Romancing the Royals Series by Barbara Lohr

While Christina tutors the Heir Apparent, she captures his father's heart.Seeking safe harbor, Christina Newhart escapes to a Mediterranean island with daughter Lexi. King Marco Giovanni Pietro di Napolitano needs a governess for Gregorio, his teenage son. Christina tailors her resume to fit his requirements, but has she oversold herself? A skilled equestrian? She doesn’t ride. Upon arrival, she finds her new pupil polite and teachable. His father? Charming but inflexible... moreWhile Christina tutors the Heir Apparent, she captures his father's heart.Seeking safe harbor, Christina Newhart escapes to a Mediterranean island with daughter Lexi. King Marco Giovanni Pietro di Napolitano needs a governess for Gregorio, his teenage son. Christina tailors her resume to fit his requirements, but has she oversold herself? A skilled equestrian? She doesn’t ride. Upon arrival, she finds her new pupil polite and teachable. His father? Charming but inflexible.A widower, Marco wants nothing less than Harvard for Gregorio. Christina’s application had mentioned a son, a companion to Americanize the future king. Lexi is an unwelcome surprise. Marco’s mother Ama disapproves of the new governess and her purple-haired daughter. Undaunted, Christina sets out to claim her position. She will not be sent home and lose the generous fee that would ensure Lexi’s college tuition.So she becomes Marco’s advisor. His Royal Highness needs a queen. A Gatsby gala will be perfect to screen prospects, with Christina’s help. Although many young women are eager to capture the handsome king’s heart and the crown, they’re not keen on the awkward Heir Apparent. Marco’s attention wanders. He sends his governess mixed messages. As she waltzes in his arms at the gala, Christina can’t deny the feelings she has for this impossible man, who supposedly kept his first wife in a tower.And she can’t stop asking hard questions. Is Harvard Gregorio’s dream…or Marco’s missed opportunity? Ama enlists Christina’s aid to persuade Marco that Harvard will not be a good fit for her grandson. Can Christina change the mind of this proud, stubborn man? Will Marco realize his queen should be an experienced woman and mother, not a girl? A sweet, funny contemporary romance. less

Can Reena Rakowski find a more exciting life as Reena Barclay, American heiress? A sweet, contemporary romance that will leave you laughing!After Reena’s boyfriend breaks up with her in an email and her teaching career hits a bump, she takes off for England to help an ailing aunt. By the time she reaches Primrose Manor in Sussex, she’s made up her mind. Forty-one and not married? Time for a change... moreCan Reena Rakowski find a more exciting life as Reena Barclay, American heiress? A sweet, contemporary romance that will leave you laughing!After Reena’s boyfriend breaks up with her in an email and her teaching career hits a bump, she takes off for England to help an ailing aunt. By the time she reaches Primrose Manor in Sussex, she’s made up her mind. Forty-one and not married? Time for a change.Sweet Auntie Pen joins the fun by creating Reena Barclay, American heiress and newest darling on the royal scene. A bit unnerved, Reena asks her aunt for some training to lend authenticity at the Royal Ascot and Wimbledon. The fun begins when her aunt tosses some noble bachelors into the bargain.As Auntie Pen helps Reena navigate the royal ranks, her niece schemes to bring her aunt and Carlton, the Earl of Chesterfield, together. But in a startling turnabout, Auntie Pen proves she is perfectly capable of choosing the right man for herself. Can her niece do the same?Posing as an heiress, Reena enjoys England, squired about by eligible royals. Can she take a chance on love and defy norms by going with her instincts on matters of the heart? Time is short. As the summer ends, will Reena Barclay extend her stay to seal a royal deal?A sweet, clean romp through modern royalty and matters of the heart! Heiress in Training is second in the Romancing the Royals series. less

Every jilted bride needs a plan B for Christmas. When Hadley’s fiancé puts their wedding on hold right before Christmas, she joins her aunt for Christmas Market Cruise down the Danube. Still wearing her ring, she’ll consider Brock’s stipulation for their marriage. Keeping all options open, she forms an unlikely friendship with a little girl whose father is a grump––or so his daughter Clara says. Her Christmas cruise helps Hadley figure out what her heart really wants... moreEvery jilted bride needs a plan B for Christmas. When Hadley’s fiancé puts their wedding on hold right before Christmas, she joins her aunt for Christmas Market Cruise down the Danube. Still wearing her ring, she’ll consider Brock’s stipulation for their marriage. Keeping all options open, she forms an unlikely friendship with a little girl whose father is a grump––or so his daughter Clara says. Her Christmas cruise helps Hadley figure out what her heart really wants. A romantic herself, Aunt Ethel has her family’s happiness in mind. This holiday she’s shopping for more than sausages or potato fritters. She’s upgraded to the royal suite with a book on European royalty as her guide.Eager to escape holiday memories, Crown Prince Jurgen plans a cruise. Traveling incognito, the widowed prince and daughter Clara will be commoners––on his own cruise line. Then he runs into Hadley in the fitness center. While he puzzles over the spirited American, Jurgen watches Clara fall under Hadley’s spell. What’s not to like about a woman who can make angels in the snow? Hadley’s exuberance and warm spirit soon have him dreaming of more beyond Christmas. Can he replace the engagement ring still on her finger? This fun-loving trip down the Danube will have you humming the Nutcracker Suite! Or is that a wedding march? less