Review: Her Royal Captive by Ellery Kett

Review: Her Royal Captive by Ellery Kett

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November 28, 2024
254 pages

She’s the rebel who captured him. He’s the prince who might ruin her.


Aris is a rebel with nothing to lose, so when the king’s second son flees the castle, she sees her chance to give the rebels the upper hand. Capturing him should’ve been the hard part—but Prince Revan isn’t the prisoner she expected. He’s infuriatingly calm for a man with bound hands, dangerously clever, and every look he gives her burns hotter than it should.

Revan has spent his life outsmarting enemies, but Aris is different. Fierce and unrelenting, she challenges him in ways he’s never known. But the line between captor and captive is razor-thin, and the longer they’re together, the harder it is to remember they’re on opposite sides. But in a world built on lies and betrayal, trusting the wrong person could be the most dangerous move of all.

Expect enemies-to-lovers, no-spice, electric banter, simmering tension, and a forbidden romance with a HEA.


Review

Favorite Highlight: “Let me do the talking,” I say, keeping my voice low. For a moment, his face is unreadable, but then he cracks a grin—sharp around the edges, though it doesn’t quite reach his eyes. “The last time I heard you say that,” he murmurs, “I ended up bound and gagged.”

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This was a really fun read.

I loved Aris and Revan’s little banter so much. The prince was so charmingly funny and Aris, likewise, was brave and interesting.

I’m always at a loss for words when it comes to books I love.

(*shakes my fist*)

Looking forward to reading something else from the author in the future (more fantasy, please).

Book Blitz + Giveaway: Ambition to Savor by B.B.E. Gwyn

Book Blitz + Giveaway: Ambition to Savor by B.B.E. Gwyn

Ambition to Savor
B.B.E. Gwyn
(The Lone Thorn Series)
Publication date: February 7th 2025
Genres: Adult, Adventure, Fantasy

When a quest for magical ingredients takes you from kitchen to adventure, you’d better save your appetite.

Dedicated and cautious restaurant owner Jonathan Tessier dreams of crafting legendary recipes—the fame and fortune that might follow is a pretty nice bonus. But it’s all he can do to keep his restaurant afloat. Stolen ingredients, a surprise visit from a food critic, and a damaged reputation put his business at risk.

Jonathan knows he needs to make a change. A big one. Before he loses it all.

He and his eager head chef, Elenora Kerras, soon set off to find the bizarre ingredients that might save his restaurant. This hunt takes them through towns and wilderness, where they encounter dangerous beasts and sly individuals. They face challenges more thrilling than even their busiest dinner shifts.

Each success brings Jonathan ever closer to his lofty goal—until he stumbles upon his most startling discovery yet.

Will his dreams be worth all their luster, or will the revelation shatter his culinary world?

A standalone fantasy adventure in the Lone Thorn series, Ambition to Savor is a fun and whimsical tale that explores a question you never thought you needed to ask—What if a restaurant owner had magical powers and a dream to find flavors from deep within a world of hidden quirks?

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EXCERPT:

Corruption. Mutiny. Absolute villainy was occurring within the walls of his beloved establishment.

Jonathan Tessier had little reason to complain of late. Profit margins were rising, his customer base was expanding, and the recent annual health inspection had wrapped up swimmingly with no findings. After years of fatiguing work and plowing through stress, things were supposed to be looking up for his pride and joy, the Taverne Tessier.

However, walking down the street on this early autumn morning, he was feeling neither proud nor joyous. He could see his restaurant across from him as he stood waiting at the intersection, its pristine exterior of royal blue and beige surrounded by trees of warm hues. When he first renovated the place, he had aimed for a clean and regal appearance inside and out, so even if he could not boast of its size, the feeling of elegance, class, and beauty would still be conveyed.

And now it was filthy. Metaphorically speaking, of course.

Author Bio:

B.B.E. Gwyn is an author who enjoys diving into realms of low fantasy adventure. She draws inspiration from tabletop role-playing games, yokai folklore, and all kinds of media featuring characters with fun, bizarre powers. Her novels focus on intricate plots and rich character development without any romance or spicy elements, using the full breadth of her pages to offer thrilling adventures in a mysterious world.

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