LEADER 02132oam 2200349z- 450 001 9910149423103321 005 20170115074708.0 010 $a1-62681-933-5 035 $a(CKB)3710000000933359 035 $a(VLeBooks)9781626819337 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000933359 100 $a20210505c2016uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 $aWild lavender 205 $aFirst Diversion Books edition. 210 $cDiversion Books 215 $a1 online resource (316 p.) 225 $aThe Aurelian Guard 311 $a1-62681-934-3 330 $a"Anna was born of Chevring, a territory renowned for its valorous war horses, in the kingdom of Aurelia. But peace reigns, and her family's fortune has dwindled. Her father brokers an alliance with the wealthy Lord Roger of Stolweg. The price: his eldest daughter and the secrets to her family's once great power. Soon after they are wed, Roger proves himself cruel and calculating, a harsh lord who sows the seeds of fear in his people. He has an ambitious secret, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his new bride, nor his older brother, heir to all that he covets. But secrets have a way of getting out, and the people of Stolweg quietly bide their time, coming to love Anna for her noble bravery in standing up to her scoundrel husband. She will prove the leader they need to rise up and bring their underground resistance to flourish. But it is Larkin, a guard of Aurelia, who brings Roger's treachery to the forefront, igniting the spark of war. Larkin comes to Stolweg to investigate Roger for treason against the realm and ends up giving all of his attention to Anna. For she not only captures his heart, she may be the only person who can stop the battle that will tear the kingdom apart. " -- Page [4] of cover. 606 $aArranged marriage 606 $aFamily secrets 606 $aNobility 615 0$aArranged marriage 615 0$aFamily secrets 615 0$aNobility 676 $a813.6 700 $aKelleher$b Nicole Elizabeth$01244599 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910149423103321 996 $aWild lavender$92887040 997 $aUNINA