From USA Today Bestselling Author, Betty Shreffler comes the first installment in a passionate, riveting, and adventurous royal romance series.In a world where a woman’s purity is the fine line between being Queen and being killed, he was given one duty – to protect my purity and above all, to protect me. Both were a battle we weren’t ready for.Forced by tradition, and as their chosen Queen, I … for.
Forced by tradition, and as their chosen Queen, I must endure my trials and the suitor phase, ultimately giving myself to a man from the Royal Houses. Each one competes to be my King, all wanting what no other has had…my purity.
To have what I truly want would risk my entire reign, but to do what is expected of me would destroy my heart. My only protection is to follow through, giving each royal the opportunity to win their prize…me in a bedroom suite and a crown atop their head.
Behind closed doors, I commit my biggest sin, loving a man I’m forbidden to have. When the time comes for me to be crowned, I’ll be forced to make a choice – risk our love or risk my life.
From the Author: This series contains multiple men pursuing and having a relationship with the lead heroine. May not be suitable for readers who dislike love triangles, MFM, or why choose RH. This series is packed with passionate romance, drama, action, and unexpected twists. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down!
Crowned and Claimed is a continuation series and includes:
Claimed Royalty
Twice Claimed
Forever Claimed
more
I enjoyed the journey to a new land, and the people in it. The adventures that the princess goes thru to prove that she is to be an acceptable queen captured my interest right away. Her personal body guard grabbed my attention also right away. I could just picture his beautiful blue eyes she described. I couldn’t put it down wanting to know what was in story for the princess and her body guard. I was left waiting to see what was to come next when I reached the cliff hanging end. I am sure that now the next book with their adventure is the most anticipated book for me in a long while.
Claimed Royalty: (Crowned and Claimed Series, Book 1)
By: Betty Shreffler
5 out of 5 stars
The story Claimed Royalty: (Crowned and Claimed Series, Book 1) by Betty Shreffler is a fantasy romance book. It is a story that drew me in from the very beginning and I found myself lost in its pages. It is a book that includes adventure, royalty, and lots of romance. There are parts of this story that are very steamy and make the temperature in the room rise and you can feel your heart and soul swoon. The book does an amazing job in world building and there is attention given to details. I at times felt like I was right there with the characters. I enjoyed reading about the main character. She is their chosen Queen. There are traditions she must uphold. She is a beautiful and strong woman. She is talented and quick-thinking. She knows that her love of one man is forbidden however her heart can’t let him go. I could feel the inner conflict that she goes through and I don’t envy the emotions/feelings that she is having. This story had my emotions going up and down throughout the whole book. There are other characters that you read about and are introduced to. I enjoyed reading about the part they play in the story and their interactions with the main character. There are also those who are not all they seem to be. They have their own agenda and only work to make their plans succeed. This is the first story in a series and one I would highly recommend reading. I can’t wait for the next book.
On her 25th birthday, Princess Fiora will be crowned Queen of Anauka. But before that can happen, she must go through a series of physical trials set up by the different houses, choose a husband, and stay pure until her wedding night. The purity is so important, that before the different challenges, she’s examined to make sure her purity is still intact.
Keeping her purity intact is hard for Fiora because she’s in love with her guard Matheas, and he with her. If she could, she’d marry him but he’s not royalty therefore ineligible.
Not all of the royal suitors are above reproach either, you can see the groundwork being laid for a future battle between Fiora and Belore. Belore was a suitor who is not suitable. Evil and physical with others, a man who only cares for himself and desires to be King so that he could force his rule on others. A completely disgusting character.
You root for Fiora and Matheas, but then you read about some of the other suitors and you wonder. You can see them through Fiora’s eyes. She’s looking for a proper partner, one who checks all her boxes as a fair and considerate ruler, plus having the passion to be her partner in all things.
I’m not going to give the story away other than to tell you that it does end on a cliffhanger, and the story is HOT!!! I recommend if you like fantasy, strong female lead, and hot, steamy scenes.
You must understand going into this series is that it’s a fantasy series. I didn’t know that going in, and I might not have picked it up if I had. I’m not a big fan of a lot of fantasy, but I am a fan of Ms. Shreffler’s. Ms. Shreffler could write a thesis on the origins of the universe and I’d probably read it, that’s how much I like her writing.
*I was given an ARC of this story and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This was my first read by this author and how glad I am that I ran into her. I loved this book hard. Been a long time since I’ve read anything that made me laugh out loud, literally not put down until done. A different kind of read and again loved it. Set in a futuristic/mid evil/modern/old school time, it so worked! Hard to describe it but that’s my take.
