A King in name only until he claims his Queen... Finally freed from her captors, new queen Annick’s coronation is looming. She knows there are still those looking to destroy her, so she needs help — fast. Turning to dark-hearted Maximus King is the answer, but Annick is shocked when he proposes a much more permanent solution...marriage! Maximus is her advisor, protector — and now her king. He introduces innocent Annick to all of life’s delights, except one....until their electric wedding night leaves her transformed, and fighting to claim a passion — and a future — she’s only dreamt of! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.