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Saul Parenti, content in his business empire, enjoys the simple pleasures of life with his wife Giselle. When a sudden murder removes his cousin, Saul is thrust into the Monarchy of Arrezzii, abandoning leisure for the weight of leadership. He and Giselle quickly find themselves entranced by pomp, protocol, and the expectations of a royal wedding, but Giselle’s unresolved trauma and her reluctance to become a mother jeopardize their marriage, as the nation’s duty demands an heir. The novel explores how love, duty, and past wounds collide as they navigate this new realm.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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