Benois le Vallieres, the legendary Commander of the North, is ruthless in battle. He feels no emotion—until he rescues a feisty maid from danger and she manages to get under his skin….
Tavia of Mowerby is no one—a peasant who survives on her courage and crossbow alone. But when her royal blood is discovered, only marriage to Benois can keep her safe. She has his fearsome protection, but will she ever melt his frozen heart?
