She may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist the rugged mercenary assigned to protect her. Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel was banished from his homeland because of an impulsive act that cost him all he held dear. Now, he has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to protect a princess on a journey that may prove deadly to them both. Royce must escort the lovely Princess Ciara across a war-torn land to her royal wedding... and ensure that she arrives untouched. The two set off alone on a treacherous journey through snowy mountain passes, but forbidden desire soon proves even more dangerous than the assassins on their trail. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, will Royce and Ciara do as honor and duty demand... or surrender to the longing in their hearts?

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Wood comes a new royalty-best friend’s little sister-billionaire romance. Fans of Ruthless Reign by Aleatha Romig, Twisted Games by Ana Huang, and Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone will love this book. A princess whose rebellious nature has landed her in big trouble. The older brother’s incredibly sexy best friend who is tasked with watching her. An isolated cabin where he takes her that only has one bed. Princess Annika, known for her strong-willed and rebellious nature, finds herself in hot water again, caught by the paparazzi in a scandalous situation. In an effort to keep her out of the public eye, the royal family assigns Erik, her brother's best friend and a powerful bodyguard, to be her protector. Annika is devastated when she learns that she will be isolated with Erik in a remote cabin during the dead of winter. As they settle into the cabin, sparks fly between the princess and the brooding bodyguard. Annika's fiery temper and Erik's undeniable attraction to her create a tension that's hard to resist. Despite knowing that it's against his duty and loyalty to his best friend, Erik finds himself drawn to Annika in ways he never expected. Annika, on the other hand, is determined to break free from her royal constraints and find her own path. But the closer she gets to Erik, the more complicated her feelings become. Caught between her boundless desire for freedom and her sense of duty as a royal, Annika must navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love. As their passion intensifies, secrets are revealed, and the fairy tale romance between a princess and a commoner grows hotter. Will Annika and Erik succumb to their feelings, risking everything they know for a chance at true love? Or will their loyalty to their royal obligations keep them apart? His Forbidden Princess is a tantalizing tale of forbidden love, simmering passion, and the complexities of duty and honor. If you're a fan of fairy tale romances with a twist, this standalone novel will captivate you with its rich and powerful characters, regal settings, and a love that defies all boundaries. Get ready to be swept away in this off-limits standalone story with a sizzling twist! Other Books In This Series: The Wicked Prince, Royal Fake Fiancé, The Royal Rebel Keywords: queen, princess, rich, wealthy, powerful, prince, king, royal, royalty, heir, inherit, regal, strong-willed, bound by duty, honor, freedom, love, dreams, abdicate, political marriage, protector, bodyguard, kingdom, realm, destroy, fairy tale, happily ever after, Cinderella, off limits, commoner Similar Books: Ruthless Reign by Aleatha Romig, Twisted Games by Ana Huang, Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone, Royally F*cked by Lexie Timms, Broken Prince by Theodora Taylor, Ruthless King by Meghan March, The Prince's Playbook by Pamela Dumond, The Billionaire's Princess by Ava Ryan, The Royal Arrangement by Jeana E. Mann, and The Bossy Prince by Lili Valente

All protocol goes out the window when an innocent crown princess encounters a playboy ready to break all the rules in this royal romance from Clare Connelly! My deal with the billionaire… Just got complicated! As crown princess of Marlsdoven, I was taught honor, resilience, leadership… Yet now I’m sitting in front of the most infuriatingly determined and sexy man, completely lost for words! Santiago del Almodovár wants to build his sordid casino on my land? Well, it’s my duty to protect my citizens! But every syllable he utters awakens a raging hunger inside me. Now he’s demanding I go to Spain with him—alone—to see his empire and prove I’m wrong. Ruling a nation may be hard, but denying our chemistry? Unthinkable! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

I escaped the jungle, only to end up abducted and held captive. But I'm not waiting to be rescued, screw that damsel-in-distress garbage! I'm the last phoenix shifter and I'm about to give them hellfire! Of course, I'd wind up kidnapped. I thought being kidnapped would be sexy or something. I was dead wrong. Haha. Get it? As if the jungle, viper bites, piranhas, killer bugs and the five sexy dipstick-for-brains I saved weren't enough, I'm now a captive of some lab coat weirdos in an experimentation facility.

