The Cursed Kingdom : An ancient world romance of a cursed queen and a conqueror's forbidden love - Maya Daniels

Ancient Babylon comes alive as empire and prophecy collide at its gates. A woman bound by a goddess's curse and a conqueror destined for legend must choose between duty and desire. The world knew him as Alexander the Great. Bela knew him as the man who stole her heart. Bela was never meant to rule. Bound to a city she calls home, she's cursed by a goddess to live an empty existence. Looking to escape the inevitable doom that will fall upon the city, she meets the foreigner that will change it all. His presence will tear her loyalties apart. Now she only has one choice left. Betray her blood or her heart. Protected by the sun god himself, nothing can stand in Alexander's way. Until that night when she stumbles into his life. Now, standing at the gates of Babylon, he will face the greatest challenge of his life. Achieve what he was born to be or follow his heart and lose it all. Praise for The Cursed Kingdom? ? ? ? ? With elements of historical saga, supernatural romance and Greek tragedy, this story had me gripped from the beginning. ? ? ? ? ? This is a story with many strands - sweet, disturbing and filled with suspense. ? ? ? ? ? Bela is a brilliant kick-ass heroine. There are amazing twists and a delightful bittersweet ending. ? ? ? ? ? Romance, intrigue, history, gods and a bit of suspense all rolled up in a book which will appeal to both historical, contemporary and PNR readers. ? ? ? ? ? If you like fun, easy reads with action, danger and some steamy romance, then you should try The Cursed Kingdom!