A Dance of Shadows

The Royal Spares, Book 3

De: Eva Chase

Narrado por: Meg Sylvan, Aaron Shedlock

How can you win against the man who makes the rules?

An unexpected confession from my husband has left me reeling. How can I trust him after everything he's put me through? This feels like one more layer in his sadistic game.

I can't let his secret matter, not when I'm so close to claiming the empire and setting all its horrors right with the princes I love by my side.

But as we set off on a tour of the conquered countries, my resolve is tested at every turn. One moment, my husband is reveling in tormenting the innocent—the next, he's proving he can be as tender as he is cruel. To play to win, I have to walk a tightrope between both sides.

Is it possible part of him could be redeemed? Uncovering the answer could lead me to my greatest victory—or my most fatal mistake.

*A Dance of Shadows is the third book in a new fantasy romance series with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, smoldering morally grey men, and a determined heroine they'll regret underestimating. There is one more book to come.*

©2025 Eva Chase (P)2025 Eva Chase

The Royal Tour

I didn't know what to expect following the cliffhanger ending to the preceding book, which was certainly shocking! Most of this book takes place as Aurelia and both emperors are touring all the defeated kingdoms of the Empire, meeting all the Royal families within their kingdoms. Whilst the Royals and their subjects are terrorised by their Emperor, Aurelia tries to let them know she is on their side, something she has to do without appearing to be treasonous, a difficult task while trying to manoeuvre her way around court politics.

On the Royal tour, she too has to endure much at the hands of her "husband", but she still manages to find some time to meet with the men who hold her heart.

This instalment flowed well and kept me hooked while continuing to move the plot along, though at times it did seem a little slow. Aurelia's life is in danger from an unknown source, and her three Princes have their hands full keeping their vow to protect her no matter what!

Once again, we are left with a humdinger of an ending, leaving me eager to listen to the next and final book in this incredible series.

The narration is perfect, Meg Sylvan and Aaron Shedlock bring all the important players to life wonderfully.

Amazing! Want book four!!!!!!!

Storyline is long but well worth the wait. The action is wonderful. You don’t know if you should hate or love the main character.

enjoyed

picks up where the last book leaves off and it doesn't slow down. As they travel the kingdoms things get progressively worse. A must listen and/or read.

Wow

Her mission is laden with treachery as she seeks to prove her loyalty without crossing the treasonous line—a tantalizingly dangerous game played amidst the treacherous world of court politics. The air crackles with desire and unresolved tension, as the narrative unfolds into a symphony of steamy encounters and heart-wrenching angst.

Yet, behind closed doors, the complexity of her clandestine relationships with three captivating men adds a delicious layer of intrigue. The simmering jealousy between them creates a charged atmosphere, testing the strength of their bonds in ways that both thrill and torment. Despite the weight of their hidden love, they remain unwavering in their pursuit of a shared dream, their hearts bound together in a secret dance of passion and ambition.

I am utterly captivated and can hardly contain my excitement for the next installment! This enchanting saga is a masterful blend of romance, suspense, and emotional depth that will leave you breathless and craving more.

Absolutely dying for more...

This whole series reads like a fast-paced, demented/twisted fairy tale and I am so here for it …

Deliciously, starts out right where book 2 ended and I do recommend reading this series in order or it’d be pretty confusing. Plus, it’s so good—don’t miss a single second of this series!

Aurelia is as quick-witted as ever, despite her ‘condition’, and circumstances remain shrouded in mystery… and once again, something like 18 hours disappeared before I knew it. If you’re not reading Eva Chase, you should remedy that, stat. This series is my favorite of hers, so far, but you can’t go wrong with any.


🏰 Dangerous games,
the highest stakes.
🏰 Deadly scheming.
🏰 FMC with multiple love interests.
🏰 Harem with brothers.
🏰 New adult.
🏰 Royals / royal politics.
🏰 So. Many. Secrets.
🏰 Plant magic and remedies.
🏰 Domestic v|0lence.
🏰 Betrayals.

Overall:
A fast-paced, addictive read with some suspense woven in, lots of drama, intrigue, and twists. Left me dying for the next!
4 stars.


🎧 Audio:
Beautiful audio, truly. A flawless production. 5 stars.

Slow but

Slow going but the story draws you in until the end with another cliff hanger, looking forward to the final book and an ending to this saga.

a dance of shadows

I really enjoyed the whole storyline. This book pulled me right in again. This is book 3 of the series. The narrators did an awesome job.