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Order of the MoonStone #.1
A Dangerous Love
Before he was King . . .
Before she was Queen . . .
Before their son was forced to choose his bride from among twenty-five strangers . . .
There was another royal romance.
Prince Devron was never meant to be king. He was given the opportunity to choose his bride . . . for love instead of political advantage.
Shiara - the lonely, orphaned weaver - never expected to meet Prince Devron, much less have him propose marriage.
Could this be her very own fairy tale ending . . .
Before she was Queen . . .
Before their son was forced to choose his bride from among twenty-five strangers . . .
There was another royal romance.
Prince Devron was never meant to be king. He was given the opportunity to choose his bride . . . for love instead of political advantage.
Shiara - the lonely, orphaned weaver - never expected to meet Prince Devron, much less have him propose marriage.
Could this be her very own fairy tale ending . . .
96 pages, Paperback
First published February 23, 2016
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J.C. Morrows
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JC Morrows is the bestselling author of the young adult dystopian series: Order of the MoonStone and the post-apocalyptic Frozen World series. A believer in sharing knowledge, JC is passionate about both stoking the creative fire in young minds and doing all she can to help authors of all experience levels excel.
A true storyteller, JC is one of those authors who grew up thinking it was perfectly normal to make up wild and fantastic tales, talk to people who weren't there, and look at the world from a perspective that no one else understood.
These days she records those fantastical tales (when her resistant laptop lets her) . . . and the people who aren't there . . . well, she still talks to them. She tells their stories and even argues with them on occasion. And she still sees the world in a way that makes sense to no one else, but that's OK because she is a teller of tales, a dreamer of dreams, a traveler of made-up worlds!
Though she doesn't write strictly "Christian" fiction... as a true believer, she gives God all of the glory for her talent and ability!
"And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it." Habakkuk 2:2 KJV
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February 25, 2016
Ever wondered about the love story between the Queen and the late King? JC Morrows has answered your question in A Dangerous Love.
I loved finding out how the Queen met her husband, before she was Queen. Before she endeared herself to Kayden. This book was full of romance and mystery.
The only problem was it was too short. I could have cheerfully continued reading their story all the way to present day, but alas, I'll have to hope Ms. Morrows continues their story sometime in the future.
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I loved finding out how the Queen met her husband, before she was Queen. Before she endeared herself to Kayden. This book was full of romance and mystery.
The only problem was it was too short. I could have cheerfully continued reading their story all the way to present day, but alas, I'll have to hope Ms. Morrows continues their story sometime in the future.
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 22, 2016
What an awesome story!
I loved meeting Shiara and Devron . . . plus a few other characters.
JC Morrows does a terrific job showing how the Queen met the King – before he became the King!
A Dangerous Love isn’t a continuation of the Order of the MoonStone series; it is actually a prequel to the series. This short story goes back to introduce the Queen, when she was a young girl, and how she met – and married – Devron, the future King of Auralius.
I’m certain others have also wondered about Shiara – and what her life was like before she became the Queen. In the previous books, we’ve only seen her as a grieving widow; now we get a look at the young girl…
This story is great! Even as a stand-alone, it’s interesting, exciting and enjoyable to read.
JC Morrows has done it again! Don’t miss out on this exciting read!
Blessings!
February 5, 2016
When I first saw the title, A Dangerous Love, my first thoughts were, sounds like Romeo & Juliet except a better ending. Also, I loved the cover at first glance, but every cover in this unique series has been really awesome. I could not have been more wrong about comparing this story to Romeo & Juliet, but that’s also a good thing.
“There was something about him that had always rubbed her the wrong way. Before her mother’s death, she could remember her saying that he was a nice enough young man, but not the one for her daughter.”
Shiara is an orphan who still grieves her parents after a year of their passing, she has no idea what her destiny holds for her and she is not seeking anyone’s attention. In this story, she is being pursued by two men….Devron and Andrei. Andrei is kind of a stalker and determined to be with her, but he also comes across as annoying and pathetic. No matter how many times Shiara rejects him, her parents have since rejected him also, he just won’t leave her be. He’s a nice enough fellow, if only he would get a clue. Devron is minding his business when he crosses paths with Shiara and there’s an instant connection. I honestly didn’t trust him at first either, but he turns out to be a true gentleman.
There are other subtle hints at this story that I missed the first time I read it because I was kind of impatient to learn more about Dvarius’s parents and how they fell in love. Well, there’s so much more to this story than their love, there’s also plenty of intrigue and there is danger as the title suggests, but not the way I thought it would be. There’s no violence in this story at all. So I ended up reading it twice and a few lightbulbs went on for me that are crucial to the story.
