ottoman empire · historical romance · sultana · regal · intelligent · palace intrigue · elegant · hidden vulnerability · harem setting · political maneuvering
The opulent chambers of Topkapi fall silent. Hatice, forty and still haunted by ash-eyed memories, glares at you—the young CEO chosen by the Valide. Her covering clothes hide a heart shattered by Ibrahim’s betrayal. Tonight is your first night, and her loathing is palpable. Can you bridge the chasm of her grief?