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Betrothed to the Emperor

Emperor's Assassin, Book 1

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Betrothed to the Emperor

By: Kai Butler
Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
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I was born to kill the emperor, but first, I must marry him.

I trained as an assassin while my twin sister trained to be the empress. My life will be forfeit once I murder the most powerful man on the continent, but I have no choice. If I fail, the Imperium will consume our nation and anyone who rises against them.

Too soon, we walk into the glittering imperial court, each step taking us closer to the dangerous man on the black throne, my sister’s future husband, the newly crowned Emperor of the Southern Imperium. Emperor Tallu has more spies than fish in the sea. He poisoned his own father to secure the golden crown.

When his sharp eyes skim over us, they don’t catch on my sister. They land on me, his killer.

“I choose you, Prince Airón of the Northern Kingdom. You will be my consort.” Tallu’s smile is mirthless. “Or I will reduce your entire nation to ashes.”

Betrothed to the Emperor ends with more story to tell, but the characters end on a HFN.

©2025 Kai Butler (P)2025 Kai Butler Fantasy Romance Assassin Royalty
Incredible Worldbuilding • Complex Characters • Engaging Plot • Dynamic Relationship • Stunning Writing
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This is an extremely complex world that looks to be an epic fantastical series. Butler has set up a harsh world where distrust, revenge and self serving goals seem to rule. Told only from Airon's perspective, he may believe everything he says but you have to wonder what is he not seeing in this twisted world. Emperor Tallu throws all his plans upside down when he picks Airon to be his consort instead of his sister. Can he continue his family's revenge plan as he sees more of this world?
Michael Ferraiuolo has an amazing voice and talent.

so much talent

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Very intriguing, can’t wait for the next one. Excellent performance as well, the raven’s voice was great. Awesome worldbuilding and nail-biting plot!

Came for the LGBT characters, stayed for the incredible performance

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This story had me hooked from the beginning. As soon as the emperor claimed Airón, I knew this would be page turner. Tallu and Airón will have to find a way to put their differences aside and work together. This book ends in a cliffhanger so beware. I cant wait for book two!

I NEED MORE!

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Five stars! Five stars!! This was an amazing start to a new series! The narration was fantastic as always.

Great start to a new series!

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Complex characters and plot twists I got this book since I love the narrator but now I’m hooked on the author too

Super interesting plot and characters

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Quick and fun. The MMC is wonderfully snarky, so that sold me. I had at least once big gasp of surprise, several giggles, and plenty of amused smirks. I can't wait for the second book!

Intrigue, action, and spice!

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Wonderfully written. Can’t wait for book 2. I was on edge from start to finish. So interesting

Amazing!

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please this is so good I can't believe we have to wait for the second book

need book 2 now!!!

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I cannot give enough accolades to this author and performance by the narrator. I was not ready for it to end.

Beyond good

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can’t wait until the next book. The world and intrigue are exciting and real in ways I didn’t expect.

fantastic start to this series…

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