An impossible choice between love and duty. As Princess Meredith's eighteenth birthday nears, so does the fate she's dreaded her entire life: an arranged marriage to a complete stranger, the crown prince of Alder. But the match is more than political. Without it, her kingdom of Stonefall will fall to the merciless King Theros of Talos. When Connor, an Alderian soldier sent by the prince to protect her, arrives at court, betrayal soon follows. Meredith and Connor are drawn together in ways that defy duty, and threaten everything they've ever known. Torn between a future she didn't choose and a love she never expected, Meredith must decide: Will she fight for her heart... or sacrifice it to save her kingdom?
Autorentext
Samantha Gillespie was born in Mexico, where she grew up with her family until they returned to the States at age eleven. An avid reader from a young age, Samantha discovered a passion for writing during her years in college, which would eventually lead to finishing her first book, The Kingdom Within.
Samantha considered pursuing a degree in English Literature, but despite her family and friend's encouragement, she opted for a more practical career in Business. Now, with the publication of her first book under her belt, she occasionally hits herself on the head for it. Samantha currently lives in Houston, TX with her husband, David, and their pets, Foxi, Squeaky, & Tabbigail.
Klappentext
Princess Meredith's eighteenth birthday is fast approaching, but unlike other girls, she is not looking forward to it. Upon her coming of age, she is to marry the prince of Alder, the most powerful kingdom in the world. Though the idea of marriage to a complete stranger is appalling, she knows she has no choice. Without the marriage contract, Stonefall's alliance with Alder will be lost, and her people will be safe no longer; Theros, King of Talos, has set his eyes of conquest on Stonefall and he wants Meredith dead. Connor, an elite soldier entrusted with Meredith's safety, arrives at the palace just as things begin to take a turn for the worst. Together, they will embark on a journey of survival, in which Meredith will find that the only thing she never prepared for was falling in love.