The national bestselling author of Troubled Waters and Royal Airs
returns to her Elemental Blessings series with the story of a young
princess who will need more than blessings to survive in a kingdom where
everyone will do whatever it takes to claim the throne....
As one of the four princesses of Welce, Corene always thought she might
one day become queen. Only circumstances changed, leaving fiery Corene
with nothing to show for a life spent playing the game of court
intrigue--until a chance arises to become the ruler of a nearby country.
After stowing away on a ship bound for Malinqua with her loyal
bodyguard, Foley, Corene must try to win the throne by making a play to
marry one of the empress' three nephews.
But Corene is not the only foreign princess in search of a crown.
Unaccustomed to being anyone's friend, Corene is surprised to find
companionship among her fellow competitors. But behind Malinqua's
beautiful facade lie many secrets. The visiting princesses are more
hostages than guests. And as the deadly nature of the court is revealed,
Corene must rely on both her new allies and Foley's unwavering
protection--for the game she has entered is far more perilous than she
ever imagined....
