Set in alternate medieval times, where dragons are real, and everyone has a talent (like a magical power) Catherine is the daughter of the esteemed knight Sr. Williams. When she was born, her father, and his close friend, King Josiah, arranged a marriage, to join the two families, and to protect the kingdom from outsiders trying to steal the throne. Lady Catherine is to be married to Prince Vincent when they are 17 years of age. Cathrine is 16 and 1/2, and she has never met this prince Vincent. Her father said they were kept apart, "to keep you both safe and pure," they have, however been writing letters to each other since the day they could write. When Prince Vincent falls for someone else, Catherine is not sure what to do.
Set in the late 18th century, this saga of love and betrothal envisions how girls of supposedly 'noble' families were lured into a marriage they do not necessarily want to be a part of. Seventeen year old Eloise is the daughter of a Duchess, a widowed Duchess.Her mother expects a lot from her, perhaps too much. One night, it is revealed that Eloise is betrothed... to a man she has never met. He is due to arrive for their wedding in the late summer and Eloise has no say in the matter. As time passes and Emmanuel proves himself to be a man that Eloise hates, she finds herself being drawn closer and closer to her childhood best friend, Damon. What will Eloise choose? Emmanuel, whom by marrying, Eloise will be able to uphold her mother's reputation, or Damon, with whom her heart lies?