Five years ago, Lieutenant Colonel Lucas Quade had watched his wife of mere moments die. Forced to flee from a war-torn country, he'd had to leave her body behind. The guilt had nearly consumed him.

THE AGENT: Handsome and hard-edged Alex Bok. THE MISSION: Keeping his emotions in check when a dangerous undercover assignment reunited him with the breathtaking beauty who'd saved his life.

Betrayed by those she loves, Honoria Escalona must now face the only man capable of bringing stability to the Mediterranean kingdom of Mecjoria. A cold, hard man who once called her his friend...Alexei Sarova – the true King of Mecjoria. But Alexei's tortuous past has changed him into someone she hardly knows. He blames Ria's family for his bitterness, so his help comes with a price. He'll take his rightful place as King with Ria as his wife, until she produces a true–blood heir...

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