First published 2007
Catherine Parr knows she is the smartest of Henry VIII's six wives, but intelligence alone may not keep her alive. The king desires her, yet she loves the captivating Thomas Seymour. At court, she navigates deadly political schemes while Henry's enemies face torture and death. When the king considers taking a seventh wife, Catherine must use every resource to survive. She outlives Henry and finally marries Seymour, but their happiness faces an unexpected threat. Young Princess Elizabeth also wants Seymour's attention, creating a bitter rivalry between the former queen and the future monarch. Catherine fights for the man she loves, knowing victory will demand everything she has.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, biographical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Setting: England, Tudor Court
Period: 16th Century
336 pages · Paperback · St. Martin's Griffin
Content warnings: violence