Of Queens and Dragons – Book 11 in The Queenmakers Saga
A princess who yearns for love and leadership. A powerful shifter who walks a tightrope of intrigue and desire. Will their separate paths lead them to each other — or tear them apart?
Determined to gain the throne now that her uncle is dead, Alecia pushes ahead with her plans. However, a threat long thought extinct returns to the kingdom’s skies.
Vard Anton carries a secret which could destroy Alecia’s trust in him and crush their future. But he must enact the dead king’s plan and defeat the enemy elven faction marching on Brightcastle.
While all around is uncertain except for Vard’s love, Alecia turns her back on marriage in order to fulfill her political aspirations.
As the ultimate battle looms, will the kingdom forces triumph over their enemies? Can Alecia prove herself worthy of the throne as chaos ensues? And will Vard’s secret be the final blow to their love?
Of Queens and Dragons is the exciting eleventh book in the Queenmakers Saga epic fantasy romance series. If you like strong heroines, forbidden passion, political intrigue, and mythical creatures, you’ll love Bernadette Rowley’s captivating adventure.
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The King’s Blade – The Queenmakers Saga Book 10
A princess whose mission is to be queen. A secret shifter at the right hand of the king. Will their love be enough to bind them?
As Alecia Zialni pulls her people together, she fears she doesn’t have the skills or the support to accomplish her ultimate goal.
Vard Anton is now the king’s most trusted advisor, but his secrets could topple him, and his sudden rise has delivered powerful enemies.
Yearning for Vard’s support in her political aspirations, Alecia is crushed when he offers her marriage instead.
As the enemy elven forces move on Thorius and its allies, will Alecia accept Vard’s proposal or forge ahead with her plans? And can Vard save the king and Thorius from the elven menace before his secrets are exposed?
The King’s Blade is the exciting tenth book in the Queenmakers Saga epic fantasy romance series. If you like strong heroines, forbidden passion, political intrigue and mythical creatures, you’ll love Bernadette Rowley’s captivating adventure.
The People’s Princess – Queenmakers Saga 9
Princess Alecia Zialni returns to Brightcastle to find things have changed dramatically since the death of her father, Prince Jiseve Zialni. His new wife, Lady Benae Branasar, is now married to her old friend Ramón Zorba. Alecia suspects foul play in the death of her father and the rapid rise of Benae and Ramón to the positions of Guardians of Brightcastle.
Meanwhile, in the city of Wildecoast, shapeshifter Vard Anton, father of Alecia’s child, has risen to a position of power in the court of King Beniel Zialni and the predatory Queen Adriana, Alecia’s aunt.
Alecia, tormented by her separation from Vard and dismayed by the refusal of her uncle to consider her a valid heir to the throne because she is female, determines to follow in the footsteps of her heroine, the legendary Queen Izebel.
Elf Princess Warrior – Queenmakers Saga 8
Caught up in a vicious civil war, elven princess Gwaethe Arenil is desperate to save her peace-loving faction and reunite her people. Help presents itself in the form of Captain Jacques Vorasava, the dashing human Brightcastle commander. But does Jacques’s aid come with more dangers than Gwaethe can accept, both for her people and her heart?
As the threat from the enemy elven faction forces them to work together, conflicts between their cultures push them apart. In a land of polarized opinion and intolerance, can Jacques and Gwaethe forge a new reality where their love can be accepted?
This story continues themes and characters from The Elf King’s Lady.
The Master and the Sorceress – Queenmakers Saga 7
A DESPERATE SORCERESS
Katrine Aranati no longer knows how to deal with the woman she has become. She runs headlong into a man whose heart’s desire is order and control.
A MASTER JEWELER
James Tomel is outwardly a pillar of society, but he hides more than one secret. His life plan has no room for a dangerous liaison with a reckless stranger.
When they are thrown together on a trip to Brightcastle, fierce creatures from legend pursue them, but even more perilous are the feelings swirling between them. As their hearts and bodies come together, one will flee while the other demands an accounting.
