The Costly Coup (Lost Empire #4)

A court on a knife’s edge. Two factions at war. A nation in turmoil.

After the devastating losses of an attempted coup against her former employer, Princess Henrietta, Marguerite Bonheur returns to Caeledon on the arm of her fiancé, Prince Armel. But their arrival is anything but joyous.

Their greatest enemy, Duchess Dulcibelle Shanon, tightens her hold on the court by the day. The king, never interested in curtailing the schemes of his mistress, no longer has the strength to do anything as a mysterious illness takes hold of his body. Marguerite, Armel, and Queen Rayna scramble to hold the line against a court rapidly turning against them.

But when Dulcibelle unleashes her most nefarious plan yet, the two young lovers are thrust into the worst situation they could ever have imagined. Every decision they make alters the course of their futures—and that of a nation—permanently. 

For readers of epic fantasy and sweeping romance, don’t miss the riveting conclusion to this four-part series, where destinies will be decided, a legacy will be born, and one woman will be changed forever.

Tropes and Content Levels 

• Espionage
• Court Intrigue
• On the Run
• She Comforts Him
• Slow Burn
• Snarky Friends
• Final Showdown
• Hidden Magic Abilities
• Romance Level: just kisses
• Violence Level: some fight scenes; mentions of wounds and bleeding; no gory details
• Profanity Level: no swearing; In-world oaths only