by Katherine Stewart - undifferentiated
First published 2014
Valera meets her husband Drian for the first time at their wedding altar. Their marriage unites two struggling nations, but the newlyweds must learn each other's names during the carriage ride to Rheanel, Drian's homeland. War erupts on the borders while traitors plot within the royal court. Drian returns to lead his armies, leaving Valera to navigate palace intrigue alone. She faces enemies she never knew existed and discovers that her arranged marriage hangs by a thread. Court conspirators threaten both their lives while distance tests their fragile bond. Valera must find strength she never possessed to protect herself and fight for a relationship that began as duty. Through battles and betrayal, she and Drian forge something real from their political alliance. Their love becomes their weapon against those who would destroy both their union and their realm.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Rheanel
Period: Medieval
370 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: violence