Isabelle Collins is the typical young woman who dreams of living a fairy tale, however, the odds seem to be against her. Although she does not lack posture and good manners, with the death of her father, the family is on the verge of bankruptcy. It seems that her dreams will have to wait, as an advantageous marriage may be the only chance to bring the Collins out of their ruin. However, everything starts to change with an unexpected invitation to a masquerade ball where she meets the man with whom she have dreamed of all of her life.

Lord Degard is the son of the Marquis of Sawch. With his comfortable and worry-free life, he aims to enjoy his youth with beautiful women until he is coerced into marryage by his father. On a seemingly ordinary night he attends Lady Carffort's masquerade ball with no great ambitions, save to flirt with as many ladies as possible before the night is over. His plan, however, is completely forgotten when he sets eyes on the beautiful lady who, although out of place, seems to light up the ballroom with her presence.

Does Miss Collins have enough to hook the “masked prince”? Well... First of all, she will have to find out who he is.