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Kingdom of Chains Kindle Edition

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She was trained to please. He was trained to kill.

Isabel Maddock is living a lie. She is betrothed to a man she loathes, living in a place she does not belong. But the home she craves no longer exists, and the people from her youth are gone. Or are they? The wastelands are calling, but they are not for the faint of heart. Luckily a certain defender is close by to keep her safe. Very close. Too close. Into the wastelands they go, equally unprepared for what they will discover…

Ryder Blackmane is a defender for life. His comrades are his family, and keeping them safe is all he has to offer the world. So when they are sent over the wall to investigate happenings in the east, he goes willingly, immune to everything outside of his orders. That is until he meets Lady Isabel. She is a caged bird whose scars call to his. Best to ignore the calls and follow orders. Follow orders. Follow orders. Loyalty is everything, but the lines are blurring…

Kingdom of Chains is a standalone medieval dystopian romance. If you like a dark setting, heart-pounding action, and witty dialogue, then this epic love story is for you.

Trigger warning: Domestic violence (not between hero and heroine).

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLBVPM96
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1726 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 325 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #55,145 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #307 in Medieval Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #338 in Medieval Historical Romance (Books)
- #457 in Dystopian Fiction

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Tanya Bird is a RUBY award-winning author who lives in Brisbane with her hubby, three lively boys, a quirky greyhound, and a lazy whippet. Amid the chaos, she writes high-emotion Romance. She's a lover of horses, pancakes, and satire who dreams of one day attacking her rather long bucket list.

You can find her on Facebook @TanyaBirdAuthor, Instagram @tanyabirdauthor, TikTok @tanyabirdauthor, or hiding in the pantry with her stash of chocolate.

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Beautifully Told!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2022

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Tanya Bird is a gifted Storyteller! Kingdom of Chains is set in the world of Defender of Walls and is the story of Isabel, whose ethereal nature belies her core of steel, and the enigmatic Blackmane who accepts her as she truly is.
Isabel is betrothed, against her will, to a man who thinks he owns her. But who can own a woman who shares her soul with an eagle? Blackmane and Isabel recognize each other and their feelings in one masterfully written scene where only looks are exchanged. They must find a way to overcome who they think they are and her would be husband to get to where they need to be...with each other. The author takes words and weaves them into an amazing story that lives. I am never disappointed in a Tanya Bird book!

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Micaela

Tanya's Books Never Fail!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 13, 2022

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Not much more to say than amazing. Definitely one of my favorite authors and her books never disappoint. From the Companion series to Kingdom of Walls, I've been completely engrossed in the worlds that Tanya brings to life in her books. Excited to see what's next!

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I. S. Sunshine

A truly amazing story...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2022

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Having read everything written by Tanya Bird, I have come to expect certain things such as an intricate plot, wonderful characters, many twists and turns and also at least one non human who often is remarkable. If you have never read any of Tanya's works, please do. You will never be disappointed.

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RAWhiteheads

As always, AMAZING

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2022

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I love everything Tanya writes. She is so talented and I’m constantly captivated by the stories. When you read her books, you truly escape from reality and it’s such a wonderful feeling.

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Sweetpea

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2023

Although this story can be read as a standalone, it would be a shame to do it that way. In my opinion nothing can substitute for the world building and background we got in the precursor series Kingdom Of Walls.

As that series began Chadora was a dystopia suffering from constant rain, famine and evil leadership. It spawned 'Defenders', the enforcer class trained to be ruthless and robotic—their purpose being continual oppression of the lower classes through the harshest of means. In this follow-up (Kingdom of Chains) five years has passed and the rain and famine have subsided and Chadora now has honorable leadership, but outside its walls corrupt factions still exist, one of which is enslaving members of weakened clans all for one man's personal gain. Defenders now function as an army for Chadora's security. They're still trained to be superior fighting machines, but now retain a bit more of their humanity, putting them in ethically dubious positions.

In the midst of this setting we find Blackmane, a particularly staunch Defender now tasked with guarding the safety of Hodge, The Earl of Hereford. Hodge is merciless and obsessed with Isabelle, a lovely unselfish woman willing to give herself up to Hodge for the sake of her family's comfort and security. Isabelle has a cosmic connection to a golden eagle named Margery who serves as eyes and ears for Isabelle when needed. Isabelle and the slaves need saving (more than once) and so we see Blackmane at the heart of multiple nail-biting scenes of daring rescue. He's every bit the Hero that historical romances are known for—fearless, unfailing, indestructible—so no wonder Isabelle falls for him.

There are truly wonderful side characters in this story that would make excellent main characters should future stories be written for them—Ita and Tolly in particular, since their rebel status holds a lot of potential. Margery serves as a brilliant plot device for moving the story forward. And the villain is especially villainous. The story is pretty black and white—good vs. evil—touching on themes of obligation, obsession, exploitation, and defending the defenseless—some even parallel to present day situations. Ms. Bird's stories are easy to read and expertly plotted, making her one of my favorites in this genre. Don't cheat yourself out of the excitement of reading the Kingdom Of Walls series, as well as this follow-up Kingdom Of Chains.

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Lacie

Great story, quick read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 28, 2022

Kingdom of Chains is a story of hate, love, suffering, and hope. A young women trapped in a cage, wanting to fly. Just trying to do what is best for everyone around her, even if it hurts her in the process. Every time it seemed like Isabel's story was going to wrap itself up in a pretty bow with a happily ever after, she would be knocked down again and worse off from before. So, if you are one of those people who enjoy being in emotional turmoil while reading, this is the book for you.

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Kassie Kirkland

Absolutely riveting!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2022

Absolutely riveting! This is the perfect continuation and spin-off to the Kingdom of Walls series. I truly enjoyed getting into the mind of the stoic and slightly mysterious defender Ryder Blackmane. Tanya Bird really found the right woman to capture his attention. I don't think he could have settled for anyone other than the damsel in distress Isabel. Be that as it may, Isabel is truly a fighter, and wasn't going to give up. Both show they will fight against all odds for their rights and freedoms. But sometimes, the fight just might leave anyway and there is literally no way to escape the injustices of the world. I was appalled by many of the grievances the people were being put through, but I also celebrated the victories of our champions. Just when you think all is well, Tanya Bird throws a wrench and you continue the roller-coaster ride. It was eye opening and so very realistic. I absolutely adored it!

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Heartbreak, laughter and a really great ending!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 28, 2022

I always love reading a new Tanya Bird story! Kingdom of Chains take place in the same world as the Kingdom of Walls series this time following Defender Blackmane. He was a favorite of mine from Defender of Crowns. While I still love Blackmane I loved Isabel even more. She is the perfect combination of vulnerability and strength. I really love that she is not great at the bow or knife throwing, yet she is very strong in other ways and very loyal to those she loves. She has been beaten down by her betrothed, Lord Lunatic as Blackmane calls him, but as soon as she learns just how truly devious he is she begins to fight back. There is heartbreak, laughter and a really great ending. Basically, everything I have come to expect from a Tanya Bird novel.

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Really loved it

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on December 8, 2022

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Another ‘can’t put it down’ book from Tanya Bird.
Even though the hero is quite similar to other heroes from this author, I still fell in love with him and imagined myself as the heroine in the story. I think in real life I would struggle to be with someone as serious as Ryder Blackmane but it really works well in the story. I hope Ryder’s defender pals get books of their own, too.

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