I don't know about you, but I love a good fairy tale... throw in a few twists and turns and an unlikely romantic lead, and you've got me hooked. Listen in and see why I'm eager to read the whole Crown of Promise series and especially, Hold Her Close. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Expectations, disappointments, out of character behavior, threats to the kingdom. What doesn't Hold Her Close have in store for us? Hanna Currie has a fabulous story here to wrap up her series. I sense a theme in her books. The first more contemporary royal series, now a medieval fantasy sort of royal story... and then her contemporary YA mission story--young people telling the world about the King of Kings. Currie has a strong tie to all things royal, no? Hold Her Close by Hannah Currie Firstborn of King Lior and heir to the throne of Raedonleith, Lady Rose has always known what was expected of her—marry a prince, bear a child, continue the royal line. None of that involved confirmation weeks before her wedding that she's barren. Nor her betrothed deserting her at the news. Through years of pain, bleeding and loss, her faith has kept her strong but this last blow strikes deep into her spirit. Rose knew she was broken. Now the rest of Raedonleith will too. More comfortable amid books than battles, Prince Nicholas of Belairisia is as surprised as anyone when he claims Lady Rose's hand for himself upon first meeting. In front of every noble in Raedonleith. But neither does he regret it. Though it's impulsive and out of character for the studious prince, there's something in Rose's fragile beauty that captivates Nicholas. She's the treasure he's searched his whole life to find. Armed with patience and hope, Nicholas determines to wait as long as it takes to prove his devotion. But when an attempt on Rose's life forces King Lior's hand, the two are thrust into a marriage neither of them are prepared for, and a journey through enemy territory which may end the relationship before it's barely begun. Learn more about Hannah on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Get her free stories from White Crown Publishing HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!