“Why can’t he ever just say what he means? He always talks in such riddles.”
I highly recommend you read A Perilous Assignment, A Reluctant Assassin, AND A Treacherous Decision before reading this short story. It will be fine if you choose to read this series out of order, but you won’t understand what’s going on. I’ve read the entire series and I still overlook important details, I’m eager to know so much more and the plot is slowly getting there. However, every short story in this series reveals certain clues that are important to know before reading the longer sequels. I’m having trouble with that because I’d rather the entire story be available at once. Yet I’m learning that there is a purpose to the in between short stories, I can trust the author with the story overall and it will be worthwhile to be patient. Also, there are answers that Morrows provides at the end of this story which help some. I’m only more intrigued to read A Desperate Escape (Book 3) when it’s ready!
“The cold edge to his voice sent a shiver down Shiara’s spine. She looked over at Dev, certain he would laugh off Andrei’s accusations, but his expression did nothing to reassure her.”
A Dangerous Love is about Dvarius’s parents and how they fall in love, but it’s more than that. Their romance is sweet and happens quickly, but it also leads to other huge revelations in the overall series that the author brilliantly puts carefully together so that the story isn’t over in 300 pages. It takes much longer than that and that’s a good thing because Morrows grabs your attention from the beginning and makes you love these characters long before the story ends.
So even though this is a very short story, it’s really good and we get to discover how two very special characters ended up becoming both royalty and parents to a wonderful prince and instead of being assassinated as he was supposed to be, he also has a destiny meant to overcome a huge conspiracy and injustice that was set up long before he was born. Thank goodness it’s not Romeo & Juliet, it’s an even better love story.
*I want to thank the author for the review ecopy provided. I was not required to write a positive review. These comments are my honest opinion*
Please see the giveaway on goodreads for a chance to win this book, will be available Feb. 23.
“There was something about him that had always rubbed her the wrong way. Before her mother’s death, she could remember her saying that he was a nice enough young man, but not the one for her daughter.”
Shiara is an orphan who still grieves her parents after a year of their passing, she has no idea what her destiny holds for her and she is not seeking anyone’s attention. In this story, she is being pursued by two men….Devron and Andrei. Andrei is kind of a stalker and determined to be with her, but he also comes across as annoying and pathetic. No matter how many times Shiara rejects him, her parents have since rejected him also, he just won’t leave her be. He’s a nice enough fellow, if only he would get a clue. Devron is minding his business when he crosses paths with Shiara and there’s an instant connection. I honestly didn’t trust him at first either, but he turns out to be a true gentleman.
There are other subtle hints at this story that I missed the first time I read it because I was kind of impatient to learn more about Dvarius’s parents and how they fell in love. Well, there’s so much more to this story than their love, there’s also plenty of intrigue and there is danger as the title suggests, but not the way I thought it would be. There’s no violence in this story at all. So I ended up reading it twice and a few lightbulbs went on for me that are crucial to the story.
“Why can’t he ever just say what he means? He always talks in such riddles.”
I highly recommend you read A Perilous Assignment, A Reluctant Assassin, AND A Treacherous Decision before reading this short story. It will be fine if you choose to read this series out of order, but you won’t understand what’s going on. I’ve read the entire series and I still overlook important details, I’m eager to know so much more and the plot is slowly getting there. However, every short story in this series reveals certain clues that are important to know before reading the longer sequels. I’m having trouble with that because I’d rather the entire story be available at once. Yet I’m learning that there is a purpose to the in between short stories, I can trust the author with the story overall and it will be worthwhile to be patient. Also, there are answers that Morrows provides at the end of this story which help some. I’m only more intrigued to read A Desperate Escape (Book 3) when it’s ready!
“The cold edge to his voice sent a shiver down Shiara’s spine. She looked over at Dev, certain he would laugh off Andrei’s accusations, but his expression did nothing to reassure her.”
A Dangerous Love is about Dvarius’s parents and how they fall in love, but it’s more than that. Their romance is sweet and happens quickly, but it also leads to other huge revelations in the overall series that the author brilliantly puts carefully together so that the story isn’t over in 300 pages. It takes much longer than that and that’s a good thing because Morrows grabs your attention from the beginning and makes you love these characters long before the story ends.
So even though this is a very short story, it’s really good and we get to discover how two very special characters ended up becoming both royalty and parents to a wonderful prince and instead of being assassinated as he was supposed to be, he also has a destiny meant to overcome a huge conspiracy and injustice that was set up long before he was born. Thank goodness it’s not Romeo & Juliet, it’s an even better love story.
