The redheaded princess of Hawthorn, Alaine, is of an age to be married. Her father plans for her to marry a prince from another kingdom in order to expand his reach and combine territories with another kingdom, and sends her on a much celebrated caravan to another land to meet potential husbands. Along the way, Alaine meets Carver Vale, a mysterious woodsman with a strong attraction to Alaine, who does her best to focus on her mission. Unfortunately, thoughts of Carver keep getting in the way.
