Some would call Princess Anya of Ivermere brave for agreeing to marry Kael the Conqueror, a barbarian and warrior who carved a path to the throne with a bloody sword blade. But it was not courage that forced her to leave the enchanted royal palace, but a desperate desire to find her own kingdom, even if she had to kill Kael the Conqueror. She was going to endure the pain in his arms while she waited for her chance. And Anya understood that Kael would kill her if he found out the truth. But she was completely unprepared for the fact that he would reject her and send her back to Ivermere. Raised in the ashes of the Dead Lands, Kael was not afraid of anything, especially the beautiful sorceress who had arrived to his mountain citadel. No matter how painful the desire to possess her was, he did not want a bride who could barely bear his touch. But the more of Anya’s secrets Kael revealed during their journey to Ivermere, the firmer his determination became to win the unapproachable heart of the princess. And Kael the Conqueror never knew defeat.