A Royal Reckless Heart (Royal Hearts #1)

This book was originally published as A Royal Temptation by Jemma Grey. This is a new edition in collaboration with a new editor and author Natalie Fulton. The new edition contains expanded scenes and content.

A Royal Reckless Heart
Book One in the Royal Hearts Series

Prince Henri Leonetti was born into privilege—but dreams of escape. As the second son of the Monrovian crown, his fate has already been to lead the Royal Army in service to his family and country. It’s an honor he doesn’t want, a duty he dreads. Henri is determined to taste one last piece of freedom… and he finds it in the most unexpected place.

Anna Johansson has one shot to make her name as an artist—painting the official portraits of the four Leonetti brothers for the Queen’s fiftieth birthday. It’s the commission of a lifetime, and failure isn’t an option. Falling for a prince—especially one she can never keep—would be career suicide.

But when Henri sits for his portrait, sparks ignite. Attraction is immediate, electric, and impossible to ignore. What begins as stolen glances and teasing words turns into heated touches and whispered promises. Every kiss is a risk, every secret meeting a dangerous gamble.

The palace walls can’t contain their desire… but the world outside them could destroy everything. For Henri and Anna, love means defying tradition, breaking the rules, and risking both their futures.

Together, they might just set the world on fire.

Each novel in the Royal Hearts romance series can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, complete with its own swoon-worthy happily-ever-after.
However, for the richest experience—where beloved characters reappear, family bonds deepen, and hidden connections are revealed—read them in the recommended series order. Whether you start at the beginning or dive in with your favorite, passion, drama, and romance await on every page.