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Hereafter
Christian YA Romantic Fantasy
Hereafter
Book 3 of the The Lost Princesses series
312 pages · First published 2019
Raised deep in the forest as a charcoal burner's daughter, Princess Emmeline has always known her true identity—but she has no desire to exchange her quiet life for a dangerous struggle over Mercia's throne. When Prince Ethelrex, the formidable son of the ruthless King Ethelwulf, captures her, his father orders them to marry in hopes of undermining the growing rebellion. Emmeline is determined to escape, but Ethelrex takes his marriage vows seriously and proves far more honorable than she expected. As their reluctant union develops into an unexpected romance, both must confront the loyalties that have shaped their lives and decide where they stand in the coming battle for the kingdom. With hidden royalty, an arranged marriage, and a kingdom's future at stake, this medieval romantic adventure is perfect for readers who enjoy court intrigue, courageous heroines, and love that challenges divided loyalties.
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Abduction and captivity; coerced marriage under threat of political consequences; threats to family members; an oppressive ruler and political manipulation; armed conflict, warfare, and danger of death; romantic attraction and kissing.
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Scholar’s Juniper Tea
Juniper and honey recall the forest home Emmeline longs to return to, offering a quiet taste of the simple life she must leave behind when royal duty and an unexpected marriage change her future.
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Bramble & Honey Mead
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Blackberry mead evokes the wild forests where Emmeline grew up, while its honeyed sweetness hints at the unexpected tenderness she discovers in a marriage she never wanted.
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