Ink and Ice (The Alpine Spare Book 1)

"The spare heir. The shattered gear. The mechanic who didn't bow."

Cedric Reise Arnor has spent twenty-five years being the perfect spare-the second son, the backup heir, the prince who smiles for cameras and keeps his family's secrets. But beneath the tailored suits, he's inked in rebellion: tattoos hidden under wool, piercings removed for state dinners, and a motorcycle he rides through Alpine passes at midnight to feel alive.
She's a mechanic in a valley garage-grease under her nails, no patience for rich boys playing at being dangerous, and no idea that the man with the gold chain and the haunted eyes is heir to the throne. When Cedric crashes his bike into her life, she sees through the leather and the attitude to the loneliness beneath. But secrets don't stay buried in a principality the size of a snowdrift, and when she discovers who he really is, she'll have to decide if the man is worth the crown that comes with him.
Some fires thaw ice. Some burn everything down.

Content Warning: This story contains may contain (but limited to) strong language, sex scenes, alcohol use, and some violence. Author does not endorse or promote any harmful behavior depicted. Intended for mature audiences.