The Master and the Sorceress is the seventh book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, danger and mythical creatures, wrapped up in an ‘opposites attract’ love story, you’ll adore The Master and the Sorceress.
This story continues on from The Lady and the Pirate.
The Lady and the Pirate- Queenmakers Saga 6
Lady Esta Aranati leads a double life as noblewoman and smuggler to keep her struggling estate and its workers solvent. What does she have in common with Samael Delacost, pirate and rogue, terror of the high seas? And how can she possibly fight the dangerous attraction she develops for him. He is a man searching for his family but what he finds places him in more danger than his life on the ocean. Esta lures him like the famous sea nymphs but every step he takes towards her pulls him further from the world he understands. Can they put their past lives behind them and build a future where they can both be happy?
Catch up with Nikolas Cosara and mermaid Merielle from The Lord and the Mermaid in this rollicking sea faring romance. Amazon Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckling sexiness! ByDebby Daleon 6 September 2017 – Published on Amazon.com Format: Kindle Edition I love a good romance, but I had never read a love story with a pirate for a hero before, but oh my… Samael’s rugged saltiness and swashbuckling ways had me breathless and biting my bottom lip! I’m ready to hit the high seas, myself!
The Lady and the Pirate was packed with adventure, dangerous battles and a tumultuous tale of fear of loss, and fear of love. It had a great background story, and as well as the hero being the epitome of raw masculinity, the heroine was strong and feisty! One person found this helpful. 5.0 out of 5 stars This book re-introduced me to the enjoyment of a fantasy romance ByErina Bookeron 13 September 2017 – Published on Amazon.com This book re-introduced me to the enjoyment of a fantasy romance, with a good helping of the paranormal, though everything made perfect sense! The characters and situations are well-defined at the beginning, and this introduction was clear and fast-paced. The plot had twists and turns to keep the reader wondering about the final outcome, and this reader was not disappointed. The story line moves from piracy on the high seas, to noble estates, kingdoms, battles, long-lost relatives, and, of course, passionate love… as strongly suggested by the title. As a fun, relaxing read, this fulfilled all the criteria! 4.0 out of 5 stars Strong characters with a deep esoteric connection ByKath Berrymanon 30 October 2017 – Published on Amazon.com Format: Kindle Edition The Lady and the Pirate (Wildecoast Saga#3), is an enjoyable escape into the world of swash-buckling pirates, smuggling, double lives and primal desire. Samael and Esta are both strong characters with a deep esoteric connection, making them seemingly destined for each other. But.. will they overcome their many trials, betrayals and fear of rejection to seize their chance at happiness?
An enjoyable read.
The Elf King’s Lady– Queenmakers Saga 5
In the midst of a war between elves and men, two unlikely companions find love. But in this battle of ages, can they defy the very blood that courses through their veins?
The human kingdom of Thorius is once again under threat from the dark elven menace. General Kain Jazara has sworn to protect Thorius from all danger, magical or otherwise – but first he must rescue the highborn family of alluring healer Lady Alique Zorba.
Thrown together in their quest to save Alique’s family, and eventually themselves, from the merciless elven clan, the pragmatic General and the impulsive Lady Alique discover an undeniable passion. But when Kain’s world is torn apart by a personal revelation, he turns his back on both Alique and his homeland.
Can Kain find a path back to love and victory in time? Or will he allow revelations from his family’s mysterious past to destroy his relationship, his happiness, and his kingdom?
5 out of 5 stars! A new delightful incursion in Thorius world February 22, 2018
JANER Machado reviewed The Elf King’s Lady: Wildecoast Saga Book 2
The world of Thorius, with its political intrigues and torrid affairs, is a very entertaining site to visited. It’s a fantasy land, so we have elves, mermaids, pirates, princes and princesses and all the major elements for a saucy and funny reading. The Elf king’s lady is the moment for rendezvous to Alique Zorba, a beautiful, stubborn but sometimes frivolous lady. She meets her match in Kain and the development of their love story is also a chance of self discovery for hers. Alique will understand that feelings go beyond the appearances and love and family are much more important than an high place in Thorius court. We also meet again Nicholas and Merielle (Wildecoast I), happily married and causing frisson in Thorius society. It is a delight to read about them and wonder about next adventures in this world. Can’t wait for more!
