Book description
A Spellbinding Love-Story Wrapped in a Kingdom's Dark Secrets
Rachel Gillig's The Shepherd King duology is the kind of romantic fantasy that lingers long after you close the book, its world still humming with mystery and heartbeats. From the very first page we meet Elspeth Spindle-a quiet, resilient girl who must learn to trust a monster in her head before she can hope to survive the mist-shrouded kingdom that keeps her under constant threat.
What makes this series truly unforgettable is how Gillig marries steamy romance with an intricate plot. The "nightmare" spirit, a mercurial ancient entity trapped inside Elspeth's mind, becomes both her protector and her greatest danger. When the highwayman-who turns out to be the king's nephew and a traitor in his own right-enters her life, their chemistry ignites like wildfire. Together they race against time, collecting twelve Providence Cards that could save or doom the entire realm.
Gillig writes with effortless grace, balancing lush descriptions of misty forests and candlelit halls with sharp dialogue that keeps readers glued to every page. The stakes are high: a kingdom cursed by dark magic, a looming solstice, and an internal battle against a slowly consuming monster. Yet even in this whirlwind of danger, the romance blooms naturally, making Elspeth's emotional journey feel both urgent and deeply human.
The boxed set delivers on its promise-each volume is a feast for the senses, and together they weave a complete, satisfying narrative arc that rewards patience with profound payoff. Whether you're drawn to the spell-bound setting or the passionate connection between Elspeth and her enigmatic love, The Shepherd King will leave you yearning for more.
In short, Rachel Gillig has crafted a romance that is as thrilling as it is tender, a fantasy tale that invites readers to lose themselves in a world where magic, mystery, and heartache dance hand-in-hand. If you crave a story that promises both adventure and an unforgettable love-story, this boxed set is absolutely unmissable.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience