The Hero's Forsaken Princess

In a world of betrayal, love, and war will Eve risk it all for her freedom—or for her heart? EXCERPT "I could easily snap your neck right now if I wished to kill you." He declared, placing his hand around her neck. Eve's heart raced in fear, thinking he would strangle her to death, but no matter how long she waited, he didn't tighten his grip. Instead, he moved his hand, lifting her chin as he drew his face closer to hers. The next thing she felt was his lips roughly brushing against hers in a hungry kiss. ***** Born to a slave mother, Evelina, the forsaken princess of Averion, lives her life in suffering and isolation. Despised by the queen and her royal half-siblings, she endures endless abuses and humiliation. She is forced to marry Alaric Stormholt, a knight commander from a commoner family. She thought marrying him might give her a peaceful life away from the palace’s torment. But her hope shatters when Alaric, the kingdom's hero, returns from a triumphant battle with a stunning princess by his side. Their strained relationship becomes a target for court intrigue, catching the venomous attention of the queen and jealous noblewomen. With misunderstandings and schemes threatening to tear her and Alaric apart, Eve must choose! Will she fight for Alaric’s love or seek freedom through another powerful man offering her a chance to escape and a new beginning? Like a phoenix rising from ashes, Eve learns to fight back, determined to trample everyone who had mistreated her.