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Dear Reader,
I'm so proud to introduce Gaelen Foley, a captivating new writer who will sweep you away with this unforgettable story of forbidden love and wondrous destiny.
Darius Santiago is the King's most trusted man, a master spy and assassin. He is handsome, charming, ruthless, and he has one weakness--the stunning Princess Serafina. She is all he has ever wanted and everything he cannot have. Serafina has worshipped Darius from afar her whole life, knowing that deep in the reaches of her soul, where she is not royalty but a flesh and blood woman, she belongs to this dangerous, untouchable man. Unable to suppress their desire any longer, they are swept into a daring dance of passion destined to consume them both until a deadly enemy threatens to destroy their new love.
PRINCESS is historical romance at its best--full of adventure, intrigue, and pageantry--from an amazingly talented new author whose storytelling career is just beginning. . . .
Enjoy!
Shauna Summers
Senior Editor
The Ballantine Publishing Group
I'm so proud to introduce Gaelen Foley, a captivating new writer who will sweep you away with this unforgettable story of forbidden love and wondrous destiny.
Darius Santiago is the King's most trusted man, a master spy and assassin. He is handsome, charming, ruthless, and he has one weakness--the stunning Princess Serafina. She is all he has ever wanted and everything he cannot have. Serafina has worshipped Darius from afar her whole life, knowing that deep in the reaches of her soul, where she is not royalty but a flesh and blood woman, she belongs to this dangerous, untouchable man. Unable to suppress their desire any longer, they are swept into a daring dance of passion destined to consume them both until a deadly enemy threatens to destroy their new love.
PRINCESS is historical romance at its best--full of adventure, intrigue, and pageantry--from an amazingly talented new author whose storytelling career is just beginning. . . .
Enjoy!
Shauna Summers
Senior Editor
The Ballantine Publishing Group
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You must read this book....
As a romance reader and editor, I've read a lot of books, but it's not very often that I find an author that is as unique and compulsively readable as Gaelen. Many of my friends have discovered the perks of having a friend who works in publishing--free books! But Gaelen is the only author I've ever worked with where my friends are demanding that I pass along the manuscript the second I get it because they can't stand to wait for the book to come out. PRINCESS is just as amazing as THE PIRATE PRINCE, and just wait, dear reader, for PRINCE CHARMING, coming next year. It's perhaps her best yet, and I know because I've got the manuscript on my desk as I type this....
As a romance reader and editor, I've read a lot of books, but it's not very often that I find an author that is as unique and compulsively readable as Gaelen. Many of my friends have discovered the perks of having a friend who works in publishing--free books! But Gaelen is the only author I've ever worked with where my friends are demanding that I pass along the manuscript the second I get it because they can't stand to wait for the book to come out. PRINCESS is just as amazing as THE PIRATE PRINCE, and just wait, dear reader, for PRINCE CHARMING, coming next year. It's perhaps her best yet, and I know because I've got the manuscript on my desk as I type this....
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
A historical, set on an island country during Napolean's era, the story centers around Princess Serafina. Her upcoming marriage to a brutuish Russian will secure her small country from Napolean's forces . Her sense of loyalty wars with her heart . . . a heart that has belonged to Darius Santiago, the king's man. Intrigue and politics are the backdrop for Darius and Serafina's love story. Gaelen Foley's second book was a fast-paced, wonderful story destined for my keeper's shelf. Now, I just have to hunt down her first book, the Pirate (Serafina's father's story) and wait for the third book in this series (Serafina's brother's story, Prince Charming, due out Spring of 2000).
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the second book in the Ascension trilogy, following on from 'The Pirate Prince.'
We meet Darius Santiago at the end of the first book as a young 14 year old lad who aids Lazar reclaim his throne. For the last 20 years, he has been King Lazar's spy and assassin. His weakness is the king's daughter, Princess Serafina. She has wanted him her whole life, but Darius has always kept a distance between them, since he is no prince and isn't 'worthy' of her. This hasn't stopped him chasing after anything in a skirt, and Serafina once catches him at it. Her father is trying to get a husband for his daughter, and has chosen a Russian Prince who is very pompous and arrogant. Darius hates him, but knows he can't do anything. When it is feared Serafina will be kidnapped, she persuades her father to allow Darius to take her away into hiding. Darius isn't happy, as he worries what he may do when alone with her. Eventually, a relationship develops, but Serafina wants to find out the truth about Darius' past, something he is adamant she'll never learn. We also see the introduction of Prince Rafe, Serafina's younger brother who is the protagnist of the last book in the series.
