A secret uprising hinges on a prophecy that can only be fulfilled if a wizard wins the favor of a princess-and Caen of Piddler's Grove is determined to be that wizard. But when his ambition leads him to choose the wrong familiar in his quest to woo Princess Ori of the Sun Throne, he sets in motion a mistake that will forever change the kingdom of Sporque.

Vampire Juno Sinclaire has thought of every terror undeath can offer- especially rougarous. Rougarous only think about one thing, eating and making love, and they aren't particular about their targets for either endeavor. So when they meet Rue Garou, who dreams of opening a flower shop, Juno is offered the opportunity of a lifetime to help run it. Dread blooms fast. They might just survive the rougarou, but trusting one is another thing entirely.