"Amanda Hocking knows how to keep readers turning the pages."--The
New York Times Book Review
Hidden deep in the heart of a snow-covered wilderness lays the secret
kingdom of the Kanin--a magical realm as beautiful as it is
treacherous....
Bryn Aven has never fit into Kanin society. Her blond hair and blue eyes
set her apart as an outsider--a half-blood unable to hold a respectable
rank. But she's determined to prove herself as a loyal protector of the
kingdom she loves. Her dream is to become a member of the King's elite
guard, and she's not going to let anything stand in her way...not even
her growing feelings for her boss, Ridley Dresden. A relationship
between them is strictly forbidden, but Bryn can't fight her attraction
to him. And she's beginning to think he feels it too.
Meanwhile, there's an attack on the kingdom--one that will test Bryn's
strength like never before. Finally, she has the chance to confront
Konstantin Black, the traitor who tried to kill her father years ago.
It's up to Bryn to put a stop to him before he strikes again. But is she
willing to risk everything to protect a kingdom that doesn't accept her
for who she really is? And when her mission brings her closer to Ridley,
will she be able to deny her heart?