Saudade in Bloomington, MN

Lady Genevieve has one job: to serve and pleasure the King of Floresta whenever, wherever, and however he desires. As the King's Mistress, she is protected, cared for, and trapped. When Prince Oliver, her best friend since childhood, confesses he is in love with her, Genevieve's entire world changes. Suddenly, there is hope for a different life-a life where she is loved and respected for all she is. When the Queen asks Genevieve to help her find Oliver a bride, Genevieve agrees, even though she knows his desires. As the search continues, Oliver's feelings grow more evident, as does the King's violence against Genevieve. With less than a year until Oliver is supposed to take the throne, with a wife by his side, Genevieve must decide to accept the consequences of a cruel King's proposition or dare to love and be loved, even if it kills her Content Warning: Contains physical and sexual violence, including non-consensual sex