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The Queen’s Court #3
Live Wire
Being a marked fated mate is one surprise after another.
A honeymoon in an exotic location with Ash is just what the doctor ordered.
It’s too bad we can’t stay loved up in paradise forever because when we came back to reality, I receive news that turns my world upside down.
While I’ve never been one to back down from a fight, this is my biggest test yet. What’s at stake?
◆ My sense of self.
◆ My crown.
◆ My life.
When the chips are down, will I rise to the occasion? And who will be standing beside me when it’s all over?
Welcome to my world.
♥ If you’re 18+ and like a take-no-prisoners paranormal princess, a protective alpha male shifter and ancient dragon magic all served up with a steamy love story, check out Live Wire, the third book in The Queen’s Court series.
♥ Author’s note: Live Wire is a new adult romantic fantasy with an angsty storyline and themes of discovering your place in the world, finding out who your friends are and beating the odds.
Content warning: this book contains themes of mental health issues, including disassociation and anxiety, which may be triggering to some.
A honeymoon in an exotic location with Ash is just what the doctor ordered.
It’s too bad we can’t stay loved up in paradise forever because when we came back to reality, I receive news that turns my world upside down.
While I’ve never been one to back down from a fight, this is my biggest test yet. What’s at stake?
◆ My sense of self.
◆ My crown.
◆ My life.
When the chips are down, will I rise to the occasion? And who will be standing beside me when it’s all over?
Welcome to my world.
♥ If you’re 18+ and like a take-no-prisoners paranormal princess, a protective alpha male shifter and ancient dragon magic all served up with a steamy love story, check out Live Wire, the third book in The Queen’s Court series.
♥ Author’s note: Live Wire is a new adult romantic fantasy with an angsty storyline and themes of discovering your place in the world, finding out who your friends are and beating the odds.
Content warning: this book contains themes of mental health issues, including disassociation and anxiety, which may be triggering to some.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2023
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Wanda Swan
12 books42 followersWanda Swan is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fantasy romance where love and passion meet murder and mayhem. She pits imperfect heroines against the odds where they must combat internal demons and external chaos to find themselves, their perfect match, and their happily ever after!
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February 6, 2023
Wanda does it again with this amazing series!
Poor Nina cant catch a break when it comes to trying to have a normal life, but as always she has Ash there to help her along the way he is seriously the best mate. Being a queen and running an Empire turns Nina into a bit if a ice queen and has her pushing everyone away and keeping it all bottled up. Ash being ash doesn’t get pushed back to easily and eventually he saves her from herself and helps with her broken heart. I love this series and cant wait for the 4th book in the series to come out!
Poor Nina cant catch a break when it comes to trying to have a normal life, but as always she has Ash there to help her along the way he is seriously the best mate. Being a queen and running an Empire turns Nina into a bit if a ice queen and has her pushing everyone away and keeping it all bottled up. Ash being ash doesn’t get pushed back to easily and eventually he saves her from herself and helps with her broken heart. I love this series and cant wait for the 4th book in the series to come out!
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February 4, 2023Unputdownable book...
Each book is better than the last and I just love this story. As much as I want to throttle Nina when she acts as her own worst enemy but when she finally realises that she is strong and capable I enjoy it. Ash is so patient with her and her stubbornness. His protectiveness isn't suffocating or controlling.
The twist and turns have a major shock factor that has turned Live Wire into a pageturner. Beautiful ending. However, still enemies about that need to be handled. I look forward to book 4. I definitely recommended this series...
Each book is better than the last and I just love this story. As much as I want to throttle Nina when she acts as her own worst enemy but when she finally realises that she is strong and capable I enjoy it. Ash is so patient with her and her stubbornness. His protectiveness isn't suffocating or controlling.
The twist and turns have a major shock factor that has turned Live Wire into a pageturner. Beautiful ending. However, still enemies about that need to be handled. I look forward to book 4. I definitely recommended this series...
