The first in an all new stand-alone trilogy set in Kristen Proby’s Big Sky world, Enchanting Sebastian will take your breath away!
Turning thirty-five doesnโt mean much to most men. For Sebastian Wakefield, itโs the end of life as he knows it.
When your father is the King of England, thirty-five is the year that a marriage will be arranged, a suitable bride cementing a future you didnโt choose. The obvious solution for escaping the archaic laws of the throne is for Sebastian to leave the country. And where better to go than America?
Nina Wolfe has spent her career avoiding scandal. As a Hollywood publicist and minor celebrity in her own right, she knows exactly what it takes to keep the media at bayโand what will send them into a frenzy.
Prince Sebastian hiding out in Cunningham Falls, Montana is an unlikely story. Ending up in his bed, even more so. And keeping their arrangement out of the press might just be impossible. The ring on her finger is about to spark a firestorm that will change her life, and no professional spin will help Nina fit into the world of royalty.
Only love could write an enchanting new beginningโif theyโll let themselves fall.
This is an exciting week as bestselling author Kristen Proby is sharing her first book in a new seriesโa spinoff of her beloved Big Sky books. ENCHANTING SEBASTIAN is the first in the all-new Big Sky Royal trilogy, and it’s out tomorrow! This royal romance sounds amazing and together with my friend & colleague Natasha Is A Book Junkie, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek.
Read the first part below, then head over to Natasha’s blog to read the final part!
โThis is your apartment?โ
โIt is.โ
I watch as she steps out of her heels, wiggling her toes against the eight-hundred-year-old rug in my living room.
She bites her lip and stares at me, and I can see that the reality of our arrangement has finally truly hit home for her.
โCome here.โ I walk to her and pull her into my arms, rocking us both back and forth. โIโll make sure youโre more than comfortable here.โ
โItโs a castle.โ
โNo, Iโll show you a castle another day.โ
She chuckles against my chest.
Before I can say anything else, thereโs a knock at the door, and my assistant, Harrison, walks in. Heโs younger than I am but has the straight posture and stick-up-his-ass pose mastered.
โYour Royal Highness,โ he says, bowing his head. โItโs a pleasure to have you home, sir.โ
โThank you, Harrison. Iโd like to introduce you to Nina. My fiancรฉe.โ
His head snaps up in surprise. It seems Harrison hasnโt heard the scuttle yet, but then again, thatโs one of the reasons I like having him on my staff. He doesnโt give a shit about rumors.
โSir?โ
โThatโs right. Nina Wolfe, this is my personal assistant, Harrison.โ
โHello,โ Nina says politely. โItโs nice to meet you.โ
โYou as well, miss.โ
โWhereโs my boy?โ
Mary, my sisterโs former lady-in-waiting, rushes through the doorway. Sheโs in her late seventies, round as can be, and one of my favorite people of all time.
โHello, Mary.โ
โIโm so relieved youโre home,โ she says. Sheโs never been one to bow or use titles. Sheโs a motherly type that all of my siblings and I love.
โThis is Nina. Nina, this is Mary. Sheโs retired now, but she was my sister Eleanorโs lady-in-waiting. I asked her to come and help you while weโre here. She knows everything there is to know about my family, and I believe sheโll be a great asset to you.โ
โAnd a friend,โ Mary adds, taking Ninaโs hand in hers. โOh, love, you look just knackered. I wish I had time to put you to bed for a while, but Iโm afraid we havenโt time for it. We need to freshen you up.โ
โYour parents are expecting you in about thirty minutes,โ Harrison adds.
Nina watches me with wide eyes, so I nod reassuringly. โYouโre in excellent hands with Mary. Iโll be here, waiting for you.โ
โCome on, dear.โ Mary herds Nina out of the room, and Iโm left alone with Harrison.
โI should change, as well.โ I walk to my bedroom with Harrison on my heels. The staff has already prepared a bedroom with a dressing space for Nina. Along with a whole closet full of clothes and shoes.
Our staff works fast.
โHow did I miss that sheโs your fiancรฉe?โ Harrison asks. Now that weโre alone, heโs much more casual. Harrison is not only my PA, heโs also one of my best mates.
โItโs rather recent,โ I reply, choosing fresh clothes to change into. โAnd Iโm sorry I didnโt call you. Itโs been a busy twenty-four hours.โ
โYour parents are likely going to murder you. Theyโll reintroduce beheadings.โ
โIโve never known you to be so dramatic.โ
But heโs not laughing. โIโm not kidding, Sebastian. This has disaster written all over it.โ
โSuch is my life, mate.โ I tie my necktie and throw on the light gray jacket that matches my slacks. โThis first meeting will be the most uncomfortable.โ
โSheโs walking into the lionโs den.โ
โIโll be with her.โ
I sigh and prop my hands on my hips, desperately trying to keep my nerves at bay. โJust be my friend here, okay?โ
โSheโs beautiful,โ he says. โAnd if she makes you happy, then Iโm happy. I hope I still get to work for you after they fire you from the next in line position.โ
โIโll see to it.โ I nod and walk into the sitting room just as Nina does the same. My steps falter, as if my feet are suddenly rooted to the floor.
My God, sheโs gorgeous in a simple pink dress with cap sleeves and black heels.
โYouโre stunning,โ I say at last. โIf my parents donโt see that, theyโre no relatives of mine.โ
She smiles softly. โThank you. You look nice, as well.โ She dips into her curtsy, perfectly this time. โYour Royal Highness.โ
โGood girl,โ Mary says with a wink. โWeโve practiced that one.โ
โYouโre simply lovely,โ I say and offer Nina my arm, which she takes. My hand covers her small one as we walk to the door. โWhat do you think of Mary?โ I ask after weโve left my flat and are alone.
โSheโs amazing. I want to keep her. Sheโs already given me so much advice. Iโm going to learn so much from her.โ
โIโm glad. I thought she was perfect for you.โ
โThank you for thinking of it,โ Nina says. โShe makes me feel like I already have a friend here.โ
โTwo friends,โ I remind her. โDonโt forget about me.โ
โThereโs no possible way I could do that.โ We stop before walking into the parlor where my parents are waiting, and I lean down to lay a simple kiss on Ninaโs cheek, reassuring us both.
โHere goes nothing, darling.โ
We walk into the room, and Iโm immediately surprised to see not only my parents but also all three of my siblings.
Ninaโs hand tightens on my arm.
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