Secrets and schemes are swirling around the palace and when people are playing with fire, someone s bound to get burned. Navier is doing her best to manage the flames, but when a magic potion leaves Grand Duke Kaufman spellbound, Sovieshu s misconceptions about her love life spiral out of control! Meanwhile, Rashta is all but fanning the inferno though if Duchess Tuania s admirer has his way, the mistress will soon face the consequences of her malicious ploys. And Heinrey s blazing passion for Navier may have to be put on the back burner when news of his brother s ill health reaches the Eastern Empire. Will the empress and prince be pulled apart before they can be pushed together ?