Darrell Collier is an ordinary, small–town single mum. And when Alexandre Valleder sweeps into her life, she's determined not to be swept off her feet and not to be pressured into marriage by royal command!

Alexandre is a good ruler, a responsible king. But one secret night, years ago, he rebelled a little... The result, as he's just discovered, was a child. Now he has to make things right. It will shock his family, shake up the monarchy. But first he must persuade this beautiful, stubborn commoner she has the makings of a queen!