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We are delighted to announce The trailer for The Bee Keeper's Daughter was officially selected and won a Gold Award at the 2017 LA Neo Noir Novel, Film & Script Festival.

About the Romance Novel

The Bee Keeper's Daughter by Shiån Serei The story begins with a young Russian peasant named Maria. Through a series of tragic events, she must travel North on the Volga river to find safety with relatives in a distant city. Along the way she discovers romance, adventure, friendship and the beginnings of her womanhood. Romance novel bee keepers daughterBook info: https://kingdomofmeridian.com The world beyond Maria's simple farm life in Rostov is fraught with peril. She must evade determined soldiers, seeking her capture while daring to trust complete strangers for help. Travel with Maria as she uses every skill acquired in her childhood and every lesson learned from her Mother, the town school teacher. Be there when her eyes are opened to the ways of the world, learning everything in a hurried pace of danger, intrigue and excitement. The story unfolds within the backdrop of Russian history and folklore. Maria's story will wrap you in a world of sensory imagination that takes you away in the first chapter and holds you till the last word is read. Only to discover the story of Maria is far greater than ever imagined, she is a legend in the making, guided to her destiny. Download the first 100 page preview at KingdomofMeridian.com The Beekeepers Daughter is volume one of five in the medieval saga, The Kingdom of Meridian. #bookstagram #kindlebargain #ebook #medieval #timetravel #ebooks #romance
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Shiån Serei is back with the second volume of The Kingdom of Meridian romance novels, The King's Bodyguard. "Fans were furious over the ending of The Bee Keeper's Daughter, but they are about to be pleasantly surprised when they see the how the book continues right from the last page," said Serei when interviewed about the new release. There were some major delays between books 1 and 2, causing more frustration, but when Serei revealed an almost fatal car accident and a recovery that slowed his writing, it was understandable. "A lot happened during the gap, some personal challenges and the ending of a long term relationship, made it harder to return to the story. But I wanted it to have that same pace and energy as the first, and I feel I've done that." Shiån adds as he looks over the artwork for the release on Amazon, November 1, 2018.

Volume II of V : The King's Bodyguard of Meridian

The sequel to The Bee Keeper's Daughter, Maria continues to uncover her mysterious destiny. Her life becomes intertwined with new characters and adversarial villains as she arrives in Meridian as a hopeless slave. She struggles with her fate, desperate for a savior, only to find love in the most unexpected of circumstances. Meanwhile her cousin Dima returns to Rostov to rescue her mother, Lena, from prison. But escape is not easy and sets them on a trail across land toward freedom in the West. A recovering Captain Tanner must deal with the treachery of being poisoned and losing his ship,  but is he ready to take command again? Royal weddings, alliances, secret interludes and hidden treasure drive the story through more twists and discoveries in medieval England and Russia.

Reviews of The Bee Keeper's Daughter

This book will draw you in…

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This book will draw you in and you will become immersed in this wondrous journey that the main character is forced to go on.
I was asked to give my honest review of this new book and after reading the 1st Chapter, I was hooked. The writer draws you right in to this story. The writing was in the 2nd person, and although there are multiple languages smattered throughout the story, it intrigued me. It is a well told story of a farm girl, Maria, as she travails through her journey to join her Mother after her Father's death. Shian Serie has written a good book. There is violence and some disturbing sexual content but it was done in a way to show how difficult Maria's journey to find her Mother, actually was. A sort of discovery of life and all it's hardships, as well as it's joys. I know some languages so the smattering of them did not bother me. There is a translation of all the words used in the end of the book, to help those who need it. This did not detract from the story. It actually enhanced it, as the use of foreign terms, and even some sign language, showed the reader the path that Maria was on as she adjusted and learned as she travels on this journey. I hated the ending... but then I think it was purposeful in venturing on the next journey. I can not wait for the next book in this series.


































Title:The Bee Keeper's DaughterAuthor:Shiån Serei
Published:29 May, 2016Publisher:Aurous Publishing
LanguageEnglishGenreRomantic Fiction
ISBN978-0997129113Average Rating4.8
Rating:4Review DateJuly 3, 2016

By Barbara L

The Bee Keeper's Daughter
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2016-07-19T12:08:11-04:00

By Barbara L

This book will draw you in... This book will draw you in and you will become immersed in this wondrous journey that the main character is forced to go on. I was asked to give my honest review of this new book and after reading the 1st Chapter, I was hooked. The writer draws you right in to this story. The writing was in the 2nd person, and although there are multiple languages smattered throughout the story, it intrigued me. It is a well told story of a farm girl, Maria, as she travails through her journey to join her Mother after her Father's death. Shian Serie has written a good book. There is violence and some disturbing sexual content but it was done in a way to show how difficult Maria's journey to find her Mother, actually was. A sort of discovery of life and all it's hardships, as well as it's joys. I know some languages so the smattering of them did not bother me. There is a translation of all the words used in the end of the book, to help those who need it. This did not detract from the story. It actually enhanced it, as the use of foreign terms, and even some sign language, showed the reader the path that Maria was on as she adjusted and learned as she travels on this journey. I hated the ending... but then I think it was purposeful in venturing on the next journey. I can not wait for the next book in this series. Title: The Bee Keeper's Daughter Author: Shiån Serei Published: 29 May, 2016 Publisher: Aurous Publishing Language English Genre Romantic Fiction ISBN 978-0997129113 Average Rating 4.8 Rating: 4 Review Date July 3, 2016

Wow! Action packed from the first page!

