Imogen, warrior of the Kirkellan tribes, must as part of a peace treaty be married to the vicious King of Ruskald for five years. Confined to his freezing city, forbidden to fight, Imogen sees nothing but darkness in her future—until an unexpected twist of fate sets her free. Now, as ambassador to Tremontane, Imogen faces new challenges as she struggles to maintain her warrior’s identity in an alien country--and develops a forbidden attraction to the King of Tremontane. But when war once again threatens, Imogen must decide: is she the warrior, the diplomat—or something greater?