*I want to thank the author for the review ecopy provided. I was not required to write a positive review. These comments are my honest opinion*
Please see the giveaway on goodreads for a chance to win this book, will be available Feb. 23.
February 23, 2016
JC Morrows has written A Dangerous Love with such depth that I was drawn into the story right from the start. This short story, in the Order of the Moonstone series, is sensational and powerful with a fairy tale feel. The story is action packed with suspense, love and unexpected happenings.
The author has developed the primary characters, Devron and Shiara, in a way that readers will sense there is a connection between them. Who would think that a Prince would desire to choose a bride from the community with his true feelings being shared and someone trying to discredit him?
Will Shiara be able to attend the Royal Ball and feel comfortable when she grew up in a society outside of royalty? But wait--another character will play a role in wanting to keep Devron and Shiara apart. If they are not separated by another, will it be possible to attend the Royal Ball--oh, I must not give any more of the story away.
Read this delightful love story that is a fast read. You'll fall in love with JC Morrow's writing and be intrigued with the events of this series. I cannot wait to see where this series is going.
This story is one that is incredible and will tug at your heart strings. I rated this short story 5 stars and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I recommend this series to readers who enjoy speculative fiction filled with suspense, determination, disappointments, inspiration and romance.
I received a free e-copy of this amazing short story from the author for my honest review that I have given.
The author has developed the primary characters, Devron and Shiara, in a way that readers will sense there is a connection between them. Who would think that a Prince would desire to choose a bride from the community with his true feelings being shared and someone trying to discredit him?
Will Shiara be able to attend the Royal Ball and feel comfortable when she grew up in a society outside of royalty? But wait--another character will play a role in wanting to keep Devron and Shiara apart. If they are not separated by another, will it be possible to attend the Royal Ball--oh, I must not give any more of the story away.
Read this delightful love story that is a fast read. You'll fall in love with JC Morrow's writing and be intrigued with the events of this series. I cannot wait to see where this series is going.
This story is one that is incredible and will tug at your heart strings. I rated this short story 5 stars and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I recommend this series to readers who enjoy speculative fiction filled with suspense, determination, disappointments, inspiration and romance.
I received a free e-copy of this amazing short story from the author for my honest review that I have given.
February 21, 2016
A Dangerous Love ( Order of the MoonStone Short stories-#3 )
By: JC Morrows
A Dangerous Love is the prequel of the series Order of the MoonStone. I was taken in by the title A Dangerous Love before I read this short story, but the title suits the story perfect. Ms. Morrows had me hooked right from the start. I love the two main characters, Prince Devron and Shiara . This is the story on how Dvarius’s parents met and is a very sweet romance. Prince Devron has an older brother who will become King, so he can go out and pick his own wife , one that he will love. Shiara is a lonely orphaned and still grieving the loss of her parents a year ago. She has two men perusing her , she just don't know about Andrei . What about this stranger that she met, and he keeps popping up everywhere?
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.
By: JC Morrows
A Dangerous Love is the prequel of the series Order of the MoonStone. I was taken in by the title A Dangerous Love before I read this short story, but the title suits the story perfect. Ms. Morrows had me hooked right from the start. I love the two main characters, Prince Devron and Shiara . This is the story on how Dvarius’s parents met and is a very sweet romance. Prince Devron has an older brother who will become King, so he can go out and pick his own wife , one that he will love. Shiara is a lonely orphaned and still grieving the loss of her parents a year ago. She has two men perusing her , she just don't know about Andrei . What about this stranger that she met, and he keeps popping up everywhere?
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.
April 19, 2016
A Dangerous Love is a cute love story about Dvarius' parents. I enjoyed this prequel to the series. I did think that the romance between Dev and Shiara took off a little too quickly, but overall, this is a fun, interesting story and I can't wait to read the next installment of the series!
*I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
*I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review*
February 14, 2016
You know how you wonder in the middle of a book.. hmm, that sounds like a romance I hope I learn more about? Well, JC is branching out with some short stories to answer those questions.. I found out how the Shiara met her husband Prince Devron! This is another short story in the Order of the MoonStone series and I enjoyed learning more of this royal romance...
I was gifted a copy to review.
I was gifted a copy to review.
March 17, 2016
This short story in the Order of the MoonStone Series, A Dangerous Love, is a exciting and fun quick read. This story is about the romance of the King and Queen, as well as father and mother of Prince Dvarius. It is an intriguing and delightful story that brings insight to these eloquent characters.
