To Love A Prince
✨ Character Spotlight: “The Meet Cute”
Here’s an Excerpt:
Thomas had taught Daffy how to invest and save. He’d be disappointed to know she’d blown what little she’d put by on this trip—so no need to tell him. And to her recollection, he’d whispered “I love you” at least once over the past year during a particularly romantic evening.
Did she want Thomas to be her future?
As she reached the edge of the deck, Daffy remembered her phone was still on the charger and ran back to retrieve it. She’d missed a call from Mum and a text from Thomas.
Miss you. Send photos.
She’d save Mum’s voice message for later. This was holiday time, and she didn’t want to think about work. If it were family-related, she’d text or call Ella, too.
Heading back out, Daffy spied the barbecue. Ooo, they could grill out—maybe tonight. Stepping off the deck, she raised her voice.
“Hey, Ella, Leslie Ann, why don’t we—” Something hard and fast thwacked her on the side of the head. “Hey!” She jerked sideways as her sunglasses, the grapes and crisps, a lime-green Frisbee, and a golden retriever landed at her feet. Rubbing the side of her head, she stooped for her glasses and addressed the panting dog. “You throw a mean Frisbee, pup.”
“Adler, good girl. Come!” The man’s American accent enchanted Daffy as he jogged over the sand. “Sorry about that.”
Blimey. He was something to behold—shirtless, tan, taut abs gleaming, arm muscles flexing as he slowed his jog.
“Are you all right? Again, my apologies.” He bent for the Frisbee. “The wind caught the darn thing at just the right moment.”
“I’m fine, really.” She slipped on her sunglasses and rubbed her head again. The sting was nearly gone.
“Are you sure? I’d better have a look.” Adler stayed loyally at her feet, sweeping the sand with her tail.
“It’s not necessary, really—but thank you.”
“I heard it hit from twenty yards out.” She winced as he gently touched her chin, tilting her head toward the light. He smelled of soap, sun, and surf.
“Adler goes a bit crazy when I bring out the Frisbee.” He stepped closer, studying her. “No blood. Not even a bump.”
“I’d hate to think I could be dented by a dog’s toy.” Daffy pulled away, giving him a quick once-over. Very nice. America was looking better and better all the time.
She liked the sound of his laugh—it felt oddly familiar. Beyond his rather well-crafted physique, the chap sported a thick beard and a mass of wavy, dark-brown hair knotted on his head, a few loose tendrils curling around his neck.
“Let me help.” He gathered the scattered snacks and handed them to her.
“Thank you.” She clutched the items to her chest and extended her hand. “I’m Daffy.”
Their eyes met as he raised his hand to hers—but only for a moment. Then he jerked around and walked away. “Come, Adler. Now.”
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💙 How the True Blue Royals Came to Be 💙
By Rachel Hauck
There’s a character in The Writing Desk,
Gordon Phipps Roth was his name.
He claimed his books as his own,
To build his fortune and claim his fame.
But hidden in the walls of an ancient house
On the shores of Cocoa Beach,
His great-niece Tenley discovered the truth—
Would she learn the lesson it had to teach?
Now come along to the Story Society,
Mysterious and sweet—
Along New York’s Fifth Avenue,
Down that golden-age street.
There’s literature professor Jett Wilder,
Whose life is in tatters.
His literary hero was a fraud—
And yes, it matters.
We meet Lexa, once married to Jett,
But he broke her heart in two.
As far as she’s concerned,
There’s no way to start anew.
And what about kind old Ed,
With the story he wants to write—
About the love of his life
And the memory of that night?
Big, solid Chuck’s in trouble,
Trying hard to keep it inside,
But he’s falling for Coral—beautiful, serene,
A scandalous would-be princess bride.
Cosmetic heiress Coral’s hiding
From the world and all she’s done—
She left Prince Augustus Carwyn George
At the altar before millions.
He’s a ghost of a character,
A shadow on the Story Society’s page—
The prince left behind in anguish,
Bound by heartbreak and rage.
He needed hope. He needed truth—
His own Happily Ever After.
So The True Blue Royals came to be,
With To Love a Prince kicking off the first chapter.
Between the lines, we meet Crown Prince John,
The son who will one day reign.
He lost his beloved wife far too soon—
In To Save a King, he’s on a mission for his mum, the beloved queen.
I’m telling you all, this is honest truth—
The secrets in that land run deep.
The queen has a daughter the world’s not met,
And never once has she breathed a peep.
Scott O’Shay has her life all planned,
And she doesn’t intend To Win a Crown.
She’s heir to another kingdom—
One of men’s fashion, not fancy royal ball gowns.
But whoa—have you heard? About the royals on the run?
There was trouble in Lauchtenland! Danger all around.
But the Minnesota Marshalls, Fraser and Creed,
Swooped to save the day—boots on the ground.
✨ The Call of Lauchtenland
Do you hear the call of Lauchtenland?
Feel the tug of its wonder and mystery.
Sense the power of its miracles,
And long to touch its ancient history.
Come to where love blooms
Like the flora and fauna.
Where fairy dust will surely kiss your heart.
Open the book, sink into this magical land—
Your journey is easy.
Just curl up and start.