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The Veiled Kingdom: The Veiled Kingdom Series, Book 1

by Aaron Shedlock Holly Renee

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Escaping the cruelty of her father—the wicked king who stole her future—Nyra finds herself thrust into a dangerous game of survival. Caught between the rebellion and the crown, she is captured by the very people sworn to dismantle her family’s legacy. With her true identity hidden, Nyra is forced to make a harrowing choice: join the rebels or face their blades. Among her captors is Dacre, the brooding son of the rebellion’s commander. Their relationship is the ultimate enemies-to-lovers slow burn, defined by electric tension and sharp-tongued banter. While Dacre is deeply suspicious of the mysterious newcomer, he is simultaneously drawn to her, oscillating between a fierce desire to protect her and a need to keep his guard up. As secrets unravel and the rebellion intensifies, Nyra struggles to reconcile her duty to her kingdom with the undeniable, scorching connection she shares with her enemy. Set in a world of political intrigue and high-stakes danger, this fast-paced fantasy keeps readers hooked with every turn. Nyra and Dacre’s enthralling power struggle serves as the heart of the story, creating a volatile, unmissable dance between forbidden attraction and the looming shadow of destiny.

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Image 101: A 1x1 image, likely be a tacker probe Amazon Customer](javascript:void(0)) 5 out of 5 stars Romantasy Girlies, this is the one!! Well, this is the easiest five stars I have ever given while rating a book. From the moment I picked this up I could not put it down. I read over half of it in one sitting and woke up before anyone else to pick it back up again and finish it. The world building is so good. I loved reading about Marmoris Kingdom and The Hidden City and the war between the two. It felt like the perfect amount of detail to explain both and their purpose to the story. The magic system was really interesting and I loved how everyone has a certain kind and had jobs related to what they could do. The character building? Perfection. I loved seeing "Nyra's" story unfold and watching her evolve from Princess, to being on the streets, to warrior. I loved her personality and how she carried herself while facing every situation. I loved the danger she faces while hiding her identity and walking into her Father's enemy territory to join them. You'll find yourself holding your breath a lot because of her and what's at stake if she ever gets caught. Daddy Dacre. The anticipation I had waiting to meet him. He absolutely lived up to the hype and more. I had high expectations in my head before starting this book based off what I have heard already, and nothing does him more justice than reading this book yourself. He's the commanders son, he's morally grey, he's an ahole who's main mission is to get inside the kingdom and find the princess. He is training his enemies daughter to fight. insert internal screaming here THE TENSION. THE LIES. THE ATTRACTION between Nyra and Dacre hurts so good. I am absolutely obsessed with these two. I think they just became my favorite characters ever. This book is easily one of my favorites. If I can convince you to pick up a book this year, PLEASE let it be this one. Holly what did you put in this book?? All the stars, the hype is real, drop what your doing and go get this book. If anyone knows of a way to erase memory so I can read this book again for the first time, I'm ready. More)Hide) !Image 103: 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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2 4.2 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(20,919) Book 1 of 3: The Veiled Kingdom Series Editors' pick Best Books of the Year 2024 Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions From Holly Renee, USA Today bestselling author of the Stars and Shadows series, comes a scorching new fantasy romance that ignites with relentless danger, forbidden passion, and the intoxicating allure of enemies to lovers. Fleeing my father's cruelty, the wicked king who robbed me of a future, I face death in the streets, caught between a rebellion and a tyrant's reign. Captured by those sworn to kill me, the rebels remain blind to my true identity—the missing daughter of the despised king. Faced with an impossible choice, I stand before them: join the rebels or face their blades. Yet, Dacre, the son of the ruthless rebellion commander, becomes torn between suspicion and a desire that mirrors my own. He allows no one to touch me, tries to protect me, yet threatens me at every turn. As secrets are weaved beyond our hidden realm, a fierce battle unfolds within me. As I get closer to the rebels and their cause, my loyalty to my kingdom clashes with my undeniable devotion to Dacre and the burning connection between us. In a world where love and hate are two edges of the same blade, I find myself caught in a delicate dance between forbidden desire and my looming destiny. Narrated in duet style. ) ©2024 Holly Renee (P)2024 Podium Audio Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 3 The Veiled Kingdom Series 2. Listening Length 7 hours and 31 minutes 3. Author Holly Renee 4. Narrator Aaron Shedlock, see all) 5. Publication date September 10, 2024 6. Language English 7. Publisher Podium Audio 8. ASIN B0D92P5RZJ 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/Veiled-Kingdom-Book/dp/B0D92P5RZJ/ref=sr1233?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v5p5NU43PlrcH67lWzqBWJqhmmL359jcFC2bEekR6EjiM9JDHzFjCf1HtAJgZFDGrKiysaUO580HXEdt15cSCcdndTUTfIdTvnwjWLBFgRUoaGZqAuab3zsPtWI35e9FOwYrK6rqFl5oF7JvDcVTK71u3BmIV5QR7ogssP1ytXHcG1G2htxA9HQ73il4lkr8MQfFpSPhNTBPRI2Gx16mtp90T7eypiglQT3EAA0Y.BUHC0TERpNkuo3SPI4qsY5QGhxQSBuyK2eVqrKFKWP8&dibtag=se&qid=1780245779&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: 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/B0D326PRBZ/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=b6f5IVoVXkOxQj4C&pdrdw=n0ITq&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SXN7CSA3C1MDE9R32MN1&pdrdwg=i2ebp&pdrdr=573c3d99-fa2d-4f68-8673-5401493c350d) 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 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTGG9GTB/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=b6f5IVoVXkOxQj4C&pdrdw=n0ITq&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SXN7CSA3C1MDE9R32MN1&pdrdwg=i2ebp&pdrdr=573c3d99-fa2d-4f68-8673-5401493c350d) House of Beating Wings: The Kingdom of Crows, Book 1 House of Beating Wings: The Kingdom of Crows, Book 1 Olivia Wildenstein 14,851 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.76 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F85K2SQF/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=b6f5IVoVXkOxQj4C&pdrdw=n0ITq&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SXN7CSA3C1MDE9R32MN1&pdrdwg=i2ebp&pdrdr=573c3d99-fa2d-4f68-8673-5401493c350d) Obsidian: Shadowbound Fae, Book 1 Obsidian: Shadowbound Fae, Book 1 K.F. Breene 13,098 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.02 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC8WH1R8/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=b6f5IVoVXkOxQj4C&pdrdw=n0ITq&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SXN7CSA3C1MDE9R32MN1&pdrdwg=i2ebp&pdrdr=573c3d99-fa2d-4f68-8673-5401493c350d) A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly: Compelling Fates Saga, Book 1 A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly: Compelling Fates Saga, Book 1 Sophia St. Germain 19,928 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.79 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGCMKRKJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=b6f5IVoVXkOxQj4C&pdrdw=n0ITq&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=

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