When Reagan Pierce, a gossip blogger from New York, hears that Zavien Duval, the estranged heir to the island kingdom of Belmora, is returning home to take the throne after his father's sudden death, she sees it as the perfect opportunity to land the story that could save her struggling career. Desperate for access, Reagan goes undercover as a publicist's assistant inside the royal castle, pretending to help with the upcoming Christmas coronation. But once she's there, she realizes Zavien isn't the reckless royal the world remembers. He's grieving, and carrying the heavy weight of a crown he never wanted. Beneath his tough exterior, he's also very protective of his younger sister the only part of his old life he truly missed. As the palace prepares for Christmas, unexpected chemistry sparks between the undercover reporter and the reluctant king. But when Zavien discovers who Reagan really is, her deception threatens to ruin not only his trust, but the fragile new beginning he's trying to build for himself and his kingdom. Now, with the world watching and Christmas approaching, Zavien must decide whether to follow royal duty or his heart and Reagan must face the truth about what kind of story she's really been chasing.