Books like The Princess and the Playboy by Valerie Parv

Royal princess Serina is drawn into a glamorous, yet perilous romance with billionaire Alex Matthew, who has tasked him with watching her brother—only to fall in love himself and blur the line between duty and desire.

A 13‑year‑old Greek nobleman’s broken promise sparks a scandal that shatters a princess’s reputation. Now an empire‑builder, he returns to demand repayment of her virginity.

James Wolfe is the bodyguard for Princess Ava de Veers, and when their one night together turns into an attraction that could jeopardize her safety, he must balance duty and desire in a high‑stakes romance.

A shy princess from the royal Devereaux family falls for Texas oil tycoon Nic Lafitte, sparking a forbidden romance that threatens to unite two feuding families.

Tyra, a formidable Viking captain, seeks a husband to honor her ailing father’s vow, and finds adventure and romance with Adam the Healer—together they must navigate love, duty, and the thrill of capture in a fast‑paced historical setting.

American Rebecca Porter and her twin Lacey live two different lives, but when adventurous Bex meets Prince Nicholas at Oxford, she finds herself falling for the heir to the throne amid royal drama and media scrutiny.

A royal masquerade ball leads to a forbidden love, as a prince and princess discover their true feelings for each other.

A romance about a princess and her bodyguard who break up, reunite, and unexpectedly uncover a new family in the midst of power and passion.

Prince Christian, heir to the throne, faces a duty-bound marriage to a princess. When the innocent Princess Melissa—offered as a diplomatic pawn—enters the picture, his plan for a quick, loveless union threatens to unravel both love and kingdom.

Single cop Rick Chandler, known for his charismatic charm, is challenged when a runaway bride vows to never marry—and becomes his unlikely partner in a passionate romance that tests his devotion.

She was just what the doctor ordered...When he rescued Vienna Hollenbeck and her grandfather from a fiery car wreck, Dr. Georges Armand wasn't prepared for his reaction to the petite blonde. Vienna aroused his most protective instincts. And that didn't include the effect she was having on his libido. An accident might have brought Blair Memorial's sexiest resident into Vienna's life, but she was no pushover. Falling for the handsome healer was a prescription for heartache. Unless she could show him that they shared something truly precious: the kind of love that comes along only once in a lifetime...

A contemporary romance where a princess keeps her identity hidden and finds love with a billionaire, blending intrigue, wealth, and the complexities of modern relationships.

A hidden princess discovers her true identity and fights a forced marriage to a cruel king, only to find her own son, Prince Felipe, determined to claim her as his bride and conquer her heart with charisma and desire.

Playboy, July 2006 Issue – a magazine issue published in July 2006.

Prince Bennett Bisset of Cordina enlists Lady Hannah Rothchild’s guard into a secret world of intrigue and romance, as their attraction forces them to confront hidden dangers and shifting loyalties.

Reasons of the Heart by Susan Napier The cabin was to be a sanctuary. The one place in New Zealand for her to contemplate the drastic changes she was planning in her life. But Francesca Lewis found it already occupied. Ross Tarrant, an uncomfortable reminder of her naive adolescent days, was firmly and legitimately ensconced. She had outgrown the embarrassing memories but had never forgotten him, and found he still left her light-headed and breathless. Ross saw Francesca as a challenge, the old chemistry between them still strong. Yet beneath the mature, successful facade, he exposed the same insecure, vulnerable girl she’d once been. Seascape by Anne Weale Handsome is as handsome does... When Kate Poole tracked down the estranged grandson of her beloved employer, she little guessed the consequences her actions would bring. A renowned playboy, Xan Walcott was unlike any man she had ever known - and decidedly more dangerous! He would use and abandon her without hesitation. Though necessity had forced her to work alongside Xan in Crete, Kate was hoping her own practical nature would save her from falling for Xan's legendary charm. Reform of the Rake by Catherine George A daddy for Christmas... Sensible Lowri had no intention of succumbing to Adam Hawkridge's careless charm. But Adam persisted, Lowri resisted - and gave in. Loving Adam had its price - soon Lowri was expecting his baby. He proposed marriage but Lowri knew his heart just wasn't in it. So she jilted him at the altar, pretending her pregnancy was a false alarm. Two years later, and Lowri was looking forward to spending Christmas with her pride and joy - little Rhosyn. But the festive season would bring with it a series of surprises and shocks - not least that Adam Hawkridge was about to discover the existence of his daughter!

Prince Bennett and princess‑turned‑archaeologist Camilla de Cordina navigate royal secrets, forbidden love, and archaeological mysteries in a romance that blends duty with daring romance.

Mia Thermopolis discovers she is a princess and the heir to the Genovian throne when her father unexpectedly announces her engagement to a low-ranking prince.