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The Royals of Gliston #1
Estelle
The tragic death of the beloved King and Queen of Gliston leaves their five children in shock and mourning. Rebels rise up within the kingdom and fight to take control of the throne. Follow the Beckwiths, The Royal Family of Gliston, as each tells his or her story. Read along and discover where God’s divine plan takes them as they accept their callings, find danger, and even discover romance. Estelle is Book One in The Royals of Gliston Series. Here is an excerpt of her story…. A thousand thoughts whirled through my head as soon all the parliament members and servants were gathered. The Duke and Mr. Perry informed them of the tragic news and called us all to prayer. My sisters clung to me, weeping. It broke my heart to see their pain, and yet I refused to believe I had lost my brother. God could not be so cruel as to take him away from us scarcely a year after losing my parents. “Princess Estelle,” I heard and looked up to find the Duke of Safford. “We must prepare,” he said. I frowned and shook my head not understanding. “For what?” I asked, suddenly thinking of Grace’s hard work on the wedding banquet. I covered my mouth to stifle a cry. The royal wedding! Princess Anne! “To crown you queen, Princess,” he said softly. I stiffened and held my breath as my sister squeezed my hand. I could not be queen! I was never meant to rule….
250 pages, Paperback
Published November 13, 2016
About the author
Sherri Beth Johnson
11 books38 followersHi, I am Sherri Beth Johnson! I am an author, a wife, and a mother of a beautiful daughter and a special needs son who is our little miracle! I am an old soul, a hopeless romantic, and a contented introvert who often finds it difficult in finding my place in this modern world. I love living in the country on land that has been in my husband’s family for four generations. I work full time as an office administrator. When I am not working, I enjoy writing, reading historical romance, and spending time with my family and our Labradoodle, Gus. My faith and my family are the most important things in life! I truly believe life is a precious gift, never to be taken for granted, and I am thankful to God for each day He allows me to live in His blessings!
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December 24, 2018
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The Royals of Gliston was a sweet fairy tale series, which you can truly enjoy.
This was a riveting story of a lovely 17-year old girl who was pressed into becoming the queen and immediate marriage, after the untimely deaths of her parents and her missing brother. This woman was steadfast, stubborn, determined, fiercely protective of her siblings, and head-over-heels in love with her husband. Her king was totally smitten with her, loyal to her and her kingdom, and proud to be the father of her unborn child.
This was a captivating and entertaining story that captures the reader's attention and doesn't let it go until the conclusion appears.
God is revered by the characters. Their faith was strong at times and weak at other times. It was a clean story, which I definitely prefer. This tale is able to stand on its own. And what a wonderful H.E.A. it provided!
The Royals of Gliston was a sweet fairy tale series, which you can truly enjoy.
This was a riveting story of a lovely 17-year old girl who was pressed into becoming the queen and immediate marriage, after the untimely deaths of her parents and her missing brother. This woman was steadfast, stubborn, determined, fiercely protective of her siblings, and head-over-heels in love with her husband. Her king was totally smitten with her, loyal to her and her kingdom, and proud to be the father of her unborn child.
This was a captivating and entertaining story that captures the reader's attention and doesn't let it go until the conclusion appears.
God is revered by the characters. Their faith was strong at times and weak at other times. It was a clean story, which I definitely prefer. This tale is able to stand on its own. And what a wonderful H.E.A. it provided!
January 29, 2018
Estelle is a fabulous read. I was not sure what I would think about it at first, but I loved it and did not want to put it down. A great, clean, and sweet story. I cannot wait for the next one in the series. 5+ stars.
February 10, 2018
Well jeez, that was a roller coaster I wasn’t expecting! The synopsis for the story didn’t quite prepare me for everything that happened, mostly because everything I originally thought the story would contain was in probably the first 60% of the story. Is that a good thing? I can’t quite decide.
The pros: Estelle started out as a weak character, and because of all her experiences, she became strong and had to grow up very fast. There were also quite a few plot twists I wasn’t expecting. The love story was really sweet - I could tell how much they meant to each other. There was a happily ever after ending.
