Deana Carter has always been superstitious and cynical. She's always waiting for the other shoe to drop and expecting the inevitable - disappointment. So, when she meets Matthew Stewart, she can't help her cynicism. It's all too good to be true. However, she begins to warm up to the thoughts of happily ever after . . . until she's standing alone in the wedding chapel - an abandoned bride. She quickly curls back into her dark jaded hole of negativity and becomes caustic, putting all her energy and thoughts into her work. Then, news about the merger comes to light. Her company is merging with the top graphic design company in the country. She doesn't put much thought to it and immerses herself in her work even more. And then she meets Jeremy Harrington . . . . .

William - A rich boy, coming from a long line of aristocrats. An only child. Spoiled and doted upon by an entire nation. Never had to do a day's work in his life. Francine - Oldest child of 13 children. Lives on a farm. Is basically a hired hand. Does most of the work. Very smart. Best grades in her school. Mitchel - An orphan. Lives in the slums of New York. Dropped out of school to take care of the orphanage. The owner and manager of the orphanage does absolutely nothing to help. Hangs with some rough characters. Alice - Daughter of the richest man in the world. Gets whatever she wants. Never has to work. Very spoiled. Finds firing maidservants amusing. What happens when these four worlds collide on a camping trip?

Alliran Kinkle, a teenager, is sent to Raga, a planet 7 weeks away from Earth as a result of her evil step-father commiting fraud and assault. It is originally called "Raga" but for some reason that title is not long enough. Dakgar is the name of the sun that Raga orbits around.