The Veiled Kingdom: The Veiled Kingdom Series, Book 1

Name: The Veiled Kingdom: The Veiled Kingdom Series, Book 1
Price: 17.09 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (20800 reviews)
Author: Holly Renee

by Holly Renee

4.2

About this book

Forced to flee the cruelty of her father, the wicked king who has stolen her future, a young woman finds herself thrust into the heart of a brewing rebellion. When she is captured by those sworn to dismantle her father’s reign, she must hide her true identity as the king's daughter to survive. With her life hanging in the balance, she is forced to align with the very rebels who seek to destroy her family, walking a razor-thin line between sanctuary and execution.

Her greatest threat—and her most dangerous temptation—is Dacre, the son of the rebellion’s ruthless commander. Dacre is suspicious of her presence, yet he is inexplicably drawn to her, oscillating between protecting her with fierce intensity and threatening her at every turn. As the political landscape of the kingdom shifts toward war, the friction between them ignites into a volatile, forbidden passion.

Caught between the bloodline she cannot escape and the man who embodies her greatest enemy, she must navigate a world where loyalty is a liability and desire is a death sentence. In this high-stakes game of survival, she discovers that the heart is the most dangerous battlefield of all.

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Mica

Sizzling Fantasy Romance

"The Veiled Kingdom is a spellbinding tale of danger, passion, and the thin line between love and hate. From its fiery opening to its jaw-dropping climax, this book is an unputdownable thrill ride that will leave you breathless and begging for more. 👑 Nyra: The Princess with a Rebel Heart 👑 Nyra is not your typical princess. Fleeing from a tyrannical father and a life of oppression, she stumbles right into the arms of the rebellion—and Dacre, the brooding son of the rebellion's commander. Her journey is one of courage and survival, turning her from a sheltered royal into a fierce fighter. Every step of Nyra's story is a testament to her strength, even as her heart wages its own war of emotions. 🗡️ Dacre: The Rebel with a Cause (and a Heart of Gold) 🗡️ Oh, Dacre! With smoldering eyes and a fierce protectiveness that makes your heart skip a beat, he's the epitome of the dangerous yet irresistible rebel leader. His intense suspicion of Nyra only fuels the fiery chemistry between them, making every encounter sizzle with a mix of danger and desire. His journey from foe to lover is fraught with conflict, passion, and a touch of vulnerability that makes him utterly captivating. 🔥 Forbidden Desires and Fiery Encounters 🔥 Prepare for some serious heat! The Veiled Kingdom turns the tension up to a scorching level with scenes that are as steamy as they are sweet. From clandestine meetings in hidden hot springs to whispered promises in the heat of battle, the romance between Nyra and Dacre is a turbulent, exhilarating affair that will have you rooting for their forbidden love against all odds. 🌌 A World on the Brink of War 🌌 The backdrop of The Veiled Kingdom is as compelling as its characters. A kingdom teetering on the edge of rebellion provides the perfect stage for this drama to unfold. The world-building is lush and detailed, immersing you in a realm where danger lurks around every corner and loyalty is tested at every turn. Holly Renee crafts a world that’s as intricate as it is brutal, making the stakes higher and the tensions sharper. 🌟 Final Thoughts: An Unforgettable Adventure of the Heart 🌟 The Veiled Kingdom is more than just a fantasy romance; it's a journey through a world where every decision can lead to death or desire, and sometimes both. Holly Renee has woven a story that captures the essence of epic fantasy while delivering a romance that burns brightly against the darkest of odds. With its mix of compelling characters, riveting plot twists, and heartfelt romance, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy who crave stories that both challenge and enchant. So, if you're in the mood for a tale that’s as intoxicating as it is intense, dive into The Veiled Kingdom. It’s a story of love, rebellion, and the unbreakable bonds that form in the face of adversity. Grab your copy, find a comfy spot, and prepare to be enthralled by the fiery dance of enemies turned lovers in a world where every moment is a battle for survival and every glance a promise of more to come. ["

May 27, 2024 Verified Purchase

Raffaella-( Booksareblossom562)

