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The Reluctant Queen
An enemies-to-lovers, fake-royalty romance with heart, heat, and a royal twist
Prince Alexander Romanov is poised to take the throne of Eldoria-if he can find a queen first. Bound by centuries of tradition, the future king has one problem: he isn't ready to fall in love, let alone marry. But the crown waits for no one, and time is running out.
Ella Ainsworth never imagined her next job would involve pretending to be the devoted girlfriend of the nation's most eligible bachelor. A sharp-tongued, fiercely independent copywriter from the capital, Ella, accepts the royal contract for one reason only: to save her sick mother. The terms are simple-play the part, keep her heart out of it, and walk away after the coronation, set for life.
But nothing about Alex-or life behind palace walls-is simple.
As Ella is thrust into a world of royal protocol, scheming courtiers, and relentless media attention, what starts as a carefully rehearsed act begins to feel dangerously real. Lines blur. Sparks fly. And when secrets are revealed and hearts are on the line, Ella and Alex must decide: is love worth breaking the rules for?
A story of duty, desire, and a love born from the most unlikely arrangement, The Reluctant Queen is perfect for fans of The Princess Diaries meets The Crown with a dash of The Selection.