Ristéard's Unwilling Empress

S. E. Smith

Feb 2015 · Lords of Kassis Book 4 · Montana Publishing

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USA Today Bestseller! Ristéard Roald is the Grand Ruler of Elpidios, a planet that is slowly dying without the Blood Stones needed to absorb the radiation gradually destroying its stratosphere. He has sworn to do whatever it takes to protect his world and his people, but time is running out.

Hope comes from an unexpected source, the Kassis. They have found a way to replicate the Blood Stones needed to save his world, but his first dealings with a traitorous Kassisan has left a deep distrust for the species. Ristéard is stunned when the great Empress, the strange alien female, foretold as his world’s savior, appears. He is even more astonished when she refuses his attentions! With the life of his planet at stake, not to mention his own peace of mind and body, he will do whatever is necessary to ensure she stays by his side.

Ricki Bailey is used to dealing with diplomats and handling complex situations. After all, as the daughter of the owners of Cirque de Magik, the most spectacular Circus to the Stars, she spends much of her time organizing their trips to foreign countries, but when her mother and father decide to take the circus to the stars, complicated doesn't begin to describe the situation! If she thought learning new laws and customs was going to be a challenge, it’s nothing compared to the sudden interest she’s getting from a huge blue alien known as the Grand Ruler! Ricki finds herself thinking words she didn’t even realize were in her vocabulary, most of them not in the least polite.

Traitors among Ristéard's council threaten them both. It will take all of Ristéard's resources, and a few unexpected allies, to complete the journey ahead of them. Can the Grand Ruler keep his unwilling Empress safe from those that would destroy her? If they can overcome their differences, will they be able to save his dying world?

A NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold!

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S.E. Smith is an internationally acclaimed, New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away.