She’s been a proper princess—but she wants to rebel.After the death of her fiancé, Princess Madeleine knows a loveless, arranged marriage awaits her. She’s resigned to her fate until she meets her intended husband. Crown Prince Enrique is gorgeous, but he comes on way too strong, says the wrong things, and fumbles with apologies. He’s more court jester than Prince Charming. How can she marry him?Enrique might be self-centered and lack social skills, but he’s trying to do better—for himself, his country, and his future wife. Despite their royal union being a political necessity, he wants his marriage with the captivating Madeleine to be a love match. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to woo her. How hard can it be to win his princess bride’s heart?Nearly impossible, he discovers, because Madeleine seems unwilling—or unable—to give him her heart. On their wedding day, instead of exchanging vows, will the royal couple say goodbye?

The Proper Princess

Chapter 20








CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Sunlight streamed into Madeleine’s room, but she was already awake. She’d slept fitfully, tossing and turning, mulling over what Enrique had said about the marriage he now wanted with her.

She wouldn’t be his wife. Not in the way most defined marriage.

Her foreh...








CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Sunlight streamed into Madeleine’s room, but she was already awake. She’d slept fitfully, tossing and turning, mulling over what Enrique had said about the marriage he now wanted with her.

She wouldn’t be his wife. Not in the way most defined marriage.

Her foreh...

Chapter 18