The story line does not disappoint. A powerful woman that’s in love and such a great story to read, but I’m not a spoiler, but will she, she goes through a lot. I mean a lot. The book is one HAF, and to me that was the extra very much added bonus. Love that part especially. Highly recommend as a super great read and give it a chance.
This was my first book by Betty Shrefeler but without a shadow of a doubt will not be my last!! It wasn’t what I expected but I couldn’t get enough of it and couldn’t put it down! It’s rare that I enjoy the female MC more then the make but in this book I did, Fiora was everything!! She was poised, strong, fierce and independent and really just trying to pave her way in a life that she can only control so much. This series has already hooked me in beyond belief.
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Claimed Royalty is the first of the Crowned And Claimed series by Betty Shreffler. These characters are great, the action is great, there some hot steamy sex. Matheas loves Fiona for her loyalty to her people and the loving heart she has.I love the ending it will leave you with your mouth open. Will Matheas and Fiona have their HEA? go and read this book to find out.
Claimed Royalty by Betty Shreffler is book One in the Crowned And Claimed Series. This starts the story of Fiora and Matheas. Just from the first few pages it swept me in. I couldn’t get enough of their story and quickly started read the next installment.
Claimed Royalty: (Crowned and Claimed Series, Book 1) By Betty Shreffler. From Page one I knew I was in for quite the ride. This story may not be for everyone but I’d still recommend it to anyone if you want a story to sink into. With wonderful characters and a storyline that keeps you on the edge your seat, you won’t be disappointed in this story. When you have no choice but to live a certain way life can be very limited and hard to deal with but times change and people grow. The author does a wonderful job of writing characters that readers fall and root for. The attention to details is amazing and I’m so glad I picked up this book. I’m giving this book a four star review and recommend it.
Ultimately riveting! Unique & Captivating!
A story that I haven’t had the pleasure to experience before and one that I can’t wait to ride on the tales of the adventure with.
I was unprepared for the different wordage, settings and design of the novel. It held a futuristic, yet historical approach which was fascinating.
Will the Queen of Anauka gain the King she longs for? Or will the people and the Royals dictate her love?
Ms. Schreffler is a new author for me, even though i have Heard of her prior, but one that will stay on my radar from now on.
Gosh pickle fudge BLUE
let’s take a sec at my “safe” wording
So while I did enjoy the heroine as she is not your damsel in distress, more of a kick the enemy when they least expect it and also anxiously hoping for this series to be RH not just mfm there was issue I had for which it lost the star it’s missing.
In this story we get explained everyone in her land have blue eyes or “cerulean” is the word used we’ll every chapter has this words and I about had enough!
This story was full of action, and loads of scenes where our heroine expresses her lust for the two potential heros and yes it ends with a clifhanger because this is a 3 book series but this info is in the description so I was ready, let the countdown begin so i can claim book 2.
Claimed Royalty by Betty Shreffler
Stars-5
I really enjoyed this story and the characters! Fiora is the princess who truly is warrior that will stand up to bullies. She is picking suitors as well as proving she can be a strong leader. Matheas will do anything for Fiora, and he means so much to Fiora. This story spins a world of love, honor, destiny, the unknown, and fighting for what you want. It is a great new series by Betty Shreffler that I cannot wait to read more of it.
Betty Shreffer is becoming one of my favorite authors to read; every one of her books just pulls me in and leaves me wanting more. Claimed Royalty was an amazing forbidden romance with a side of great steamy moments. To me this was a different take on a royal story, instead of the guy trying to find a queen; we have a princess. Fiora is looking to become Queen but first, she has to go through trials to prove that she is strong, brave and a quick thinker, all along with finding her King. One major problem she doesn’t want any of the royals children, she only has eyes for childhood friend/Arms Man, Matheas.
So many good/bad things happened in this book that I don’t want to spoil them. I can’t wait for Twice Claimed I have to know what is going to happen next.
Claimed Royalty by Betty Shreffler is the first book in the Crowned and Claimed series. This book is fast paced and intense and will have you hooked from start to finish.
This is an author I normally enjoy and this book did not disappoint. You are drawn to the main characters and their journey, it feels like you go on it with them. Their was a depth and complexity to everything about this book.
As the first book in the series this is a brilliant way to start it. I really cannot wait to see what else is to come.
