Freedom or Duty
Beautiful Princess Sarianna has no choice. She must marry and quickly before enemies of her kingdom find out how infirmed her father has become. The prospect is as terrifying to Sarianna as an invading horde. She has no experience with men and fears that her days of freedom and power are over.

Honor or Love
Prince Nikulainen believes he has no choice. He had hoped to wed for love. His father has ordered him to win Sarianna so that her power can be forged with theirs. Despair engulfs the fair Prince as he sets forth to fulfill his fathers wishes.

Passion and Betrayal
The world changes for the Prince and Princess in a single instant. Nikulainens act of heroism brings him face to face with his destiny. He has never known such beauty and grace and kindness. Sarianna has never beheld such an incredible man. But even as their love blossoms, there are forces close to them at work that are determined to see their destruction.