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The Royal Heart #2
A King's Heart
A KING’S HEART
The heart of a warrior who defied darkness.
For seven years, Valtoria has known only abundance and calm. Fields rich with harvest, streets alive with laughter, a kingdom united beneath its king and queen. Damon and Alira’s reign is not only marked by prosperity, but by the joy of their two children who have become the heart of their days and the light of their legacy.
But peace is fragile. In the Dawn, Alira’s homeland, a long dormant darkness stirs. An enemy that does not only hunger for power but seeks Damon’s family itself. Drawn into a web of schemes and betrayals, Damon rides to confront the shadow threatening everything he has built. Yet what begins as a battle against the darkness soon reveals something far worse. An ancient force unleashed, bloodthirsty and unbound.
On the battlefield, Damon will learn that true strength does not lie in throne or sword alone, but in sacrifice, love, and the unyielding will to protect those who carry his heart. Perfect for fans of sweeping fantasy romance, brutal battles, and kings who discover that love is their greatest weapon.
The heart of a warrior who defied darkness.
For seven years, Valtoria has known only abundance and calm. Fields rich with harvest, streets alive with laughter, a kingdom united beneath its king and queen. Damon and Alira’s reign is not only marked by prosperity, but by the joy of their two children who have become the heart of their days and the light of their legacy.
But peace is fragile. In the Dawn, Alira’s homeland, a long dormant darkness stirs. An enemy that does not only hunger for power but seeks Damon’s family itself. Drawn into a web of schemes and betrayals, Damon rides to confront the shadow threatening everything he has built. Yet what begins as a battle against the darkness soon reveals something far worse. An ancient force unleashed, bloodthirsty and unbound.
On the battlefield, Damon will learn that true strength does not lie in throne or sword alone, but in sacrifice, love, and the unyielding will to protect those who carry his heart. Perfect for fans of sweeping fantasy romance, brutal battles, and kings who discover that love is their greatest weapon.
448 pages, Paperback
Published November 24, 2025
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November 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Absolutely Gripping Sequel!
A King’s Heart is everything a second book in a series should be—and so much more. Karen Rhodes weaves pure magic as she continues Damon and Alira’s love story, raising the stakes in every possible way. Now that they’re parents, danger feels sharper, closer, and utterly inescapable, and I found myself holding my breath more than once.
Damon’s journey especially stole my heart. Watching him be tested as a father, a husband, and a king had me on tenterhooks from start to finish. His emotional depth, his moments of doubt, and his fierce devotion to his family made him feel so real that I was completely swept away.
And Alira—what a force she is. Her love, intelligence, and courage shine like a beacon in their darkest moments. She is the steady flame guiding her husband and their family, the one who sees clearly even when the world around them begins to unravel. Her strength doesn’t overshadow Damon’s, nor does it fade behind his; instead, it elevates their bond and grounds the entire story with heart and wisdom.
This book is rich, tense, heartfelt, and beautifully written. It’s been two weeks since I finished, and the world, the characters, and those edge-of-your-seat moments are still lingering in my mind. King’s Heart is a spectacular continuation of the series, and I’m already desperate for the next installment!
A King’s Heart is everything a second book in a series should be—and so much more. Karen Rhodes weaves pure magic as she continues Damon and Alira’s love story, raising the stakes in every possible way. Now that they’re parents, danger feels sharper, closer, and utterly inescapable, and I found myself holding my breath more than once.
Damon’s journey especially stole my heart. Watching him be tested as a father, a husband, and a king had me on tenterhooks from start to finish. His emotional depth, his moments of doubt, and his fierce devotion to his family made him feel so real that I was completely swept away.
And Alira—what a force she is. Her love, intelligence, and courage shine like a beacon in their darkest moments. She is the steady flame guiding her husband and their family, the one who sees clearly even when the world around them begins to unravel. Her strength doesn’t overshadow Damon’s, nor does it fade behind his; instead, it elevates their bond and grounds the entire story with heart and wisdom.
This book is rich, tense, heartfelt, and beautifully written. It’s been two weeks since I finished, and the world, the characters, and those edge-of-your-seat moments are still lingering in my mind. King’s Heart is a spectacular continuation of the series, and I’m already desperate for the next installment!
November 19, 2025
An amazing sequel!! When I say I was absolutely enthralled with this book, I mean it in the deepest sense—this story still has a fierce, lingering grip on my heart even after I turned the final page.
