Princess Danielle Allard d’Orleans grew up believing that she was a simple village girl raised in Kent by surrogate parents. Her simple life vanishes when she discovers she’s actually a princess in hiding—especially as the first order of royal business is to marry a war hero she’s never met.
Captain Luke Bannock wasn’t trying to become a hero—and even less so, a husband. But he shows selfless courage in a fierce Naval battle and the Crown offers him a reward for valor. His chosen prize? The hand in marriage of an obscure princess, living in exile. The reason? Revenge against his sworn enemy.
What begins as an arranged marriage between a village girl and a cynical captain evolves into dance of passion and self discovery. As Luke helps Dani reckon with her secret royal blood, his thirst for revenge is replaced by desire. The shock and hurt burn away and an all-consuming love sails this fated couple into their happily ever after.