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The sheik and the princess in waiting

Susan Mallery

249 pages

A breezy, trope-filled romance where a forgotten college fling suddenly turns into a royal surprise.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like a sudden, sun-drenched vacation wrapped in classic romance tropes. The narrative moves at a brisk, playful pace, immediately hooking the reader with a delightful accidental marriage revelation before whisking them away to a tropical paradise. The mood is pure escapism—breezy, swoony, and lighthearted, leaning fully into the fantasy of a secret royal identity and a second chance at a college romance. The prose is accessible and emotionally direct, prioritizing romantic tension and the sheer fun of forced proximity over heavy drama. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour classic category romances and delight in watching two estranged lovers navigate royal mandates and undeniable chemistry under the island sun.

Mood: escapist
breezy
swoony
sun-drenched
Tone: playful
dramatic
lighthearted
romantic
Pace: brisk
Themes: accidental marriage · secret royalty · second chance romance · forced proximity
The writing: Accessible and emotionally direct, prioritizing romantic tension, playful banter, and swift pacing.
The arc: Moves from shocked disbelief over a sudden revelation to a sweeping, paradise-fueled romantic reconciliation.
Who it's for: Readers who love classic romance tropes, specifically secret royals, accidental marriages, and forced proximity in tropical settings.

About the book

No, not pregnant, thank heavens. Emma would have known that. But married? Well, if the man standing before her -- the very love of her college life -- was to be believed, she was. And suddenly he was claiming to be a desert prince, too. Sure, they'd had a "pretend" ceremony and honeymoon in the Caribbean. But it was pretend, wasn't it?

Prince Reyhan claimed his father, the king, had decided it was time for him to marry. There was just one little glitch -- Reyhan was already married. So, the king ordered Reyhan's wife -- Emma -- to a two-week trip to paradise before he would grant a royal annulment. But wasn't paradise the perfect place for love?

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