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The Blacksmith Queen

By: G. A. Aiken
Narrated by: Mia Barron, Jason Culp
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When a prophesy brings war to the Land of the Black Hills, Keeley Smythe must join forces with a clan of mountain warriors who are really centaurs in a thrilling new fantasy romance series from New York Times best-selling author G.A. Aiken.

The Old King Is Dead

With the demise of the Old King, there's a prophesy that a queen will ascend to the throne of the Black Hills. Bad news for the king's sons, who are prepared to defend their birthright against all comers. But for blacksmith Keeley Smythe, war is great for business. Until it looks like the chosen queen will be Beatrix, her younger sister. Now it's all Keeley can do to protect her family from the enraged royals.

Luckily, Keeley doesn't have to fight alone. Because thundering to her aid comes a clan of kilt-wearing mountain warriors called the Amichai. Not the most socially adept group, but soldiers have never bothered Keeley, and rough, gruff Caid, actually seems to respect her. A good thing because the fierce warrior will be by her side for a much longer ride than any prophesy ever envisioned.

©2019 G.A. Aiken (P)2019 Recorded Books
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Brilliant

I really enjoyed this book and I didn't want it to end. There were all of the usual sword and sorcery tropes but they were twisted into something much more interesting. I can't wait for the next book.

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Outstanding new series!

What a great start to a new, action packed, laugh out loud series! I'll be anxiously waiting for the next book!

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Less Romance, More Fantasy Epic

Awesome characters, great story, but barely a dash of romance and the main male interest was possibly the least interesting character...but another great entry in the Aikenverse!

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So needed this book!

G.A. Aiken's books always hit the spot! I needed thos to recover from Suzanne Wright's "Shiver" which was a big disappointment...And she's a great writer!! But thanks to G.A. Aiken's strong female character...that wimpy female character from Shiver was wiped out of my mind...The guys in this book or waaaay better then Blake the Jerk from shiver..who was such a let down...this book actually have likable men character...who are awesome! I sooo can't wait for the next book in this series...definitely worth the credit or money that you pay for it with

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LOVE!

Sigh, I could have cried when the narrator said “the end”
Funny, non-stop and I always adore a bad a@@ female character

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Great beginning.

This is a new series and I thoroughly enjoyed this first book. Looking forward to the next one.

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Narrator makes the book.

I read the book and loved it. Then I listened to it. So much better. I could better keep track of the characters and understood the emotions more deeply.

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Refreshing and entertaining

Aiken does it again. Writing complex women handling everyday and extraordinary matters with death, violence, destruction of old patterns and compassion. Aiken really grasps all sides of the goddess, not just the love and light stuff.;)

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Just what I needed!

The perfect antidote to Grimdark tales! Spunky heroine, Large cast of quirky characters, and, Centaurs! A dragon makes a brief appearance. First book for me by this author, will definitely get the next in the series, and might try some other works listed, though I'm not a big Dragon fan.
I did laugh out loud a couple of times, grinned a lot at the dialogue. If you are offended by swearing, F-bombs in particular, you might want to pass as this book is chock full of them! No demure maidens here!
The narrators did a good job, and the story is easy enough to follow that a couple of missteps didn't detract.
Get this book. It's a hoot!

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A work of Perfection!

I’ve been a fan of G. A. Aiken from the start of the Dragon Kin series. This book brought me full circle and simultaneously created a new journey. All at the same time i was pulled into a world of danger and splendor. I found nothing lacking as always, attention never wavered from the Main or side characters! Everything was wonderfully chaotic and perfectly balanced. From story line to shenanigan’s I wait eagerly for the next book. And pray for your success thank your for taking me on such a wonderful adventure!!!

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