After proving herself the true Queen of Drailia, Haven Montali Rionach has so much on her plate, it never leaves any room to think about her lost love. After facing betrayals from those closest, an internal struggle, various threats and warnings and overcoming all of them, one would think that life would get a little easier. Unfortunately, it is anything but. The threat of the Crown Regent is looming and Haven may be the only thing standing between him and the total destruction of her kingdom.

Nikolaus DaMareel has made mistakes in his life, leaving the love of his immortal life being the biggest. After escaping torture and brutal captivity, Nik finds a warning in dire need of being delivered. Making his way back those he's left proves to be the easy part. Getting them to trust him again and convincing himself that he is worthy of being loved is a battle hard fought.

With the clock counting down, certain death and dark twists at every turn, can Haven and Nik come together with what little time they have left? And what happens when the clock runs out?

The First Prince of Pain and Power is the second installment in Lillie Jean Andrews, Of Passions and Thrones series. Expect brutal adventure, fiery passion and a bloody cliff hanger as Haven and those she loves find out if they have the strength to stand up for what is right and keep their kingdom from descending into war