Being a preternatural princess isn't all it's cracked up to be. Nina is unceremoniously yanked home to the Queen's court during her last year of university. But she's not going home to Avalon empty handed, she's bringing a secret-her new vampire fiancé. Not to be outdone, the Queen has a little surprise of her own-a 6'5" dragon shifter named Ashton Mountcastle. He's submitted a marriage contract to unite their royal families and the Queen has accepted on Nina's behalf. The bottom line-Nina is being forced into a marriage she doesn't want. With limited time to get out of this mess, Nina is going to outplay, outsmart and outlast Ash. No matter what. Ash might think this royal marriage is a done deal, but he's about to learn princesses play by their own rules.