W80vdo.RIg2c7jvCg4j0DEstQUnQqHfP0q3g2gDVVE8IqyZHCU&dibtag=se&qid=1780245813&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 25 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS9XLLJN/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=rKz8yjsxKUngcDno&pdrdw=do9bw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=XTXJAVKYDX9FWJBA4GWV&pdrdwg=ahBK8&pdrdr=a644cde5-9776-4589-98d8-b2e6ede68e76) Avalon Tower (Dramatized Adaptation): Fey Spy Academy, Book 1 Avalon Tower (Dramatized Adaptation): Fey Spy Academy, Boo… C. N. Crawford Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.01 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDX44R9L/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=rKz8yjsxKUngcDno&pdrdw=do9bw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=XTXJAVKYDX9FWJBA4GWV&pdrdwg=ahBK8&pdrdr=a644cde5-9776-4589-98d8-b2e6ede68e76) Empire of Flame and Thorns: Flame and Thorns, Book 1 Empire of Flame and Thorns: Flame and Thorns, Book 1 Marion Blackwood 31,065 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.55 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D326PRBZ/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=rKz8yjsxKUngcDno&pdrdw=do9bw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=XTXJAVKYDX9FWJBA4GWV&pdrdwg=ahBK8&pdrdr=a644cde5-9776-4589-98d8-b2e6ede68e76) Of Blades and Wings: A Brides of Mist and Fae Novel: Flame Cursed Fae, Book 1 Of Blades and Wings: A Brides of Mist and Fae Novel: Flame Cursed F… Eliza Raine 14,761 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$17.57 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6PF9D15/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=rKz8yjsxKUngcDno&pdrdw=do9bw&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=XTXJAVKYDX9FWJBA4GWV&pdrdwg=ahBK8&pdrdr=a644cde5-9776-4589-98d8-b2e6ede68e76) The Witch Collector: Witch Walker, Book 1 The Witch Collector: Witch Walker, Book 1 Charissa Weaks 12,208 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$23.43 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3RK9

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