Betrothed: The Kingdom of Nadeau, Book 1

A young orphaned girl, with no family to call her own, is unexpectedly betrothed to a selfish and arrogant prince. Their marriage is arranged to take place in six years, once she reaches the proper age. However, neither the young girl nor the prince are happy with this arrangement. They resent each other, their personalities clashing at every turn. The prince sees her as nothing more than an inconvenience, while she views him as insufferable and entitled.Before they can come to terms with their fates, their world is thrown into chaos when a neighboring kingdom invades and overthrows the castle. Forced to flee together, the reluctant pair must now navigate a treacherous journey through enemy-occupied lands. With no choice but to rely on each other for survival, they set out on a mission to gather allies and reclaim their kingdom. Along the way, they face hardships that test their courage, resilience, and ability to trust one another.As they fight for their homeland, the two gradually begin to recognize each other's strengths and develop a newfound respect. What began as a forced union slowly transforms into an unshakable partnership, proving that even the most unlikely alliances can change the course of destiny.