Lady Candelina Wilder never wanted the king’s attention.

Summoned to the lavish Canary Ball, she steps into a world of gold, power, and dangerous intrigue—only to discover that King Leopold’s interest in her is far from innocent.

Charming in public. Ruthless in private.

When his intentions turn undeniable, Candelina risks everything to defy him—and flees the palace before he can claim what he believes is his.

But kings do not forget… and they do not forgive.

As danger closes in, a secret long buried in the shadows surfaces—a prisoner hidden behind iron and silence. Lincoln was never meant to be seen again… let alone set free.

But he may be the kingdom’s only hope.

If he can become someone else.

Forced into a dangerous alliance, Candelina must teach Lincoln everything—how to walk, speak, and rule like the very man who hunts her.

To take a crown, he must become the king.

To survive, she must stand at his side.

But the deeper they go into the deception, the more dangerous it becomes—because Lincoln wears the face of the man she fears…

and the one she cannot allow herself to love.

In a game of power, betrayal, and rising rebellion, one mistake could cost them everything—

Because replacing a king is treason.
And falling for the wrong man could be fatal.