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The story

Her discovery might save thousands of lives. Millions are ruled by his lineage. Everything is at risk because of their forbidden child.

Finding a treatment for the uncommon genetic condition that killed her sister has been Dr. Lily James' life's work. Her research funding is abruptly discontinued just one discovery away from saving countless lives until a fortuitous encounter with an enigmatic, alluring man at a medical conference in Zurich transforms everything.

Throughout their tense three-day encounter, Gabriel Valois never discloses his royal identity. He is expected to marry a woman of noble birth as Crown Prince of Vallémont, not a bright but impoverished American researcher with a stubborn streak that both challenges and fascinates him. After learning the truth about Gabriel's identity and finding out she is pregnant, Lily makes a commitment to protect her research and her unborn child from the Kingdom's oppressive control. Gabriel returns in her life to provide protection when her genetic discovery draws unwanted attention, but at the expense of her research and their child for Vallémont.

Lily must negotiate palace politics and her developing, unwanted feelings for Gabriel while navigating a world of ancient blood oaths, power-hungry rivals, and assassination attempts.

They learn that the most dangerous secrets aren't in their palace hallways or research labs, but rather in their own fiercely guarded hearts, as outside threats grow more intense and their passion rekindles.