Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

« For all intents and purposes, I am lord and master of this country, and you don't have to agree with my decisions but you will abide by them. » The story of Maxon Schreave's ascent to the throne of Illea and his first steps as King, husband and father.