"Can a bad boy turn good?"

The book begins with Danella and Michael (Mik) fleeing into the wild countryside. They are strangers to each other but have a common enemy. After attempting to kidnap Princess Susan, Mik is always kept under guard. He escapes via a hidden corridor, dressing as a commoner. He is on a quest to "find" himself. He doesn't want to be the half mad, bad second son anymore. He wonders how he might have turned out if his mother had been allowed to raise him and love him.

Michael comes across Danella walking on the side of the road. She has run away from her home. Scared, she draws her knife. Michael easily disarms her, not realizing the traveller is female. He quickly declares that they will travel together. It is for both their benefits. The people looking for them will be looking for solitary travellers not a couple. It's part of the "new Mik" he wants to be- defender and protector of people who are in need. Danella's father had died and her half brother had made a deal with the ruler of their world of Kegin for her to become the ruler's mistress in spite of the fact that she is high born.

As Michael and Danella travel to their destination they experience many hardships and adventures. Their attraction grows but will it survive the truth of who they really are?

Come along on this journey of discovery and growing love with Michael and Danella. Will Mik be able to turn his life around? Can this "bad boy" become the type of man that a woman will love and respect? Find out what is haunting Danella. This book was fantastic. It was nice to be back on the Kegin world, to find out more about their customs and lives. The chemistry between Michael and Danella moved the book right along. The story was quick paced and I couldn't put it down. I liked Michael's story better than Jole's (Michael's brother). I think it was because Michel wasn't so perfect. He was more human.

Reviewed by Sophie Murphy
Posted May 28, 2003

Summary

What would it be like to live in the shadow of a brother that your father both admired and hated? Could a child ever measure up? Never smart enough or athletic enough. Not better with women. Mik will have his freedom at any cost. Danellan is on the run from a fate worse than death. Travelling the frozen Garesh Mountains, all they have is each other. Mik has vowed to protect Danellan at all costs, but who is the enemy that sends bounty hunters after her, and will their love be enough to sustain them when she learns her lover is the son of her sworn enemy?