Dryad Mated

Book excerpt: Princess Alethea is drowning in the expectations of her throne. Frustrated by the constant pressure to conform and the inability to find true love, she yearns for a life beyond the gilded cage. Day in and day out she’s pressured to changing everything about herself, and to top it off, she can’t find a man worthy of her love—let alone her father’s approval. Enter Blair, a rare male dryad from Prism, seeking more than the typical forest fling. His desire for genuine connection leads him to the Celestial Soul Mates service and a once-in-a-lifetime chance at freedom. The catch? He can never return to Prism. As sparks fly between Alethea and Blair, they must navigate the treacherous waters of royal duty and tradition. With a deadline looming over Blair's newfound freedom, they face a battle against time and a kingdom's rules. Will their love defy the odds, or will Alethea's happily-ever-after remain a dream?