The Lord and the Mermaid- Queenmakers Saga 4
Fans of C.L. Wilson will love this fantasy romance about two lovers from different worlds who will break the laws of land and sea in their quest to be together.
Mermaid Merielle has fled the sea, disgusted at the actions of her people and desperate to build a life for herself on land. But to truly live as a woman, she must find a human man to fall in love with her.
Lord Nikolas Cosara has lost his brother at sea, and is driven to discover whether his sibling has died at the dangerously seductive hands of a mermaid. But when Nik finds Merielle washed up on the beach, he reluctantly saves her. Despite his antipathy for her kind, Nik is drawn to Meri, who is slowly working her way into his damaged heart.
Can Nik surrender to his love for Meri before her hopes of a human life are lost forever? Or will a devastating secret bring all her efforts to naught?
Reader Comments
Loraine Oliver reviewed The Lord and the Mermaid: Wildecoast Saga Book 1 (The Wildecoast Saga)
… Reviewed by Loraine Oliver A reviewer for Wicked Women Blog July 2, 2015
I received an ARC of this book to review for Net Galley.
The Lord and the Mermaid by Bernadette Rowley is part 1 of The Wildecoast Saga. I look forward to the next book in this series.
The Mermaid Merielle has fled her family as she can no longer allow herself to be part of the things her people do to humans on the ocean, so she flees in the face of a storm and she winds up washed up in the surf wrapped in a pile of seaweed near death.
Lord Nikolas Cosara, a man of the sea, bitter and disillusioned after his brother has disappeared, and he fears has been the victim of the mermaids, finds Merielle washed up in the seaweed. Part of him wants to leave her there to die and part of him can’t in good conscience do it. So he brings the mermaid home with him, to nurse her back to health and hopefully find out something from this beautiful but disillusioned mermaid about his brother. Merielle is afraid to tell him anything as he is bitter and disillusioned already.
They both start developing feelings for each other even though he is bitter and she is harboring secrets, and after Merielle reveals something extremely important to Nikolas, he is even worse towards her and she feels that she will not be able to stay with him any longer although she has come to love him.
This book was really good and I enjoyed the interactions between Nikolas and Merielle, and although I felt sorry for Merielle in the way Nikolas was to her, I could understand Nikolas’s feelings toward her.
The characters were well developed, the plot was good and there was a lot of sexual and emotional angst between the characters that kept the book interesting and moving at a steady pace.
I highly recommend reading this book, it goes quickly and is perfect for a nice day of reading. Read it and find out what Merielle is hiding from Nikolas and what happens!
I gave this book 4**** stars
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Princess in Exile – Queenmakers Saga 3
Princess Alecia Zialni flees her arranged marriage with the help of the dangerous Vard Anton, shapeshifter and former army captain. Blinded by love, they believe they can have a life together but every encounter with the mercenaries sent to find them, pushes Vard towards his least controllable form- the gigantic brown bear.
Desperate to find a mentor who will help him control his transformations, Vard and Alecia travel to a forgotten city where a powerful sorcerer resides. But this wizard is in league with the dark elves and the lovers soon discover he has his own dangerous agenda.
Will Vard and Alecia escape the clutches of the sorcerer who would use Alecia’s position to advance the dark elven cause? Can their love survive despite Alecia’s fear of Vard’s animal transformations? What secret does the princess hold that has the power to destroy the trust Vard has in her?
The answers to all this and more are contained in the pages of Princess in Exile, the dark sequel to Princess Avenger.
