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The Blacksmith Queen

by G.A. Aiken · The Scarred Earth Saga #1

2019 · 304 pages · National Geographic Books

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📚 Book 1 of a completed 3-book series

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When a prophecy declares that a queen will rise to rule the Black Hills, blacksmith Keeley Smythe finds herself caught in a dangerous power struggle—especially when her younger sister becomes the prophesied ruler. Enter Caid and his clan of kilt-wearing mountain warriors, mysterious protectors who are far more than they first appear, and Keeley discovers that the gruff, honorable soldier respects her in ways that spark something deeper than alliance. As battles rage and political intrigue threatens everything she holds dear, Keeley must decide how much she's willing to risk for family, kingdom, and the fierce warrior who's become her anchor in the chaos. It's a thrilling blend of high-stakes fantasy adventure and a romance that builds between two people who see and value each other exactly as they are.

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The Scarred Earth Saga

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