The story picks up almost immediately with how Gild ended: Auren, along with the small chunk of Midas’s soldiers and the saddles, have been taken in by Commander Rip, general to King Ravinger’s army. Well folks, I can definitely say that Glint is a definite improvement from its predecessor for multiple reasons: the momentum of the story has really picked up from where you were last left off with the ending of book #1, the character development with Auren is finally happening, and there’s finally some hints to some actual romance and not some powdered over Stockholm syndrome-esque love that the character Auren believes is true…it’s something that is actually real-thank god…  Please note: There is explicit language and romance in this book, not suitable for those under the age of 18. Return to the seductive story of magic inspired by the myth of King Midas, and get caught up in the world of Orea. It’s an adult epic fantasy story blending romance, intrigue, and beautiful imagery. This is the captivating second book of The Plated Prisoner series.  The question is, can I out maneuver them? In the game of kings and armies, I’m the gilded pawn. I may be out of my cage, but I’m not free, not even close. When he turns those black eyes on me, I feel captive for an entirely different reason. But his eyes-his eyes are the most compelling of all. Rip has power sizzling beneath this skin and glinting spikes down his spine. The ones who nearly destroyed Orea, wiping out Seventh Kingdom in the process. Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his viciousness is unsurpassed. They’re marching to battle, and I’m the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.Īt the heart of my fear, my worry, there’s him-Commander Rip. Now I’m here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom’s army, and I’m not sure if I’m going to make it out of this in one piece.   ‘Sometimes,’ he murmurs, ‘things need first to be ruined in order to then be remade.’ “ – Raven Kennedy, “Glint” What It’s About:įor ten years, I’ve lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas’s golden castle. To see my Fancast/Dreamcast of the series – Click HERE Total Star Rating: 4 Stars To see my review of book #1 – Gild – Click HERE ***Warning!! This review contains spoilers for the previous book in the series, so continue reading at your own risk! You’ve officially been warned!!***

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Without giving away too much, I will say that Regina and Tanner allowing their relationship to spark while Regina knew Tanner's faith was tenuous gave me pause. And the way he wrestled against God for the longest time kept me reading, too. A love story running up against secrets and political intrigue? Awesome.Īs interesting as Regina is, Tanner stole my heart halfway through when a secret from his past comes to light. That woman discovering she's a long-lost princess? Excellently handled. Rest assured, the story inside had me cracking the book open to see black and white even more often than silver and blue. I mean, can't you tell? That shimmery blue is all over this blog.  Then came Princess Ever After, and I changed my mind: this is the most beautiful cover I have ever seen. This great writer crafts contemporaries that this historical-romance fan loves! In paperback.) That book hooked me on Rachel Hauck.  (In fact, there's a story there: when Casey shared the cover on Facebook, I pre-ordered Once Upon a Prince. 'Hauck can be counted on for captivating, page-turning stories and sincere characters with heart.When I read Once Upon a Prince, I decided that was the most beautiful cover I had ever seen. Together-with a little divine intervention-Regina and Tanner discover the truth of her heritage and the healing power of true love.  Overwhelmed with opposition, Regina must decide if she's destined to restore old cars or an ancient nation. Yet lurking in the political shadows is a fierce opponent with sinister plans to abolish the throne forever. When he is tasked to retrieve the long-lost princess, he must overcome his fear of failure in order to secure his nation's future-and his own. Tanner Burkhardt is the stoic Minister of Culture for the Grand Duchy of Hessenberg. The second book in the Royal Wedding series from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck! Regina Beswick is content to be a small-town girl, running a classic auto restoration shop, unaware a secret destiny awaits her-one that will leap from the pages of her grandmother's hand-painted book of fairytales. Regina Beswick doesn't know she was born to be a princess. When he is tasked to retrieve the long-lost princess, he must overcome.

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