Hearts in Balance

Amidst the grandeur of Peralhealm's royal court, a prince must choose a queen. But the Selection is far more than a search for love-it's a battlefield of secrets, alliances, and ambition.

Prince Louis Kalderón bears the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders, his every move scrutinized as he navigates a competition filled with poised and cunning participants. Among them is Lady Imogen Leandre, a woman whose sharp wit and guarded heart set her apart. To the court, she is a contender with a complicated family history. To Louis, she is an enigma he cannot ignore.

Imogen enters the Selection not for love but for a cause-a desperate attempt to restore her family's honor and reclaim what was lost. Yet, as her calculated moves intertwine with Louis's growing curiosity, lines blur between rivalry and attraction.

Caught between their duties to the crown and their desires for each other, Louis and Imogen must face the ultimate question: how much of themselves are they willing to sacrifice for love, for power, and for the truth?

"Crown of Shadows" is a tale of forbidden romance and high-stakes political intrigue, where every decision comes with a price-and hearts and kingdoms alike hang in the balance.