<p>As the daughter of a famed author, Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up on tales of brave knights and fair maidens. She never doubted romance would be in her future, too. The storybooks offered endless possibilities.</p><p>And as she grew older, Izzy crossed them off. One by one by one.</p>Ugly duckling turned swan?Abducted by handsome highwayman?Rescued from drudgery by charming prince?<p>No, no, and . . . Heh.</p><p>Now Izzy's given up yearning for romance. She'll settle for a roof over her head. What fairy tales are left over for an impoverished twenty-six year-old woman who's never even been kissed?</p><p>This one.</p>
