The Unwanted Princess
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Andrea Harper has always lived in the shadows of her two brothers, ignored and unloved in a royal family that deems her not pretty enough to represent their kingdom. As the middle child, she endures the pain of being overlooked, clinging to the hope that one day, she will find love and acceptance.
Her heart belongs to her best friend, a loyal confidant who she believes might see her true worth. But on the day she bravely confesses her feelings, she has no idea her entire life is about to change. Later on, her parents give her a shocking news, she is to be engaged to Adonis Salvio, the crown prince of a neighboring, wealthier kingdom.
Caught in a whirlwind of tears, feelings, and heartbreak, Andrea and Adonis must confront their own prejudices and the pressures of their royal duties. Will Andrea find the love and acceptance she's always longed for, or will she remain the unwanted princess in a kingdom where appearances are everything?
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