The Price Worth Paying
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Last published Wed, Nov 28, 2012
Hundreds of years after World War III, the land that was once North America is different indeed. Now a monarchy, the once great country is plagued with disease, war, and tyranny. With the death of the King and his sons, an unexpected turn of events comes about when the King's young niece, Maya, is crowned queen. In the face of a civil war, Maya has no time to grieve the loss of her family. The entire kingdom rests on her shoulders, and it just may be more than she can bear. When a deep treachery is revealed within her own castle, Maya will discover just what it means to be a ruler, as will her husband, Arthur.
A story that examines the fragility of the human mind, The Price Worth Paying takes the definition of true love to a whole new level. Just how much can Maya and Arthur's love withstand?
These are the last few chapters of the book. I am nowhere near finished, so please be patient.
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