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When her caravan is destroyed in the desert, ambitious Thea finds herself rescued—and then held captive—by the brooding Lord Ware, a knight harboring dangerous secrets that put anyone near him in mortal peril. Thea refuses to be sidelined from her dreams of independence and success, even as undeniable chemistry crackles between them and external forces close in from all sides. Together they must navigate treacherous alliances, deadly enemies, and their own stubborn hearts as they fight to protect each other. A sweeping historical romance that balances adventure, passion, and the clash between two strong-willed souls who refuse to surrender—to their enemies or to love.
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Medieval romance with slow-burn tension and forbidden desire. Dark, brooding orchestral strings meet sultry vocals. Think Hozier's intensity, Lorde's smoldering darkness, and Hans Zimmer's epic landscapes. Trapped together, danger closing in, chemistry igniting.
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