Princess Bridget von Ascheberg, heir to the throne of fictional Eldorra, attends college in the U.S. until her brother abdicates. Enter Rhys Larsen, her new elite bodyguard and ex‑Navy SEAL, whose strict no‑emotional‑attachment policy shatters when Bridget’s stubborn spirit captivates him. Over four years and across continents, what begins as tension-filled banter and drawn-out slow burn escalates into a forbidden, steamy romance. They fight societal duty, royal expectations, and personal trauma—with plenty of banter, spice, and emotional revelations—culminating in a quest to rewrite royal marriage laws so they can rule and love freely.
Tropes:
Enemies-to‑Lovers / Grumpy–Sunshine
Forbidden Romance / Royalty–Bodyguard
Slow Burn
Duty vs. Desire
Dual POV
Princess Bridget von Ascheberg, heir to the throne of fictional Eldorra, attends college in the U.S. until her brother abdicates. Enter Rhys Larsen, her new elite bodyguard and ex‑Navy SEAL, whose strict no‑emotional‑attachment policy shatters when Bridget’s stubborn spirit captivates him. Over four years and across continents, what begins as tension-filled banter and drawn-out slow burn escalates into a forbidden, steamy romance. They fight societal duty, royal expectations, and personal trauma—with plenty of banter, spice, and emotional revelations—culminating in a quest to rewrite royal marriage laws so they can rule and love freely.
Tropes:
Enemies-to‑Lovers / Grumpy–Sunshine
Forbidden Romance / Royalty–Bodyguard
Slow Burn
Duty vs. Desire
Dual POV
Trigger Warnings:
Graphic sexual content & explicit romance
Child abuse
Death of a parent
Gun violence & abduction/kidnapping
