Books like The Ambassador's daughter by Brittany Young

When Juliana Sheridan arrives in France to celebrate her parents' anniversary, she finds her father presiding as the American ambassador at a magnificent countryside château owned by Duc Alain de Bournier. There, she encounters the enigmatic Prince Charming, whose sudden appearance disrupts the quiet of her holiday. The prince, who has seemed like a dream to Juliana for years, appears to be the dark stranger she has long suspected exists. Their attraction is immediate, but Alain remains emotionally reserved, refusing to admit his feelings. A looming crisis threatens Juliana’s safety, and Alain realizes that rescuing her from danger may be the only way to prove his love. What begins as a chance encounter turns into a high-stakes adventure where love, duty, and destiny collide in the sumptuous backdrop of the French countryside.

First publish date: 1990