His Eternal Princess

In the Kingdom of Sebellore, perfection is everything. Johanna Ketrell is a young woman who has enjoyed a life in the country, helping run her father's tavern with a smile on her face. When an unexpected summons from the Capital arrives for her, she is both elated and curious. What possible reason would the King have for a girl like her? As Johanna and her father arrive, they quickly discover that she is to marry the Crown Prince or else be put to the sword. Johanna feels she has no choice but to agree to the King's demand, but one thing lingers in the back of her mind that could ruin this new life she has been forced into. In just a few short years, she will succumb to a deteriorating illness that has plagued her life since birth. Can Johanna be the perfect Princess she is expected to be or will her condition take her life before the King can? Prince Lucian Istmara is the son of the feared and formidable King Augustus. As his only heir, Lucian has spent his life studying the secrets of sorcery and preparing to take the throne someday. The only issue is his father refuses to give up the throne. The King, while powerful, is also a cruel man, expecting nothing but perfection from his son and daughters. If they do not abide by his wishes, dire consequences follow. Lucian, feeling trapped in this life, must find a way to navigate his father's ideal world before it breaks him completely. Perhaps the beautiful woman he saw in that tavern could be the answer he's been looking for. Woven in-between constant scrutiny and rising tensions both in and outside castle walls, Lucian and Johanna must navigate their new life while also coming to terms that their feelings for each other are more than they expected. In a world of powerful sorcery and dangerous secrets, their lives and their love will be tested in ways they could never expect.Note: This novel contains sexually graphic images and trigger warnings such as: classism, terminal illness, physical abuse (parent-to-child), physical injuries, scars, forced marriage, disappearance of a loved one, captivity/confinement, murder & attempted murder, and death of a loved one. Reader discretion is advised.