Clare made a mistake when she saved the princess’s life . . . In one horrible night, Clare is forced to give up her life as a kitchen maid to become the princess’s decoy. Thrust into a dangerous new world of royals and deadly politics, she must learn how to be the princess’s perfect double to ensure her betrothal to an enemy prince. Desperate to survive, Clare throws herself into self-defense training, taught by her distractingly attractive bodyguard, Bennick. The spark between them is undeniable, though a relationship is forbidden. When a ruthless assassin begins stalking her, it becomes frighteningly clear that some will stop at nothing to end the tenuous peace—and Clare’s life. Across the northern mountains, Prince Grayson is his father’s ultimate weapon. His name inspires fear in all who hear it, but no one knows his heavily guarded secret. He carries out every brutal order only because his father holds power over the one person he cares about. Grayson’s silent obedience is tested, however, when his father reveals plans to exploit the marriage alliance between two of their greatest enemies. If Grayson submits, the blood of thousands will spill. If he resists, the girl who means everything to him will die. The fate of Eyrinthia hangs in the balance. Some want peace. Some want war. All will be thrown into chaos. Royal Decoy is book 1 in the Fate of Eyrinthia YA fantasy romance series told from multiple POVs. If you like swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and non-stop action with epic twists, then you’ll love the captivating world of Eyrinthia. ***Paperback includes a bonus short story “The Prince and the Prisoner”, featuring a young Prince Grayson before he became the Black Hand.*** "This is a story that completely captured my attention from the very beginning and didn't let go the whole way through... I've been craving a book like this ." -Aimee, Getting Your Read On " Blackmail. Betrayal. Romance. Frost expertly combines them all with political intrigue and characters you can't help but fall in love with . The next book can't come fast enough!" -Rebecca McKinnon, Author "This book has just about everything!... The intrigue is fantastic . This is a series that is worth reading. I will anxiously await the next installment to see what happens next." -Bookworm Lisa "You know what I love? Fantasy. You know what really thrills me? When a story like this one works its magic on me in a way I still feel its power after finishing it ....Full of action, conspiracies, exciting twists and turns, charismatic characters, and heart-warming moments--I demand my own Grayson!--this first installment is a fantastic opening ." - Silvia, Darkest Sins "If you are looking for a good read with royalty, mystery, intrigue, spies, war, and romance, this book has it all . Heather Frost certainly delivers a great read with Royal Decoy." - Sheila, Why Not? Because I Said So " This book was superb. ...Well thought out story that was action packed...It was amazing...a fantastic read that made me read it in one sitting . Heather Frost will be an author that I keep on my radar from now on. Can't wait for book two ! " - Stacy, A Court of Coffee and Books "Frost has written a magnificent young adult fantasy romance that readers will absolutely love. The turn of every page is jam packed with fast paced, thrilling and adventurous twists and turns that will keep readers guessing and wanting more." - Sydney, Singing Librarian Books " An amazing first book in a series! The premise of this novel was so interesting! It's something that I'm fairly certain I haven't read before in other books." - Caitlin, Chapters and Pages "Super unique...The story flowed and [...] was well-paced and didn't end off in a cliffhanger. I totally recommend this book to everyone especially those who want a fresh royalty read." - Thindbooks Heather Frost is a #1 Amazon Bestselling YA author who loves epic stories with breath-stealing romance. She 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 call it homework. When she's not writing, Heather likes to read, travel, and re-watch Lord of the Rings. 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