Ruark Thomas must not only attend to his duties as a doctor, but also to those as crown prince of Marestonia. With tensions escalating between Marestonia and neighboring island Avelogne, Ruark must take a wife from Avelogne to unite the two islands and create peace! E.R. doctor Gina is mesmerized by Ruark's fierce good looks, but she's speechless when he tells her they'll be married—only hours after they've met! And while Gina might be a convenient bride, Ruark makes it clear she will also be royally bedded!