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The Shifters of Africa #2
The Pride of Egypt
An ancient prophecy. A blood feud. And a heart-wrenching betrayal.
Sanrua will do whatever she must to return to Egypt, save her brother, and become queen. But three lion shifter kings stand in her way. She can only succeed with an army at her back – but the men she needs can’t stand the sight of one another.
One by one, Sanura must convince the lion kings to help her. And she just might lose her heart in the process…
THE PRIDE OF EGYPT is the second full-length reverse harem historical fantasy book in the SHIFTERS OF AFRICA trilogy.
Sanrua will do whatever she must to return to Egypt, save her brother, and become queen. But three lion shifter kings stand in her way. She can only succeed with an army at her back – but the men she needs can’t stand the sight of one another.
One by one, Sanura must convince the lion kings to help her. And she just might lose her heart in the process…
THE PRIDE OF EGYPT is the second full-length reverse harem historical fantasy book in the SHIFTERS OF AFRICA trilogy.
174 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2019
About the author
Leigh Anderson
24 books661 followersLeigh Anderson loves all things Gothic and paranormal. She wrote her master’s thesis on vampire imagery in Gothic novels and met her husband while assuming the role of a vampire online. She currently teaches writing at several universities and has a rather impressive collection of tiny hats. She lives in a small town in the mountains where she raises bearded dragons and gives them wings for Halloween. She is currently working on too many writing projects, and yet not enough.
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November 7, 2022
3.5 Stars
After meeting all three lion kings, Sanura has the hard task of aligning them all to her cause. This book continues on the storyline from book one and Sandra spends much time traveling to the different tribes. I’d like to see more of the kings together because as of now it’s more like she’s building individual relationships when what they need is to all unite as one. Slowly I think she’s getting on the bandwagon, asking questions outside the norm and realizing marrying her brother just because it is their way, may not actually be what’s best for her people. Honestly at this point I just need this evil sorceress to go. The way she pretends to care about the plight of others yet kills innocents is a joke. This one ends with more of a cliffy but again it’s so quick I’m sure I can finish this trilogy in a day.
After meeting all three lion kings, Sanura has the hard task of aligning them all to her cause. This book continues on the storyline from book one and Sandra spends much time traveling to the different tribes. I’d like to see more of the kings together because as of now it’s more like she’s building individual relationships when what they need is to all unite as one. Slowly I think she’s getting on the bandwagon, asking questions outside the norm and realizing marrying her brother just because it is their way, may not actually be what’s best for her people. Honestly at this point I just need this evil sorceress to go. The way she pretends to care about the plight of others yet kills innocents is a joke. This one ends with more of a cliffy but again it’s so quick I’m sure I can finish this trilogy in a day.
March 8, 2019
Cliffhanger reverse-harem-wannbe
Why do writers do this? Take a great paranormal historical plot, set it in an exotic locale (Africa, from Alexandria to Zululand), involve lion shifters, the ancient Egyptian pantheon, a mysterious evil sorceress, and a deposed Queen of Egypt who wants to recover her throne, and then split the story into separate books that don't stand alone? This is book 2 of a "trilogy" which dumps the reader into the middle of the tale without the synopsis of book 1 or any background to provide context, and then dumps them off an abrupt cliffhanger ending. There's no 'reverse harem' - but the heroine sleeps with two of the lion shifters, even though she's intent on returning to Egypt to marry her mentally deficient brother, the Pharaoh. (I know, but they actually did that in ancient Egypt, so don't blame the writer for that one.) Other than that, she seems to be intelligent, intuitive, a strategic thinker, and she wields a mean kopesh (bladed weapon). I like her, I like the plot, I like the setting, and the writing is clear and very readable. I don't like that this is NOT a complete book, but the middle fragment of a story that's been chopped arbitrarily into thirds. For Pete's sake, if you're gonna publish a book, publish the WHOLE book - beginning, middle, and ending. Successful authors don't abuse their readers. I'd be mad AF if I'd paid for this, but I was given an ARC (thanks, Booksprout), so I didn't waste anything but my time.
