King of Greenwood, Tobias la Barre, had everything his heart could desire, except what it wanted most -- the love of a woman. Could love truly come when you were the object of someone's affection? Tobias hoped it could for the beautiful Josian Ashcome. She was the village seamstress. A mere peasant in most people's eyes but to Tobias she was his future Queen. When an uncle's jealousy over an old family quarrel threatens to destroy everything, Tobias is forced to protect Josian as well as his crown. Will the deceit and betrayal of those they trusted tear them apart, or will their love prevail?