Prince Raul of Maritz is furious that an archaic law is forcing him to wed. But scandal and unrest has dogged him for years, and a marriage to Princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy.

Only, Luisa is an outspoken, mudsplattered farm girl who isn’t going to come quietly! Even as she’s reluctantly transformed into polished perfection, Luisa challenges Raul at every turn. He soon finds himself anticipating their wedding night with an excitement he never imagined he’d feel!