The Sweetest Days — Nicole Fox

Cordelia's idyllic life is shattered when her father, King Antos, informed her that King Samuel, her childhood friend and first love, plans to announce his engagement   to another princess after the annual royal meetings.  As fears for her reputation and a dauntless sea of the unknown threatens to overwhelm Cordelia in a sea of darkness, Crown Prince Lucas of Aruya professes his undying love and devotion for her as well as an offer of marriage. Cordelia scoffs at the idea of his love and devotion. Lucas argues that he has loved her since childhood, and if she grants him an opportunity to become his wife and princess, Cordelia will live a lifetime of the sweetest days.