Charlotte Thomas is the hostess at a ski chalet when Prince Liam of Valkenburg checks in a couple weeks before Christmas. Charlotte distances herself from the prince, despite a mutual attraction, because the last thing she ever wanted was to be anywhere near royalty. Her defenses gradually weaken, however, until it appears she might desire a prince after all, if he is the right kind of prince. They're well on their way to romance until an unspeakable betrayal threatens to drive a wedge between them forever.