Join Ann and be swept into a world of swoon worthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue.For ten girls, the opportunity to escape their mundane lives and live in a palace to compete for the heart of handsome Prince Christian is here. But for Ann, being selected is anything but exciting. It means turning her back on her widowed father and chicken farm while competing for a title she doesn't want.Then Ann meets Prince Ryan, Christian's younger brother and her world becomes brighter. Can she protect her toughened heart, or will someone put a damper in her plans and destroy everything that she didn't know she wanted?Ann is a young, determined farm girl. She loves to read and take care of her chickens on her farm while living with her loving father. Christian is a handsome headstrong Prince with an adoring mother and complicated father. They are both quite different and are thrown together when Christian has to choose a future wife. The two rarely get along yet they can't seem to ignore their physical attraction towards each other. They constantly argue and Ann is finding it hard to fit in at the Palace. Can she compromise her desires and prove herself worthy? Or will someone put a damper on her attempt and destroy everything that she loves? If you loved the Selection you will love this series If you enjoy coffee, chickens, and strong female characters this is for you