A woman who's unsure of her talents, chosen for the world's most perilous series of challenges. A man assigned to guard her by her father—the one person she can't stand, and a rival candidate, ready to abandon his evil ways to get to know her.

Three perspectives narrate the experience of a perilous tradition in the world of Viritas—The Joining, a gathering of the four dominant species intended to keep the peace. At least, that’s what the Eratu government wants them to think. Thrown into the Joining in various roles, Vinessa, her guard, Kilov, and her rival candidate, Danson, must traverse the competitions together—or die trying.

Secret factions, complex moral codes and a suspenseful love triangle make “The Joining of Viritas” a must-read for any fantasy romance lover.