![]() ![]() I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find out how the war was going to be won, but honestly they were fighting more than a war they were battling to own the other’s soul.īoth Cole and Silver are excellent players in the games they play. ![]() Whether you are familiar with their characters or not you will absolutely love the Royal Elite world told through their eyes. Both Cole and Silver may be masters at manipulating others, but when it comes to the game of the heart it takes more than quiet execution, it requires total domination and neither are ready to lose. Wow, Wow, Wow! Always watch out for the quiet ones! Ruthless Empire is fantastic!Ĭunning, full of stealth, and super strategic both Cole Nash and Silver Queens are powerhouses in the mental games they have played over the years. ![]()
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