The River Prince

Realms of Love, Book 2

By: Sheena Jolie

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

The countries of Eistrea and Hellebore were once one land, torn asunder by war. A thousand years later, the Hellebore Empire and the Kingdom of Eistrea foster peace along the shared borders of the river Adracias, united by faith in a river god and an ancient treaty signed in blood and magic.

Prince Elia of Eistrea is the youngest of four and is hated by siblings and royal parent alike. Outcast for being different, Elia suffers through abuse and scorn. Gifted with magic that leaves him hated by his father, Elia is waiting for the day he's tossed aside.

The festival of Adracias approaches, and the Hellebore Empire has sent their ambassador to Eistrea, guarded by a squadron of the Hellions, the best warriors in Hellebore. One of their numbers is Sir Merrick, a gentle warrior who notices Elia. Despite knowing better, Elia falls in love with the guard.

Yet Sir Merrick has a secret, one even bigger than the magic abilities Elia keeps hidden. When Elia learns the truth, the potential for war on a scale never seen before erupts between the two lands. Tensions rise and swords are drawn, and Elia is offered a chance to achieve his heart's secret desire and preserve a thousand-year-old peace.

©2023 Sheena Jolie (P)2023 Tantor Media

Love just love

I love this series so much. I really do I think it's amazing, and I love the first one, and I love this one. I can't wait if there's any more in the book series. Love love this story as much as I love the first one. I love this as well. I can't wait if there's more and if it isn't, it's so good, you have to give it a try. Especially if you're a gay man like me and I absolutely love these books

Heartwarming Ending

“The River Prince” has an ending as heartwarming as the first book in this series, “A Solstice Prince.” A dashing and protective royal once again rescues an enchanting but abused young man into a well-deserved happily ever after. However, while the abuse in the first book was referenced as trauma that happened in the past, in this book we have to read about the violent abuse – and threat of abuse – as it happens to the main character. It is not for the faint of heart. The cruelty serves its purpose to make the reader loath the abusers, but presenting it throughout the story, blow by vicious blow, was less than pleasant to experience. That was the only issue keeping this review from being five stars; the author's world building and character development continue to impress.

Lovely story, interesting world building

The romance tooth-rotting sweet, it was engaging and thrilling to listen to. It's nice to have more romance stories that are a healthy relationship, no misunderstandings, sweet and beautiful.
Sometimes it did feel a bit rushed though, especially the ending.