Part of American Royals, book 4
First published 2023
Queen Beatrice of America lies unconscious in a hospital bed. Her sister Princess Samantha has vanished, apparently fleeing with her boyfriend Lord Marshall Davis. This leaves Prince Jefferson holding the crown he never wanted. Daphne Deighton sees her chance and manipulates Jefferson into resuming their relationship. She dreams of becoming queen, but Jefferson's heart still belongs to Nina Gonzalez, his childhood love. The country splits between those who prefer a king to a queen. Samantha's disappearance raises questions about her commitment to the royal family. Beatrice might wake up and reclaim her throne, but time runs short. Jefferson faces impossible choices between duty and desire. The Washington dynasty teeters on the edge of collapse. Family secrets threaten to surface and destroy everything the royals have built. Each sibling must decide what matters most: love, power, or survival.
Genres: romance, contemporary, political-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: duty-vs-desire, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: America, Washington
Period: Contemporary
415 pages · Paperback · Random House Books for Young Readers