DAVONSHIRE: For the Love of the Prince (The Davonshire #10)

For the Love of the Prince, is the tenth installment in the Davonshire Series. When Prince John Martin escapes royal duty for the quiet refuge of Davonshire Estate, he never expects to fall for Marie Elaine Pennington—a woman of grace, wit, and no noble title. Disguised as a normal person, John finds in Miss Marie Elaine the peace and honesty he’s longed for, in his years of futile relationships and loose ties. Set against the elegance of Regency England, in the glorious Davonshire Estate during the Mayfair social season of 1826, this heartfelt romance is a tale of truth, devotion, and the enduring power of trust in love, and belief in devotion.

When duty calls, a prince must answer—but what if his heart leads him elsewhere?

Prince John Martin of Edenshire has spent his life in the gilded cage of royal expectation. Now thirty, and under pressure to marry for alliance rather than affection, he escapes the palace under the guise of a diplomatic visit to Paris. In truth, he seeks refuge at Davonshire Estate, the home of his lifelong friend, Henry William Davonshire, and Henry's beloved wife, Eleanor Diana. There, amid the serenity of the Davonshire Estate, John meets Marie Elaine Pennington—a graceful, intelligent woman with raven hair and a quiet strength that stirs something long dormant in him. Mistaking him for a simple guest, Marie Elaine is drawn to the man she believes to be Jonathan Hartley. Their connection deepens through garden walks, shared laughter, and unspoken truths.

But secrets cannot stay hidden forever.

As the truth of John’s identity comes to light, Marie Elaine must decide whether she can trust the man behind the crown. And John must choose whether to follow the path laid out for him—or forge a new one, with love as his compass.

The Davonshire Series chronicles the lives and loves of the esteemed Davonshire family, one of England's most respected households during the Regency era. At the heart of the series is the captivating romance between Eleanor Wilson, a humble servant with dreams of a better life, and Henry William Davonshire, the charming heir to the Davonshire estate. Their story of forbidden love and societal challenges sets the stage for a rich tapestry of narratives, exploring the passions, ambitions, and secrets of Henry William Davonshire's siblings and other family members. Each story in the Davonshire Series delves into the intricate dynamics of the Davonshire family, revealing the triumphs and tribulations that shape their legacy and loves in a time of elegance and transformation.