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Guard Training: Book Two of The Steam Knight Saga
Spies and traitors everywhere!
Apprentice Knight James Gentry is used to a life of travel and adventure, but now he’s been assigned to stand guard for Princess Reina. Tensions mount with King Malaky, as James can’t keep his eyes—or hands—off the beautiful princess. To make matters worse, the Wyranth have discovered the location of the king’s retreat, and they’re coming to assassinate Rislandia’s royal family.
James must keep his heart in check as Princess Reina’s passions steam up for him in return. Negotiations for crucial aid to the kingdom could depend on Reina’s hand in marriage to another man. With his heart and the kingdom at stake, can James perform his duty for his country?
Read the follow up to the summer’s #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Knight Training”, and enjoy another tense steampunk tale of romance, betrayal, and knighthood.
Apprentice Knight James Gentry is used to a life of travel and adventure, but now he’s been assigned to stand guard for Princess Reina. Tensions mount with King Malaky, as James can’t keep his eyes—or hands—off the beautiful princess. To make matters worse, the Wyranth have discovered the location of the king’s retreat, and they’re coming to assassinate Rislandia’s royal family.
James must keep his heart in check as Princess Reina’s passions steam up for him in return. Negotiations for crucial aid to the kingdom could depend on Reina’s hand in marriage to another man. With his heart and the kingdom at stake, can James perform his duty for his country?
Read the follow up to the summer’s #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Knight Training”, and enjoy another tense steampunk tale of romance, betrayal, and knighthood.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2018
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Jon Del Arroz
78 books450 followersJon Del Arroz is a powerhouse in speculative fiction and comics, celebrated as "the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction" by PJ Media, and a #1 Amazon bestselling author whose works resonate with fans craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. His novels, like the swashbuckling steampunk adventure For Steam And Country and the space opera The Stars Entwined, have earned accolades for their fast-paced plots and richly drawn characters. He is a Dragon Award finalist and 2018 CLFA Book of the Year Award winner, as well as N3F Speculative Fiction winner for best graphic novel.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
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December 20, 2018
A love story comes to fruition
Like all the Rislandia books, this is about young people trying to deal with normal human feelings in the midst of a war. Unlike the Von Monocle novels, the Steam Knight books are on the sidelines of the main conflict, where the enemies are spies rather than soldiers. The author has an uncanny memory of what it is like to be young and uncertain about the way the world works, and so the characters feel very real. You do not need to read the whole Rislandia series to understand the story, but the first book Knight Training is highly recommended. Despite the espionage plot, the main story in this book is the developing romance, and you will be happy to know it finally comes to a satisfying resolution. Hopefully, that does not mean we have seen the end of the Stram Knight stories, as I am looking forward to more!
Like all the Rislandia books, this is about young people trying to deal with normal human feelings in the midst of a war. Unlike the Von Monocle novels, the Steam Knight books are on the sidelines of the main conflict, where the enemies are spies rather than soldiers. The author has an uncanny memory of what it is like to be young and uncertain about the way the world works, and so the characters feel very real. You do not need to read the whole Rislandia series to understand the story, but the first book Knight Training is highly recommended. Despite the espionage plot, the main story in this book is the developing romance, and you will be happy to know it finally comes to a satisfying resolution. Hopefully, that does not mean we have seen the end of the Stram Knight stories, as I am looking forward to more!
January 4, 2019
James And Reina Sitting In A Tree....
James has been appointed guard for Princess Reina. His vigilance thwarts assassination attempts on the Royal Family. I like the action, humor, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
James has been appointed guard for Princess Reina. His vigilance thwarts assassination attempts on the Royal Family. I like the action, humor, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
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