Award-winning author Kimberly Cates opens a door to magic and legend with her emotional, vivid love stories. Now, she captures the spirit of medieval Ireland in this splendid new novel. On a treacherous journey to a king's court, a beautiful but sheltered lass and a defiant warrior discover a love that may conquer all obstacles-or shatter an empire... Caitlin of the Lilies was born to a terrible prophecy—one day she would destroy Crom the Ever Truthful, the revered Irish chieftain. For his own protection, Crom sends her to be raised in a far-off convent. Knowing nothing of her destiny, Caitlin awaits the bridegroom Crom has promised her—and at last, a handsome warrior arrives to escort her home. Caitlin wonders if this proud, silent man is to be her husband. Niall of the Seven Betrayals has lived for Crom, the king who dared to offer Niall a new beginning. But while traveling with Caitlin, Niall learns of Crom's secret orders and faces an unimaginable test of his loyalties: kill the innocent maiden who trusts herself to his protection or betray his king...