Who’s the fairest of them all?

Young women from every settlement in the land are being handpicked to enter The Pageant, a contest reminiscent of Miss Universe in the old days. Gwyneth West’s social-climbing mom desires her to compete, but Gwyn isn’t therefore sure .

The Pageant is government-sponsored. If you’re lucky enough to become chosen, participation is definitely obligatory. Aggressive competition can be allowed, even inspired.

And then there’s the award . . .

Dallas Dark, otherwise referred to as The Dark Prince, will propose to the champion. Dallas may be the child of King Dark, who won the last world battle and governs the new settlements.

The Royal Family members is mysterious. Rumor provides it they don’t sleep. Rumor offers it they eschew sunlight. Rumor offers it they’re immortal.

When Gwyn is thrust into The Pageant, she battles to survive the competitive nature of the other contestants.

But even if she wins . . . can she survive a vampire fiance?

Contains mature themes.