She’s only ever known one thing. Men. Men like power. They like their egos stroked. So, what happens when a lowly prostitute is given all the power in the world? Catryn is trying to survive in a crumbling city the only way she knows how. Until she’s ripped away from everything she’s known. Fate brings her into the path of three dangerously handsome men. One bearing a crown that marks her as the … One bearing a crown that marks her as the new Peacequeen; keeper of peace, the bridge between kings, and protector of innocents. The first in over three-hundred years.
The men submit themselves to her, swearing complete devotion and prove it by allowing her to brand them (quite literally) as her “Guardians.” The branding magically connects them, and as they teach her what her new role means, she begins to feel an overpowering desire for each.
But how could someone like her be a Peacequeen? She’s never been in the presence of royalty no less spoken to them as equals. The rigorous training she undergoes is nothing compared to the weight of her new responsibilities. It soon rests upon her shoulders to pacify a brutal King, protect an exotic Witchdoctor, and stop war from destroying thousands of innocents.
Still, she begins to realize that the war and rebel royals are the least of her problems, and that her very existence is an omen of hell-sent darkness that is coming to consume them all.
CROWN OF DESIRE is a complete (medium-burn) Reverse-Harem fantasy book. This book has a trigger warning. Readers should also be aware that there are M/M and F/F pairings as well as a budding polyamorous storyline. If you like strong female characters, fantasy, twisty plotlines, and hot scenes this story is for you. Intended for an 18+ audience only.
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In Crown of Desire, Catryn, a common prostitute, has been chosen by the gods to become Peacequeen. There has not been a Peaceking or queen for centuries, so when Valryn discovers her, everyone is surprised. Catryn requires training and guardians that will protect her if she hopes to save her country and the rest of the realm.
I read the original version of this story in 2018 and this rewrite removes scenes that were seen as negatives from previous reviewers but kept the good stuff for story building. Looking forward to the wow factor that I had in book 2, Storm of Pleasure, to continue in book 3.
This series starts off with a rocky start keeps up that rocky party through the book. There is peril and danger thoroughout. I hope she gets a nap and a glass of wine.
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It was a good book. Catryn is an interesting character. The details were good. To me it just seemed slow. I think there was just not enough punch for me. I kept getting distracted. It just didnt keep my attention.
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A fantasy reverse harem. This copy is a revised copy. I found that it was an easy book to read with some interesting and unique aspects. The characters are well written, the plot is very intriguing with lots of twists and turns throughout. Looking forward to the next book.
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Our heroine was a prostitute chosen by the gods for a much higher calling, one for which she is ill prepared. Enter three men to support her, but will they be more hindrance than help?
This is book one of the series, so no issues there.
This is a reverse harem fantasy story. I found the story to be well written and easy to read, with an interesting setting with some rather unique aspects and a nice amount of detail. The characters are also well written and diverse, providing multiple (often conflicting) viewpoints on the issues. I found the plot to be intriguing (no pun intended) with several twists and turns to it that keeps the reader wondering what will come next. There is also a good bit of steam as well, including some MM elements (although not a lot). Overall, a very intriguing introduction to the series and I am curious to see where it goes next.
Recommended.
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The Peacequeen has arrived
—>>> Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars – The most unlike of women is chosen to be the Peacequeen, the latest in the long line of chosen champions of the gods, one not identified in over several centuries. Now, Cat has a job to do, flanked by her three Guardians, feeling unequiped and lost when confronted with the scope of the monumental tasks looming ahead. Fierce and protective, she learns to trust her heart to guide her. Good first read of this series!
That was an intense read!!! Strong characters, blood, gore, magic, political intrigue,a medium burn RH with MM elements, scorhing steamy scenes and plenty of triggers not for the faint at heart. Reader discretion is adviced. Although not my usual type of reading, I literally devoured it! On to the next installment!
Crown of Desire: A Reverse Harem Epic Fantasy (The Peacequeen Series Book 1) Kindle Edition
by Eve Bradley (Author)
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This is an amazing debut novel. COD sits directly on the line of grimdark fantasy and erotic fun.
Cat is a whore and she makes no bones about what she does or why. That is until she receives the Crown of the Peaceking from Valryn. The first Peacequeen or Peaceking in nearly 300 years.
One o the best things about this book is that the heroine is not some sweet young innocent thing… I see that too often. She is also not a batter, bruised shell of a girl who will ind redemption by fixing the broken boys. She is a strong woman who has seen darkness and done many things she didn’t want to do but needed to do to survive.
Her harem? They aren’t all in from the beginning. There is friction and sexual tension running through them from the start. I really liked the sweet but saucy Glend. He appears to be the trickster o the group, but there is definitely more to him. Think Legolas with a secret and sensual past. This does lead to some uncomfortable sex scenes, that I hope Ms. Bradley will outgrow as she matures in her writing.
Think of this as Game of Thrones with a growing Reverse Harem. The plot is that intricate and the cast is that big. I never knew who I would meet or what they meant to the story.
4 stars out of 5
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