Louella's life has never been her own. Surprisingly, it's never really bothered her before. On Kapu Island, she has everything she needs: her family, her dragon, her secret (and totally illegal) all-female militia, and as much pineapple cake as she can possibly eat. But with her arranged marriage fast approaching, the traditions she's expected to uphold are starting to feel a little suffocating.

Then one night, on what is likely her last-ever flight with her dragon, Shea, something bizarre happens. Louella crash lands in a strange world, having somehow realm jumped without even trying. Wanting nothing more than to go home, Louella is forced to seek help from two strangers who discover her in the woods with her dragon.

Lloyd and Knox offer to keep Louella and Shea safe and do whatever they can to return her to her family and waiting fiancé. Unfortunately, everything's taking a bit longer than Louella would like. Stuck on Gemcove Island, she slowly realizes that here, she can enjoy true freedom unlike anything she's ever experienced. And while Lloyd teaches her about this unfamiliar realm, every interaction with Knox leaves her annoyed, confused . . . and even more drawn to him.

Bound by a duty to her village and family, but tempted by a handsome, grumpy stranger, Louella struggles to know what she truly wants for herself. Now, for the first time in her life, she must make real decisions with real consequences-and pray to the goddesses she chooses correctly.