Why do writers do this? Take a great paranormal historical plot, set it in an exotic locale (Africa, from Alexandria to Zululand), involve lion shifters, the ancient Egyptian pantheon, a mysterious evil sorceress, and a deposed Queen of Egypt who wants to recover her throne, and then split the story into separate books that don't stand alone? This is book 2 of a "trilogy" which dumps the reader into the middle of the tale without the synopsis of book 1 or any background to provide context, and then dumps them off an abrupt cliffhanger ending. There's no 'reverse harem' - but the heroine sleeps with two of the lion shifters, even though she's intent on returning to Egypt to marry her mentally deficient brother, the Pharaoh. (I know, but they actually did that in ancient Egypt, so don't blame the writer for that one.) Other than that, she seems to be intelligent, intuitive, a strategic thinker, and she wields a mean kopesh (bladed weapon). I like her, I like the plot, I like the setting, and the writing is clear and very readable. I don't like that this is NOT a complete book, but the middle fragment of a story that's been chopped arbitrarily into thirds. For Pete's sake, if you're gonna publish a book, publish the WHOLE book - beginning, middle, and ending. Successful authors don't abuse their readers. I'd be mad AF if I'd paid for this, but I was given an ARC (thanks, Booksprout), so I didn't waste anything but my time.
March 2, 2019
After enjoying the first book of this series, I was looking forward to reading this second one. Knowing that this instalment would involve other African tribes, I was interested to see if the authors had done as much research to ensure authenticity as they had with the Egyptian court seen in the first book. I was not disappointed! And with excellent blending of worlds (real and supernatural/paranormal) throughout, this was a much better book for me. I did feel the romance was a little stilted and weird at times - there were scenes where one minute she was saying no to someone as she felt loyalty to another person, yet a few minutes later she was having sex with the first person!! - but it wasn't enough to curtail my enjoyment of the book overall. I'd definitely recommend this book (and series!) to lovers of paranormal romance, and after such a thrilling cliffhanger, I'm looking forward to book 3!
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
March 2, 2019
Adding to the mystery and magic of the series
Sanura, now the displaced queen, continues her adventure from where book one left off. Having secured an alliance with Zakai, one of the three lions kings of Africa, she travels to visit the other two lion kings in their home lands. As the story progresses tragedy again follows her, her heart is torn, and tough decisions will need to be made. Leigh Anderson and Alice Wilde continue to bring magic to this paranormal reverse harem series. The fact that it is set in ancient Egypt only adds to the mystery. I am looking forward to seeing what they do next.
I received a free copy of the book from the author via Booksprout. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Sanura, now the displaced queen, continues her adventure from where book one left off. Having secured an alliance with Zakai, one of the three lions kings of Africa, she travels to visit the other two lion kings in their home lands. As the story progresses tragedy again follows her, her heart is torn, and tough decisions will need to be made. Leigh Anderson and Alice Wilde continue to bring magic to this paranormal reverse harem series. The fact that it is set in ancient Egypt only adds to the mystery. I am looking forward to seeing what they do next.
I received a free copy of the book from the author via Booksprout. I had the opportunity to review or not.
March 6, 2019
Sanura continues her quest to form alliances with the 3 lion kings in her attempt to retake Egypt from the clutches of Keket. Not easy when the 3 don't like or trust each other. The journeys and negotiations are fraught with danger. Will she succeed? Read this amazing book and find out. I found my heart racing, laughter falling from my lips and there may have been a few tears at times. This series just keeps getting better and better. The world building is incredible. The characters grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. I have lost sleep over these books because I couldn't put them down. I loved this book even more than the first.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 24, 2019
Queen Sanura finally sees King Oringo to tell him about the destruction that the sorceress KeKet has cause on King Zakai people, but he doesn't believe it will happen to him and his people until it does. So now he will work with Sanura to get Egypt back. Then she goes to see King Saleem and has same problem. She did have sex with King Zakai and then later with King Oringo and then she has sex with King Saleem. So now all three Lion King will help her. She is in love with all three Lion Kings too and they love her. Then she returns back to King Oringo and he's not there, but King Baka Mara of the Zulu people is. So much action in these stories and I can't wait to read the next one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2019
After reading the first book, I can only say that the second doesn’t disappoint. With all the introductions out of the way, the action really kicks up a notch. The world that Anderson builds is so captivating, it just draws you and never lets you go. You’re on the edge of your seat wondering how things will go and just how much trouble and hardship Sanura will have to endure to reach her goal. But if she does...well, you have to read to find out. Totally worth the time. I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed.
February 21, 2019
Sanura's story continues in The Price of Egypt. This one is more solid than book one in my opiniom. I could Connect with Sanurawhole reading here.
This one is more about getting to know other two lion Kinga and finding The way to make them join The Alliance. Seems Easy right? Well lets się about it... no... not Easy... especially when nad scoreress is set on finding you.
Join Sanura in this really intriguing book 2 in The Series where Ancient Egypt meets Reverse Harem (still not established)Her There will be HOT moments and it news with a cliffhanger!
