The Cost of the Crown

<p>Missy Hanson never dreamed of falling in love and living happily ever after. In fact she doesn't know what she wants to do after she graduates from college; nevertheless she's content working as a journalist for her local newspaper and assisting at her aunt's California bakery. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity emerges for her to visit the southeast Asian country of Andelar Missy is thrown into the world of royalty as the special guest of the king and queen-and it's clear she doesn't belong despite her family ties to the area. But the royal family isn't without its mysteries. Rumors abound that a secret prince is hiding amid Andelar's society and Missy is determined to find out who he is.</p><p> </p><p>Aiden Waverly never wanted a crown or a title. He craves a normal life but being a secret prince of biracial background is difficult enough and would create chaos amid the tabloids if the press learned about his parentage. After years of traveling the world to help those in the greatest of need he's faced with a life-altering decision: take his place as crown prince or walk away as a commoner. With no clear path that will satisfy him and the royal family the tug between following his heart and doing his duty to Andelar becomes harder every day. </p><p> </p><p>When a chance encounter throws Missy and Aiden together neither of them are prepared to challenge what they thought they knew about themselves. And when an ancient royal law threatens to tear them apart they must decide how much they are willing to risk for love.</p>