Once Emerald Longford reunites with her childhood sweetheart, Prince Alexander, the two become inseparable. Things progress swiftly, subtle looks at one another lead to secret walks in the gardens and eventually their courtship begins. Everything was going perfectly, until a terrible tragedy strikes the kingdom. Linked to the tragedy is Alexander's ruthless betrayal which leaves Emerald heartbroken and all alone. Emerald, distraught and bitter, finds an unexpected marriage proposal in another man. If accepted, she would outrank Prince Alexander. But will she accept it to make Prince Alexander forever jealous, or will she return to him, the man who shattered her heart? ••• #368 in History ••• Disclaimer: the image used in the cover is not mine.