Mihail strides out of Maia's past to take her hostage. Who will end up in more danger-her, or him?

Princess Maia is engaged to a horrible fiancé who was chosen for her by her family. All she really wants is her independence. When she falls into the hands of rebel leader Mihail, Maia experiences real life for the first time.

Mihail is Public Enemy Number One, and heir to a fierce tradition. He weaves ransoming Maia, his dangerous reputation, and his huge guilty secret into a master plan to overthrow the royal family of Kharova.

He can't lose.

Until he discovers his beautiful hostage is the house guest from hell...