Stone Queen (Realm Immortal) [Paperback]

Michelle M Pillow (Author)

Book Description

Series: Realm Immortal | Publication Date: January 5, 2010

To gain the only thing he truly wants, he'll have to risk everything.

Realm Immortal, Book Three

Juliana, newly appointed Queen of the Unblessed, has realized there is a bit more to her position than she first thought. Sure, it has its perks: a sinfully sexy husband who is also a king, growing powers and a magical life that's never boring, but the drawbacks are considerable. To save her kingdom from war, Juliana accepts assistance from a witch. But when her reality turns upside down, she realizes she's been betrayed.

For a brief time, Merrick knew happiness, as much happiness as the king of necessary evil could ever feel. Juliana has become the light in his darkness. Though he can never tell his wife he loves her--or risk upsetting the balance of both the mortal and immortal realms--the words are understood between them. Or so he thought. When she falls prey to a wayward spell, becoming encased in stone, he knows he'll have to risk everything to gain the only thing he truly wants.

This book contains hot sex, violence, an evil witch, a blundering wizard, meddling sprights, a new queen and the lustful king who plans on showing her just how fun it is to be in charge.

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

Rating: 4 Stars  “Twists abound in Pillow's third Realm Immortal tale, which boasts drama, intrigue and unique characters.”

~ Romantic Times Magazine, December 2007

 

Rating 5 Books  “Ms. Pillow approaches the magical realm from a refreshingly new angle. Magic and myth are enhanced by mystery and romance with a topping of hot and steamy topping. I hope this book is not the last of the Realm Immortal as I’d love to read more.”

~ LASR, May 2009

 

Rating: 4 Angels  “Michelle M. Pillow has created a fantastic series overflowing with magic and a plot so thick I found myself rereading different chapters to make sure I hadn’t missed a thing. Lovers of Ms. Pillow’s work will enjoy her latest book as it is enchanting and full of everything needed to keep you coming back for more.”

~ FAR, April 2007

From the Author

Realm Immortal Series by Michelle M. Pillow
 
eBook Versions (with eBook ASIN)
King of the Unblessed (B002HJV4AC)
Faery Queen (B002HJV49S)
Stone Queen (B002HHPV2G)
 
Print Versions (with print ISBN)
King of the Unblessed (978-1605045153)
Faery Queen (978-1605045146)
Stone Queen (978-1605045139)



If you enjoyed this series, you might also like Tribes of the Vampire series: Redeemer of Shadows, The Jaded Hunter, Eternally Bound; and Dragon Lords: The Barbarian Prince by Michelle M. Pillow.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (January 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605045136
• ISBN-13: 978-1605045139
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,111,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ever since she can remember, Michelle M. Pillow had a strange fascination with anything historical or supernatural--ghosts, magical powers, and oh! vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful?

Michelle M Pillow, Author of All Things Romance, is a multi-published, award winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. She is nominated for the 2011 RT Lifetime Achievement Award, winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers' Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.

Michelle is an accomplished photographer. She writes a monthly interview column and is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She has a Photography degree and is currently working towards a degree in History.

Readers can contact her through her author website www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Klovers - Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, October 28, 2007

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Jennifer Ray (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone Queen (Realm Immortal) (Paperback)

What happens after the happy ever after comes? And do the Unblessed truly ever have a `happy ever after'? King Merrick of the Unblessed found something he never expected nor thought he deserved when he fell in love with the Lady Juliana, a mortal woman. That she returned his love, and agreed to be his Queen in the Unblessed kingdom was more than he ever dreamed possible. Then the impossible happened - something that should never be in the Unblessed Kingdom - Queen Juliana became pregnant. Merrick was ecstatic.

And then the worst happened. Juliana and her unborn child turned to stone - literally. Through a spell of her own making, Juliana has imprisoned herself, and it is up to Merrick to break the spell. With his kingdom at war with another, and treachery afoot, Merrick's task seems impossible, even to the King of the Unblessed.

In Michelle M. Pillow's new novel, Realm Immortal, Book 3: Stone Queen, we return to the story of King Merrick of the Unblessed and his Queen Juliana, which began in the first Realm Immortal story, King of the Unblessed (Realm Immortal). When many authors would have been satisfied with a pat little happy ending for a couple, Pillow revisits them with a realistic approach to love and relationships, proving by example to her readers that `Happy Ever Afters' do not just happen, they must be worked for and maintained. Relationships wither away without the proper care, and even the most powerful love can be tainted if not tended to.

And yet the author again brings us to a happy ending for our couple in distress, leaving their marriage stronger for the trials they have suffered along the way. As Merrick and Juliana find their way back to each other's arms, they learn to communicate more effectively, to love deeper, and to listen to their hearts and each other above all others. Through it all, more than just their own relationship is repaired, and new bonds are forged in a time of great need. But the cost of these acts is still to be discovered, paving the way for the next installment in this continuously fascinating series. I am waiting with bated breath...

Series Order:
King of the Unblessed (Realm Immortal)
Faery Queen: Realm Immortal Book Two (Realm Immortal)
Stone Queen (Realm Immortal)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still interesting, but slow start and a few too many side threads make this less powerful than its predecessors., January 28, 2008

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melindeeloo (sb,ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone Queen (Realm Immortal) (Paperback)

One of the things that Pillow did so effectively in previous books actually weakens her story here in Stone Queen (Realm Immortal). The two main threads with Merrick and Lucien which are exceptionally strong are diluted somewhat by trying to pull from the past and set up for the future. It takes a bit too long to get into the meat of the story of Merrick's suffering as he struggles with Juliana's apparent abandonment as a result of her locking herself in stone and his desperate attempts to somehow regain the happiness denied to him as Unblessed King.

Instead we start out back again with Juliana's brothers, Thomas loosing his sparkle and zest as he bends under the burden of assuming Bellemare from Hugh, and Hugh suffering from guilt, feeling that he is responsible for Juliana's retreat from the world but also witnessing the perks of his new role as Faery King. Even though it was nice to see Tania again and while I realize that the whole point was fitting in a bit more sex into the story -- because the leads weren't in the position to do much in that department -- that scene was a side trip and felt pasted in, unlike the previous books where the love scenes really fit into plot and moved the story forward.

Still I liked the Stone Queen. The parts with Merrick were emotionally powerful and the portions with Lucien and Mia are interesting as always, as we continue to get glimpses of the gray that Lucien keeps hidden beneath his black exterior. The intriguing transformation for Mia to Ari has my curiosity peaked and will have me buying the next book just to see where Pillow takes Ari in the future. I also want to see more of Ean, and Kalen and all the others that have sacrificed for Merrick and Juliana's happiness - because happiness in the Realm Immortal only comes at a high cost.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series, December 16, 2007

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Cin Dee (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stone Queen (Realm Immortal) (Paperback)

5 star read, because the author managed to create a series in which each book has a very well written and gripping story that holds your interest to the very end. I really liked it that the bad guy is not a one dimensional totally evil disgusting guy but an interesting character that you like.