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FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS – Caitlin Crews
Harlequin Presents #4227
ISBN: 978-1-335-93908-1
September 2024
Contemporary Series Romance

Las Sosegadas (Europe) – Present Day

Queen Emilia “Mila” of Las Sosegadas has ruled her country for the past five years and has yet to marry and produce an heir. At a party one night, she is stunned to spot billionaire playboy Caius Candriano. He has a wild and rebellious reputation and should be someone those in the respected royal circles should avoid. But Mila has another reason to avoid Caius…he is the man she secretly married just before she ascended to the throne. 

Mila and Caius fell in love together one magical summer in California. As the Crown Princess, she was expected to marry someone appropriate, and he would not fall into that category. His mother has numerous marriages, and he has a history of wild partying and going from one female to another. But that summer they fell hard for each other and secretly married. Alas, Mila’s father died, and she was summoned home. She informed Caius that their marriage was over and left him. But no divorce was ever done. He has heard that she is looking to marry and wants to remind her that they are already married. And he wants to spend time with her before he agrees to the divorce. Will she go along with it?

It’s clear to readers in FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS that Mila and Caius still love each other but proper society has decreed that they should be incompatible. She is afraid that he will spill the news about their secret marriage to the tabloids, which would mean that it would destabilize her standing in the country. Add in that her mother disapproves of Caius, then whatever time they spend together will need to be done far away from the palace and prying eyes. A month at a remote royal residence will work best. But once they spend a month together—enjoying being around each other and in bed—how will they be able to say goodbye?

Their chemistry in FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS is palpable to readers. Mila and Caius are at ease around each other. She is bound by duty, while he is held down by his reputation. Even his mother tries to exploit his reputation to use it to her advantage. As the days and weeks slowly fade away, will Mila and Caius figure out a way to stay together? Or is a divorce and going their separate ways their only path? We can only hope they find happiness together. 

A contemplative and emotional tale, with a touch of sensuality, readers will enjoy watching how Mila and Caius reach their decision in FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS.

Patti Fischer

 
   
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