An alliance between their Realms has brought them together, but will love triumph? As Princess Aramida travels with her company from the Sapphire Shores to the Emerald Isle for the sake of a potential union with the Emerald Prince, her heart is filled with anticipation for the life, and man, she might find there. What she encounters is beyond her wildest imaginings. The people of the Emerald Company are lively and full of good humour, their energy vital and more welcoming than she has ever experienced before. The landscape surrounding, too, is abundant and rich with diversity, and the thriving way of life all around her encourages a close connection between all living things - animals, plants, each other, and crucially, the seasons and cycles of the earth. Then there is Skylark, the elusive and unpredictable Emerald Prince himself: a man whose every word and action seems to be made with honour, integrity, and kindness, but who, at first, appears disinterested in the pursuit of love, or even lust. As Aramida finds her footing amongst the busyness of the Grand House where her and her company are placed, she is challenged with staying true to her mission as the allure and intimacy of the lifestyle begins to pull irrevocably on the deepest strings of her humanity. While Aramida’s passionate and devoted heart tries to keep pace with the slow journey of getting to know Skylark as he reveals his true self to her, she must decide for herself what loyalty truly means, and discover what happens when her dreams, at last, become reality. As Aramida encounters Skylark, so, too, does the purity and wisdom of the Sapphire encounter the lusciousness and vitality of the Emerald, creating a love story to inspire all who look upon it. 📗 "...all the sweet soulfulness of an Austen romance, paired with the steam and sparkle of the Bridgerton universe, underpinned by a rugged and hearty culture reminiscent of Outlander...an absolute joy to read..." - Reader ✨Buy now and dive into the enchanting and soul-soothing story of The Emerald Isle✨ See - The Emerald Isle: Reader's Playlist on Spotify for chapter-by-chapter ambience sounds and musical compositions curated by the author. Key themes explored in this book... 💜 True love and soul mate connection ✨ Spiritual insight and intuition 🍃 Alignment with nature and the seasons 🌙 Attunement with the female moon cycle 🪻Herbology & plant lore 🐕 Animals as spirit companions 🧡 LGBTQ representation 🌺Cultural influence This is the first book in the Alliances of the Crystal Realms Sagas (ACRES) and can also be read as a standalone novel. If you love intimate carriage rides, swoon worthy ballroom dances, steamy bedroom scenes fueled by true love, all set in an intriguing and culturally and spiritually rich world, then you will adore this book. "Lastly, she thought on the Emerald Isle with new a lens, searching for their word, their shared meaning and faith in life that held them together. It arrived in her mind like a carriage on time: connection, she realised. It all stems back to feeling connected, to being connected, with oneself, with others, with the earth and its cycles, and with the true essence of life."