Gavril of Aquina

A magical kingdom suffering under a vicious ruler desperately needs the king who vanished long ago. 

For the last seven years, Gavril Khalon - former king of Aquina - has been beaten, tortured, and starved. All he wants is to survive. Any hope he once had of reclaiming his throne was burned out of his soul, along with his magic. But a chance encounter with a beautiful woman changes everything. He's enthralled by her smile and can't stay away. Suddenly, the hope he thought long dead emerges, along with the fierce desire to claim Shyla for his own.

Shyla De Aven has worked hard to make a new life for herself in Aquina. She knows what it is like to come from nothing. So when Gavril literally falls into her arms, she seizes the chance to help him... and is unprepared for the magnetic chemistry between them.

However, just knowing Gavril is dangerous. As his enemies close in, Shyla discovers a strength she didn't know she had. And Gavril must choose between his kingdom and the woman he desires above all else.