A Royal Twist - Barbara Howard

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Résumé :
When renowned chef Raphael Parera decides to propose to his girlfriend, Harper, a powerful tabloid reporter, he knows the moment must be as extraordinary as their love. With her birthday just around the corner, Raphael crafts a grand plan: he will surprise Harper with a magical proposal under the guise of preparing a lavish event for a crown princess secretly visiting the United States. However, time isn't on their side. Harper's boss challenges her to uncover the details of the royal princess reception, warning her that failing to deliver could cost her the job she has worked so hard for. As Harper helps Raphael set up for the so-called royal affair, she begins to notice peculiarities that make her suspicious. Is Raphael really hiding a royal guest, or could he possibly be infatuated with this mysterious princess? Fearing the worst, her journalistic instincts kick in, leading her to question Raphael's loyalty at the worst possible moment. To complicate matters, Harper faces a menacing threat from her nemesis, Robert Gaines, who has returned with a vengeance. Following Harper's expos? on his shady business practices, which led to a class action lawsuit that nearly shuttered his company, Gaines is determined to make Harper pay. His sinister plots not only threaten her career but also put her life in jeopardy, adding a layer of danger to an already complicated situation. In a heartwarming twist, Raphael's true intentions come to light, revealing a proposal that's straight out of a fairy tale. But with Harper's doubts and the looming threat from her vengeful adversary, will love be enough to overcome the obstacles in their path? Can they triumph over heartbreak and danger to forge a future together, or will the shadows of betrayal and revenge tear them apart? BONUS Short Story included. Contains mild profanity, violence, and high sensuality....

Biographie:
When renowned chef Raphael Parera decides to propose to his girlfriend, Harper, a feisty tabloid reporter, he knows the moment must be as extraordinary as their love. With her birthday just around the corner, Raphael crafts a grand plan: he will surprise Harper with a magical proposal under the guise of preparing a lavish event for a crown princess secretly visiting the United States. But secrets and misunderstandings threaten to unravel Raphael's perfect plan. As Harper helps Raphael set up for the so-called royal affair, she begins to notice peculiarities that make her suspicious. Is Raphael really hiding a royal guest, or could he possibly be infatuated with this mysterious princess? Fearing the worst, Harper's journalistic instincts go into overdrive, and she starts to question Raphael's loyalty. As if the tension wasn't enough, Harper's nemesis, Robert Gaines, returns with a vengeance. Harper's in-depth expose on his shady business practices had led to a class action lawsuit that nearly shuttered his company. Now, Gaines is back, determined to make Harper pay. His sinister plots put Harper's life in jeopardy, adding a layer of danger to an already complicated situation. In a heartwarming twist filled with festive charm, Raphael's true intentions come to light, revealing a proposal that's straight out of a fairy tale. But will Harper's doubts and the looming threat from her vengeful adversary overshadow the love they share, or can their shared dream bring them closer than ever before, triumphing over all obstacles? BONUS Short Story included. Contains mild profanity, violence, and high sensuality....

Sommaire:
Author of mystery stories featuring a female amateur sleuth, diverse characters, and a dash of romance. Barbara Howard is the author of two cozy mystery series...