I have read many of Lisa Lace books and all of the TerraMates series. It was a pleasure to be given the chance to read this one as well.
Perri, an Earth girl, was sent to a strange world Arietus. This is a planet where the women have become barren causing the men to find other’s to bear their children. Perri is promised to find her soulmate, one who will treasure her and protect her always.
Rasulus, prince of Arietus, wasn’t aware that he was to get a new bride today. The king of Arietus arranged for Perri as a joke to his brother the prince. When Perri arrives, she is escourted to the king’s court. When she got there people were openly being intimate with each other. The king decided to try and take advantage of her as well before calling Rasulus to him.
In the background you have a coup being planned. Rasulus isn’t interested in having a woman tag along. Especially an Earth girl who doesn’t understand the planet. He finds himself oddly attracted to her. For her own safety, he sends her away. She is forced to return to his side and shows great resilience to become a princess. However, she realizes she loves him and she isn’t what he needs; so she leaves a note and takes off.
After she leaves the palace while he is out tending to king duties, he finds a note from Perri explaining her feelings and why she left.
In order to know what happens next, you need to get the book on your own. The book is narrated by a voice that helps you get right into the story. You feel the narrators emotions through her voice, almost as though you are seeing it through her eyes.