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Oria Bevaniva refuses to be married off for her father's political gain. Often ignored as the youngest daughter of Boris, King of Ezelgrave, eighteen-year-old Oria has had the opportunity to envision a different future for herself that has nothing to do with courts or castles; she wants to live off the land as she's seen done by the royal farmers. Thus, on her way to marry some prince from a faraway land, she flees into the forest with everything she can carry.

But trouble finds Oria wherever she goes. Not only are Ezelgravian soldiers searching for her across the kingdom, but beyond the city's walls lies a world in turmoil. Bloodshed between men and beasts, the unreserved nature of the wilderness, and non-human people that have their own aspirations counter Oria's goals and safety.

The runaway princess learns that she won't survive without help, so she befriends the first friendly, strong man she meets: a seventeen-year-old boy who can transform into a dragon. Devonino is well-mannered yet unruly, handsome but prone to dishevelment. Despite his contradictions, Oria is drawn to him as a protector and a friend. Over time their fondness grows, and she feels like he could be more to her.

Devonino's dream isn't to farm. His talents have so far gone unappreciated by his rich but barbaric community. He wants to be a healer. When the opportunity arises for both Devonino and Oria to get what they want, they come across more than they bargained for. From plague-stricken werewolves to elite vampires, Oria and Devonino make allies and lovers. But no love will protect Oria from her father's army; she and Devonino must use their combined skills, abilities, and survival instincts to avoid capture.

And if the Vampire fortune-teller Alastair is correct in his prediction, Oria's choices may lead to more than a life of farming or an encaging marriage. With her raw magic and the backing of powerful political sub-factions, Oria has the potential to change the shape of all nations.

Table of The Princess Wants To Be Forgotten

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Volume 1