Rachael Ritchey

Captive Hope is Book Two of The Chronicles of the Twelve Realms Series by Rachael Ritchey

The Twelve Realms seems an idyllic nation, but behind locked doors sinister powers work. It is here Lady Idra has unwittingly placed herself in the cross-hairs of a shrewd mercenary whose only goal is to seek revenge and riches by her ruin.

Lady Idra, reserved as she is, cannot seem to adjust to life at High Castle where making friends among the courtiers proves nearly impossible, and she longs for the familiarity of Taisce. The only bright spot is the kindhearted and chivalrous Sir Ahmad, the high prince’s most trusted guardsmen. Yet, just as she begins to untangle the complexities of growing feelings for him, the past resurfaces, ushering in a mercenary’s revenge. And when Idra waltzes into his trap, not even a knight like Sir Ahmad will be able stop him.

Driven by desperation and a love that defies the stormy seas, Ahmad plunges into a wild race against all odds to rescue Idra from her captors. While on the high seas, Idra encounters an enigmatic pirate whose soul craves redemption. As they forge an unlikely bond born of desperation and hope, the pirate battles his sense of unworthiness and an unattainable desire for Idra, blurring the lines of loyalty and the self-preservation that have kept him alive.

In a tale woven of revenge, danger, and unspoken vows, each must discover their limits and where their true hope lies. Will Ahmad’s unyielding determination, a pirate’s desperate bid for absolution, and the hope Idra carries for them all be enough to secure freedom, or will a mercenary’s blinding lust for retribution destroy them all?

*A great music mix to enjoy while you read: 2 Hour Epic Music Mix on YouTube

For the curious…read the first three chapters:

Tropes & Genre Info

• Low magic fantasy
• Adventure
• Sweet romance
• Noblebright
• Pirates
• Wholesome & Clean (no spice, brief kisses only, non-gratuitous action violence)
• Themes of
  • redemption
  • unrequited love
  • hope in the midst of trials
  • love and friendship

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Book Identifier Details

• Captive Hope by Rachael Ritchey
• Series: Chronicles of the Twelve Realms (Book 2)
• Paperback: 412 pages
• Hardback: 326 pages
• Publisher: RR Publishing (January 22, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBNs
  • Paperback ISBN-10: 0997203307
  • Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0997203301
  • Amazon Jacketless Hardback ISBN-13: 978-1955193016
  • Dust Jacketed Hardback ISBN-13: 978-0997203318
  • Amazon E-book ASIN: B01AEMD28K
• BISAC Categories
  • FIC042080     FICTION / Christian / Fantasy
  • FIC009000     FICTION / Fantasy / General
  • FIC009090     FICTION / Fantasy / Romance
  • FIC009100     FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure
  • FIC009030     FICTION / Fantasy / Historical
• Product Dimensions: 
  • Paperback 5.25 x 0.93 x 8 inches
  • Amazon Jacketless Hardback‎ 6 x 1.01 x 9 inches
  • Dust Jacketed Hardback ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
• Cover design and artwork by Rachael Ritchey
• References made from the “Great Book” are paraphrased interpretations of scripture from the Bible. The “Great Book” and its references are a work of fiction created by the author and should not be confused with actual Bible verses.

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