Guardian of the Crown — Paul J. Bennett

Victory is theirs, but are they safe?With the dark host defeated, peace finally descends upon the war-weary land. Even as the fragile truce keeps conflict at bay, each kingdom must deal with rising tensions within its own borders.An arranged marriage in the Clanholdings promises to bring an end to centuries of in-fighting, but only if ancient animosities can be set aside.Opposition erupts against Alric as the Weldwyn earls gather to select their new king, threatening the shattered realm's future.After an untimely death in Merceria, a new claimant to an old title forces the queen to choose between friendship and the law of the land.As hostilities increase on all fronts, a new danger emerges in the east. Can they look beyond their inner turmoil to realize the true threat, or are they sowing the seeds of their own destruction?Follow the trail of mystery and suspense as Guardian of the Crown, the next book in Paul J Bennett's Heir to the Crown series, leads you deeper into the world of Eiddenwerthe.Don't wait another day to discover what's in store for the Four Kingdoms. New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books:★★★★★ -Fantastic Fantasy!★★★★★ -Epic Battle Scenes!★★★★★ -I'm hooked on this series!★★★★★ -Exciting Sword and Sorcery★★★★★ -Fabulously written, loved it.★★★★★ -Outstanding work of fantasy★★★★★ -The most amazing adventure★★★★★ -Another excellent book series!!★★★★★ -I just could not stop reading them★★★★★ -Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!★★★★★-Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical.★★★★★ -If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!★★★★★ -This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages.★★★★★ -Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!★★★★★ -I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!★★★★★ -Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story★★★★★ -The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way.★★★★★ -The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes.Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownGuardian of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch