Introduction: Prince Garrin has never wanted the responsibilities of ruling a kingdom. His passions lie in music, adventures, and storytelling鈥攂ut you can鈥檛 travel the world and put your adventures to song when you鈥檙e the sole heir to the throne. Besides, his 21st birthday is coming up, which means he will be presented with a princess who has been magically designed specifically for him, and the task of producing a new heir will fall on his shoulders as well. It is in this princess that Garrin finds his salvation. Princesses are supposed to act as court companions and mothers, but Garrin breaks tradition by requesting a few more qualities. A complete knowledge of the kingdom and its history, for one, plus an understanding of court procedures and politics, trade, governance, and foreign affairs鈥攁nd Garrin鈥檚 princess will be the perfect ruler. The problem is: the princess isn鈥檛 interested in running Garrin鈥檚 kingdom while he goes off adventuring. And the king鈥檚 advisers, used to the personal power that comes from a weak figure of state, don鈥檛 want a ruler who knows how to rule. Now instead of avoiding responsibilities, Garrin is avoiding assassination attempts and conspiracies to overthrow his family. But with Princess Arya鈥檚 help, he might just stand a chance at holding his throne and鈥攎aybe鈥攆ind true love along the way....