Joy finds herself torn from the mortal world and thrust into the frozen, unforgiving kingdom of Yule, where she's forced into an arrangement with Friedrich, the kingdom's cold and infuriatingly cruel heir—a man she despises on sight. When they uncover a sinister conspiracy threatening to destabilize the winter realms, these sworn enemies must put aside their animosity and work together, racing against time before a binding marriage becomes their inescapable fate. With danger closing in and the clock ticking toward the kingdom's grand winter feast, Joy and Friedrich discover that their connection runs deeper than either expected, transforming their hatred into something far more dangerous. It's a delicious enemies-to-lovers fantasy that proves sometimes the person you can't stand is exactly the person you're meant to fight for.

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Icy tension meets smoldering desire in a frozen kingdom. Blend ethereal orchestral elements with dark indie and moody electronic beats. Think Phoebe Bridgers meets Bon Iver's glacial beauty, layered with sensual indie-pop. Capture the sharp edge of forced proximity, slow-burn chemistry, and dangerous secrets.