The Royal Companion

<p><strong style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>She is the gift he did not want. He is the prince she is forbidden to love. </strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOOLLAHRA DIGITAL LITERARY AWARDS 2017</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>Companions are the kingdom's most beautiful and educated women-possessions of Syrasan's royal men.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>Aldara is sixteen when she is sold to the obnoxious crown prince as a gift for his brother. Forced to leave the only life she has ever known Aldara is sent to Archdale Castle where she is mentored to become Prince Tyron's perfect Companion. But no amount of lessons can prepare her for the troubled man marked by war. He sees straight through the polished exterior presented to him. He sees </span><em style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>her</em><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>All Prince Tyron wants is privacy to grieve. When his brother gifts him a Companion upon his return he is forced to embrace a tradition he has so far managed to avoid. Except Aldara is not like the others. She walks with her face to the sun and arms swinging. Her laughter makes him forget the lie. But if they ignore the rules that safeguard them there will be consequences.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>This is book one in The Companion series. If you enjoy dark medieval romance then this epic tale of love against all odds is for you.</span></p><p><em style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>Trigger warning: This book contains sexual violence death and dark themes.</em></p><p><span style=color: rgba(68 68 68 1)>Please note: This is part one of Tyron and Aldara's story. Their story continues in books two and three-available now.</span></p>