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From the very first page I was hooked! The first chapter really was packed with so much action. So, long story short, I hope this makes it to film. I really loved how this book was written with short chapters. Without spoiling the story for everyone I will say that it's one of the best books I've read in a long time! It contains explicit sexual content ( a warning for those who might find this offensive).
The reason I did not give this book five stars is because it should have been proof read more thoroughly. I found several grammatical errors. But I am very sensitive to the use of correct wording and spelling. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants a good action packed drama. I look forward to the next book.



































Title:The Bee Keeper's DaughterAuthor:Shiån Serei
Published:29 May, 2016Publisher:Aurous Publishing
LanguageEnglishGenreRomantic Fiction
ISBN978-0997129113Average Rating4.8
Rating:4Review DateJuly 18, 2016

Vanessa

The Bee Keeper's Daughter
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2016-07-19T12:09:51-04:00

Vanessa

Wow! Action packed from the first page! From the very first page I was hooked! The first chapter really was packed with so much action. So, long story short, I hope this makes it to film. I really loved how this book was written with short chapters. Without spoiling the story for everyone I will say that it's one of the best books I've read in a long time! It contains explicit sexual content ( a warning for those who might find this offensive). The reason I did not give this book five stars is because it should have been proof read more thoroughly. I found several grammatical errors. But I am very sensitive to the use of correct wording and spelling. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants a good action packed drama. I look forward to the next book. Title: The Bee Keeper's Daughter Author: Shiån Serei Published: 29 May, 2016 Publisher: Aurous Publishing Language English Genre Romantic Fiction ISBN 978-0997129113 Average Rating 4.8 Rating: 4 Review Date July 18, 2016

Love and Destiny

best-romance-novel-reviewWOW JUST WOW!!!!!!
Author Shian Serei, captivated me on the first chapter. I was hooked. The writer draws you right into this story.The Beekeepers Daughter is vol.1 of five books. The story takes place in medieval Russia and will take you through a series of tragic events. You'll navigate alongside the heroine experiencing a new world filled with danger, trust, adventure, love, and destiny. What can I say, Author Shian Serei has written an amazing book. In this story, you'll encounter sizzling tales of a passionate affair with drama, romance, and mystery. With this said, I am already looking forward to the next book and hope to feel that passion and excitement again. I hope the next book is filled with more steaming HOT scenes! I can't get enough, and I cannot wait to see how Maria's story ends!!! I highly recommend this series for anyone looking for a way to warm up a cold night ;) This series is HOT and intense. Very well done Mr. Serei!!!



































Title:The Bee Keeper's DaughterAuthor:Shiån Serei
Published:29 May, 2016Publisher:Aurous Publishing
LanguageEnglishGenreRomantic Fiction
ISBN978-0997129113Average Rating4.8
Rating:5Review DateAugust 31, 2016

The Bee Keeper's Daughter
5
2016-09-05T22:26:55-04:00
WOW JUST WOW!!!!!! Author Shian Serei, captivated me on the first chapter. I was hooked. The writer draws you right into this story.The Beekeepers Daughter is vol.1 of five books. The story takes place in medieval Russia and will take you through a series of tragic events. You'll navigate alongside the heroine experiencing a new world filled with danger, trust, adventure, love, and destiny. What can I say, Author Shian Serei has written an amazing book. In this story, you'll encounter sizzling tales of a passionate affair with drama, romance, and mystery. With this said, I am already looking forward to the next book and hope to feel that passion and excitement again. I hope the next book is filled with more steaming HOT scenes! I can't get enough, and I cannot wait to see how Maria's story ends!!! I highly recommend this series for anyone looking for a way to warm up a cold night ;) This series is HOT and intense. Very well done Mr. Serei!!! Title: The Bee Keeper's Daughter Author: Shiån Serei Published: 29 May, 2016 Publisher: Aurous Publishing Language English Genre Romantic Fiction ISBN 978-0997129113 Average Rating 4.8 Rating: 5 Review Date August 31, 2016

I felt like I was a character in this story!

