Jordinia Series by C.K. Brooke

Before the New Republic seized the nation, before its legendary duchess was ever lost or found...there was the last empress.On her eighteenth birthday, Néandra Gatspierre, daughter of the Earl of Witham, learns that she has been chosen to wed Jordinia's future emperor, Dane Ducelle IV... moreBefore the New Republic seized the nation, before its legendary duchess was ever lost or found...there was the last empress.On her eighteenth birthday, Néandra Gatspierre, daughter of the Earl of Witham, learns that she has been chosen to wed Jordinia's future emperor, Dane Ducelle IV. In the diary she receives as a gift, Néandra chronicles her days from arriving to the palace in Pierma as a new bride and accepting the crown as empress, to navigating a complex marriage and suppressing her dangerous affections for another man. Meanwhile, an ill-starred succession of famine, economic decline, and plague threatens to inspire the country's most disgruntled citizens to full-fledged rebellion.The stage is set for the epic, romantic adventure series in this fast-moving, diary-format prequel that will leave you aching to devour the whole saga.This is a 20,000-word, spoiler-free prequel novella. It can be read before, after, or at any point in C.K. Brooke's Jordinia series. less

Dainy doesn't know that she is the lost Duchess of Jordinia, believed to have been assassinated fifteen years ago. Nor does she know that her uncle has implemented an illegal contest to seek her, offering her marriage hand as the reward! Though at odds, three clashing rivals - including a noble giant, a forest dweller and a thieving rake - voyage together by woodland, prairie and sea to recover the lost royal, notwithstanding the assassins and spies at their tail... moreDainy doesn't know that she is the lost Duchess of Jordinia, believed to have been assassinated fifteen years ago. Nor does she know that her uncle has implemented an illegal contest to seek her, offering her marriage hand as the reward! Though at odds, three clashing rivals - including a noble giant, a forest dweller and a thieving rake - voyage together by woodland, prairie and sea to recover the lost royal, notwithstanding the assassins and spies at their tail. Soon, young Dainy is swept into a comically complex romantic quadrangle as each suitor competes to capture her heart. Charmingly romantic and bursting with political intrigue, startling twists and vivid characters, readers of romance and fantasy alike will adore this original yet timeless tale of swashbuckling adventure and unlikely love. less

Her inheritance awaits...but is it what she expects? Dainy Ducelle possesses only one clue to her hidden inheritance. Accompanied by her loyal companions - Mac, Jon and Bos - the young woman embarks upon another riveting quest, braving pirates, desert thieves and mountain gales through the exotic nations of the Great Continent to seek her royal fortune. But when her unusual treasure is finally uncovered, the former duchess gains the sudden potential to become a future empress... moreHer inheritance awaits...but is it what she expects? Dainy Ducelle possesses only one clue to her hidden inheritance. Accompanied by her loyal companions - Mac, Jon and Bos - the young woman embarks upon another riveting quest, braving pirates, desert thieves and mountain gales through the exotic nations of the Great Continent to seek her royal fortune. But when her unusual treasure is finally uncovered, the former duchess gains the sudden potential to become a future empress. Thus ensues the battle to reclaim Jordinia in C.K. Brooke's gripping sequel to The Duchess Quest (Jordinia: Book 1). Wrought with harrowing adventure and deepening romance, war is waged while love is lost and found in this epic conclusion to the tale of Jordinia. less

Dainy never asked for an empire. But the battle to reclaim Jordinia from the oppressive New Republic is already underway. With a strategy in place to utilize her inheritance, the duchess's husband enlists the support of a foreign king, and a little help from their friends from the northern woods to the capital city. Defiant royalists rally, coups unite, and resistance awakens, even though danger, secrets, and betrayal threaten to destroy their cause at every dark street corner... moreDainy never asked for an empire. But the battle to reclaim Jordinia from the oppressive New Republic is already underway. With a strategy in place to utilize her inheritance, the duchess's husband enlists the support of a foreign king, and a little help from their friends from the northern woods to the capital city. Defiant royalists rally, coups unite, and resistance awakens, even though danger, secrets, and betrayal threaten to destroy their cause at every dark street corner. As the landscape shifts and tension between the rebels and the revivalists builds, one thing is certain: everything is about to change. War is waged, love is lost and found, and the future will forever be altered - for better or for worse - in this epic third volume of C.K. Brooke's Jordinia series. less

This book can be read as a standalone novel.The next generation. A new adventure...Over three decades have passed since the Ducelle Empire reclaimed the land, and Jordinia has never prospered more. When the emperor negotiates a treaty among neighboring nations, Jordinia is awarded an archipelago of islands in the north. With intentions to colonize, His Majesty enlists his two underachieving nephews on an expedition to chart the wilderness... moreThis book can be read as a standalone novel.The next generation. A new adventure...Over three decades have passed since the Ducelle Empire reclaimed the land, and Jordinia has never prospered more. When the emperor negotiates a treaty among neighboring nations, Jordinia is awarded an archipelago of islands in the north. With intentions to colonize, His Majesty enlists his two underachieving nephews on an expedition to chart the wilderness.Reclusive Ludwig has his violin and no desire to travel, while his charismatic brother, Drew, is seduced by the grandeur of making history...and money. Desperate to flee a secret scandal of her own, their sister, Johanna, insists upon accompanying them. With a team of soldiers - including longtime friend and royal guardsman, Bram Visigoth - the Cosmith siblings set off to conquer their uncle's newly-acquired territory.From an icy shipwreck to precarious encounters with the native inhabitants, almost nothing goes as planned in this fast-paced comedy of errors teeming with humor, fantasy and plenty of romance. Prepare to fall in love with Jordinia all over again! less

The heart knows no borders…The next generation of Jordinia returns for an unforgettable finale. Grand Duchess Raphaela has sworn off of men and matrimony, itching for independence beyond familiar Jordinian soil. A mysterious invitation to the faraway Radshaji Palace in Al-Habar seems the perfect opportunity for adventure…if her father will let her go... moreThe heart knows no borders…The next generation of Jordinia returns for an unforgettable finale. Grand Duchess Raphaela has sworn off of men and matrimony, itching for independence beyond familiar Jordinian soil. A mysterious invitation to the faraway Radshaji Palace in Al-Habar seems the perfect opportunity for adventure…if her father will let her go. In contrast, her sister, Benedicta, embraces the prospect of marriage, although she plans to make a positive difference in the world, even if small, before selecting a husband.The Ducelle sisters part ways for their separate journeys, Raphaela to the desert and Benedicta to the shores of Heppestoni. Abroad, each young woman discovers something more...if not entirely different...than what she was expecting. But can the mystical new worlds that enchant them merge with their lives back home? Will either sister attain what her heart is truly after?Explore a romantic and lighthearted journey through fantasy lands in the final volume of C.K. Brooke’s beloved Jordinia series. less