Catharine and Edward (Royals of Valleria #6)
About
A princess faking a romance to fool her parents.
Princess Catharine, second in line to Valleria’s throne after her elder twin brother, has been issued a queen’s edict: become engaged by the time of her elder brother’s wedding, or else they’ll choose someone for her. Cat selects Philip, a perfect pawn to fake a romance for her parents. Or, he would be perfect, if she wasn’t falling for her bodyguard and Royal Protection agent, Edward ‘Bash’ Bashiera.
A bodyguard challenging her royal duty for love.
Eddie’s venerable veneer hides a man devoted to his family and a past he’d rather forget. He’s always kept things professional, until his princess is the one caught in the crossfire. Once she’s in his arms, it’s hard for him to let go.
The future of the monarchy is in her hands.
When circumstances change, and suddenly Catharine must ensure the family legacy, can she put aside a growing love for duty? And, when a terrible deception comes to light, will Edward be able to protect Cat when she needs it most?
This novel features a love between a bodyguard and his princess, families that love one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional palace walls.
This is a standalone book in the series with no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. See below for full tropes and content warnings.
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Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
MAIN TROPES
- royal romance
- bodyguard romance
- fake romance
- romantic suspense
- hero has 3 adorable nieces
- family saga
Content/Trigger Warnings
CW: side character with pregnancy issues and complications, kidnapping, discussion and threat of physical assault and SA (not by either of the main couple), gunshot wound to a main character
All of Marianne Knightly's books feature sexy scenes and swearing
Praise for this book
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book has my all my fav trope[s]. I loved, loved it.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great Addition to Royals of Valleria!...Loved this story! I have loved all of Marianne Knightly's books in the Royals of Valleria! She can't write them fast enough for me to read. I love royalty and suspense, love and family! You can't go wrong with this book or series!”