Nova has had a tough life up until now, what with her family issues and insecurities. But she's been getting better control of her life and is now living it up in her third year of college. She's studying abroad this semester in Havenburg (a foreign country that exist in the story) and has big plans that don't include falling in love.
However, in Prince Simon of Havenburg's case, that is his main objective -or at least, his parent's main objective. He cannot ascend the thrown without a queen by his side. The time has come for the "Traditional Union": there will be a sort of contest between 20 eligible women for the right as queen. The one who earns the heart of the crown prince will receive the option.
Of course you will laugh and cry and totally invest precious time into reading this because it is SO worth it.
This is another look at "traditional" love.