The Rivaled Crown: The Veiled Kingdom Series, Book 3
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Verena is trapped, dragged back into the gilded cage of her father’s palace. Her magic is being wielded as a weapon, and her spirit is pushed to the breaking point under a tyrant’s rule. Though she desperately dreams of her mate, Dacre, storming the halls to rescue her, she fears that even if he succeeds, the woman he once knew may be lost to the darkness forever. As the kingdom withers under the strain of stolen power, Verena realizes that her father’s reign will not end without a final, bloody sacrifice. The stakes have never been higher in this explosive conclusion to *The Veiled Kingdom* trilogy. This installment delivers a high-octane blend of fantasy and romance, featuring the beloved "fated mates" trope that keeps readers anchored to the intense connection between Verena and Dacre. As the story hurtles toward a climactic finale, Verena undergoes a powerful transformation, choosing to stop withering in the shadows and instead rise to burn the regime to the ground. Packed with emotional depth, jaw-dropping plot twists, and hard-won redemption, this final chapter serves as an action-packed, gut-wrenching farewell to a world where love is the ultimate act of defiance.
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08 3.8 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(8,899) Book 3 of 3: The Veiled Kingdom Series Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions I swore I would never return to this palace. Never kneel before my father again. But I have been dragged back into his gilded cage, trapped beneath his rule, and bound to a fate I had tried to escape. My body is his to break, my magic his to wield. And no matter how many nights I dream of Dacre storming these halls, of his hands, pulling me from the darkness—dreams are nothing against the greed of a king. Even if my mate comes for me, even if I am freed from my father's grip, I'm not sure there will be anything left of me to save. The kingdom is dying. The land withers beneath the weight of stolen magic, and my father's reign will not end without bloodshed. But I have lived in the dark for too long. And I was not made to wither, I was made to burn. Narrated in duet style. ) ©2025 Holly Renee Publishing (P)2025 Podium Audio Previous slide of product details 1. Book 3 of 3 The Veiled Kingdom Series 2. Listening Length 11 hours and 9 minutes 3. Author Holly Renee 4. Narrator Aaron Shedlock, see all) 5. Publication date June 17, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Podium Audio 8. ASIN B0F45JXYSS 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/Rivaled-Crown-Veiled-Kingdom-Book/dp/B0F45JXYSS/ref=sr1266?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 26 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHKRMBB/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) White Horse Black Nights: The Godkissed Bride, Book 1 White Horse Black Nights: The Godkissed Bride, Book 1 Evie Marceau 7,013 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.02 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9KN1GZ6/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) Never Keep: Sins of the Zodiac, Book 1 Never Keep: Sins of the Zodiac, Book 1 Caroline Peckham 11,569 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$30.64 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQLB8Q3/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) Bonded by Thorns: Beasts of the Briar, Book 1 Bonded by Thorns: Beasts of the Briar, Book 1 Elizabeth Helen 29,643 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.02 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKJ96T3H/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) Slaying the Shadow Prince Slaying the Shadow Prince Helen Scheuerer 7,172 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.28 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNTQTSH8/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) Eternal Reign: Age of Vampires, Book 1 Eternal Reign: Age of Vampires, Book 1 Caroline Peckham 8,730 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$23.17 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC8WH1R8/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=pyRtn8veX9X8FYTZ&pdrdw=aPDRn&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=VC8CC47C3ETCKXYTR61N&pdrdwg=rBRpP&pdrdr=b5a67d33-7e5d-43c8-9f6e-00ccbd5334cb) A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly: C
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