This one is more about getting to know other two lion Kinga and finding The way to make them join The Alliance. Seems Easy right? Well lets się about it... no... not Easy... especially when nad scoreress is set on finding you.
Join Sanura in this really intriguing book 2 in The Series where Ancient Egypt meets Reverse Harem (still not established)Her There will be HOT moments and it news with a cliffhanger!
February 28, 2019
Love where this story is going!
Traveling across vast distances in search of her alliance, never surrendering and taking on everything thrown her way!
So happy we get to see more into the past dynamics of our current lion kings and why the alliance is not falling into place so easily. The different personalities each king possesses is great and I hope they don’t lose it.
Great battle scenes and unique worlds built around each king’s kingdom.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Traveling across vast distances in search of her alliance, never surrendering and taking on everything thrown her way!
So happy we get to see more into the past dynamics of our current lion kings and why the alliance is not falling into place so easily. The different personalities each king possesses is great and I hope they don’t lose it.
Great battle scenes and unique worlds built around each king’s kingdom.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 26, 2019
This is book 2 of the Shifters of Africa and it’s a great read and I enjoyed it immensely. In the 1st book Sanrua was blamed for the Pharaoh’s death so she ran all the way to Africa to try and get an army together so she can go back to Egypt to take her throne. Now Sanrua is in Africa she meets three lion shifter kings who she needs to amass an army with but the three shifters can’t stand each other. Sanrua has her work cut out for her with these three lion shifters to get them to join her. This is a great read and I recommend this book.
April 1, 2019
This sequel is unquestionably better than the first book. The plot thickens as Sanura tries to unite the Lion Kings. You get to know the other two Kings, Oringo and Saleem, more and they have a very interesting history. It was a little steamier than the first, the story itself was what made the sequel stronger. It does end in a cliffhanger, but hopefully, the third (possibly the final) installment will answer all questions.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2019
So this was the first time reading for this author and I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from her.It has a good storyline and great characters to, plus it steamy hot to.So this was a great shifter read and I hope you all enjoy it to, happy reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2019
In this second book, things are definitely picking up, both in terms of steamy romance and in the overall plot action. I enjoyed reading about Sanura and the lion kings. After the cliffhanger ending, I really hope that the next book is available soon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
Loved the story and loved the characters. Sanura set off to get help from two more lion kings with their armies. There is only 3 lion kings and none of them like each other, Sanura finds a sexual
connection with each one of them.
Thank you for allowing me to review the book I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
connection with each one of them.
Thank you for allowing me to review the book I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2019
Another fantastic book in the series. Lots of mystery, lots of action, lots of passion. What could you ask for! I can't wait to read the next book, I have to see what happens to Sanura and her lion kings.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2019
Captivating Continuation!
Sanura shows great strength and courage as she continues her quest to reunite the 3 Lion Kings to fight the evil sorceress Keket. Great backstory on the Lion Kings as this fast paced drama heats up with more fighting and steamy romance. Cliffhanger ending. Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
Sanura shows great strength and courage as she continues her quest to reunite the 3 Lion Kings to fight the evil sorceress Keket. Great backstory on the Lion Kings as this fast paced drama heats up with more fighting and steamy romance. Cliffhanger ending. Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
February 1, 2025
Read it really fast. Sanura is now on the hunt for help from the lion kings, to aid her winning back Egypt from Keket. However, Keket plays dirty and sends lots of mind-controlled creatures to ruin Sanuras efforts to get help. And the lion kings are not exactly interested in helping her either. They are much more interested in marriage, or smooching up to her.
February 24, 2019
This book is fast paced. Sanura is trying to save her kingdom and her brother. She make three alliances. This book leaves you with a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2019
Loved this book. Strong, intelligent heroine who doesn't fall into the typical RH trap of being a 24/7 smartass. Also thrilled by Black representation. I don't generally go for shifters but this series is different for me. Easy five stars
May 31, 2019
A romantic sizzling journey through history. Hold on to your seats and enjoy the ride! I’d recommend this book to anyone over 18 years of age.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 1, 2019
Awesome story about Sanura continued. She needs to return to Egypt to save her brother and become Queen. Loved the second book if possible even more. Totally intriguing.
January 17, 2021
This is another really good book with a unique story line. The characters are easy to fall in love with. I love the cover as well.
March 11, 2019
The Pride of Egypt: A Reverse Harem Historical Fantasy Romance by Leigh Anderson is a wonderful story that I read.This is book number two in this wonderful series that I fell in love with. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about shifters as much as I do.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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