{"id":16960,"date":"2022-03-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/?p=16960"},"modified":"2022-03-19T22:05:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T02:05:10","slug":"blog-tour-royal-captive-by-heather-frost-excerpt-free-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/blog-tour-royal-captive-by-heather-frost-excerpt-free-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog Tour: Royal Captive by Heather Frost (Excerpt + Free Book!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ubb-blog-tour-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherfrost.com\/post\/royal-captive-blog-tour-schedule\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Royal-Captive-Blog-Tour-Banner.png\" alt=\"Blog Tour: Royal Captive by Heather Frost (Excerpt + Free Book!)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy Wednesday and welcome to my stop on the blog tour for ROYAL CAPTIVE by Heather Frost! I\u2019m so excited to share an excerpt of the book with you today, AND more information about the author and tour, PLUS a link to a FREE book!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/blog-tour-tiger-honor-by-yoon-ha-lee-excerpt-giveaway\/#more-16142\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17507\" width=\"823\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png 850w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-768x45.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Royal-Captive-Official-Cover.png\" alt=\"Blog Tour: Royal Captive by Heather Frost (Excerpt + Free Book!)\" title=\"Blog Tour: Royal Captive by Heather Frost (Excerpt + Free Book!)\" class=\"ubb-cover-image alignleft\"><strong>Royal Captive<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/authors\/heather-frost\/\">Heather Frost<\/a> <br><strong>Series:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/series\/fate-of-eyrinthia\/\">Fate of Eyrinthia #3<\/a> <br><strong>Published on<\/strong>  March 18, 2022 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/publishers\/amazon-self-published\/\">Amazon\/Self published<\/a> <br><strong>Genres:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/genres\/fantasy\/\">Fantasy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/genres\/romance\/\">Romance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/reviews\/genres\/ya\/\">YA<\/a> <br><strong>Pages:<\/strong> 680 <br><strong>Add to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/60134000-royal-captive\" target=\"_blank\">Goodreads<\/a> <br><strong>Author Links:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HeatherFrost.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HeatherFrost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AuthorHeatherFrost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/4983261.Heather_Frost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Goodreads<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heather.frost.author\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Instagram<\/a> <br><blockquote class=\"ubb-synopsis\"><p>A DECOY trapped in a dangerous lie<br \/>\nA SERJAH searching for the truth<br \/>\nA PRINCE caught in a deadly game<br \/>\nA WORLD choked by secrets<br \/>\nAbducted during a devastating ambush, Clare is now the captive of ruthless mercenaries. Dragged through the wilderness while grieving heart-rending loss, she must maintain the illusion that she is the princess. Because if she lets the mask slip, even for a moment, the Mortisians will have no reason to keep her alive.<br \/>\nAfter arresting traitors close to the crown, Desfan fights to rebuild his court, knowing that the imminent arrival of the Devendran princess will further upset the precarious balance in Mortise. But Desfan\u2019s world is rocked when he discovers a rumor that rewrites the most devastating event in his life. He will stop at nothing to find the truth\u2013no matter where it leads.<br \/>\nAs Grayson struggles to find his footing in Mortise, he discovers new friends and enemies. His life is further complicated by the tenuous alliance with his spymaster brother. With secrets deepening around him, Grayson must decide where his loyalties truly lie. Through it all, his heart remains in Ryden with Mia. Unfortunately, his love for her is no secret, and the Black Hand is a coveted weapon . . .<br \/>\nEyrinthia holds its breath as allies and enemies collide. Secrets. Lies. Betrayals. Nothing will be the same.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\t\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\"@type\":\"Review\",\n\t\"datePublished\": \"2022-03-16T10:00:00+00:00\",\n\t\"description\": \"\\nHappy Wednesday and welcome to my stop on the blog tour for ROYAL CAPTIVE by Heather Frost! 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His eyes scanned her face, noting the salty tracks left by her tears, the firm set of her jaw. A slow smile spread across his lips, but there was nothing human in his gaze; it was dark and cold. \u201cYou really are beautiful, Princess,\u201d he said, his voice a low rumble as he spoke the trade language. \u201cJust like the rumors say.\u201d His fingers moved for her cheek and she jerked back, though there was nowhere to retreat; the man holding her from behind was a solid wall at her back, trapping her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Callused fingertips ghosted over her skin, the light touch making her shudder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man\u2019s grin hiked as he pulled back his hand. \u201cI am Salim. One thing you need to know about me is that I keep my word. If I say I\u2019m going to kill you, I\u2019m going to kill you. If I say I\u2019m <em>not<\/em> going to kill you, then I won\u2019t. Do you understand?