Publisher's Synopsis
One warrior without a master. One woman bound by grief. One love that defies an empire.
In the heart of Edo-period Japan, Kaito, once a loyal samurai, now a drifting ronin, lives by the fading remnants of the Bushido code. Haunted by war and betrayal, he believes his purpose is lost... until fate entwines his path with Hana, a widowed merchant's daughter with eyes like spring rain and a spirit forged by sorrow. When danger strikes, Kaito steps in, and so begins a connection neither of them can deny. But in a world governed by honor, class, and rigid tradition, their love is a crime against everything they've ever known. As their bond deepens, so too does the peril. With every stolen moment, Kaito and Hana risk not only disgrace, but death. Yet in the shadows of cherry blossoms and steel, they must ask: is love worth breaking every rule for? Love in the Samurai's Shadow is a gripping historical romance of forbidden passion, inner strength, and a love that dares to bloom in the unlikeliest of places. Perfect for fans of culturally rich stories, tragic longing, and tales where love battles fate.
