Mourn me but briefly. Then find your destiny, Lara, my love, my life. Now let me go.
With those words, the spirit of Magnus Hauk, Dominus of Terah, leaves his body--and thus the fate of a nation rests upon the faerie woman Lara's shoulders.
While Lara's son Prince Taj is well loved by the people of Terah, he is too young to rule, and Lara must obey Magnus's dying command and govern in his stead. Thankfully, she has a powerful ally in Prince Kaliq of the Shadows, though never was there a more seductive friend or foe. Yet some in Terah still believe that a female must never wear the crown...and Lara and her daughters will face old enemies who escaped the wrath of Magnus but are not yet finished with their schemes for power and revenge.
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Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 34 novels in print. She lives in the oldest English-speaking town in New York state. Her website is bertricesmall.com.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies,
By C. Dionne "Chrissy Dionne" (Cloverdale, OREGON USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Shadow Queen (World of Hetar) (Paperback)
With the death of her beloved husband Magnus Hauk, Dominus of Terah, Lara's life journey will begin anew. Because of her son Prince Taj's tender age, he'll need guidance in the decisions he makes for the people of Terah therefore as part of Magus Hauk's last wishes, Lara takes on the role of Shadow Queen. She'll advise her son on his duties but like all children, Taj believes he knows best so her position won't be an easy one. Lara needs a support system of her own and fortunately there's a man who's always been willing to provide a helping hand - and so much more.
Prince Kaliq of the Shadows is in love with Lara but he's always understood that she has a destiny to fulfill. He's a powerful ally and she'll certainly need his support now that her life has become so overwhelming. Prince Kaliq understands Lara's concerns and her fears but more importantly he's willing to put his own needs second while helping her get her children's situations handled. Immediately thrust into the role of Shadow Queen following the accidental death of Magnus Hauk, Lara has very little time to mourn his passing. There are many enemies who'd like nothing more than to use this opportunity to get a foothold in Terah and they'll use any means available to do so. Greed brings out the worst in some family members but Lara's quick to devise a solution to that situation. Some of the other problems that quickly arise she won't be able to fix - including her daughter Zagiri's decision to disobey her mother and marry Jonah, Lord High Ruler of Hetar. Her youngest daughter Marzina is sent to train with Lara's mother as she's the only child who has faerie traits. Lara's idealistic life is changing drastically. Fortunately she's strong enough to accept the changes and carry on, however being only half faerie, her human side aches for her children's fates - as well as her beloved husband. Whether historical, contemporary, or fantasy, Bertrice Small is a talented author who's tales engage all a reader's emotions. I have to confess I cried through the first chapter of THE SHADOW QUEEN. Magnus Hauk was such a beloved character it broke my heart that he passes away under such devastating circumstances. On the other hand his death and how Lara deals with everything that happens afterwards displays the sheer strength she possesses. As mothers women often struggle with their children's choices in life and Lara's no different in that factor but she faces more challenges than most women. What I especially loved about this story is the gentle and honest way Prince Kaliq cares for Lara. By no means is their relationship a typical romance but it's obvious that the love is there and no matter what life throws at them it always will be. All of Ms. Small's books have not only found a place on my keeper shelves, they're ones I return to time and again whenever I need a book that I know will leave me completely satisfied. Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Bertrice Small does it again!,
By Nana "Connie" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Shadow Queen (World of Hetar) (Paperback)
The Shadow Queen is the best yet in the World of Hetar! More surprises than you can imagine are in store for you. It took me only two days to read it. I couldn't put it down. If you are a Bertrice Small fan, and I certainly am, you will love this series. Lara and her family are as diverse as any in this mortal world that we live in. If you have not read this series I suggest that you get on Amazon and order all five books and start at the beginning. This is the most amazing series to date. You will love how Ms. Small weaves this tale of the magical world and the mortals who love them. Keep them coming.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
exciting erotic romantic fantasy,
This review is from: The Shadow Queen (World of Hetar) (Paperback)
No woman has ever ruled the Kingdom of Terah. However, when the monarch Magnus Hauk dies in an accident, his son is not old enough to rule. Thus his mom the faerie Queen Lara will serve as a secret regent until her offspring can formally run the nation.
To assist THE SHADOW QUEEN as she guides her son is her trusted friend Prince Kaliq at a time Terah is threatened by powerful enemies emboldened by the lack of a strong king. However, Lara's efforts to protect her children go astray when their adversary Jonah the Lord High Ruler beguiles her daughter and her twin sons openly fight leaving the kingdom divided and consequently increasingly weakened. The only thing working for Lara is her reciprocated love with loyal Kaliq. The fifth Hetar erotic romantic fantasy is an exciting tale as Lara star of the first book is the prime focus again; which enables the audience to see how far she has come and to a degree fallen. The story line is fast-paced from the onset as the heroine realizes she can only protect her children so far, but as adults they will make poor judgments that she can do little about. The romantic subplot is hot and engaging, but also intrudes in some ways on the primary theme of what she must sacrifice to save the next generation, her kingdom, and ultimately two worlds. Fans of the series will relish THE SHADOW QUEEN while spellbound newcomers will seek the previous entries (see THE SORCERESS OF BELLMAIR, THE TWILIGHT LORD, A DISTANT TOMORROW and LARA). Harriet Klausner
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