Accused of rape and murder, Tye, a wily Zylott spy, knows his life is forfeit. His only hope is Light Keeper Elita, and she is devastated to learn he’s a spy. Much to Tye’s surprise, Elita provides him with an alibi, shredding her reputation in the process. Tye does the honorable thing and offers to marry her, never dreaming she’ll accept. Elita welcomes Tye into her bed, but her heart is strictly off limits. Sensing the passionate woman locked within her icy reserve, Tye eases past her emotional defenses with tender kisses and teasing caresses. They might be locked in a battle of wills, yet each kiss, each touch, each shattering release brings her closer to surrender. Publisher’s This title was previously published elsewhere and has been revised for Ellora’s Cave. While the romance between Tye and Elita is a standalone story, the background story is best enjoyed when the books in this series are read in sequential order.