The Ninja Prince and the Investigator — Cami Checketts

A prince hiding from the truth. A female athlete trying to protect him. Can Ellery save Prince Derek and his family or will she only lose her heart?Prince Derek has thrown his heart into the American Ninja Warrior circuit after he lost his beloved mother. He knew he couldn't stay in Augustine and face his own pain or his family's. When he meets the beautiful and tough Ellery Monson in the competition, it's love at first sight for him. Ellery flirts with him, but turns down every date offer. As they work together and become fast friends, Derek falls even more in love with her, but Ellery remains distant. How can Derek break through her walls?Ellery Monson, the top female warrior, is tough on the outside, but about to break inside. She is in desperate straits with all the medical bills and expensive medications her mom needs, watching her mom suffer and decline, not to mention head over heels for Prince Derek, but she can never reveal that. Ellery has never taken a handout in her life and is determined to push through alone. There's no way this Cinderella story is ever happening--she could never be a match for the perfect prince.Prince Derek invites Ellery to attend his brother Ray's wedding with him in Augustine and at first, Ellery declines. Then, a duplicitous woman convinces her to change her mind and accompany Derek under the pretense of protecting him from the murderous Hattie Ballard. Derek is ecstatic to finally have a chance with Ellery. And Ellery, determined to protect Derek, is blown away by how right it feels to be with him and wonders if maybe her Cinderella wish could come true.Little does Ellery know, she's only a pawn. The danger she's bringing to Derek's family could upend the royals of Augustine and break Derek's heart. Can Derek and Ellery outwit the threats, or will Ellery's love be Prince Derek's downfall?Don't miss this new clean romantic suspense series by USA Today Bestselling Author Cami Checketts.#1 - The General Prince and the Nerd#2 - The Brave Prince and the Teacher#3 - The Doctor Prince and the Outsider#4 - The Ninja Prince and the Investigator#5 - The Charming Prince and the Single Mum#6 - The Crown Prince and the Traitor#7 - The Police Chief and the Musician#8 - The Royal Major and the Personal Trainer#9 - The Impulsive Princess and the SoldierFans of Susan Sleeman, Lisa Phillips, Edie James, Sariah Wilson, and Charles Martin will love Cami Checketts' clean romantic suspense with a side of comedy.Don't miss Cami's other sweet and fast-paced romance novels.Billionaire Protection RomancesMatchmaking the Singer and the WarriorMatchmaking the Duchess and the CommanderMatchmaking the Entertainer and the FirefighterMatchmaking the Model and the BeastMatchmaking the Spy and the HeiressMatchmaking the Bodyguard and the PhilanthropistSummit Valley Christmas RomanceHis Perfect Match for ChristmasHis Ski Resort Overrun for ChristmasHis Cabin Invaded for ChristmasHis Unexpected Wedding for ChristmasDelta Family RomancesDeceivedAbandonedCommittedBetrayedDevotedCompromisedEndangeredAcceptedReturnedDevastatedFamous Friends RomancesLoving the FirefighterLoving the AthleteLoving the RancherLoving the CoachLoving the ContractorLoving the SheriffLoving the EntertainerThe Hidden Kingdom RomancesRoyal SecretsRoyal SecurityRoyal DoctorRoyal MistakeRoyal CourageRoyal PilotRoyal ImposterRoyal BabyRoyal BattleRoyal Fake Fiancé