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Ionanthe faces the harsh consequences of her sister’s transgression—she must cross the castle gates and surrender her independence to honor an ancient law. Newly crowned Prince Max, eager to modernize his realm, sees the arranged marriage as a means to both vindicate the debt and fulfil his duty. As the bride-to-be, Ionanthe’s journey from a fragile hopeful to a royal consort unfolds amid the politics, romance, and erotic tension of court life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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