Assume the weight of the crown, but at what cost? Since his return from the army, Prince Damian has been embroiled in scandal after scandal. No matter how much his family wants him to, it's impossible to get him to fall into line. He regularly makes the front page of the tabloids, discrediting the crown. So when the king dies and the crown prince is called to ascend the throne, the entire monarchy is shaken. The only way to save face? Marriage, to the woman his mother has chosen for him: Ophelia St. John, an obedient and malleable future wife. In short, perfect for the role. But Damian has no intention of willingly submitting to this game of deception. If the institution imposes an engagement on him, he intends to choose who he will marry. And that will be Esme St John, the little sister of the one who was raised to reign. Synesthete, sarcastic, but deeply human and empathetic, will Esme succeed in stealing the hearts of the kingdom or will she precipitate its downfall?
