For as long as he can remember, Alric dreamed of being a hero; of defeating a dragon and saving the princess, but his royal position would never allow it, until... The arrival of the Mercerian Emissaries demands a princely escort, and being neither the heir, nor the spare, he is the perfect choice. Used to a lifetime of comfort and ease, he expects this duty to be as tiresome as all the others. His tranquil life is upended from the beginning, as havoc seems to follow these dignitaries everywhere, causing him all sorts of grief. From fighting unknown creatures to defending the life of a royal, he discovers that becoming a hero is much more dangerous than he ever imagined. No matter what the outcome, his life will never be the same. Heart of the Crown is Book Three in the Heir to the Crown series. If you like dramatic fight scenes, compelling characters and a captivating story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a prince who desires greatness. Grab your copy of Heart of the Crown, and witness the dream become a reality. New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in 'Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown', available in eBook and paperback. Other books in the series: Book One: Servant of the Crown Book Two: Sword of the Crown Book 2.5: Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Coming soon: Book Four: Shadow of the Crown (Winter 2018) Book Five: Fate of the Crown (Summer 2019) Book Six: Burden of the Crown(Fall 2019) Book Seven: Bearer of the Crown(Winter 2019) What readers are saying about Heart of the Crown: "Within the first pages, the stage is set for what is the best book of the series, so far!" -The London Review "... layers history with fantasy in a way that leaves you begging for more." -Elgin Life "Knights, battles, humour, this book has it all" -Amazon Reader ***** "A must read...no, a pleasure and treat to read!!" -Goodreads Reader *****