Liberte was born to rule, yet a chancellor’s treachery stripped her of the crown and traded her future for a marriage alliance in the frozen north. After surviving a perilous journey through dragon-haunted wastes and greedy bandits, she expected a cold reception in the legendary reaches of Nord. Instead, she found Yuraha, a Grand Duke whose patience is as steady as the winter wind. While Liberte hides behind walls of suspicion, Yuraha’s unwavering kindness forces her to confront the ghosts of her exile. This isn't just a political escape; it’s a journey back to a forgotten childhood encounter that once tied their fates together. In a land of magic and ice, the wild rose must decide if she is finally ready to bloom.

Tags: fantasy, romance, josei, political intrigue, arranged marriage, magic, slow burn, childhood friends, royalty, monsters