Warrior King

Seeking #1

by D.R. Grady

With her beloved mother dying, Crown Princess Raene of Montequirst must prepare to be queen and choose a husband within hours of the death. By law, he must be the greatest warrior in the land. The only man who fits that description, who she can tolerate, is her friend and mentor, Vidar the Loyal. He’s a member of the elite Aasguard warriors, who have never married in their centuries of existence.While the mightiest men of the nation circle Raene in an attempt to boost their own rank and wealth, a neighboring country is also making plans against Montequirst. With the aid of his clumsy dragon companion, Vidar has been teaching Raene to wield her legendary sword in order to defend her throne. Meanwhile, they’re both battling an attraction neither understands. Can they possibly break the age-old traditions that bind them and choose their heart’s desire?

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2022

About the author

From D.R. Grady comes vivid tales of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal and fantasy romance, all with a generous dollop of humor. D.R. Grady books are clean stories for avid readers who love witty dialogue between heartwarming, brainy characters, as well as extraordinary supernatural beings or powerful, capable warriors. No matter your preference, fall in love with these clever, empowered characters who recognize love and companionship when they find it. Choose your own adventure!

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Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story even though the writing wasn't very polished and the author didn't always use the right word, I could easily fix those things in my mind.

There were also some steamier scenes in the story although never explicit. I just skipped over those couple of paragraphs and moved on.

Her mother is dying and she is going to become the queen at 25 years old. Unfortunately there is a law that says that within hours of her mother's death she must choose the strongest warrior to be her husband.

Below the castle, guarding the treasury is an Aasguard Knight and his dragon (who's a rather wonderful character). No Aasguard knight has every married before, at least not that Vidar had every known, so he had no hope of his special friend choosing him.

While waiting for her mother to pass from this life into the next, Raene is going to the depths of the castle to learn to use the sword that she found that had belonged to the first queen of their country. Most days she and Vidar simply spar, they don't even talk, but they are growing closer as he teaches her to be a warrior.

Warriors are swamping Raene, wanting her to choose them for her next queen and she is getting pretty fed up with it. When the time comes - who will she choose??? You have to read the story to find out!

I can't say this is a clean read, there are a couple of scenes I had to skip over being steamy for a clean read, but there are no bad language problems.

[Brenda Hojonski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rayne and Vidar

In a fantasy land of k8ngs, queens, and dragons, Princess Raene finds herself becoming a queen upon her mother's death from blue plague. She takes her grandmother's sword to the caves to learn to fight from the warrior and his dragon who guard the treasures within. Sweet story of love with a little dragonfyre added in for some heat.

[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it would become one of my favorites

It started out great, drawing me in with interesting storyline and great characters interacting and building a strong relationship. It leveled out and stayed there. Was looking for a little more happening for a conflict. Extremely clean and well written.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, quick read

I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because it lacked depth. Otherwise, the story was original and I enjoyed it. It just needed more.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.