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Solstice of the Drowned Empire

A Drowned Empire Novella (Drowned Empire, Book 0.5)

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Solstice of the Drowned Empire

By: Frankie Diane Mallis
Narrated by: Neill Thorne
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Lord Rhyan Hart, Heir Apparent to the Arkasva, High Lord of Glemaria, Imperator to the North hates everything about his title. Its length, its pretentiousness, and the fact that it connects him directly to his father, the sadistic violent man he hates more than anyone in Lumeria. The last thing Rhyan wants to do is spend the summer before his Revelation Ceremony traveling across the Empire with him for a state visit.

Rhyan's resigned to his season of misery until he reaches Bamaria and sees Lady Lyriana Batavia. Rhyan's sure she doesn't remember their meeting a decade ago, but an act of kindness from her stayed with him through the years. Though he longs to know the woman she's become, he must keep his distance to protect her from his father's sinister political maneuvers.

But when the undeniable attraction between them garners the attention of two dangerous Imperators competing for power, Rhyan must play the villain to keep him and Lyriana from becoming pawns.

Jules, Lyriana's cousin and best friend, is the only one to see through his facade, becoming his unlikely ally as they navigate instability in the Bamarian Court.

Though Lyriana is suspicious of his true motives, Rhyan's plan has nearly succeeded—until the night of the solstice, when hidden enemies emerge, posing an even greater threat.

To save the girl he loves, Rhyan must play the hero—but to do so involves risking not only his heart, but exposing his most dangerous secret.

©2022 Frankie Diane Mallis (P)2025 Seven Queens Press
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The storyline is wonderfully unique and captivating - Rhyan’s story is heartbreaking but inspiring at the same time. This novella gives great insight to the events that happened prior to book 1 while still giving you more character depth to Rhyan.

The narration is perfect - it’s exactly how I imaged the MMC to sound.

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After finishing the first two books in this series, I indeed was curious about Rhyan and wanted more! I'm so thankful that the author created this novella and allowed us to see into parts of the story we wondered about! The writing is amazing and so creative! I don't understand how these ideas and settings come to Frankie, but I wish my mind worked liked hers! I would recommend reading books one and two before this.

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I was so surprised and happy to read this from Rhyan’s POV. He’s so sweet and just everything. The Imperators are awful, and I look forward to the day where they get what’s. Im if to them.

Rhyan’s POV

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A short novella but one that captivates your heart and makes you understand the thought behind the main male character of the drowned empire series. Don’t miss out on your chance to listen to his words and fall in love with the resilience and strength of Rhyan. Love the voice chosen too. He’s a character that you can’t help but root for.

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