A No-Spice Short Story & Prequel to A Charming Hope. Happily ever after, guaranteed!

Amidst the pressure of selecting a new queen, King Algar finds hope in a chance encounter with a mysterious woman.

Melinda Marshall attends the ball, defying her stepfather, to secure a deal to save her family's horses. However, an accidental collision with the king leads to an unexpected connection.

But when Algar seeks to court her, Melinda flees, leaving only a horseshoe behind. Now, Algar must follow his heart and find Melinda, hoping she'll take a leap of faith to accept his hand.