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clare stared at him, forcing her spine to remain rigid, her knees locked. She would not give him the satisfaction of getting another reaction from her. \u201cYes,\u201d she managed to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGood. It\u2019s important you know I\u2019m a man of my word.\u201d Salim rocked back on his heels, his hands going to his hips. \u201cNow, we\u2019re going to be traveling quite a distance together. We\u2019ve been offered a great deal of coin, and I\u2019m itching to get paid, so we\u2019ll move light and fast.\u201d He glanced toward Vera, and his mere acknowledgement of her had Clare\u2019s gut dropping. \u201cIs she your maid?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou care about her?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tears in her eyes were unwanted, but she couldn\u2019t blink them away. \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll right, no need to get emotional. Now, I mentioned how keen I am to move quickly? Well, if you do anything to slow us down, I will kill your maid. You do anything I don\u2019t like, I\u2019ll kill her. You try to escape? I\u2019ll kill her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clare\u2019s fingers clenched, rolling to fists at her sides. \u201cThreats are unnecessary. You can let her go. I won\u2019t try to escape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salim clicked his tongue. \u201cBut I\u2019m sure you\u2019re used to having servants, and I wouldn\u2019t want to make things uncomfortable for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around them, men snickered, the sound menacing. Fates, there were so many of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She tried to ignore them, keeping her gaze focused on Salim. \u201cI promise I\u2019ll do everything you say if you let her go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou know,\u201d the man said, tapping a finger to his bearded chin. \u201cI think you\u2019ll do everything I say if I <em>keep<\/em> her here.\u201d His head angled to the side as he studied her. \u201cI\u2019ve heard you have defensive training, but I would urge you not to use it. Best not to risk your maid. And I\u2019ll be asking now for any weapons you might have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes bit into her, and he wasn\u2019t the only one watching. Waiting. Completely surrounded, Clare knew there was nothing she could do with the blade strapped to her calf. So when the man holding her dropped his arms, she didn\u2019t hesitate to turn it over, still in its sheath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salim passed it to one of his men, and then he lifted a dark eyebrow. \u201cIs that all?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clare nodded, though her heart pounded and the silver bracelet on her wrist burned. The hidden garrote was an exact copy of a bracelet Serene had; Bennick had given it to her, and it could prove useful later. She would not give it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salim, it seemed, was not a man who trusted easily. He looked to the man standing behind her. \u201cSearch her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large hands brushed over her, and it took every bit of restraint Clare had not to strike out at him. His palms swept over her arms, waist, hips, and dragged down each leg. Her entire body trembled from fear, revulsion, and anger. When his fingertips strayed over her bracelet, she fought to keep her body from tensing. Especially when he hesitated, looking to Salim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He merely shrugged. \u201cLet her keep her pretty things for now.\u201d His smile turned mocking. \u201cI would hate to upset a princess.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man\u2019s search continued, and he dipped a hand into her pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clare stiffened when he drew out the small tin soldier she always kept with her. It was dented, the blue paint scratched. Mark, her youngest brother, had given it to her when she left home, to protect her. Her heart ached to see a Mortisian criminal hold something so precious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAn odd thing for a princess to carry.\u201d Salim held out a hand, and Clare took an involuntary step forward as the toy soldier was dropped into his palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of his men grabbed Clare\u2019s shoulder, halting her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salim grinned, inspecting the tin soldier. \u201cInteresting. A battered children\u2019s toy is worth more to you than your dagger, or even that fancy silver bracelet.\u201d He stepped forward, and Clare tensed as he leaned in until their noses almost touched. \u201cI won\u2019t kill you, Princess. I wasn\u2019t hired to do that. But there are ways I can punish you, if you defy me.\u201d Clare felt him slip the tin soldier back into her pocket, and it took all her willpower not to shiver as his head shifted, placing his mouth at her ear. His breath was hot and foul against her skin. \u201cNever forget\u2014I hold everything. You have nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He drew back, the corner of his mouth twitching. \u201cTake a moment to see to your needs. You\u2019ll forgive me, but I think we\u2019ll bind your hands afterward, just to be safe. Then we\u2019ll be on our way. We\u2019re riding through the night.