Shadows in the Palace of Desire

Vivian Rowan is jolted awake by a prophetic dream and soon discovers that Adrian Valen, a hostage under her care, has the face of the emperor who once destroyed her. Caught between a bitter vow of revenge and a growing pull toward him, she must navigate a palace where every smile hides a blade. Forbidden feelings threaten to unravel her plans as old wounds resurface in the halls of power.