Queen of Someday

Sherry D. Ficklin

Sep 2014 · The Stolen Empire Series Book 1 · Clean Teen Publishing

About this ebook

A decadent look at one of the most intriguing monarchs in history…

“A must read romance!” ~ Serena Chase, Special for USA TODAY                                                                                     

Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother's quest to put her on the throne of Russia--at any cost.

Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family--and herself--Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.

Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.

In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?

Don't miss the series dubbed a “must-read romance” by the USA Today and “An entertaining and racy read” by School Library Journal. Fans of the hit TV show REIGN will devour this scandalous glimpse into the life of one of the most vibrant women in history. This series is complete with all three books available to read today.

Novels in The Stolen Empire Series by Sherry D. Ficklin:

Queen of Someday

Queen of Tomorrow

Queen of Always

Also, check out Sherry D. Ficklin’s new Historical Romance Series— The Canary Club. 

The Canary Club (Available October 2, 2017)

Glitter and Gold: A Canary Club Anthology (Available Now)

Fresh out of jail, "Bad Luck" Benny is desperate to care for his struggling family, even if that means once again landing on the wrong side of the law. Masie, the daughter of a wealthy gangster, has the voice of an angel and gun smoke in her veins. A pawn in her family's bid for control of the city, she turns to an unlikely ally who might be the only person able to spring her from her gilded cage.

Two worlds collide in this compelling story of star-crossed lovers in gritty prohibition-era New York.

Catherine the Great, Historical Romance, Historical Romance Regency, 18th Century Romance, Russian Royalty, Steamy Historical Romance, Love Triangle, Historical Fiction Biographical, Young Adult Fiction, Royalty Romance

Ratings and reviews

3.5 Stars This was my second read through of the book and I did find myself racing through it but feeling somehow cheated. I remember it being full of far more intrigue than it actually was. In effect there is a lot of handwringing and overblown emotions that just overpowered the story for me. Even worse, I couldn't really understand why Sophie was putting her future in jeopardy by catting around with "the help". Beyond physical attraction there seemed nothing to draw her to Alexander or Sergei and as things progress the "meeting of minds" thing just fell somehow flat for me. I don't think it helped that everytime Sophie was depicted as being conflicted about something she would more or less retire to her bed and throw a bit of a strop. Where was the wild creature who took on bandits with a knife hidden in her boot? It just felt like as soon as she arrived at the Royal Court all her strength and vivacity drained away and she almost became a simpering pawn in the "game" between the Empress and Peter. The glimpses of the Court Opulence were well drawn, I just felt like the true lavishness was downplayed a little - probably deliberately as even genuine Historical accounts boggle the readers mind and it is hard to really wrap your head around just how much Show there was. Knowing where the real Catherine's story went gives me pause as to how the future books will handle her development as a ruler. Although, the way this book opens shows that this fictionalised version has the spirit to become that leader the way it ends makes it hard to comprehend. Definitely little in the way of genuine history here but it does give you a little taste and did lead me to do some light research in to the real person. Some of the highlights of her pre-reign are here but a fresh spin has been placed on them to make it all seem a little more Machiavellian and dangerous for her than it really seems to have been - although History is written by the victors so how much spin Catherine herself put on the reports of her early life and reign is unknown. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series though, see how that pesky married life works out before becoming Empress Consort.

It's been four years since I last read it. The author has woven the plot, characters so beautifully that you would find yourself lost in it. I certainly did. If you like romance (with tragic endings) you should definitely try it. It's one of the few gems I have found since I have started reading.

While i have never felt so attached to book in years i cried happy and sad tears it was emotional i absolutly loved this book thank u to the author whom i have never read this was a free book so glad i read it im moving onto the next book. Hope it is as good as this one

About the author

Sherry D. Ficklin is a full time writer from Colorado where she lives with her husband, four kids, two dogs, and a fluctuating number of chickens and house guests. She can often be found browsing her local bookstore with a large white hot chocolate in one hand and a towering stack of books in the other. That is, unless she's on deadline at which time she, like the Loch Ness monster, is only seen in blurry photographs. She is the author of several YA novels ranging from contemporary romance to science fiction. In her spare time she co-hosts the Pop Lit Divas radio show and is constantly trying to take over the world.