#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most
epic novel yet?a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance. ?Love has a sound. It sounds
like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time.? Princess Annika has lived a life of
comfort?but no amount of luxuries can change the fact that her life isn't her own to control.
The king once her loving father has gone cold and Annika will soon be forced into a loveless
marriage for political gain. Miles away small comforts are few and far between for Lennox. He
has devoted his life to the Dahrainian army hoping to one day help them reclaim the throne
that was stolen from them. For Lennox the idea of love is merely a distraction?nothing will
stand in the way of fighting for his people. But when love against all odds finds them both
they are bound by its call. They can't possibly be together?but the irresistible thrum of a
thousand heartbeats won't let them stay apart. Kiera Cass brings her signature sparkling
romance to this beautiful story of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.
