The princess : a novel

"In the Land of Pendaran, Shelby Parker lives a humble but good life. Her special qualities are eventually noticed by the king and queen of the House of Markham, who seek a new wife for their widowed son, Prince Nikolai."@en
"Born to a simple life, Shelby Parker agrees to an arranged marriage with the widowed Prince Nikolai. Despite his politeness to her, Shelby strives to overcome the emotional distance the prince keeps between them and his memories of his first wife."
"Prince Nicolai is heir to the throne and to his people's hearts. But agreeing to an arranged marriage for the good of his people, the prince finds that his new bride requires special tenderness if he is to win her heart."@en
"Prince Nicolai is heir to the throne and to his people's hearts. But agreeing to an arranged marriage for the good of his people, the prince finds that his new bride requires special tenderness if he is to win her heart."