The Valley of Hope

Running from a horrible murder scene, Nathan, now the heir apparent, is trying to live with his survivor's guilt away from everyone he knows. Drawn into a secluded valley, Nathan tries to live out his shattered life alone. Nathan is unaware his father is dying of a mysterious illness that seems to be sucking the life right out of him. Living the good life, Gabrielle, newly handfasted, has unknowingly been pulling into a world of lies as she travels to meet her potential new family. Sent to track Nathan down, Gutner finds Nathan has become trapped within a valley. Forced to help the King first, Gutner must leave Nathan to fend for himself. Nathan must regain his hope before he can leave. Gabrielle, caught within her own web of lies must come to realize her potential if she is to help Nathan leave the valley. Nathan will have to win her to him in order to get the help he needs to not only leave the valley but enter the world whole again.