In "The Prince & the Guard" by Nick Podehl, the story unfolds in a richly crafted fantasy world where political intrigue and romance intertwine. The narrative follows a young prince who finds himself torn between duty and desire as he navigates the complexities of royal life. His relationship with his dedicated guard complicates matters further, blurring the lines of loyalty and affection. As they face external threats and internal struggles, both must confront their feelings for each other while grappling with the weight of their responsibilities. Themes of honor, sacrifice, and forbidden love drive the emotional intensity of the story. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Selection .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by HarperCollins .

Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series and The Siren. She is a graduate of Radford University and currently lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with her family. You can learn more about Kiera's books, videos, and love of cake online at www. kieracass. com.