June 17, 2023
I didn't think this character could get any worse but I was wrong. She's naive, plan stupid, childish, and so fucking pathetic. Her mother would not be proud.
May 7, 2023
“I’ll always be there to catch you, Princess.”
5⭐️ 2🌶️
I absolutely love this series. Live wire is book 3 of The Queens Court and picks up right where book 2 ended. Ash was amazing in here. He’s still so protective and only has Nina’s best interest in mind. My heart broke for Nina. She just wanted the love from her parents and thought she found it in her father when he returned but he turned out to be a big disappointment. I was so happy in the end when she realized that Ash is always there and would always have her back. I swooned so hard over his character. And the ending was perfect her mother saying those things to her meant the world to her. I loved that she was able to finally hear that from her mother. I can’t wait to read what happens next in book 4.
5⭐️ 2🌶️
I absolutely love this series. Live wire is book 3 of The Queens Court and picks up right where book 2 ended. Ash was amazing in here. He’s still so protective and only has Nina’s best interest in mind. My heart broke for Nina. She just wanted the love from her parents and thought she found it in her father when he returned but he turned out to be a big disappointment. I was so happy in the end when she realized that Ash is always there and would always have her back. I swooned so hard over his character. And the ending was perfect her mother saying those things to her meant the world to her. I loved that she was able to finally hear that from her mother. I can’t wait to read what happens next in book 4.
December 20, 2023
Holy plot twists, Batman. Did not see that coming. I’m glad things are finally (maybe?) falling into place for Nina as this book ends. Poor girl has been through it.
I liked this one more than the first and second books due to the complexity the plot twists added to the story. I’ve been reading these books as quickly as I can, if that says anything about how much I’ve enjoyed the series so far. Love that they’re on the shorter side. It makes them quick, easy reads and while the world building is there, it’s not horribly detailed so I don’t have to absolutely pour over that part or pay insanely close attention to make sure that I didn’t miss anything.
I liked this one more than the first and second books due to the complexity the plot twists added to the story. I’ve been reading these books as quickly as I can, if that says anything about how much I’ve enjoyed the series so far. Love that they’re on the shorter side. It makes them quick, easy reads and while the world building is there, it’s not horribly detailed so I don’t have to absolutely pour over that part or pay insanely close attention to make sure that I didn’t miss anything.
February 13, 2023
I couldn’t put it down and ended up finishing this one in a day! Loving the character growth with Nina and Ash, and the plot progression in world building and finding out who her father is.
Favourite line - “She’s your queen!” Dardanus stretches his arm out across the table and points at Ash.
“She’s my everything.” Ash flashes yellow eyes and a feral smile at Dardanus.
*Swoon* who doesn’t love a possessive alpha male?
Looking forward to book 4, can’t recommend this series enough!
Favourite line - “She’s your queen!” Dardanus stretches his arm out across the table and points at Ash.
“She’s my everything.” Ash flashes yellow eyes and a feral smile at Dardanus.
*Swoon* who doesn’t love a possessive alpha male?
Looking forward to book 4, can’t recommend this series enough!
June 8, 2023
THE BEST BOOK OF THE SERIES SO FAR WHICH IS WHY I DID NOT HESITATE ON GIVING THIS FIVE STARS WKDBSKDHSOS THIS WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!!
LOVED THE FLOW, THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, BEN, AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHJNG ABOUT THIS LIKR AHHHH I GIGGLED AND CRIED SO MUCH AND THAT’S STILL ME TALKING ABT THIS BOOK ON A SURFACE-LEVEL KHDOASHISSH I LOVED THIS OH SO VERY MUCH.
IT IS VERY RARE TO NOT MAKE THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES “THE BEST” SO HELLO? KABDKAHSJSHSJSBS <3
LOVED THE FLOW, THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, BEN, AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHJNG ABOUT THIS LIKR AHHHH I GIGGLED AND CRIED SO MUCH AND THAT’S STILL ME TALKING ABT THIS BOOK ON A SURFACE-LEVEL KHDOASHISSH I LOVED THIS OH SO VERY MUCH.