The author’s writing is riveting, a masterpiece in vivid imagery that transported me directly into the world of Ironspire and The Dawn. Navigating the darkness and battles with Damon and Alira was a tumultuous, breathtaking emotional rollercoaster. Their high-stakes journey was deeply felt. The last part of the book was a heart-pounding, breathless rush, and that epilogue genuinely left me gasping, and desperately wanting the next book!
Alira’s selfless sacrifices and fierce devotion to Damon and her family was an undeniable heartwarming part of the story and resonated profoundly. Watching Damon's formidable strength tempered by his pure, unwavering love for his family unfold was an incredible experience.
“I’ll carry you with me wherever I go.”
The narrative groundwork laid in Book 1 paid off beautifully. The seven year gap between the books shows Alira, now grown into a courageous, fiercely principled heroine who knows exactly what—and who—she stands up for. And Damon’s pure love is felt in so many aspects of the story that I cannot wait for you all to experience.
Special mention for the side characters! I devoured every delicious hint of a budding romance between Vale and Thea and Thorne and Grace. Vale and Thorne are two side-character kings who earned my complete love and support, they are simply magnificent!
Some of my favorite moments without giving spoilers:
The sparring
Looking at constellations
The romance
Mystery
Magic
Alira’s books
Making bread
“Even the bravest feel fear,” he had said. “But courage is walking through it.”
Thank you to the author for my gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The author’s writing is riveting, a masterpiece in vivid imagery that transported me directly into the world of Ironspire and The Dawn. Navigating the darkness and battles with Damon and Alira was a tumultuous, breathtaking emotional rollercoaster. Their high-stakes journey was deeply felt. The last part of the book was a heart-pounding, breathless rush, and that epilogue genuinely left me gasping, and desperately wanting the next book!
Alira’s selfless sacrifices and fierce devotion to Damon and her family was an undeniable heartwarming part of the story and resonated profoundly. Watching Damon's formidable strength tempered by his pure, unwavering love for his family unfold was an incredible experience.
“I’ll carry you with me wherever I go.”
The narrative groundwork laid in Book 1 paid off beautifully. The seven year gap between the books shows Alira, now grown into a courageous, fiercely principled heroine who knows exactly what—and who—she stands up for. And Damon’s pure love is felt in so many aspects of the story that I cannot wait for you all to experience.
Special mention for the side characters! I devoured every delicious hint of a budding romance between Vale and Thea and Thorne and Grace. Vale and Thorne are two side-character kings who earned my complete love and support, they are simply magnificent!
Some of my favorite moments without giving spoilers:
The sparring
Looking at constellations
The romance
Mystery
Magic
Alira’s books
Making bread
“Even the bravest feel fear,” he had said. “But courage is walking through it.”
Thank you to the author for my gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 22, 2025
A KING’S HEART
by: @karenrhodesauthor
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~What begins as a battle against the darkness soon reveals something far worse. An ancient force unleashed, bloodthirsty and unbound...
“I’ll carry you with me wherever I go.”
-A KING’S HEART, is a beautiful heart-gripping story! It’s and vividly filled with such heart, a sweeping fantasy romance, brutal battles, and kings who will discover that love is their greatest weapon. This story immediately pulled me within. I simply could not get enough. The suspense pulled me in with not only the threat of danger lurking all around, but also with the beautiful relationships, endearing characters, and needing to know where this unforgettable worth the rollercoaster of a journey would take me. Oh my goodness, my heart and emotions went every which way but overall, left me in awe, grateful, and content, but also left me needing to know what will come next. I loved this heart-wrenchingly-heartwarming story with the vivid imagery, the high-stakes journey, and watching endearing characters come to see what it means to show up, even if scarred, flawed, scared, but still willing. To be present, is more than enough. It’s everything. Watching characters realize that they don’t have to be perfect, or do everything themselves, and letting the people who love you help, and be all in, had my heart melting! There are also beautiful themes of selfless sacrifices, bravery, fierce devotion, unwavering strength, and unconditional love that shines within. Worth the read, absolutely, following A QUEEN’S HEART!❤️📚💯
With us, you are unbreakable.”
•Content: danger, loss, death-off page/one page, battles, blood, some violence, with & without swords or knives, imprisonment, sorcery, attacks, some drinking, a range of emotions felt, destruction, handful of biblical swear words used, corruption, kisses only!
“We’re strongest when we’re together.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“Even the bravest feel fear,” he had said. “But courage is walking through it.”
