A hidden queen. A powerful enemy. A love that could cost them everything.

When architect Joshua Riddick mistakes Khara for a member of the royal staff, she doesn't correct him. For the first time since taking the throne, she has the freedom to be herself?and she takes it.

What begins as a fleeting escape becomes something far more dangerous as their connection deepens and the truth grows harder to reveal.

But while Khara is guarding her identity, someone else is watching her every move.

She doesn't know she's a target. She doesn't know the danger is escalating. And by the time she does... it may be too late.

She thought she was stealing a moment of freedom. She didn't realize she was running out of time.

International Incident is Book 1 in the Queen's Desire duet within the Crown & Heart series. This romantic suspense story ends in a cliffhanger. Book 2, Queen of His Heart, is available now.

Content Notes

This book contains mature themes and situations, including:

• References to cancer and childhood trauma • Profanity • Explicit sexual content • Kidnapping and non-gory physical danger