A would-be queen. A handsome king. A perfect match . . . or is it?When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is thrilled. After all, she's grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king's attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and becoming queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series comes The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance.In the world of royalty, where social status is everything, Hollis finds herself questioning her place. This teenage fantasy explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggle to stay true to oneself amidst the pressures of a royal life.For fans of Cordelia K Castel (The Princess Crown), Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games Tribute Guide), Holly Black (How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories), Stephanie Garber (Spectacular), and Lauren Roberts (Fearful).