The Secret (The Crimson Legacy #4)

In the shadow of the throne, love and secrets collide with explosive consequences.

Anton Klassen, a simple yet courageous farmer, is unexpectedly tasked by the Czar to protect a mere maid. Yet, this maid, Oksana, is no ordinary servant—she harbors a secret so valuable and dangerous that it could topple dynasties. As Anton steps into the treacherous waters of the royal court, he finds himself drawn to Oksana’s quiet strength and beauty.

Oksana, thrust from the shadows into the glaring scrutiny of royal protectors, finds her life in the hands of Anton, a man whose rustic charm belies a valiant heart. Despite the risk, she yearns for a love that could transcend the barriers of their stations. But the secret she carries is a ticking bomb, one that could destroy her and everyone she cares about.

As the Bolshevik Revolution stirs the nation, Anton and Oksana find themselves at the heart of a storm that could engulf all of Russia. Anton faces an impossible choice: save the woman he loves, or serve his country and protect its interests. Failure in either duty could lead to personal and national catastrophe.

When Oksana’s secret unfolds, the consequences threaten their very lives and the fabric of Russian society. Will their emerging love survive the ultimate test of loyalty and betrayal?

**Previously published as Oksana and Ever in My Heart.