Arianna & Finn — Marianne Knightly

A Princess engaged to a man she doesn't love.
Drawn to another man she shouldn't want.
For a love that won't be denied.

Proper Princess Arianna is the essence of style, grace, and appropriate behavior. After a disastrous love affair years ago that embarrassed both her and the royal family, she had vowed to stay on the straight and narrow, and she has. When a marriage is suggested to form an alliance with another country, she jumps at the chance for redemption; after all, she doesn't believe in love anymore. However, if that's true, why does she think of love whenever her fiancé's brother, Finn, is nearby, bringing up feelings she had long since buried?

Finn de Bara cares little about strategic political alliances and, as second in line to the throne of Brazenbourg, he doesn't have to. As the bad boy of the aristocracy, he doesn't need to settle down; he saves that for his arrogant older brother, Henry. However, when Henry becomes engaged to Arianna for convenience and not love, he can't help but be intrigued by a woman who would give up her future for her country. When the passionate nature she hides breaks through her prim exterior, Finn realizes he wants her and not just in bed. He knows his brother may make a more proper match, but can he convince her, and himself, to take a chance on each other despite the international fallout?

When Henry's true motives are revealed and Arianna is placed in danger's path, can Finn act quickly enough to help her? Or will Arianna need to save herself?

*Please note: this novel contains content suitable for mature audiences only.

*This is a standalone book in the series, with no cliffhanger. However, you may prefer to read the other books in the series first.

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Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and each other, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.

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Want more Royals?
Book 1: Alexander & Rebecca
Book 2: Marcello & Grace
Book 3: Arianna & Finn
Book 4: Charlotte & Nate
Book 5: A Royal Holiday (Novella)
Book 6: Catharine & Edward
Book 7: Royally Ever After
Book 8: Lorenzo & Lily
Book 9: (coming late 2017)

Box Set: Books 1-3
Box Set: Books 4-6
Box Set: Books 7-9 (coming late 2017)

Coming in 2017! The first three books in the Seaside Valleria series, a spin-off series set on Valleria's shores, centering around the folks at the local pub, the Seashell, where royals have been known to pop in from time-to-time!