The Rose of Winter by K White
The galaxy is full of intrigue and struggles. But to Alexia of Greenwell, it's all far beyond her reach. Secluded from the world by her mother, the Verdant Empress Yvonne, she yearns to explore what has always been hidden from her. She gets her wish in the form of a dark and handsome king.
Zavier, the Iron King of Ironhold, is a hard man. He has to be, as the watcher of the galaxy's only prison planet. His life is dull and empty, but he feels a spark of life when he meets the princess no one has ever seen. And when he sees her, he wants her, and he takes her, not realizing who she really is. Two strong personalities collide as the two royals gradually come to learn love and experience lust at each other's hands
Back on Greenwell, however, the verdant empress is displeased with the loss of her heir. She wants her daughter back and will do anything to get what she wants... including starving the galaxy. As Zavier and Alexia navigate the trials of being newlyweds, forbidden powers, and a barren world growing lush with life, famine wracks the galaxy, and difficult choices must be made. Will Alexia give in to her mother's demands and leave the love she has found with Zavier to save the galaxy?
Publisher's Note: This fantasy romance contains graphic scenes and elements of power exchange.
