Female guardians don't fall in love - not if they want to remain one of Patel's deadliest warriors. Nakoma has known this since the moment the High Priestess laid a dagger in her hands. Love is a distraction, and the last thing Nakoma needs to fulfil her dreams of becoming a respected guardian of Arithenos. But the High Priestess has other ideas. An invitation from Prince Antonio is a chance to save Aritheans from a fate of poverty and starvation. All Arithenos needs is for Nakoma to represent them at the Pink Palace - an academy for training young women to be the perfect bride for the Crown Prince, and potentially the next queen of Patel. It's a delicate game - pretending to be a lady when the prize is a crown. One false step and Nakoma will hang for her deception. Lucky for Nakoma, the prince doesn't interest her ... but charming stablehand Lars just might. NAKOMA AND THE PRINCE is a young adult fantasy romance novel perfect for readers who adore animal sidekicks, supportive female friendships, and a hidden identity romance. The books are interconnected standalones that are best read in order.