The kingdom of Nalgoria trembles when its king declares he must take a virgin bride before going to war. Feared and surrounded by dark legend, he is a ruler no family dares entrust with their daughter. Until Adelaine. Quiet, kind, and brave, the country girl enters the palace trials with nothing but her courage. There, she meets a humble stableman-unaware he is the king in disguise, watching the maidens chosen for his hand. He is drawn to the one woman who does not fear him. But the palace is not safe. As the trials continue, a hidden enemy works in the shadows, determined to destroy the maidens-especially Adelaine. With danger closing in, she must survive not only the king's tests, but the cruelty of someone who knows how to strike unseen. Bound by secrets and growing trust, Adelaine and the disguised king are divided by a truth that could break them both. Or save them. ______ Author: This book requires constant editing. So, please bear with me if areas do not quite lineup or make sense. I am human. But the system I use for guidance to write this book is not. I appreciate the support. ❤️

Yuna has always chosen comfort over ambition, convincing herself that settling is easiest. Her world shatters when she discovers her boyfriend's infidelity, leaving her heartbroken but longing for true love. Persuaded by her best friend, she creates a dating profile, unaware that her seemingly ordinary penpal is secretly one of Korea's top K-pop idols. *Chapters are shorter for the ADHD community (that I am happily a part of) Happy Reading!