The Prince's Bride

the long version

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL... Career-minded Nicole Aldridge left Caldonia, a principality mired in tradition, to pursue opportunities in America. Not the society editor for a glossy magazine in New York City. Nicole's life was going exactly as planned... until Prince Rand hired her to find his ideal wife. His qualifications were clear - his future queen must provide a proper home for their children, not cramp his lifestyle, and above all, be of noble stock. Love didn't figure into the equation. ...WHO'S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL? Nicole knew she was out of her mind to undertake such a daunting mission. No paragon of perfection could possibly squeeze into Rand's narrow glass slipper. And strangely, the handsome prince was growing more and more uncooperative despite pressure from the king to become engaged before the year was out. Nicole was failing at her task and Rand's coach was about to turn into a pumpkin - unless love took charge and changed Caldonia forever...