“Morgan Rice did it again! Building a strong set of characters, the author delivers another magical world. ONLY THE WORTHY is filled with intrigue, betrayals, unexpected friendship and all the good ingredients that will make you savor every turn of the pages. Packed with action, you will read this book on the edge of your seat.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto MattosFrom Morgan Rice, #1 Bestselling author of THE QUEST OF HEROES (a free download with over 1,000 five star reviews), comes a riveting new fantasy series.In ONLY THE VALIANT (The Way of Steel—Book Two), Royce, 17, is on the run, fleeing for his freedom. He reunites with the peasant farmers as he attempts to rescue his brothers and flee for good.Genevieve, meanwhile, learns a shocking secret, one that will affect the rest of her life. She must decide whether to risk her own life to save Royce’s—even as he thinks she betrayed him.The aristocracy prepares for war against the peasantry, and only Royce can save them. But Royce’s only hope lies in his secret powers—powers he is not even sure he has.ONLY THE VALIANT weaves an epic tale of friends and lovers, of knights and honor, of betrayal, destiny and love. A tale of valor, it draws us into a fantasy world we will fall in love with, and appeals to all ages and genders. Book #3 in the series—ONLY THE DESTINED—is now also available for pre-order.

Only the Valiant (The Way of Steel—Book 2)

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CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
From the battlefield, they marched to the castle, and Royce was relieved to find it empty. It wasn’t just that he didn’t want the dangers of a siege for his people, but he didn’t want them for anyone else, either. Even the best-trained force might sack a town, if it...








CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
From the battlefield, they marched to the castle, and Royce was relieved to find it empty. It wasn’t just that he didn’t want the dangers of a siege for his people, but he didn’t want them for anyone else, either. Even the best-trained force might sack a town, if it...

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