Once Upon a Crown

<p><strong>A fallen king. A hunted queen. Bound by fate divided by war.</strong></p><p></p><p>As a relentless enemy sweeps through the mountains in search of a legendary power Elara rules a fractured realm. Her grip on power is fragile and her heart is caught between duty - and the haunted king who once vowed to fight by her side.</p><p></p><p>Once the king of Norrandale Cai is now an exile. He has lost everything. Everything . . . except <em>her</em>.</p><p></p><p>Their only hope of survival is a lost diary said to have belonged to the first king of Everness. Its pages hold answers buried in ancient magic cursed relics and a war that never truly ended. If they can find it it could change everything.</p><p></p><p>As Elara and Cai's enemies close in the line between truth and legend begins to blur. Now the fate of two kingdoms - and one forbidden love - hangs in the balance.</p><p></p><p><strong>And the crown may demand the greatest sacrifice of all.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of <em>Throne of Glass</em> <em>The Veiled Kingdom</em> <em>Powerless</em> <em>Spark of the Everflame</em> <em>A Kiss of Iron</em> and <em>The Cruel Prince</em>.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Tropes:</strong></p><p> Found family</p><p> Sizzling tension </p><p> Lovers-to-strangers-to-lovers</p><p> Badass FMC</p><p> High-stakes political intrigue</p><p> We support women's rights and women's wrongs</p><p> Grumpy x sunshine</p><p>__________________________________________</p><p></p><p><strong>Praise for The Twisted Crown Trilogy:</strong></p><p></p><p>'The slow-burn romance <strong>had me in a chokehold</strong>. Be warned: this novel is intoxicating seductive and utterly powerful. <strong>You *will* be hooked</strong>.' J.D. Netto bestselling author of The Echoes of Fallen Stars series</p><p></p><p>'<strong>*Chef's kiss* for anyone who's obsessed with enemies-to-lovers</strong> and badass female leads . . . If you love books like <em>Throne of Glass</em> or <em>The Cruel Prince</em> you're gonna eat this up.' Stacy M.</p><p></p><p>'<strong>I felt like I was back reading Sarah J Maas's books</strong>.' Donna</p><p></p><p>'<strong>WHATTTTTTTTT!!!!!</strong> What a damn cliff hanger! My heart my mind . . .' Megan C.</p><p></p><p>'The banter between these two is top-tier. And their chemistry? FIRE  Expect betrayals sizzling tension and our fave found family vibes.' Stacyfrancesreads</p><p></p><p>'I am <strong>obsessed</strong>.' Book_a_holic_17</p><p></p><p>'The twists in the plot were unexpected leaving me on the edge of my seat especially with that jaw-dropping ending.' stephaniecox</p><p></p><p>'If you liked <strong><em>Powerless</em> or <em>The Cruel Prince</em> meet your new fantasy obsession!</strong>' Sasha</p><p></p><p><strong>ALSO BY LEANÉ GILIOMEE</strong></p><p><strong>THE TWISTED CROWN TRILOGY</strong></p><p>Book 1: IF THE CROWN FITS</p><p>Book 2: CROWN OF HEARTS</p><p>Book 3: ONCE UPON A CROWN</p>