Love against all odds, mysterious invaders, sword-wielding knights, and a warrior princess.
Though her heart yearns for love, she must save her people.
Impossible love, high-tech invaders, sword-wielding knights, and a warrior princess.
Princess Shawnia, heir and military leader of her prairie kingdom, intends to marry for love, but when her people are carelessly killed by invaders with unimaginably fast transport and deadly weapons never before seen, she must forge an alliance with the northern kingdom sealed by marriage to their prince. The northern prince is handsome and charming, but believes women and royals should remain protected far from the battlefield. Despite what the marriage will cost her in personal freedom and heartbreak, she resolves to see it through to save her people.
Romantasy/science fiction.
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This story has been in my head for decades and was finally put into words in November of 2018 as my first-ever NaNoWriMo project. In the seven years since, it has gone through ten full revisions plus many edits based on feedback from critique partners and editors. It went from just over 50,000 words in 2018; to 76,000 words in April of 2022; to 67,000 words in November of 2022; up to nearly 95,000 words in 2025. I’m thrilled to finally share it!
Reviews:
I was obsessed from the get-go! Shawnia is an inspiring character that is immediately likable and you care about her and her companions from the outset.
Victoria, reader
I had a lot of fun reading Star-Crossed Alliance! And if you like speculative fiction romance with ass-kicking, strong female leads, you will, too.
Ashleigh Mattern, author
Star-Crossed Alliance is a delightful read. From the very first lines, Monica draws you into a richly imagined fantasy and sci-fi universe where characters battle over duty, love, and political intrigue.
Micah Bates, author
Star-Crossed Alliance is a wonderful romance between two engaging characters with a compelling underlying storyline rich in suspense.
Christine Yee, reader