EliseStark26
Every fairytale begins somewhere. This one begins with a choice - love or legacy.
Before Mia Thermopolis ever heard the word "princess," her parents were writing a love story of their own - one that defied centuries of royal tradition.
Philippe Renaldi, crown prince of Genovia, was raised to rule, not to feel. He's charming, poised, and bound by duty - until he meets Helen Thermopolis, an American artist with a fire in her spirit and no interest in royal titles. When their worlds collide, sparks fly - and so do expectations.
Torn between the pressure of a throne and the pull of his heart, Philippe must decide whether love is worth risking the future of an entire kingdom. Helen must choose whether she's willing to walk into a world she was never meant to belong to.
Set against the backdrop of Genovian ballrooms and New York City cafes, Before the Crown is a sweeping, tender romance about soulmates, sacrifice, and the love that created a princess.