The Queen's Dance, Book Two of Heart and Hand Series

A gift she fears. A love she can't resist. Some fates are written in blood.

Lady Claire hides a dangerous gift-the power to foresee the fate of others. To her, it is a curse, not a blessing, one that has only ever brought her pain and sorrow. Determined to never risk love, she guards her secret as fiercely as her heart.

But when Trian, a shy noble with secrets of his own, is tasked to escort her across Aurelia, Claire's carefully guarded resolve begins to falter. With his quiet strength and unwavering loyalty, he is the first man she cannot read-and the only one she cannot resist.

Then, a single arrow shatters their blossoming love. Abducted and carried into the treacherous kingdom of Nifolhad, Claire is thrust into a world where whispers are weapons and women with her power are revered-and feared. Drawn into the intrigues of a temple ruled by a ruthless rival, courted by princes, and hunted by assassins, Claire must decide who to trust, and if she is willing to become... more.

The fate of two kingdoms hangs in the balance. To return to the people she loves-and to claim her own destiny-Claire must embrace the very gift she has always despised. But prophecy is a dangerous thing... and some fates are written in blood.

The Queen's Dance, book two of the Heart and Hand Series, is a tale of romance, betrayal, and destiny, perfect for fans of epic fantasy with courtly intrigue and sweeping passion.