The year is 1501, and Europe’s fate rests in the hands of two monarchs at loggerheads. Anne of Brittany has meticulously devised the perfect match for her only child by Louis XII, King of France. Her daughter will become the most powerful woman in Europe by marrying the future Holy Roman Emperor. But when Louis abandons her wishes in favor of having their daughter marry his successor, Anne soon finds herself locked in a political struggle with the fate of Europe hanging between them. Things only get worse when Louis hatches a plan to conquer southern Italy. Anne orders him to stay away from Italy, but Louis is determined to gain a foothold there for France. Joining Ferdinand of Spain in a secret, devious pact to divide southern Italy between them, he plans to secure glory for France and expand his empire. But with rivals on all sides and allies he can’t trust, Louis soon discovers that the age of chivalry is over… As lovers, Anne and Louis are alive with passion. As rulers, they’re at each other’s throats. The future of Europe rests in their hands. Who will prevail? Anne and Louis: Rulers and Lovers is Book Three of the Anne of Brittany Series and the stand-alone sequel to Anne and Louis , General Fiction Winner of the Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize . "Fresh and original ... Fast-paced and filled with marital drama and court intrigue, this book will please any lover of historical fiction."-- Publishers Weekly B ooklife Prize "In this engrossing volume of the Anne of Brittany Series, the author deftly recreates the complex political landscape of Europe ... Her mastery of the historical period is superb, and her portrayal of the social nuances of the day painstakingly authentic. This is a delightful blend of historical rigor and dramatic entertainment, delivered in easily companionable prose."-- Kirkus Reviews "A powerful historical read that requires no prior knowledge of the era or the preceding books in the series to prove satisfyingly engrossing to newcomers--even those who rarely read historical fiction."-- Midwest Book Review "In this scintillating imagining of the private life of Anne of Brittany and her husband, French King Louis XII, Rozsa Gaston utilizes a solid foundation of historical fact to fashion a must-read for anyone interested in the French court at the turn of the sixteenth century and the life of a uniquely powerful woman of that era."--Frederic J. Baumgartner, author of Louis XII, Professor Emeritus of History, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University "Gaston's evocative portrayal of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany as the ultimate royal Renaissance power couple is enjoyable and highly satisfying. Details on Anne de Beaujeu, Louise de Savoy, and Germaine de Foix provide a historically accurate glimpse of women who held political power in the first decade of 16 th century France." -- Susan Abernethy, The Freelance History Writer "An engaging glimpse into the world of the medieval French court."--Tony Riches , author of The Tudor Trilogy " Anne and Louis: Rulers and Lovers offers an intriguing insight into the life and times of Anne of Brittany and Louis XII of France. Realistic and vivid."--Judith Arnopp, author of The Beaufort Chronicle "A fascinating portrait of two complementary rulers with conflicting aims who steered France into the modern age. An engaging read from the very start."--Claire Ridgway, author of The Anne Boleyn Files, Founder, UK Tudor Society