Bound but finally free? The weight of her father's expectations hangs heavy on Vashti's shoulders as she prepares for her mate bonding day. Vashti turns to the only source of comfort she has ever known: her dreams of what it would be like if her mother was still alive, to whisper soft words of encouragement and advice on her special day. Instead, Vashti must obey a cold and controlling father who is determined to make her a pawn in his political game. Her bonding with Prince Sawyer of the Glass Territory will secure an alliance between their two kingdoms but at the cost of her personal freedom. Will Vashti finally be able to form a relationship based on mutual trust and respect, or will she be doomed to experience the same oppressive control and manipulation she has known all her life? TL Combs weaves readers through a world of fantasy and adventure, creating captivating new storylines within The Bellham Realm Series. With colorful descriptions, the reader can almost feel the wind whip through their hair and the ground beneath their feet as they explore a dimension larger than their wildest imaginations. Hearts of Ice & Glass is an unmissable prequel to the gripping tale of The Houses of Glass & Night. Passion and anguish run rampant in this captivating story of broken promises, shattered dreams, and newfound hope shaking the foundations of Bellham.