A Heart of Thorns

A guarded princess has built walls around her heart after one devastating love, convinced that happily-ever-afters are a cruel fantasy—until a prince arrives who actually makes her want to believe again. But in a world of political schemes and hidden agendas, opening your heart might be the most dangerous move of all. This short story gives you an intimate glimpse into Mareleau's past and the wounded, fiercely proud woman she's become, perfect for readers who crave complex characters with real scars and the kind of emotional depth that stays with you long after the final page.