little white lies
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Following the death of his beloved father, 21-year-old Liam Page is the newly crowned king of the legendary island of Okina. Everyone is excited for him, except for him.
After faking his death and fleeing the island, Liam sails the ocean for weeks until he finds a cozy island by the name of Arcadia, and makes himself at home. While trying to hide his identity, he walks into a bookstore and meets Magdalene Evans, who would much rather be called Alena.
Completely stunned by her wit and beauty, Liam becomes infatuated. Does he have what it takes to keep his little white lie a secret, or will his cover be blown?
...Did I forget to mention that Liam cannot keep a secret?
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