Bound to the Crown
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Last published Fri, May 30, 2025
He wears the crown. She wears the scars.
When Princess Amaya, the quiet daughter of a noble family, is unexpectedly chosen to marry the enigmatic Crown Prince Lucien, her world is upended. Raised in the shadows and haunted by secrets, Amaya never imagined a life inside the palace walls belonging to King Alexander and Queen Eleanora-especially not at the side of a man known for his cold gaze and colder heart. Lucien never asked for a bride. Especially not one with eyes that challenge him and a past that intrigues him more than it should. Bound by duty and political tension, he finds himself drawn to the woman he's expected to ignore. But the court is treacherous, and both Lucien and Amaya quickly learn that love is a dangerous luxury in a marriage built on obligation. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Amaya must decide if her heart is a price she's willing to pay-and Lucien must choose between the throne... or the one woman who just might bring him to his knees.
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