The Burden of Freedom
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Last published Fri, Dec 30, 2016
Evelynne, the princess of Livaria, has always dreamed of living a life free of the castle and her father's influence. But when her father announces a tournament, offering her hand in marriage as the prize, her dreams for her own life suddenly seem like the least of her problems. She is thrust into the middle of a vicious battle for power, men from all around the world coming to try and claim the throne.
Struggling to determine who she can trust, Evelynne must try and keep the peace and remain true to herself. Will she be able to prevent an all out war, or will her country be thrown into the midst of combat?
Romance blends with adventure to create a page turner that is bound to make you question how far you would be willing to go in order to be free.
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