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Let me start by saying that I am not a person to read medieval books or novels, but this one captured my attention from the very beginning. The content of the story will keep you reading for hours. In my opinion, it is a well-balanced novel of romance, adventure, history, passion and eroticism. The author has a way of immersing you so deep into the scenes that you’ll feel as if you are there, escaping capture, riding in the ship, and watching those intense encounters.
The pace of events is just right, and I love how the author played with my expectations, surprising me with a twist just as I thought I had it all figured out. I also enjoyed how Mr. Serei developed the characters in the story; it was as if I was living their life, seeing through their eyes and feeling their emotions as my own.
I would recommend this book to anyone. It will take you away on an amazing adventure and drive your imagination to a far away place and time. I cannot wait for the second book; please write faster!

































Title:The Bee Keeper's DaughterAuthor:Shiån Serei
Published:29 May, 2016Publisher:Aurous Publishing
LanguageEnglishGenreRomantic Fiction
ISBN978-0997129113Average Rating4.8
Rating:5Review DateJuly 26, 2016

Amazon Customer

The Bee Keeper's Daughter
5
2016-11-04T11:37:55-04:00

Amazon Customer

Let me start by saying that I am not a person to read medieval books or novels, but this one captured my attention from the very beginning. The content of the story will keep you reading for hours. In my opinion, it is a well-balanced novel of romance, adventure, history, passion and eroticism. The author has a way of immersing you so deep into the scenes that you’ll feel as if you are there, escaping capture, riding in the ship, and watching those intense encounters. The pace of events is just right, and I love how the author played with my expectations, surprising me with a twist just as I thought I had it all figured out. I also enjoyed how Mr. Serei developed the characters in the story; it was as if I was living their life, seeing through their eyes and feeling their emotions as my own. I would recommend this book to anyone. It will take you away on an amazing adventure and drive your imagination to a far away place and time. I cannot wait for the second book; please write faster! Title: The Bee Keeper's Daughter Author: Shiån Serei Published: 29 May, 2016 Publisher: Aurous Publishing Language English Genre Romantic Fiction ISBN 978-0997129113 Average Rating 4.8 Rating: 5 Review Date July 26, 2016

Could NOT stop reading…

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All I can say is WOW, AMAZING, One of the best book I had ever read and I read a lot of books. The book has a great mixture of drama, romance, sexual content and suspense. You will not be disappointed by this book. I devoured the entire book in 5 days....Just make sure your tablet or phone is fully charged and have your charger handy. You will not be able to stop reading. This book is THAT GOOD!!! Can't wait for the second book!!!!




































Title:The Bee Keeper's DaughterAuthor:Shiån Serei
Published:29 May, 2016Publisher:Aurous Publishing
LanguageEnglishGenreRomantic Fiction
ISBN978-0997129113Average Rating4.8
Rating:5Review DateJuly 26, 2016

The Bee Keeper's Daughter
5
2016-07-19T12:10:53-04:00
Could NOT stop reading... All I can say is WOW, AMAZING, One of the best book I had ever read and I read a lot of books. The book has a great mixture of drama, romance, sexual content and suspense. You will not be disappointed by this book. I devoured the entire book in 5 days....Just make sure your tablet or phone is fully charged and have your charger handy. You will not be able to stop reading. This book is THAT GOOD!!! Can't wait for the second book!!!! Title: The Bee Keeper's Daughter Author: Shiån Serei Published: 29 May, 2016 Publisher: Aurous Publishing Language English Genre Romantic Fiction ISBN 978-0997129113 Average Rating 4.8 Rating: 5 Review Date July 26, 2016
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The Bee Keeper's Daughter
bedtime story and romance author radio interview Shiån Serei was interviewed on the Author First show, on Artist First Radio network. Host, Tony Kay, spoke with Shiån about the origin of his writing and early childhood influences. Shiån shared his experience in moving often as a child in a military family and how it helped him understand the world and dynamics of social influence. The two also discussed two of Shiån’s newest books and how they were developed. Tony asked about the historical background of The Bee Keeper’s Daughter which begins in medieval Russia. Shiån also shared his experiences as a single father and how that contributed to the making of Bear & Bee Bedtime Rhymes - a children's bedtime story that includes music by the author and interactive games. The interview was broadcast on January 31, 2017 at 6:00PM EST, and can be listened to by clicking below. Shiån Serei author or romance novels and childrens books Original Interview content: http://artistfirst.com/bookshows.htm

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About The Bee Keeper’s Daughter

The story begins with Maria, a young woman struggling to survive in medieval Russia. Through a series of tragic events, she must travel from Rostov, upstream on the Volga river across Northwestern Russia to find safety with relatives in a distant city. Along the way she is exposed to a dangerous, unforgiving world, far beyond the conservative village she had always known. Her experience becomes a personal journey in trust, adventure, love and destiny. Readers will be taken on an exciting journey filled with folklore, Russian history, and romantic encounters. The pace is fast as Maria travels by ship trying to evade Tatar soldiers who seek to return her to Rostov. Armed only with a handful of items and the knowledge her parents gave her, she must trust her life to complete strangers while learning to survive in a world where nothing is as it seems. Her story unfolds with chaotic twists that drive her to a destiny far greater than she ever imagined.

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