Castles

Pages: 586
Published: 1993
Language: English

Princess Alesandra, orphaned and under siege, believes a hasty marriage to an Englishman is her only protection. Her makeshift guardian, Colin, finds himself amused and then captivated by the bold princess who instantly charms London society. When Alesandra faces abduction by her countrymen, Colin's protective instincts ignite, leading him to propose a marriage in name only. However, Alesandra's innocent affection soon sparks a deep passion in Colin, who realizes he must claim her forever as they navigate unforeseen dangers.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Adventurous Lighthearted

Marriage of Convenience Forced Proximity Fish Out of Water

Historical Fiction Regency Romance

Julie Garwood

Julie Murphy was born in 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the sixth of eight children in a large Irish family. At the age of six, Julie had her tonsils removed and complications from the surgery resulted in a long period of recuperation. She fell hopelessly behind in school and never caught up. "I was a slow, slow reader," Julie says. "I hated it." At the age of 11, her mother discovered her daughter's secret and promptly enrolled her in a summer remedial reading class at the local high sch...