Nia is the only daughter of King Thaedis and stands as sole heir to the throne. To benefit the realm, she is betrothed to the mayor of a neighboring district sight unseen.
After all her childhood fantasies, the betrothal is a bitter pill to swallow. Nia's heartfelt dedication to her people and a poignant duty as their guardian bolsters her courage... until the day she meets her mysterious husband-to-be.
With his unruly shock of auburn curls and eager smile, Shamus O'Neill reminds her more of a boy than a mayor, and his rich emerald eyes cause a flutter different than she has ever experienced.
Will her role forever be a guardian princess? Or will her heart finally burn with the passion she has longed for?