Bøker av Claire Butler

A deadly trial to keep his throne. A dangerous game to win his heart. King Heroux was a famed warlord who sought to extend his Merovian lands by invading and conquering foreign kingdoms to create a vast and wealthy empire. Until Henri killed him. Now Henri has claimed his entire empire. The desert land of Merovia is different from anything he has ever known. The heat is punishing and the customs are strange. But more formidable than that are the people who do not want to embrace him as their new king, and the other Merovian kings who are keen to exact revenge on him for slaying one of their own. As former regent and brother to the late King Heroux, Malik understands his people's hatred toward the foreign king. But with a long-forgotten threat rising in the north, and the pending summit which will pitch all Merovian kings in a fight to the death to retain their kingdoms, Malik has little time to concern himself with Henri. Even if he does find him aggravatingly handsome. When a highly coveted courtesan known as the Silk Rose is gifted to Henri in the hopes of securing an alliance, motives are questioned and loyalties are tested. But the Silk Rose has her own secrets, and she refuses to be sacrificed in this world of gods and kings. Set in a rich Middle Eastern inspired world, Of Sand & Silk is an adult fantasy romance filled with intrigue, elemental magic, deities, plot twists, bisexual awakening, multiple POV, and MMF romance. This is Book 1 in the Divine Tapestry series. It is linked to the Red Wood series. Of Sand & Silk is perfect for fans of Renee Ahdieh, Anastasis Blythe, and Nisha J Tuli.

A betrayal to repay. A kingdom to reclaim. A destiny to reforge.Betrayed and defeated, Brielle and Henri now find themselves prisoners of the Outlaw King. Their only choice: rescind their birthrights and swear a blood oath of allegiance to their new King or face the butcher's block. But Brielle has no intention of giving up the fight for her kingdom and Henri has vowed to never again be powerless to save the ones he loves.With war looming, and the Southern Court in revolt against their new King, Henri and Brielle are surrounded by enemies on all sides. Forced to make alliances with those they know they cannot trust, both will be thrown into a dangerous game of court politics where losing will cost them more than their lives.Alliances will shift. Sacrifices will be made. And a dormant line of ancient blood magic will awaken. Will history be doomed to repeat itself? Or will a new destiny be reforged in the flames?Full of court intrigue, plot twists, fast-paced adventure, and intoxicating romance, To Reforge A Destiny is a thrilling conclusion to the Red Wood series. If you like Danielle L. Jensen, Renne Ahdieh, and Adrienne Young you will love this debut series!

Two fallen kingdoms. Two fates intertwined. Who will rule? A princess by birth and soon to be Queen by marriage, Brielle is eager to fulfill her great destiny; to rule the Southern Kingdom the way she rules her infamous ladies' court. A prince by birth and soon to be King, Henri also has a great destiny; to rule the Northern Kingdom, a fate he resents and resists at every opportunity. When both kingdoms are invaded and conquered by a foreign ruler, Brielle and Henri's fates change. Forced to flee for their lives, their only sanctuary is the cursed Red Wood, rumored to be filled with vengeful spirits, lost souls and blood magic. Surrounded by enemies and betrayed by those closest to them, both will have choices to make. Who can they trust? What will they fight for? And what are they prepared to sacrifice to reclaim a kingdom? A fast-paced adventure full of intoxicating romance and high-stakes choices, To Reclaim A Kingdom will leave readers anxiously awaiting its sequel. If you like Mary E. Pearson, Danielle L. Jensen, and Adrienne Young you will love this debut series! This is Book 1 of the Red Wood Series.