An old warrior, too stubborn to die. A royal heir, hidden since birth.Can they save a realm on the brink of war?Tragedy tears Gerald's world apart and only his unwavering loyalty saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics.Cut off from all he knows, he becomes no more than a pawn to those in command. Banished with little more than the clothes on his back, he seeks a new purpose, for what is a warrior who has nothing left to fight for?A fateful meeting with another lost soul unmasks a shocking secret, compelling him to take up the mantle of guardian. Bandits, the Black Hand, and even the king, he battles them all for the future of the realm.Memories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning.Servant of the Crown is the series starter in the epic Heir to the Crown medieval fantasy series. If you like realistic fight scenes, compelling characters, and a gripping story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a warrior who refuses to retreat.Pick up your copy of Servant of the Crown, and discover the realm of Merceria today!Books by Paul J BennettHeir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:Awakening - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexPower Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderThe Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in ZeiderbruchWhat readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books:????? -"Fantastic Fantasy!"????? -"Epic Battle Scenes!????? -"I’m hooked on this series!"????? -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery"????? -"Fabulously written, loved it."????? -"Outstanding work of fantasy"????? -"The most amazing adventure"????? -"Another excellent book series!!"????? -"I just could not stop reading them"????? -"Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!"?????-"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical."????? -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!"????? -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages."????? -"Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!"????? -"I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!"????? -"Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story"????? -"The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way."????? -"The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes."

A bride. A curse. A love that will shake a kingdom.Talia's promise of a happy future is stolen the night her landlord's cruelty shatters her dreams. To save her family from ruin, she will be forced into a marriage with the very man who betrayed her. But just as all hope seems lost, a mysterious stranger offers a surprising bargain: marry him instead, and he'll free her family from the landlord's grasp.Desperate for a solution, Talia agrees. In a whirlwind, Talia is swept into a marriage with Rafael, a fae who seems determined to remain distant from his bride. As she leaves behind the life she knew, Talia enters a world of magic, deception, and danger, where every truth she uncovers about her husband only deepens the mystery of his intentions. Despite what he did for her, Rafael is no savior—he is a tormented soul, bound to secrets that could cost her everything.Determined to get to know her elusive fae husband, Talia learns that to get close to him is to flirt with death itself. But the truth is so much more complicated than she ever imagined, and true love isn't something that comes easily—she must fight for it, and risk losing everything.The Starlit Prince is an immersive fantasy romance inspired by the Spanish fairytale The Lily and the Bear. This no-spice retelling blends Beauty and the Beast vibes with the longing of star-crossed love. Perfect for fans of dark fairytales, complex characters, and hard-won happily ever afters.

In the northern reaches of medieval Ireland, young Gwyneth holds fast to her faith in the Old Ways, learning the art of healing and the ways of the forest…and secretly yearning to find a spark of the magic that once flowed freely through her homeland.When she finds a wounded young man in the forest on Beltane eve, Gwyneth’s choice to save the handsome stranger’s life thrusts her into a hidden world of power and intrigue. The Bearer of the Iron Sword, a descendant of a legendary druid, offers Gwyneth the chance to journey into the world of the Fae and train alongside other daughters of the Blood—and perhaps, if she proves worthy, to be chosen as the next Bearer of the Iron Sword, charged with defending both the mortal and Fae worlds against evils both named and unnamed.Gwyneth quickly learns that not all the young women of the Blood are welcoming, each one a ruthless rival competing to become the Bearer. As Gwyneth grows into both her power and her womanhood, she must choose who to trust, who to love, and ultimately, who she will be in the never-ending battle between light and dark…An epic fantasy coming-of-age tale with lush settings, fast-paced action and intriguing characters, Druid’s Daughter is a standalone prequel novel of the Fae War Chronicles.Praise for Jocelyn A. Fox's novels:"Sword and sorcery that dazzles..." -Kirkus Reviews (Indie), The Iron Sword"Fox instills in this fantasy a welcome simplicity...A strong cast, human and otherwise, lead a compelling supernatural tale." -Kirkus Reviews (Indie), Kingbreaker