The cons: Estelle was initially always dissolving into tears, saying she couldn’t be the queen. I’m glad she finally got some courage because I was beginning to get a bit frustrated. Toward the end, she just let her emotions completely take over, and she and her chosen guy kept almost having fights because of it. I mean, under her circumstances, I guess it’s understandable, but I was about to reach through the pages and strangle that girl! *sigh*
As a side note, there are strong Christian themes in this book - the characters are constantly praying for help and relying on their faith. It felt almost natural because they weren’t preaching to the reader, it was just a way of life for the people who lived in the kingdom where the book took place. It didn’t bother me at all, but might bother those who don’t like those kinds of things.
3 1/2 stars.
The pros: Estelle started out as a weak character, and because of all her experiences, she became strong and had to grow up very fast. There were also quite a few plot twists I wasn’t expecting. The love story was really sweet - I could tell how much they meant to each other. There was a happily ever after ending.
The cons: Estelle was initially always dissolving into tears, saying she couldn’t be the queen. I’m glad she finally got some courage because I was beginning to get a bit frustrated. Toward the end, she just let her emotions completely take over, and she and her chosen guy kept almost having fights because of it. I mean, under her circumstances, I guess it’s understandable, but I was about to reach through the pages and strangle that girl! *sigh*
As a side note, there are strong Christian themes in this book - the characters are constantly praying for help and relying on their faith. It felt almost natural because they weren’t preaching to the reader, it was just a way of life for the people who lived in the kingdom where the book took place. It didn’t bother me at all, but might bother those who don’t like those kinds of things.
3 1/2 stars.
August 31, 2018
I've had Estelle for awhile but recently got the third book in the series and thought I would go ahead and get into it! I quite enjoyed this story, although the romance part of it was a bit overdone (the emotions expressed were more than what is realistic - at least for most of the population! LOL) I liked that it was an easy read but there was still suspense and struggle. I loved the strong Christian message in the story as well.
This is a clean read.
This is a clean read.
November 18, 2016
Loved it!!
This book was amazing and is my favorite out of all of her books (so far)!! The story grabbed my attention from the beginning and I just couldn't put it down! I can't wait to see what Mrs. Johnson comes out with next and I look forward to reading the rest of her series!
This book was amazing and is my favorite out of all of her books (so far)!! The story grabbed my attention from the beginning and I just couldn't put it down! I can't wait to see what Mrs. Johnson comes out with next and I look forward to reading the rest of her series!
October 28, 2026
How does a seventeen-year-old princess go from a carefree teenager with four siblings to the ruler of a kingdom? It happens in two devastating strokes of fate. First, her parents—the king and queen—perish in a tragic accident. Then, after only a brief reign, her older brother and the rightful heir is lost at sea, forcing her to ascend the throne ahead of her three younger sisters.
A need for her to marry so a king could serve with her was essential. The "courting" process for her over the next few weeks was quite a story.
Fun book, clean enough for all ages to read and has a definite, true faith arc.
A need for her to marry so a king could serve with her was essential. The "courting" process for her over the next few weeks was quite a story.
Fun book, clean enough for all ages to read and has a definite, true faith arc.
July 11, 2017
There are a lot of responsibilities in a royal family lots of decisions that are all ready made by previous generations I learned a lot about this part of history I m thankful I did nt live way back when..........
December 31, 2017
A sweet fairy tale story, which you can truly enjoy.
October 18, 2020
Another great story from Sherri Beth Johnson! Intriguing! Fascinating! Lovely!
November 2, 2021
Delightful, interesting, wholesome story that brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart.
First fiction novel I have read in years… looking forward to the next one in this series.
First fiction novel I have read in years… looking forward to the next one in this series.
April 27, 2017
My daughter read this book first when she purchased it from the author and loved it so much she insisted I read it. So glad I did. I loved this book and can not wait for the next book. I loved that it was a book that my teen could read and I didn't have to worry about it being inappropriate. The story line was so easy to follow and just had you wanting to read more. Will be recommending this book to all my friends!
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