She ran away to find herself. He came back to remind her of her duty.Ten years ago, Princess Genevieve vanished into the night, leaving behind her crown, her kingdom, and the only boy she ever loved. Now known as "Holly," she's built a quiet, happy life running a Christmas tree farm. But when a black town car rolls up her dirt driveway just days before Christmas, her past finally catches up with her.Captain Leo Sterling has spent a decade trying to redeem his honor. As the guard who "lost" the Princess, he was stripped of his rank and pride. Now, he has one final mission: bring Her Highness home. He expects to find a spoiled royal playing dress-up. Instead, he finds a woman with dirt on her hands, fire in her eyes, and a land dispute that threatens to destroy everything she's built.When a greedy developer discovers Holly's secret and threatens to expose the Crown, Leo and Holly are trapped together at the farm until the threat is neutralized. Amidst falling snow, festive preparations, and the ghost of a broken promise, the ice around Leo's heart begins to crack.But saving the farm might mean revealing the truth to the world. And when the snow clears, Holly must decide: will she return to the gilded cage of the palace, or fight for the man who has guarded her heart all along? Shari Malin is an author, screenwriter, and film and theatre journalist based in Marietta, Georgia. She holds a master's degree in English Education and has dedicated much of her life to teaching. Her love for writing began in elementary school and has continued throughout her adult life. She lives in Perry, Georgia, with her husband and chihuahua

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