Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy Book 2)

Name: Prince's Gambit (The Captive Prince Trilogy Book 2)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (7319 reviews)
Author: C. S. Pacat

by C. S. Pacat

Fantasy Romantasy

4.7 (7,319)

4.7 stars from 7,319 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

402 pages~6.7 hr readPublished by BerkleyPublished 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love slow-burn romance where emotional stakes matter more than physical ones, especially when the characters start as enemies.
You're drawn to morally grey characters and stories that explore power dynamics, loyalty, and what people will sacrifice for those they care about.
You want fantasy with genuinely sharp writing and political intrigue that doesn't feel like filler between romantic scenes.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romance where the relationship develops quickly and openly, rather than through tension, misunderstanding, and carefully hidden feelings.
You're looking for a standalone novel. This is book two of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for book three.
You want your fantasy heroes to be likeable from the start. Both Damen and Laurent are complicated, manipulative at times, and require patience to understand.

About this book

The second novel in the Captive Prince trilogy. With their countries approaching war, Damen and Prince Laurent leave palace politics behind and travel to the border, where they must work together to prevent a deadly conspiracy. Damen must conceal his true identity while growing closer to the charismatic Laurent. As trust develops between the two men, secrets from their respective pasts threaten to destroy them both.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 86% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 707 days. Typically stays discounted for 72 days.

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Currently around #25K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 20% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 7,319 reviews

Gaining approximately 61 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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