Thorns and Roses: Contrasts the trials and pleasures of love

A kingdom divided by the winds of war. Two star-crossed lovers fighting to bridge the chasm between their peoples. A timeless tale of forbidden love overcoming all obstacles.

When Princess Elaina first encounters the mysterious Prince Alaric in the forest, there is an instant forbidden spark between them. Though their families rule warring kingdoms, Elaina and Alaric cannot resist the magnetic pull drawing them together. Their secret trysts ignite into a full-blown romance that threatens to tear their families apart.

Can Elaina and Alaric's love overcome generations of conflict and bring their peoples together? They will need the courage to defy perilous quests, lethal assassins, and battles between armies before their families and kingdoms accept their union. Their devotion to each other is put to the ultimate test as schemes aimed at tearing them apart unfold around them.

From breathless first kisses in forest glens to their triumphant marriage before throngs of cheering subjects, this sweeping fantasy romance has enough twists, betrayals, and steamy forbidden passion to satisfy any fan of epic royal love stories. At its heart, a core of hope that true love ultimately conquers all.