Aurora Summer, the most desired courtesan in the rugged town of Stonecold, is renowned for her enigmatic and captivating talents that have mesmerized the entire kingdom. So when Myles Howard, King of Argothia, suddenly declares her as his bride—against her own desires—the kingdom is left in shock. Yet, neither Aurora nor the King fully grasp the secrets each harbors, and as they embark on this uneasy marriage, they may both find themselves facing far more than they anticipated.