Eternal Willow

Reeling from the death of his mother and his brother's departure to the Royal Navy, Ciarán Allyn finds himself alone and thrust into life as ward to the King and Queen of Eiremor. He grows up alongside the magical and headstrong Princess Orla-the two fighting with each other nearly as much as they fight for each other-planting the seeds of love beneath the branches of their favorite willow tree.
When war is declared, the newly betrothed Orla and Ciarán separate as Ciarán takes to the high seas, battling both the enemy and vicious pirates. When Ciarán is believed dead, Orla is faced with the decision to marry her friend and ally, Prince Olav, or believe that the love between her and Ciarán can transcend anything-even death.