Prince's Gambit: Captive Prince Book Two

Marc Notes: With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must leave the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot. Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them the crowning death blow. Biographical Note: C. S. Pacat is the author of the Captive Prince trilogy. Born in Australia and educated at the University of Melbourne, she has since lived in a number of different cities, including Tokyo and Perugia. She currently resides and works in Melbourne. Review Quotes: "Pacat's powerful debut, a blend of intense erotica and political fantasy, is disturbing and intriguing in equal measure... The intricacy of the political entanglements gives depth to the novel's erotic turmoil... Fans of Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series will eat this up with a spoon."--"Publishers Weekly" "Fans of Pacat's internet-serial sensation will need no convincing of the merits of this series, but new readers should take note--this book lives up to every word of praise it has garnered. The lush setting, full of intricate historical detail, engaging decadence and ruthless scheming, will draw many, but it's Pacat's characters...are the ones who'll surely keep readers captive. Their tenuous, fractious relationship is the heart and soul of this trilogy, and thankfully, readers will not have long to wait between installments in order to watch it unfold."--"RT Book Reviews"Review Quotes: Pacat s powerful debut, a blend of intense erotica and political fantasy, is disturbing and intriguing in equal measure The intricacy of the political entanglements gives depth to the novel s erotic turmoil... Fans of Jacqueline Carey s Kushiel series will eat this up with a spoon. --"Publishers Weekly" Fans of Pacat's internet-serial sensation will need no convincing of the merits of this series, but new readers should take note--this book lives up to every word of praise it has garnered. The lush setting, full of intricate historical detail, engaging decadence and ruthless scheming, will draw many, but it's Pacat's characters...are the ones who'll surely keep readers captive. Their tenuous, fractious relationship is the heart and soul of this trilogy, and thankfully, readers will not have long to wait between installments in order to watch it unfold. --"RT Book Reviews"" Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/25/2015 (EAN 9780425274279, Paperback) Romantic Times 07/01/2015 pg. 72 (EAN 9780425274279, Paperback)