The Companion series (Books 1-3)
By Tanya Bird
- Release Date: 2018-04-08
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
An epic love story.
Companions are the kingdom's most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan's royal men.
THE ROYAL COMPANION #1
She is the gift he did not want. He is the prince she is forbidden to love.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOOLLAHRA DIGITAL LITERARY AWARDS 2017
Aldara is sixteen when she is sold to the obnoxious crown prince as a gift for his brother. Forced to leave the only life she has ever known, Aldara is sent to Archdale Castle, where she is mentored to become Prince Tyron's perfect Companion. But no amount of lessons can prepare her for the troubled man marked by war. He sees straight through the polished exterior presented to him. He sees her.
All Prince Tyron wants is privacy to grieve. When his brother gifts him a Companion upon his return, he is forced to embrace a tradition he has so far managed to avoid. Except Aldara is not like the others. She walks with her face to the sun and arms swinging. Her laughter makes him forget the lie. But if they ignore the rules that safeguard them, there will be consequences.
Trigger warning: This book contains sexual violence, death, and dark themes intended for mature audiences.
THE COMMON GIRL #2
Love has never been more dangerous.
The longstanding Companion tradition is about to change.
Prince Tyron never wanted a Companion. Now he cannot fathom a life without her. When a rebellious act brings brutal consequences, Tyron realises that what he feels might be her biggest threat. As her future grows more uncertain, he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
Aldara never wanted to be a Companion. The choice was made for her. She certainly never imagined she would grow to love the prince more than her own freedom. Now their life together is falling apart. Tyron wants her safe, and she must find a way to exist without him. But the pair soon discovers there are no safe havens.
THE MAJESTIC IMPOSTOR #3
A relentless love. An impossible choice.
Aldara has left the Companion life behind her. Having returned south to her family, she thought all ties to her prince severed. She was wrong. Now she has a secret—one she must keep in order to protect the people she loves. But when her past shows up at her home, lives begin to unravel.
Still in the thick of grief, Prince Tyron is adjusting to life under his brother's rule. Shifts in power see him sent west to fight. Amid the throes of war, he learns that the woman who still holds his heart has been keeping a secret. An impulsive decision delivers him into enemy hands with no way out.
Unless she does the unthinkable…
Reviews
A solid, gripping, and thoroughly enjoyable series
5By Quick Draw HThe Companion Series is extremely well-written and full of (mostly) likable characters and adventure. The work appears to have been well-researched with precise descriptions and accurate (or at least plausible) details for varied events from horse races to battle scenes to lavish parties. The history and traditions of the fictional land are described in engrossing manner that makes the reader want to learn more, and the arcing love story is complex and beautiful, never crossing the line into cheesiness. One of the greatest strengths in my opinion was the dialogue; the interactions between characters feel authentic and are incredibly entertaining, whether the exchange is sarcastic, funny, tense, loving, or anything else. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this series and I truly cannot wait to read more from this very talented writer.Fun read
4By maxinlimeLoved the characters and the story. Fast paced and fun. Was sad for the three to end! Can’t wait for the next one at the end of 2018. My only issues with the book: 1. Names were to hard! But by the third book I had finally figured them out. 2. While spinning a story, the author wood forget major details like who and what. Kind of choppy. I had to reread a lot of sections trying to figured out what had happened. All in all I did not care. The story was to good. The female lead so strong. And the male a good man.A Good Read
5By Simple & ConciseEnough intrigue to keep one reading. Although a bit “corny” at times, the plot works well and brings reader to a more than satisfactory ending. It is most definitely one of those “feel good reads” without being boring.
