"What more could New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins's
fans desire" than the "sharp repartee, clever plotting, memorable
characterization, and sizzling sexual tension" (RT Book Reviews) of
her sparkling Oxenburg Princes fairy tale romance series?
Nikolai Romanovin, a royal prince of Oxenburg, has travelled to the
deepest wilds of Scotland to rescue his grandmother the Grand Duchess,
who was abducted while visiting an old friend in the Highlands. Wanting
to avoid an international incident, Nik plans to quietly slip into enemy
territory disguised as a groom at Castle Cromartie. But his plans go
awry when he falls under the cool gray gaze of the laird's daughter.
Pragmatic and clever, Ailsa Mackenzie has been left in charge of the
family estate and her unruly grandmother in her father's absence.
Something about the new groom catches her eyes, and makes her think he's
not who he pretends to be--and even more shockingly, stirs her senses.
Is it his obviously educated manners? His arrogant, non-servant-like
presence? It's certainly not his towering, powerful form, or
slumberous, inviting green eyes!
After confronting the imposter and learning the truth, Ailsa agrees to
help Nik--for she, too, understands difficult relatives and would do
anything for family. Soon their secret partnership leads to growing
respect, searing kisses, and then something far more perilous. And when
their quest turns dangerous, Ailsa and Nik must discover this unknown
enemy while facing the dangerous demands of their own unruly hearts.
