Deck of Cards

Princess Katherine has lost her way. Ever since a tragic episode as a small child left her blaming herself for a family member's death, Katey has been afraid to speak, afraid any utterance she makes could lead to another tragedy. Now, as a young woman, her older sister, Queen Nichole has made an alliance with a neighboring kingdom. To seal that alliance, Katey's hand has been given to King Philip in marriage.

As soon as Katey meets Philip, she knows he is cruel and self-centered. His rage terrifies her and she is particularly frightened by what he says he will do to her in the bedroom, upon their wedding night. When Katey learns that Philip holds the king of a neighboring kingdom prisoner somewhere within the walls of Castle Blackthorn, she knows she must find him.

Katey also learns that the brother of the captured King Matthew has set out on a quest to find his brother and serve vengeance to King Philip. Will King Caleb be successful in his attempt to destroy King Philip's kingdom and free his brother, or will Philip's calculating cousin, King Leopold come to his assistance?

As the tale unfolds, Katey embarks on a journey, one to find her true love and to discover the power of her own voice. Will she find and fall in love with the captive King Matthew or will she be forced to marry evil King Philip? When Katey finally finds her own voice, she learns that she is the true master of her own destiny.