Brilliantly written! Claimed Royalty is book 1 in the Crowned and Claimed Series by Betty Shreffler. This story follows Princess Fiora weeks before she is crowned Queen of the Anauka Territory. In these following weeks she is to perform her trials or her tasks to prove herself suitable as queen. During these trials she will spend time with different suitors and by the crowning she will choose one has her King. Although, there is one who she is not allowed to choose but he is the only one she wants. Will she be able to remain pure for crowning or will she give up her purity for this man? Fiora’s character is elegance at its best and what you would believe a princess to be. Strong, Fierce, Beautiful and mostly Graceful is how if feel that Fiora’s character is portrayed and it is amazing to see it unfold. I really did love the way that this author constructed this book and how her words sucked me right in. The whole story ebbed and flowed seamlessly. I cannot wait for the next book!
Wow what a story! This is my first story by Shreffler and I don’t know what took me so long to read her. Claimed Royalty is set in a futuristic world where a princess is becoming a queen. A world where she must prove her strength and intelligence. A world where she must choose a king to rule with her.
This story was so good from the very first chapter. We are introduced to Fiora. She is the princess on the verge of change. I love Fiora’s fierceness. Her devotion and her all around greatness. And then there’s Matheas. Oh man is this one yummy character. He is the total package, except he is not of a Royal House. Which simply means he can not be King, right? This story is full of surprises. I recommend this to those readers over 18 because there are some sexy scenes. Some very sexy scenes.
Claimed Royalty: (Crowned and Claimed Series, Book 1) by Betty Shreffler is a fantasy romance story that is refreshing and new, exciting and sexy, sweet and tempting and it captures you from the very beginning. What a great start to this series. Betty sets a scene and a world that is easily imaginable and descriptive and in my minds eye, majestic. The characters are are imagined as being real and whole. This is an adventure and a journey where I was swept away and often on the edges of my seat. In this new world we see a Princess who is proving she is fit to be the next Queen. Where she must choose a suitor to become her King but will it be the man she loves? Will there be heartache on the horizon? Most of the characters I loved and some I hated with a passion, which goes to show how well written they are.
However, there are several big twists, and the proverbial rug was ripped out from under everything I thought was going to happen. Agggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh! now I have to wait for the next book in the series to see what happens.
My heart be still! The story of Fiora, a Princess soon to be a Queen, and Matheas, her bodyguard and friend, will pull at your heartstrings for sure! In order to become Queen, Fiora has to choose one of four suitors, but she only has one man in mind to be her King. But she has to make a difficult choice, once she doesn’t want to make. And there is one man who may get in the way of everything! As you read thru this delightful story, you can feel the chemistry between Fiora and Matheas, and most definitely the depth of emotions they have for one another. I truly loved this story, and can’t wait to read the next chapter to find out what happens! Does love prevail? Can Fiora make the right decision? Read this incredible book to find out!
Claimed Royalty is book one in the Crowned and Claimed series by Betty Shreffler. This author gets to me every time. I get lulled into the story and stay blissfully immersed until the very last word. I get lost in this style of writing and the clever way the story was delivered was incredible. Fantasy at it’s finest.
The Queen has a dilemma. She has so many suitors, and her heart wants none. Age honoured tradition forces her to consider these men, while choosing one seems an impossible task. The author takes the reader on an anxious and exciting adventure. One where I fell for the Queen and her strong personality, her love for the taboo, and her tenacity.
Claimed Royalty had it all. Forbidden love, dastardly deeds, secrecy, passion, suspense, and potency. Sinister characters were also at play, keeping the anxiety levels at fever pitch. This author knows how to keep her audience hanging off every word, desperately eager to find out what is instore for the Queen. But more than one man has captivated her attention. What will happen next? Stay tuned for book two.
A riveting and totally spellbinding story that will hold your attention captive, dazzle you, impress you, and frustrate. All this in one fantastic fantasy. 5 stars.
Betty Shreffler’s Claimed Royalty is the first book in the Crowned and Claimed series. The theme of this story is unique and the author has tackled this in a creative and thrilling way. Fiora, who is the Princess of this story, is torn between duty to her country and following her heart. Reading how this unfolds, I enjoyed the story more by each chapter. Life certainly isn’t easy when tough choices have to be made, including choosing between multiple suitors. Then there is Matheas, Fiora’s bodyguard, who stands out on his own within this story. There is drama, steaming chemistry, suspense and danger throughout this first book of the series which keeps the reader fully engaged. I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series knowing how well this story was written. I need to know what happens next!
This book was amazing along with all her others. You won’t be able to put down. So many twist and turns. And you fall in love with the characters at the very beginning of the book, and I loved them so much at the end and I can’t wait for the second book.