In 1999, 20-year-old Celeste "Sel" Allan is launched from her guileless, carefree comfort zone into tryouts for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court. It seems it will be the fairy-tale ending to a childhood shadowed by her father’s unexpected death. As Sel embarks on this journey, she isn't exactly prepared for all the opportunities that present themselves to her. Roman Carter, Sel's ultimate teenage fantasy, re-enters her life and suddenly everything she's ever dreamt of and imagined, unfolds right before her very eyes. This handsome, wealthy, successful attorney quickly envelops Sel into his privileged world and she discovers the price of her new enchanted lifestyle.Beneath the surface of this enviable romance lie secrets that not only threaten their relationship but also the lives of the people they love. Sel's life is forever changed by the truth she unveils about Roman's past and her own connection to it.