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Almost midway through the 16th century, France and England are crosshairs away from warfare. Malevolence is thick in the air between the two countries and both of the reigning kingdoms are desperate to avoid violence and keep the peace. A marriage between the two children, who are both next in line for the throne, is the final endeavor...a strained arrangement that both families hope will be a means to an end. Prince Leopold of England is stoic. He is kind, but he's a born leader. Princess Marie of France is a trying young woman. She is rebellious against her parents, but she's also born to reign. She is magnificent and loved by many. The two young royals are nothing alike, and the Princess realizes this, even before meeting England's promising future king. Upon her arrival, however, she's introduced to Prince Harry. Leopold's younger brother is stubborn, obnoxiously handsome, and more like Marie than anyone else could possibly be. She's betrothed to one man, but she falls for another. The fate of the two great countries depends on Leopold and Marie's wedding, so regardless of feelings elsewhere, the two are promised to one another and not even the strongest love can break that affiance. || Book #2 of the Harry and Paige series ||