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Royals of Valleria #11
Ethan & Anda
Not all royal secrets were meant to be revealed…
Captain Ethan Santoro, youngest son of Valleria’s king and doctor in the Navy, has kept a lot of secrets. There was the time he officiated his brother’s elopement—his mother still hasn’t forgiven him for that—and all the many secrets he’s kept for his royal siblings. Keeping secrets, however, has its price.
He just didn’t think that price would be blood, namely his. All to protect the one woman he should stay away from, Anda Salamanca. The only woman who knows his secret, which, if revealed, could divide his royal family.
But he’s not the only one with a secret…he knows hers, too, and he’ll risk death to keep it.
She might never survive the royal spotlight if they got together again (neither will he at this rate). She might never survive his family (especially if they learn the truth). She might never fall in love with him again either…Or will she?
If they can both survive the onslaught, they might just have a chance, as long as no one gets caught in the crossfire. This time, they’re not only fighting for their lives, but for each other.
It’s safe to say this isn’t your typical prince and a movie star romance. No, nothing about them is typical at all. Yet, as he’ll soon discover, she’s worth the threat of death and of danger.
Because she’s worth everything.
A second chance prince and a movie star romance.
This novel contains sexy content suitable for mature audiences only. This is a standalone book in the series, with no cliffhanger. However, you may prefer to read the other books in the series first.
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Welcome to Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
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Want more Royals?
Book 1: Alexander & Rebecca
Book 2: Marcello & Grace
Book 3: Arianna & Finn
Book 4: Charlotte & Nate
Book 5: A Royal Holiday (Novella)
Book 6: Catharine & Edward
Book 7: Royally Ever After
Book 8: Lorenzo & Lily
Book 9: Sarah & Vittorio
Book 10: Permanently Princess (Novella)
Book 11: Ethan & Anda
Box Set: Books 1-3
Box Set: Books 4-6
Box Set: Books 7-9
Captain Ethan Santoro, youngest son of Valleria’s king and doctor in the Navy, has kept a lot of secrets. There was the time he officiated his brother’s elopement—his mother still hasn’t forgiven him for that—and all the many secrets he’s kept for his royal siblings. Keeping secrets, however, has its price.
He just didn’t think that price would be blood, namely his. All to protect the one woman he should stay away from, Anda Salamanca. The only woman who knows his secret, which, if revealed, could divide his royal family.
But he’s not the only one with a secret…he knows hers, too, and he’ll risk death to keep it.
She might never survive the royal spotlight if they got together again (neither will he at this rate). She might never survive his family (especially if they learn the truth). She might never fall in love with him again either…Or will she?
If they can both survive the onslaught, they might just have a chance, as long as no one gets caught in the crossfire. This time, they’re not only fighting for their lives, but for each other.
It’s safe to say this isn’t your typical prince and a movie star romance. No, nothing about them is typical at all. Yet, as he’ll soon discover, she’s worth the threat of death and of danger.
Because she’s worth everything.
A second chance prince and a movie star romance.
This novel contains sexy content suitable for mature audiences only. This is a standalone book in the series, with no cliffhanger. However, you may prefer to read the other books in the series first.
***
Welcome to Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
***
Want more Royals?
Book 1: Alexander & Rebecca
Book 2: Marcello & Grace
Book 3: Arianna & Finn
Book 4: Charlotte & Nate
Book 5: A Royal Holiday (Novella)
Book 6: Catharine & Edward
Book 7: Royally Ever After
Book 8: Lorenzo & Lily
Book 9: Sarah & Vittorio
Book 10: Permanently Princess (Novella)
Book 11: Ethan & Anda
Box Set: Books 1-3
Box Set: Books 4-6
Box Set: Books 7-9
- GenresRomanceContemporary
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2020
About the author
Marianne Knightly
31 books149 followersMARIANNE KNIGHTLY is the pen name for the author of over twenty novels and novellas of sexy, soulful contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She is most well known for her Royals of Valleria series, a contemporary royal romance series with a hint of suspense set in her fictional country of Valleria.
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You can follow her on Instagram (https://instagram.com/marianneknightly/), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MarianneKnightly), Twitter (https://twitter.com/mariknightly), and Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/mariannekni...). Marianne lives in the Washington, D.C., metro area and loves to hear from readers all over the world!
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December 24, 2019
Didn't Disappoint
Phenomenal story. Thanks for giving Ethan a story worthy of him. As the youngest child, touching on the feelings of coddle and not good enough. It was fantastic seeing him rise above inaccurate feelings. Making him strong and a hero. You have to be strong to handle such a large family and be a hands ON care taker, such as a Dr.