Series: Order of the MoonStone
Genre: fantasy, speculative fiction, romance
Publisher: S&G Publishing
Publication date: February 23, 2016
Number of pages: 96
Category: Junior High +
Content Rating: G
Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
0.5-A Perilous Assingment
1-A Reluctant Assassin
1.5-A Cunning Masquerade
2-A Treacherous Decision
3-A Desperate Escape (coming April 2016)
A review copy of this novel was provided by SLB Tours & J.C. Morrows Street Team and Influencer.
Series: Order of the MoonStone
Genre: fantasy, speculative fiction, romance
Publisher: S&G Publishing
Publication date: February 23, 2016
Number of pages: 96
Category: Junior High +
Content Rating: G
Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
0.5-A Perilous Assingment
1-A Reluctant Assassin
1.5-A Cunning Masquerade
2-A Treacherous Decision
3-A Desperate Escape (coming April 2016)
A review copy of this novel was provided by SLB Tours & J.C. Morrows Street Team and Influencer.
February 22, 2016
This book is a prequel - detailing the romance between Prince Dvarius' parents; Shiara and Prince Devron (who later became King and Queen) of Auralius.
It could easily be read at the start of the series, though it does have some things that you won't really pick up on until you've read the other stories.
It could easily be read at the start of the series, though it does have some things that you won't really pick up on until you've read the other stories.
March 4, 2016
The Order of the MoonStone series continues with A Dangerous Love, a short story about the meeting of Dvarius’s parents. If you’ve been keeping up with the books and in-between books, you’ll know that a lot has been alluded to about the love of Dvarius’s parents, but we haven’t received the full backstory until now.
A compelling stand-alone love story, this is a great addition to the series, and will both satiate the hunger of fans waiting on the third book of the Cinderella-Assassin story and drive us to want even more. J.C. Morrows has created a world that fans want to get lost in, explore, and be part of. I can’t speak for all readers, but this one can’t wait for Book 3 of the MoonStone series to be released. When Dangerous Love was sent to me by the author for review, I was so excited because I find I can trust J.C. Morrows to write compelling stories that I can’t get enough of.
If you are looking to invest yourself into a new series, I strongly suggest this dystopian romance. I mean, who doesn’t want to read a Cinderella story with a twist where Cinderella is an assassin not after the Prince’s heart but his life?
A copy of this book was provided by the author, J.C. Morrows, for review. This review was first published on MuggleNet.com (http://www.mugglenet.com/2016/02/book...).
A compelling stand-alone love story, this is a great addition to the series, and will both satiate the hunger of fans waiting on the third book of the Cinderella-Assassin story and drive us to want even more. J.C. Morrows has created a world that fans want to get lost in, explore, and be part of. I can’t speak for all readers, but this one can’t wait for Book 3 of the MoonStone series to be released. When Dangerous Love was sent to me by the author for review, I was so excited because I find I can trust J.C. Morrows to write compelling stories that I can’t get enough of.
If you are looking to invest yourself into a new series, I strongly suggest this dystopian romance. I mean, who doesn’t want to read a Cinderella story with a twist where Cinderella is an assassin not after the Prince’s heart but his life?
A copy of this book was provided by the author, J.C. Morrows, for review. This review was first published on MuggleNet.com (http://www.mugglenet.com/2016/02/book...).
July 19, 2025
Not really sure where this fits into the series, but it's a cute short story.
April 26, 2016
I enjoyed this sweet little story more than I thought I would since I have not read any of the Order of the Moonstone series. My issues are mostly with the font. Our eyes are not trained to read all letters in capital and it took a strain. Thankfully, the story is only 63 pages long with very short chapters, mostly ending with a blessedly few lines on the last pages.
Outside of that, I did enjoy the characters quite a bit, in fairy tale fashion. The author in such a short body of work repeated words and phrases in quick succession unnecessarily and could probably make better use of a thesaurus. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that I would have to read one of the other books in the series to see how the author deals with a larger story providing plenty of details of background, character development, setting descriptions, etc.
Outside of that, I did enjoy the characters quite a bit, in fairy tale fashion. The author in such a short body of work repeated words and phrases in quick succession unnecessarily and could probably make better use of a thesaurus. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that I would have to read one of the other books in the series to see how the author deals with a larger story providing plenty of details of background, character development, setting descriptions, etc.
February 27, 2016
This short story was my favorite of the three "in between"-ers in the Order of the Moonstone series. I loved reading about the king and queen before they were king/queen! Since the king had already died before the events of Book 1 (not a spoiler, you find that out in the first pages of the book), we really didn't know much of anything about him and why the queen was so reclusive as a result.
Wonderful story; absolutely recommended. Adds a lot of needed backstory for the series as a whole.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Wonderful story; absolutely recommended. Adds a lot of needed backstory for the series as a whole.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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