#akingsheart
#karenrhodesauthor
#allaboutthebestreads
by: @karenrhodesauthor
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~What begins as a battle against the darkness soon reveals something far worse. An ancient force unleashed, bloodthirsty and unbound...
“I’ll carry you with me wherever I go.”
-A KING’S HEART, is a beautiful heart-gripping story! It’s and vividly filled with such heart, a sweeping fantasy romance, brutal battles, and kings who will discover that love is their greatest weapon. This story immediately pulled me within. I simply could not get enough. The suspense pulled me in with not only the threat of danger lurking all around, but also with the beautiful relationships, endearing characters, and needing to know where this unforgettable worth the rollercoaster of a journey would take me. Oh my goodness, my heart and emotions went every which way but overall, left me in awe, grateful, and content, but also left me needing to know what will come next. I loved this heart-wrenchingly-heartwarming story with the vivid imagery, the high-stakes journey, and watching endearing characters come to see what it means to show up, even if scarred, flawed, scared, but still willing. To be present, is more than enough. It’s everything. Watching characters realize that they don’t have to be perfect, or do everything themselves, and letting the people who love you help, and be all in, had my heart melting! There are also beautiful themes of selfless sacrifices, bravery, fierce devotion, unwavering strength, and unconditional love that shines within. Worth the read, absolutely, following A QUEEN’S HEART!❤️📚💯
With us, you are unbreakable.”
•Content: danger, loss, death-off page/one page, battles, blood, some violence, with & without swords or knives, imprisonment, sorcery, attacks, some drinking, a range of emotions felt, destruction, handful of biblical swear words used, corruption, kisses only!
“We’re strongest when we’re together.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“Even the bravest feel fear,” he had said. “But courage is walking through it.”
#akingsheart
#karenrhodesauthor
#allaboutthebestreads
November 21, 2025
I didn’t think it could get better than A Queen’s Heart, but A King’s Heart completely surprised me. Karen Rhodes delivers a fast-paced, suspenseful sequel that raises the stakes while deepening the emotional heart of the series. From the opening chapters, the story moves with an energy that pulls you in and keeps you turning pages.
The pacing is exceptional. Intense, high-tension moments are balanced with quieter, softer scenes that give the story depth and make the suspense even more impactful. I’m normally a slow reader, but I absolutely flew through this book — it’s that gripping.
One of the standout elements for me was the King and Queen’s young son, Callum. He quickly became my favorite character. Rhodes describes him with such vividness and charm that you can practically see him — every expression, every burst of excitement, every little antic. Every scene he appeared in brought an extra spark to the story.
My favorite moment in the entire book involves Callum near the end. I can’t share details without giving too much away, but let’s just say it was a scene that truly moved me. You may even find yourself feeling like a proud parent as you read it!
Overall, A King’s Heart is a beautifully written and emotionally powerful continuation of the series. It not only matches the first book — it surpasses it. Fans of fantasy, romance, and well-paced storytelling will be completely swept away.
The pacing is exceptional. Intense, high-tension moments are balanced with quieter, softer scenes that give the story depth and make the suspense even more impactful. I’m normally a slow reader, but I absolutely flew through this book — it’s that gripping.
One of the standout elements for me was the King and Queen’s young son, Callum. He quickly became my favorite character. Rhodes describes him with such vividness and charm that you can practically see him — every expression, every burst of excitement, every little antic. Every scene he appeared in brought an extra spark to the story.
My favorite moment in the entire book involves Callum near the end. I can’t share details without giving too much away, but let’s just say it was a scene that truly moved me. You may even find yourself feeling like a proud parent as you read it!
Overall, A King’s Heart is a beautifully written and emotionally powerful continuation of the series. It not only matches the first book — it surpasses it. Fans of fantasy, romance, and well-paced storytelling will be completely swept away.
December 31, 2025
"Even the bravest feel fear, but courage is walking through it."
A fierce battle between good and evil, a love that stands the test of time and trial, and the lengths one man will go to in order to protect those he holds most dear.
A King's Heart is a sweeping tale of love, devotion, and sacrifice. Fast paced and full of heart and emotion, this is an author and a series to watch.
This is book 2 in The Royal Heart Series and it should definitely be read in order.
A fierce battle between good and evil, a love that stands the test of time and trial, and the lengths one man will go to in order to protect those he holds most dear.
A King's Heart is a sweeping tale of love, devotion, and sacrifice. Fast paced and full of heart and emotion, this is an author and a series to watch.
This is book 2 in The Royal Heart Series and it should definitely be read in order.
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