Crush the King is the third love book in the A Crown of Shards Novel series by author Jennifer Estep.
This action-adventure is filled with magic, murder intrigue, court intrigue, and intense romance.

Bellona’s Queen Everleigh Blair has survived the royal family’s mass murder, becoming a fearsome warrior trained by an elite team of gladiators and unleashing her magical destruction abilities. After surviving another assassination attempt orchestrated by the treacherous king of Morta, Evie had enough.
Warriors, nobles and royalty from all kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie attacks Regalia. She faces a terrifying new threat and she’ll have to dig deep and learn more about her burgeoning magic if she has any chance of defeating her foe.