She’s been a proper princess—but she wants to rebel.After the death of her fiancé, Princess Madeleine knows a loveless, arranged marriage awaits her. She’s resigned to her fate until she meets her intended husband. Crown Prince Enrique is gorgeous, but he comes on way too strong, says the wrong things, and fumbles with apologies. He’s more court jester than Prince Charming. How can she marry him?Enrique might be self-centered and lack social skills, but he’s trying to do better—for himself, his country, and his future wife. Despite their royal union being a political necessity, he wants his marriage with the captivating Madeleine to be a love match. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to woo her. How hard can it be to win his princess bride’s heart?Nearly impossible, he discovers, because Madeleine seems unwilling—or unable—to give him her heart. On their wedding day, instead of exchanging vows, will the royal couple say goodbye?

The Proper Princess

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CHAPTER FOURTEEN
The time Enrique spent with Madeleine in the garden talking and deadheading roses brought a sense of peace. His fears of being told to leave the castle—and the country—hadn’t disappeared completely. Nightmares about Alejandro’s coronation woke Enrique in the early hou...








CHAPTER FOURTEEN
The time Enrique spent with Madeleine in the garden talking and deadheading roses brought a sense of peace. His fears of being told to leave the castle—and the country—hadn’t disappeared completely. Nightmares about Alejandro’s coronation woke Enrique in the early hou...