The heart knows no borders... Grand Duchess Raphaela of Jordinia has sworn off men and matrimony, aching for independence beyond familiar soil. When an unexpected invitation to a distant palace arrives, Raphaela sees it as her chance at freedom-if only her father, the Emperor, will allow it.Meanwhile, her sister Benedicta is determined to make a difference in the world before settling down. As she travels to the tropics on a charity mission, Benedicta must prove to the mission's leader that she is more than just a pampered princess. In the desert, following an enchanting encounter with the alluring Sultan of Al-Habar, Raphaela struggles to resist his charm, all while fending off advances from his slimy stepson, Prince Arwun. Ensnared in a web of palace intrigue, danger, secret romance, and even murder, Raphaela must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and love in a foreign land. Will the sisters find the courage to defy convention and forge their own paths, or will tradition and betrayal tear apart their family and their hearts? Find out in another romantic adventure set in the fantasy world of C.K. Brooke's Jordinia! Jordinia Adventure RomancesStandalones, can be read in any order: 1 - The Emperor's Expedition2 - The Emperor's Daughters All New 2024 Edition!