"King Casimiro harbors a secret--no one in the kingdom of Zaffrinthos knows that a devastating accident has left his memory clouded in darkness. And Casimiro himself cannot answer why Melissa Maguire, an enigmatic English rose, stirs such feelings in him ... . Questioning his ability to rule, Casimiro decides he will renounce the throne. But Melissa has news she knows will rock the palace to its core: Casimiro has an heir! Law dictates Casimiro cannot abdicate, so he must find a way to reacquaint himself with Melissa--his new queen!"--Publisher description.