The Heart of the Lion
About the book
He is the uncrowned king of their city. The Lion King. Cold, ruthless, and utterly alone — a man who sees everything through the lens of profit and power. But even principles can shift… when a stranger appears in his fortress. She is the youngest daughter of a noble family — the one everyone mocks for her strange passions, the only one who still holds onto a truth others have trampled and forgotten. Can she become a queen and win the heart of the Lion? Or will she be forced to live as a submissive servant instead? The answers to these questions will shape not only her own fate… but something far greater.
Abstract of the book "The Heart of the Lion"
He is the uncrowned king of their city. The Lion King. Cold, ruthless, and utterly alone — a man who sees everything through the lens of profit and power. But even principles can shift… when a stranger appears in his fortress. She is the youngest daughter of a noble family — the one everyone mocks for her strange passions, the only one who still holds onto a truth others have trampled and forgotten. Can she become a queen and win the heart of the Lion? Or will she be forced to live as a submissive servant instead? The answers to these questions will shape not only her own fate… but something far greater.
267 comments
ira-ivanys18.10.2025, 15:11A very emotional book, I was captivated from the first page. A really great plot, indeed many children are abandoned, and you have raised this current issue. Wishing you success and as many readers as possible.
ustina-cal18.10.2025, 21:33Ira Ivanys, Thank you for the kind words!
steisi-mur02.10.2025, 00:56Wishing success to the book and creative inspiration to the author!
elen-mohn04.06.2025, 15:00To the author's attention. The character's name is Lev Ruban. And he bears his stepfather's surname. But for some reason, the stepfather is named Valentyn Kostiuk.
ustina-cal04.06.2025, 16:12Elen Mohn, Yes, my mistake, the stepfather's last name is incorrectly stated. But Lev's last name is Tokar, not Ruban. Thank you, I will correct it.
nadiia-skripka24.05.2025, 23:05Thank you for another literary masterpiece, Mrs. Ustyna. Orysia captivated me with her wisdom in dealing with the events in Lev's life. Thanks to her, Lev managed to stop his revenge against his stepfather in time. Orysia's understanding and support helped him believe and open up to his wife. At the same time, Lev doesn't give in to emotions; he soberly assesses the situation with the kidnapping and saves his family in time. Orysia subtly noticed that the good heart of the man is as if in a protective shell. And not everyone is given the chance to see the true face of the Lion King. Thank you once again for the wonderful story and wishing you creative inspiration, dear Author.
ustina-cal24.05.2025, 23:57Nadiya Skrypka, Thank you for sharing your impressions about this book as well❤️
nina-zinoveva04.05.2025, 12:50I have already read many of your works, but for some reason, I kept putting off this novel. Dear Mrs. Ustyna! I am amazed by your talent; your books are different, yet all so sincere, refined, magnificent, and so touching! "Heart of a Lion" has captured my heart as well! Thank you!!!!
ustina-cal04.05.2025, 13:01Nina Zinovieva, Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to me to hear this❤️❤️❤️
chynaretta03.05.2025, 18:25I’ve just started getting acquainted with this author’s work. Two chapters of the book are behind me, but... straight to my heart and into my library. And probably a subscription too. Interesting, interesting, Ms. Ustyna, you’ve hooked me from the first pages. Well, let’s see what happens next :) I hope to stay with you ;)
ustina-cal03.05.2025, 18:29Chynaretta, I'm extremely pleased to hear that! I have books of various styles and on different topics, I'm sure you'll find a lot of interesting things for yourself! Thank you for your feedback!
tamara-sugailo02.04.2025, 13:04Thank you! Very interesting!
ustina-cal02.04.2025, 13:34Tamara Shugaylo, Thank you
vera-boiko04.03.2025, 13:00I sincerely don't understand why there are so few hearts; the book deserves much more!
ustina-cal04.03.2025, 13:20Vera Boyko, ❤️
- vera-boiko04.03.2025, 12:58
Wow, an incredible story, exquisite, I would say! I rarely write comments, only when a book touches me. And this one did. I want to savor the aftertaste for a long time. Thank you!
ustina-cal04.03.2025, 13:20Vera Boyko, Thank you for such a nice review!
svitlana-gancuk26.01.2025, 17:41I have a question: is this Kamianets-Podilskyi?
ustina-cal26.01.2025, 17:51Svitlana Hanchuk, Yes)
- svitlana-gancuk26.01.2025, 17:36
Incredible story!
ustina-cal26.01.2025, 17:51Svitlana Hanchuk, Thank you!
halyna-shchyrba02.01.2025, 00:54Just started reading - it captivates from the first chapters! In the end, nothing new)) Thank you sincerely❤️
ustina-cal02.01.2025, 07:29Halyna Shchyrba, Thank you❤️
xristina-pogranicna19.12.2024, 11:28Thank you for the wonderful story, it has captured my heart)
ustina-cal19.12.2024, 12:37Khrystyna Pohranichna, Thank you for the feedback❤️
nataliya-parfenyuk13.12.2024, 23:25Wonderful story and, as always, perfectly written! Thank you
ustina-cal13.12.2024, 23:46Nataliya Parfenyuk, Thank you for the kind words!
anna-vovik04.12.2024, 00:13Thank you for the wonderful story. ♥️
ustina-cal04.12.2024, 08:51Anna Vovik, Thank you❤️