She lives in south-eastern Virginia with her husband and children. Currently she teaches American History and English. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, with a degree in English, and received her master’s degree in Education from George Mason University.

When her parents hauled her to antiques shows in manor houses and castles Michelle entertained herself by making up stories and pondering whether she could afford a broadsword with her allowance. MICHELLE WILLINGHAM grew up living in places all over the world, including Germany, England, and Thailand. ‘You’ll still have your holiday away from the palace,’ he reassured her. ‘Yes.’ He made no apology for his actions.

‘If we do, they’ll find you within a few hours.’ She stared outside the coach and said, ‘This isn’t the way to my grandfather’s lodge.’ ‘Is it such a hardship, wearing diamonds and silks?’ Free to make my own decisions.’ Her voice held a note of misery, as though she believed herself a prisoner. ‘Sometimes I wish I could live like an ordinary woman, just for a few days. She turned her face to the window, the melancholy sinking in. ‘Our marriage can be more than political.’ He could see from the look on her face that she wasn’t at all looking forward to their union.

‘I find you very interesting indeed, Princess.’ ‘You’re wrong.’ He reached out and lowered her hood, brushing his fingertips against her damp cheek. ‘I don’t believe for a moment that you have any interest in me.’

The time they spend together mends her spirit and touches his soul, but how will she react to his deception? Only he discovers a broken woman behind the prim princess façade. Karl von Lohenberg is without a country, a title – and a bride if he lets Serena get away.A ruthless man, he takes her to a secluded island, hell-bent on seduction. HIS RUNAWAY PRINCESS Princess Serena of Badenstein intends to flee – from her violent father and from the man to whom she’s been pledged in a political marriage of convenience.

Hidden colors full of falsehoods