\u201d He glanced over the group at large. \u201cLay your best trails to deceive any followers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Men nodded, and some immediately broke away\u2014tending to horses, or digging out some food to eat. The clearing was suddenly bustling, and Clare felt the moment the man behind her moved away. Salim watched her, as if waiting for her to realize that even if she wasn\u2019t being physically held, she was still their prisoner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clare stared at him, attempting to crush her rising panic. These despicable men would kill her and Vera the moment they realized she wasn\u2019t the princess. All the lessons in etiquette, dancing, how to hold a teacup\u2014none of those things had prepared her to be Serene\u2019s decoy here. She was surrounded by enemies, trapped in a hostile kingdom, and Bennick was not coming for her. The thought was a knife in her chest, and she knew if she did not have Vera to take care of, his death would have crippled her. She had just lost Eliot. Her brother\u2019s death had broken something inside of her, but Bennick . . . She wanted to sink into her grief, but she couldn\u2019t. For Vera\u2019s sake, she needed to bury her emotions. She needed to become Serene completely. The cool, untouchable version of the princess that Clare had first known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the only way to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She straightened her shoulders and lifted her chin, adopting the now-familiar mannerisms like they were a shield\u2014a weapon. \u201cWhere are you taking me?\u201d She was prepared for him to threaten her or refuse to answer. She was not prepared for the amusement that crossed his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m taking you to the man who bought you, Princess,\u201d Salim said with a smile. \u201cI\u2019m afraid he wants to kill you himself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17507\" width=\"823\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png 850w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-768x45.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/About-the-Author-Spring-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/About-the-Author-Spring-2022.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/About-the-Author-Spring-2022-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/About-the-Author-Spring-2022-768x150.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"ubb-about-author\"><h3>About Heather Frost<\/h3><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heather-frost-2022-350x350.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft ubb-about-author-photo\"><p>Heather Frost is the author of the Seers trilogy and the Fate of Eyrinthia series. Her books have been Whitney Award Finalists and Swoony Award Finalists. She has a BS in Creative Writing and a minor in Folklore, which means she got to read fairy tales and ghost stories and call it homework. When she's not writing, Heather likes to read, travel, and hold Lord of the Rings movie marathons. She lives in a beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains in northern Utah. To learn more about Heather and her books, visit her website: www.HeatherFrost.com. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ubb-author-links\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.HeatherFrost.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HeatherFrost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AuthorHeatherFrost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/4983261.Heather_Frost\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Goodreads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heather.frost.author\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Instagram<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17507\" width=\"823\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png 850w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-768x45.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherfrost.com\/post\/royal-captive-blog-tour-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Follow-the-Blog-Tour-Spring-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Follow-the-Blog-Tour-Spring-2022.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Follow-the-Blog-Tour-Spring-2022-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Follow-the-Blog-Tour-Spring-2022-768x150.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17507\" width=\"823\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png 850w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-768x45.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-Book-Alert-Spring-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-Book-Alert-Spring-2022.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-Book-Alert-Spring-2022-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-Book-Alert-Spring-2022-768x150.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B085299HQN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get a <strong>FREE<\/strong> copy of book one, <em>Royal Decoy<\/em>, here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17507\" width=\"823\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider.png 850w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/spring-2022-divider-768x45.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Questions-for-You-Spring-2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaitgoodwin.com\/books\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Questions-for-You-Spring-2022.png 1024w, 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