The Lady’s Choice– Queenmakers Saga 2
…the perfect plan…
With her people on the brink of starvation, Lady Benae Branasar devises a daring rescue. She will marry powerful Prince Jiseve of Brightcastle and use his fortune to save her estates. But first she must compete against three princesses equally determined to win his hand.
…a dangerous distraction…
When she finds herself drawn to her reluctant escort, the prince’s squire Ramón Zorba, her plans begin to unravel.
Ramón is dealing with problems of his own, but as he thaws, Benae glimpses the devastating man beneath. The more time they spend together, the harder Benae finds it to focus on her objective. Will she stay true to her people? Or will love and fate intervene?
Benae and Ramón face temptation, danger and tragedy in this passionate fantasy romance.
The Lady’s Choice is the second book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, blending the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, court intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in a “marriage of convenience gone wrong” romance, you’ll love The Lady’s Choice.
This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.
Princess Avenger – Queenmakers Saga 1
…an avenging princess, determined to protect her people from tyrannical father. Alecia’s only worth is to have a son, who will be heir to the kingdom.
…a dangerous shifter, tasked with guarding a princess who refuses to be shielded from danger. Vard’s dark secret could spell the end of the woman he’s sworn to protect.
And yet, when thrown together, neither of them can deny the forbidden attraction. As their lives spin out of control, will love be enough to pull them from the vortex and perhaps save the kingdom?
Princess Avenger is the first book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in a ‘beauty and the beast’ love story, then you’ll adore Princess Avenger.
This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.
You can listen to Bernadette chat about Princess Avenger and her writing here: youtu.be/AIGKqR5JC5w
Comments from Readers of Princess Avenger:
Monique T. I really enjoyed the book and became completely engrossed in the story. I felt a connection with the characters and found myself being swept away with the emotion and passion pouring out of the pages. I would read for chapters on end and forget where reality was, drawn into the life of the princess, feeling like I was right there next to her hiding in the dark alleyways.
Robyn A. Just letting you know what a great read that was.. Sat there wanting more when it was finished. So you will have to hurry and get book 2 written.
Kstar- 5 stars on Amazon Fantastic, wonderful read, the princess is compelling and her male counterparts stand beside her the whole way through, beautiful and compelling, this is the strong equality of characters that we have needed in fantasy. I loved the fantasy parts of it (I will not spoil) and they enhance the characters and add to the story-line, rather than them being an afterthought like in many other fantasy novels. The Romance is beautiful and enough to capture your breath, groan in frustration and rejoice when you read it. A stunning book i will read again and again.
Brooke T. I couldn’t put it down!!! So hooked!!
Beth. This was an intriguing, interesting and enjoyable read.
Shauni. Fabulous BOOK!! I only hope there is more to come!! What a delightful find! Bernadette Rowley shares a beautiful story with us, full of fantasy, magic, power, corruption.. and the one princess that is determined to save her world. If you can get your hands on this book.. read it!!
The Queenmakers Saga 1-4 Box Set
An epic fantasy box set. The first four titles in the Queenmakers Saga. Over 1200 pages of sexy romance, magic and political intrigue.
A princess in disguise. A shifter with a hidden agenda. Will they uncover the truth in time for romance to blossom?
Alecia Zialni has sworn revenge against her father for having her first love murdered. Masquerading as a man to pursue her vendetta, the prince’s headstrong daughter is soon in over her head. And when her handsome rescuer is assigned as her protector, her secret double life becomes complicated by their rapidly growing chemistry.
Captain Vard Anton struggles to control his budding lust for the determined princess he’s supposed to defend. And as an animal shapeshifter charged with killing her father, he knows he can never reveal his true identity. But the violent beast form he cannot master threatens to expose him and risk her safety.
As her feelings for Vard continue to bloom, Alecia is devastated when she’s betrothed to a lecherous lord. And wracked with guilt over his ultimate mission, Vard fears there is no way for them to ever be together. But her obsession with vengeance may be the death of them both…
Can Alecia and Vard topple a tyrant to join their destinies and their hearts?
