For a member of a High Family on the matriarchal, gem-rich world of Tanar, marriage weeks mean celebration, with lavish gifts even for the servants - and the freedom to choose whichever suitor a girl desires.

A shame that Zuli Yalsmon's family barely ranks as Regarded after the assault that exiled her sister. For her marriage week, Zuli must accept whoever deigns to appear, with whatever they decide to offer.

And unless something changes drastically in the next three days, instead of valuable business assets, Zuli's entire future? Worth exactly three shiny river rocks on an overly plain ring.

If only she knew the real name of the man she truly loves...

A rags-to-riches romance in a lush new sci fi world, perfect for fans of whip-smart main characters with hidden identities and secrets aplenty.