Say Yes to the Princess

An exiled princess and a broody royal “fixer” play a game of seduction in the tense Georgian romance that launches the Hidden Royals series from Michaels (A Duchess by Day). Ten years after fleeing the French Revolution, deposed former princess Regine Elise Adelaide d’Orleans lives under the protection of the British royal family, hidden away from the public eye for her own safety. She’s lonely and feels trapped in a gilded cage—until she catches sight of her long-lost brother in a crowded London market and becomes determined to reunite with him. Her search has her poking into court secrets, and to stop her from meddling, the British royals hire Killian Crewes, an earl’s second son known for his unique approach to solving problems and stopping scandals, to distract the princess using any means necessary—including seduction. But the closer Killian gets to Regine, the more it seems that she may seduce him first. The romance, while sultry, occasionally feels rushed, but the richly textured historical backdrop, taut political dynamics, and high stakes will keep readers invested. This promises more good things from the series to come. Agent: Patricia Nelson, Marsal Lyon Literary. (July)