Overall, the story is very good, 4.5/5. My only problem was the Americanisms of words that came through, which am sure weren't used in Europe, even in the 19th century!
We meet Darius Santiago at the end of the first book as a young 14 year old lad who aids Lazar reclaim his throne. For the last 20 years, he has been King Lazar's spy and assassin. His weakness is the king's daughter, Princess Serafina. She has wanted him her whole life, but Darius has always kept a distance between them, since he is no prince and isn't 'worthy' of her. This hasn't stopped him chasing after anything in a skirt, and Serafina once catches him at it. Her father is trying to get a husband for his daughter, and has chosen a Russian Prince who is very pompous and arrogant. Darius hates him, but knows he can't do anything. When it is feared Serafina will be kidnapped, she persuades her father to allow Darius to take her away into hiding. Darius isn't happy, as he worries what he may do when alone with her. Eventually, a relationship develops, but Serafina wants to find out the truth about Darius' past, something he is adamant she'll never learn. We also see the introduction of Prince Rafe, Serafina's younger brother who is the protagnist of the last book in the series.
Overall, the story is very good, 4.5/5. My only problem was the Americanisms of words that came through, which am sure weren't used in Europe, even in the 19th century!
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I love this slice of classic Gaelen Foley, this is one of her very best and puts to shame her recent efforts which simply don't live up to her earlier promise! I read it years and years ago and revisting it has not dimmed its impact. From the opening scenes and Darius's whispered 'Princesa' in the maze right through to the epilogue, this story with it's twists and turns holds you in thrall to what is essentially a love that withstands the test of time! Brilliant!
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Knight in Shining Armour
Starting off intriguing with Serafina having to fight for her life but her knight Darius comes to the rescue just in time. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Leanne A. Lingwood
Loved it!!
I'm a huge fan of Gaelen Foley & absolutely loved Princess!!it's part of a trilogy but can be read separately as well.It was pretty exciting till the end...so 2 thumbs up!
Published 19 months ago by Book worm
Princess - the Ascention Trilogy
I liked the way the three books in the series all tie in together and very good read over all
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Carol A. Andrews
ok, but not the best foley has.
I read this book last out of the trilogy, and I can say that its my least favourite. I found Serafina rather annoying and always whinning about something or another. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2004
You think you know romance?
OMG!!!
The best book of the trilogy in my opinion its so filled with suspence and drama..Darius is a great Character! one of the best ive ever read about!! Read more
The best book of the trilogy in my opinion its so filled with suspence and drama..Darius is a great Character! one of the best ive ever read about!! Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2004 by J. Al-Naimi
This book is a "Keeper" with plenty of passion and adventure
Set in the island kingdom of Ascencion, this book has in-depth characterizations, intrigue, and action enough to satisfy anyone. It's one of those "All-nighters". Read more
Published on 26 July 1999
Don't miss this book!
I loved this book! After reading Gaelen Foley's terrific first book, THE PIRATE PRINCE, I thought there wasn't any way for this author to outdo herself. I was wrong. Read more
Published on 24 July 1999
WOW! The BEST romance I've ever read!!
I've read lots and lots of romance novels but this was by far the winner! What passion - what love - what a great story!
Published on 20 July 1999
Best Book Ever!!!
Gaelen Foley did it again. After reading THE PIRATE PRINCe I thought I had read the beat book of all time but Gaelen managed to top it with her new book PRINCESS. Read more
Published on 7 July 1999
A Must Have!
Gaelen Foley has written a lush and mesmerizing story in PRINCESS. Darius is a wonderfully dark, tortured hero and Serafina is strong and wonderfully loving. Read more
Published on 3 July 1999
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