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...
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...
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.