Dacre can call me little traitor too 😏😏

"⚔“𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊𝖓’𝖙 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖒𝖊 𝖇𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖆𝖓. 𝕴𝖋 𝕴 𝖜𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖆𝖓, 𝕴’𝖉 𝖘𝖑𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝖒𝖞 𝖈𝖔** 𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖑𝖎𝖕𝖘 𝖙𝖔 𝖐𝖊𝖊𝖕 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖐𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖜𝖍𝖊𝖓 𝕴 𝖙𝖎𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖘𝖕𝖊𝖆𝖐.” ⚔ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴇɪʟᴇᴅ ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ - @authorhollyrenee ♾/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ma'am!!!!!!!!!!! How could you do us so dirty??!! THAT CLIFFY!!!! aHHHHH!!! I'm sure its not just me who was left with their jaws hang open for about 20 min. I mean the whole book was jaw dropping, This Man!! Dacre really was giving me butterflies with a side of fire! He is such a arrogant controlling little sh** lol 😆😊 But HE was swoonyyyyyy! Ok Ok, So this book is about A runaway princess, whos finds herself in the wrong territory. The rebellions. They hate the king for what he has done to the kingdom. No one believes a word she says. No one trusts her and the only thing she is building up is more lies. But when some are trying to believe her that she is against the king. The rebellion's leader -Dacre- doesn't. He suspicious of her. And he knows how to brake down a lair. And he sure breaks her, alright. 😏😏😏😏 The Nickname he gives her thoo !!!! Ugh like butterflies yall! His nickname for her is - LITTLE TRAITOR - and he uses it so good and often 😊😊 It might be a slow burn, but the burn is so fricking good. He of course started to be so possessive of her since the beginning, he for sure didn't know why. But he wasn't stopping. He was teaching her how to train to be a warrior. He was touching and pushing her like she was his. When she wasn't. But this man was falling. Falling so hard. And that was killing him because even thought she was keeping lies. He couldn't stay away. I might not be talking about our princess because this man just took the whole story, He was there everywhere. And I was there for it. I wanted him in every moments with her. And this book sure delivered. Like the plot is amazing, the other characters as well but, He just stole everything. He was the roman empire. Especially mine. His dirty mouth, his gazing towards her. Ughhhh There is so much, the heated moments, the push and pull, the loose control, cave scenes, pining, wanting, and shortness of breath, the stolen glances!!! just everything was perfect. It fats paced, its not boring at all and it has that burning, that giddy feeling in your stomach when you don't know what's gonna happen and you just got to wait to find out. One of the best -Enemies to Lovers- book I have ever read. Idk what I can do to get the second book,, but just tell me and I WILL!!! 😏😏😏😏😏 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ︙🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢︙ ⚔️ Enemies to lovers 💕 Forbidden romance ⚔️ Slow burn worth it 💕 Hidden identity ⚔️ Training scenes 💕 Close proximity ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ["

March 27, 2024 Verified Purchase

midwest_blonde

This ain’t it

"So I saw this as a recommendation for an ACOTOR/ Fourth Wing hangover. While I didn’t have super high expectations, I was looking for a quick, spicy, easy read. For what it’s worth, that’s what this is. It moves right along, decent spice and really doesn’t dive too deep in to creating an alternate works. SPOILERS Here’s my problem: 1) The lead female (Nyra) is given next to no character development. She gets an opportunity to train and become the badass we all want her to be but because Dacre (male lead) is all obsessed with her and treats her horribly. And yet, every time they basically make eye contact she becomes this simpering, submissive idiot. Not mention, before, during and after every tryst they have he’s literally insulting her but she jUsT cAn’T hElP iT. 2) Dacre is just meh. He’s absolutely insufferable in this book. What made this book tedious at times is that he basically proclaims “hey you’re mine” and Nyra goes “no” then he’s everywhere and basically stalking her, cornering her, they turn up the spice, then he insults her and she’s left to feel empty. And this is the trope! Like, over and over and over! It’s so distracting and weird and gross that it constantly removed me from the flow of the book. I can’t even begin to talk about how it ends. Which I won’t spoil but but it ends with aforementioned trope. Also, I read the sequel thinking these characters would start getting some chemistry but as someone described it, “they’re in lust” If you like enemies to lovers, obsession-y, narcissistic male leads, this will be your jam. Pop off, girl. If you’re looking for an initially weak female lead to rise up, step in to her power and walk this earth with her partner as equals. Move on. She’s no Feyre or Violet. I don’t want to be her nor do I want to sleep with Dacre. ["

September 21, 2024 Verified Purchase

Serena

SO GOOD!

"This book has everything you want in a well-paced romantasy where the romance takes the lead. Nyra and Dacre couldn't hate each other more or could they? Nyra is keeping A LOT of her past to herself and Dacre knows this but he doesn't force her to spill her secrets, he becomes her trainer in the rebellion against her father! It's diabolical and I love it!! In a world where your magic power is everything, Nyra is not your typical fantasy girlie. She has no powers to boast about, she's not a trained assassin/fighter/archer. She's been sheltered, literally, to her own detriment. But the girl has grit and a sassy mouth. Dacre, however, is the total opposite. He has power but isn't ruled by it. He wants a better world for everyone, including Nyra. And the man has me kneeling at his feet🧎🏼‍♀️. He has a wicked mouth and takes obsessive and possessive to another level. Tropes & Microtropes -enemies to lovers -forced proximity -trainer x trainee -morally gray MMC -tension with banter -secret identity -found family If you're looking for high fantasy without learning a whole complex magic system and new world, this book is for you! I felt like I was dropped right in the middle of a fantasy novel without needing to know the origins of everyone's backstory. Very Umbrella Academy-esque, it's easy to follow along and escape into another world. ["

April 11, 2025 Verified Purchase