She is the gift he did not want. He is the prince she is forbidden to love.SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOOLLAHRA DIGITAL LITERARY AWARDS 2017Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan’s royal men. Aldara is sixteen when she is sold to the obnoxious crown prince as a gift for his brother. Forced to leave the only life she has ever known, Aldara is sent to … ever known, Aldara is sent to Archdale Castle, where she is mentored to become Prince Tyron’s perfect Companion. But no amount of lessons can prepare her for the troubled man marked by war. He sees straight through the polished exterior presented to him. He sees her.
Prince Tyron has just returned from war. All he wants is privacy to grieve the men who died at the border. So when his brother gifts him a Companion upon his return, he is forced to embrace a tradition he has so far managed to avoid. Except Aldara is not like the others. She walks with her face to the sun and arms swinging. Her laughter makes him forget the lie. But if they ignore the rules that safeguard them, there will be consequences…
This is book one in The Companion series. If you enjoy dark medieval romance, then this epic tale of love against all odds is for you.
Trigger warning: This book contains sexual violence, death, and dark themes intended for mature audiences.
Please note: This is part one of Tyron and Aldara’s story. Their story continues in books two and three—available now.
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“Heartbreaking at times, but I just couldn’t stop reading.”
“Captivating.”
“I took pleasure in this torture of hopeless love.”
“Deeply romantic.”
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I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed reading the first book and ended up reading all three books. The characters were intriguing. The way that the author used each of the girl’s backgrounds to show their vulnerability and strengths was impressive. enjoyable.
Great read. Kept me interested the whole time. I went a read the rest of the series and really enjoyed it.
I didn’t like living in the world, but it was well done.
Easy read for a on a lazy couch day
Characters are developed well and you can’t help but feel like you are a part of their lives as well. I like that there aren’t parts that lag–the story moves at the right pace. I also like that the romance is clean and not embarrassing to read.
Couldn’t stop reading this one. Stayed up half the night finishing it!!!
This book has great twists and turns keeps you going.