IT IS VERY RARE TO NOT MAKE THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES “THE BEST” SO HELLO? KABDKAHSJSHSJSBS <3
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February 2, 2023
I have been really enjoying this series. The frustration in this book was real. Didn't trust "daddy dearest" for a second. Though I could have gone without more miscommunication and trust issues between the lovebirds but I think it helped them grow and develop more together. I'm super pissed however that I now have to wait for the next one to be released! I am not a patient person 😂
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August 5, 2023
This book gave me so many feelings, sadness, love, anger, and laughs. This book shows the struggles someone goes through when they lose a loved one and don't feel you can show the hurt and pain and talk to anyone about it. But when you break, your people are there to pick you up. The plot twist in this one I didn't see coming wow another amazing book.
February 1, 2024
meh
I wish Nina’s character matured as the series goes on. She is for lack of better words so dumb in this book. And the. With no real reason she changes drastically and has it all figured out in the last 40ish pages. The first book of this series was much better than the next two.
I wish Nina’s character matured as the series goes on. She is for lack of better words so dumb in this book. And the. With no real reason she changes drastically and has it all figured out in the last 40ish pages. The first book of this series was much better than the next two.
July 23, 2024
Another day Another slay of a book 📖!
Ash and Nina still are taking my heart I literally love them !
The battles they face with these books got me so down bad and the plot twists are actually wild.
Really good series and I love these books!
The hype is real and I am on the way to the last one ☝️
Ash and Nina still are taking my heart I literally love them !
The battles they face with these books got me so down bad and the plot twists are actually wild.
Really good series and I love these books!
The hype is real and I am on the way to the last one ☝️
October 26, 2025
I love this series!! Saraphine finally goes on a honeymoon with Ash and meets Zeus, gods of all the gods. When they come back, they find out that the queen...has been murdered!!
Taking in everything, Saraphine is having a hard time with taking on everything...including her Father coming back into her life!!
Taking in everything, Saraphine is having a hard time with taking on everything...including her Father coming back into her life!!
January 19, 2023
too short but fantastic read
I really am enjoying this series but it is such a short read. The characters the storyline, there are twists that hit in just the right moment. There is passion and danger and sadness. Very well written.
I really am enjoying this series but it is such a short read. The characters the storyline, there are twists that hit in just the right moment. There is passion and danger and sadness. Very well written.
August 19, 2024
I got tired of this book halfway and stoped reading but i eventually finished. it wasn’t the worst book i haven’t read and it wasn’t the best but i would recommend, I really liked how caring Ash was for Nina. :)
April 26, 2023
I've loved following Nina and Ash's love story and seeing the development of Nina as she comes into her power.
July 5, 2023
Yeah once more Wanta Swan knows how not to make her readers bored .It can be read very comfortably and keen to see what happens in high voltage…
August 13, 2023
Kinda interesting but a lot juvenile 🤦🏻♀️
February 15, 2024
Still a good read as the series continues!
May 25, 2025
THIS IS SOOOOOO BAD!!!:(
February 25, 2023
This series just keeps getting better!! I’m really enjoying the development of Ash & Nina’s relationship, and while Nina still annoyed me throughout, Wanda has done an exceptional job at portraying Ash as an incredibly supportive and loving mate.
I was so hooked I wanted to jump straight into book 4 - but since it’s not released yet we’ll have to wait a few weeks for my final thoughts!
I was so hooked I wanted to jump straight into book 4 - but since it’s not released yet we’ll have to wait a few weeks for my final thoughts!
March 12, 2023
Such a great afternoon read! I have loved following along with Ash and Nina’s love story and all the challenges they over come together. If you enjoy fantasy, romance and strong female lead then you will definitely enjoy this series!
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