First published 2005
When a prince's murder stirs political turmoil, a nobleman is tasked with escorting the accused killer to judgment. But the woman, Lady Ijada, bears an unwanted mystical "gift" that links her to the lord, Ingrey. As they travel through peril, Ingrey must fight his growing attraction to Ijada—and the dark power within himself—to prevent a malevolent enemy from seizing the kingdom.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-power, enemies-to-lovers
470 pages · Hardcover · Eos