The Northern Tundra and the Southern Vale have been divided for centuries. The tide turns when the south takes over the north. The southern king decides to choose a woman from the north to be one of his consorts as a display of unity.

Sylisa Falien doesn't know if she's been blessed or cursed when she's chosen to be a consort for the king who's conquered her homeland. Now the only way to help her people is to become queen. All her attention should be on the king, but a handsome, brooding warrior keeps getting under her skin.

Castiel Rolissar grew up believing that northerners are nothing more than barbarians. As a captain in the southern army, he has slain many. What happens when the beautiful, feisty new consort catches his eye?