Heart of the Dragon's Realm
by Karalynn Lee
Princess Kimri is used to betrayal. Her brother sold her to a king in
exchange for swords to defend his lands. King Tathan’s reputation is as fierce as that
of his mountain kingdom—where dragons are said to guard the castle walls—but the realms
are unstable enough without angering the mountain-king, so Kimri reluctantly agrees to
the union. When she arrives in Helsmont, the king promises her a year of courtship
before marrying—or parting ways. Before long, Kimri thinks she may find comfort, and
perhaps eventually love, with the stoic king. But the realms are more unsettled than
Kimri realizes, and she soon finds herself caught in the middle of a war between the
kingdoms. Can she count on her betrothed to take her side? Or will his loyalty to his
kingdom come before his loyalty to her?
exchange for swords to defend his lands. King Tathan’s reputation is as fierce as that
of his mountain kingdom—where dragons are said to guard the castle walls—but the realms
are unstable enough without angering the mountain-king, so Kimri reluctantly agrees to
the union. When she arrives in Helsmont, the king promises her a year of courtship
before marrying—or parting ways. Before long, Kimri thinks she may find comfort, and
perhaps eventually love, with the stoic king. But the realms are more unsettled than
Kimri realizes, and she soon finds herself caught in the middle of a war between the
kingdoms. Can she count on her betrothed to take her side? Or will his loyalty to his
kingdom come before his loyalty to her?