In a bustling kingdom where tradition ruled and love seemed far-fetched, Mia Wright, a spirited and independent young woman, finds herself in an unexpected predicament. One late night rushing to get groceries, Mia accidentally swings a heavy door open, only to collide directly with Prince James, the charming yet often misunderstood heir to the throne.
As the dust settles, Mia is mortified, but the sheer slapstick nature of the encounter sparks an unexpected chemistry between them. What begins as a series of amusing misunderstandings and playful banter soon evolves into a deeper connection. Despite the stark difference in their social standings, Mia's fierce determination and wit draw Prince James to her, challenging him to break away from the constraints of royal life.
Their journey together is anything but smooth. As they navigate societal expectations, family pressures, and their insecurities, Mia and James experience thrilling highs-a secret late-night escapade, heartwarming conversations beneath the stars, and moments of laughter that make them forget their problems. Yet, they also face tumultuous lows-misunderstandings fueled by court politics, jealousy from those who seek to keep them apart, and their own fears of vulnerability.
Ultimately, Mia and Prince James must confront the reality of their feelings amidst the chaos of the kingdom. Will they manage to overcome the barriers that separate them? Can their love withstand the trials of the royal world?
"I'm broken. Nothing can fix me. I feel so numb. No one understands me. No one understands my life and the sadness I feel all of the time."
Mia Tompson finds herself in the clutches of a destructive addiction as she's trying to come to terms with deep losses, and made to believe that she's 'less than' and 'unworthy'. Taking a gap year, lonely and whilst living on the estate, she finds solace in nature, returning time and time again to her favourite oak tree and the horses' paddock.
"I just want to feel close to something, feel something other than this pain. I want to feel love again."
Will someone come into her life to pull her out of her darkness... showing her just how beautiful and deserving of love she really is?
"No one could ever understand the unspeakable pain I've been through. There's this aching in my heart and pain in my chest that just won't stop. I've tried everything to ease it. Even taking some drastic measures..."
Will she be able to deal with a past, which has cast such a long shadow over her life? New friendships, mending broken family relationships, and her creative writing might help her
heal... but will she be able to finally slay the dragon?
"I... just... want to... feel..."