Phenomenal story. Thanks for giving Ethan a story worthy of him. As the youngest child, touching on the feelings of coddle and not good enough. It was fantastic seeing him rise above inaccurate feelings. Making him strong and a hero. You have to be strong to handle such a large family and be a hands ON care taker, such as a Dr.
November 24, 2019
3.5/5 stars
November 14, 2019
So disappointed there were no updates on any other royal siblings. Waited 2 years for pretty much a recap book.
November 10, 2019
Can’t get enough of this series!
Love this series. Has romance , action , and different vistas. Life is never dull in this royal family. Love the fact the author brought in the interest in other occupations along with the royal lifestyle.
Love this series. Has romance , action , and different vistas. Life is never dull in this royal family. Love the fact the author brought in the interest in other occupations along with the royal lifestyle.
February 19, 2020
Ethan & Anda...
Royals of Valleria book 11. A fantastic read. Ethan is the youngest in this royal brood and as such is often treated as the baby of the family. Although grown, he feels not respected and insignificant at times. So in his life he takes steps above and beyond to change that. Add in Anda, who is an actress and spy extraordinaire. They meet under suspect motives and fall for each other. Now add in spy stuff, royal rules and a whole bunch of family issues. It becomes drama to the 10th power and then some. This book is passionate and sets you up for some great reading. What a way to end this amazing series.
Royals of Valleria book 11. A fantastic read. Ethan is the youngest in this royal brood and as such is often treated as the baby of the family. Although grown, he feels not respected and insignificant at times. So in his life he takes steps above and beyond to change that. Add in Anda, who is an actress and spy extraordinaire. They meet under suspect motives and fall for each other. Now add in spy stuff, royal rules and a whole bunch of family issues. It becomes drama to the 10th power and then some. This book is passionate and sets you up for some great reading. What a way to end this amazing series.
January 19, 2023
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I've wanted to read this for a while and finally got to it this month. I love how this author gives you character growth, even in the limited amount of space of a less than 200-page novel. While Ethan has been in the previous stories, this finally gives the focus and background to more of the "why" he was treated as a young child (more than just being the youngest). Anda's story arc had to be introduced, so getting her background was provided very well.
I'm not usually a fan of the back-and-forth (past and present) of the storylines, but this worked.
I've wanted to read this for a while and finally got to it this month. I love how this author gives you character growth, even in the limited amount of space of a less than 200-page novel. While Ethan has been in the previous stories, this finally gives the focus and background to more of the "why" he was treated as a young child (more than just being the youngest). Anda's story arc had to be introduced, so getting her background was provided very well.
I'm not usually a fan of the back-and-forth (past and present) of the storylines, but this worked.
October 8, 2023
Be ready to have your heart palpitating!! Highly recommend Ethan & Anda's love story!!
December 14, 2019
Loved reading about Ethan and Anda. This book kept us on our toes as far as Ethan and Anda’s love went. Love visiting with this family....not enough of the others in this book.
October 24, 2020
Great story of the final sibling in the series. Spy thriller crossed with prince in uniform with a side of the ongoing family story from the other books.
Note* this is book 11 in the series and overlaps some of the events in the other books, so if you don't want spoilers, read the others first before reading Ethan's POV on things.
This book is told in a unique style, based mainly around a single ongoing event in the present with numerous flashbacks to Ethan & Anda's relationship over time. The jumps were clearly labeled and actually didn't make things confusing, which I appreciated.
The story moved along and you got nice "easter eggs" about some of the other siblings but largely took place without them. It did involve more than a few love-making descriptions and a very large amount of F-bombs and other swear words. Perhaps a few more than were really necessary at times, but this far into the series, Knightly can get away with that far more often than in the earlier books. Worth a read - esp. after you've read the previous 10.
Note* this is book 11 in the series and overlaps some of the events in the other books, so if you don't want spoilers, read the others first before reading Ethan's POV on things.
This book is told in a unique style, based mainly around a single ongoing event in the present with numerous flashbacks to Ethan & Anda's relationship over time. The jumps were clearly labeled and actually didn't make things confusing, which I appreciated.
The story moved along and you got nice "easter eggs" about some of the other siblings but largely took place without them. It did involve more than a few love-making descriptions and a very large amount of F-bombs and other swear words. Perhaps a few more than were really necessary at times, but this far into the series, Knightly can get away with that far more often than in the earlier books. Worth a read - esp. after you've read the previous 10.
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