Bull3tBeauty
Astrid Hofferson is a fiercely independent Norwegian-American who grew up in New York. With a rehabilitation and exercise science major, Astrid is athletic, intelligent, confident, and stubborn. She has little patience for pretentious people-which is exactly what makes Hiccup fall in love with her. For over a year, Astrid has dated Hiccup, believing him to be a brilliant but slightly awkward European student with a family he rarely discusses. What she doesn't know is that Hiccup isn't simply wealthy.
He's a Haddock-part of one of Europe's most influential families, with centuries-old Viking roots.
When Hiccup invites Astrid to England for his cousin's extravagant wedding, she finds herself surrounded by historic estates, old-money traditions, glamorous cousins, and relatives who seem to know everything.
And then there's Valka Haddock, Hiccup's intimidating mother, who isn't exactly thrilled about her son's American girlfriend.
Astrid may not know the rules of Europe's elite, but she refuses to be intimidated. Yet as she navigates the Haddock family, she discovers that Hiccup's secrets-and her own family's past-go much deeper than money.
(Cover art not belonging to me. Rights to artist. Yes, this story is inspired by Crazy Rich Asians.)