On the planet OtherWorld, Tara’s friend Cal is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, and she and her friends set out to prove him innocent. It’s an unlikely crew: Tara, the riddle-loving Fabrice, Robin the half-elf, Sparrow the shape-shifting princess, and Tara’s cultured grandfather—and black Lab—Manitou. Blue gnomes help Cal break out of prison, but at a terrible price. To force him to help liberate their people from an evil wizard, they infect Cal with a time-release poison that Tara and her friends must race to neutralize. Helped by Fafnir the dwarf, they defeat the wizard and travel to Demonic Limbo for evidence of Cal’s innocence. There, Tara has a wrenching encounter with the ghost of her dead father. Back on OtherWorld, the situation is grim. Fafnir accidentally releases the terrible Devourer of Souls, who nearly conquers the planet. In desperation, Tara changes into a dragon and allies herself with her nemesis, Magister. They defeat the Devourer, and Tara hurls Magister into Limbo, hopefully forever. Meanwhile, the Empress of Omois has discovered that Tara is her niece and heir. She insists that Tara come live on OtherWorld for good. If Tara refuses, it will mean war. This is the exciting sequel to Tara Duncan and the Spellbinders and is sure to captivate young readers for hours of excitement and adventure!

SECRET HEIR is the first book of the all new DYNASTY trilogy. A loose adaption of Romeo and Juliet but with a fantastical twist, this saga of feuding Dynasties, forbidden love, betrayal, royal scandals and power struggles for the crown promises to ensnare, captivate and shatter then leave readers clawing for more.

A rebellious omega will bring this alpha king to his knees... Sneaking into the royal party is punishable by death, but if something doesn't change in the Badlands, we're going to die anyway. I only hoped to woo a beta wolf, someone who would overlook my lowly status and help my friends and I have a better life. Instead, I catch the attention of King Adalai. He's notorious for being ruthless with omega justice. Maybe there's no harm in one dance. In one hot kiss... When I go into heat, there's no ignoring what I am. Especially what I can't have. But the King won't be denied, and he follows me back to the Badlands. If he breaks his own rules for me, will it bring our people together or start a revolution?

A little pig is ready for a big day of swimming—she's packed a huge bag stuffed with toys, books, towels, hats, food, and more. But friends keep stopping the little pig on the way to the water. A dog borrows her flotation ring, a cat needs her sunhat, and a crocodile demands the little pig's sunglasses. A badger even gobbles up all the cookies—and the little pig just can't say no! But when she falls into mud and all the animals laugh at her, the little pig is fed up. She loses her temper and finally shouts NO. Will the friends she helped now help the little pig? And will she ever get to go swimming? The Story of the Little Pig Who Couldn't Say No is perfect for children who find it difficult to stand up to their own friends. Young readers and their parents will giggle at Sabine Wilharm's bright, energetic illustrations and will love Sabine Ludwig's sweet writing, translated by Connie Stradling Morby. This is the perfect book to share with children during lazy summer days or right before bed.

Revealed: a scandalous royal affair! Maximillian—the last heir to the throne. Will a beautiful girl prevent him from becoming king? Max Fierezza: a prince of the people and the land. But now Niroli's subjects are unsettled and Max's world-famous vines are blighted! Rosa Fierezza: she helps Max save the grapes. Although he's forbidden fruit to her, Rosa has long been under Max's spell. Both struggle with their desire. How can they ever give in to their love? But the House of Niroli is built on secrets and the truth about a scandal from the past may set Rosa and Max free….

A princess captive in the tower… A Spanish knight who can set her free! In this Princesses of the Alhambra story, meet Princess Leonor, who can’t escape her tyrannical sultan father. For Spanish knight Count Rodrigo, her innocence—and beauty—tug at his sense of honor. He will lay down his life to protect her…but the risks are great: she is the daughter of his sworn enemy!