Cover of Embracing the Outcast

Embracing the Outcast

Nadine C. Keels

Crowns Legacy #2

historical romance(25)

A quiet princess overlooked by suitors catches the eye of a gifted, mysterious artist.

Content Warnings
death of loved one

Description

Crowns Legacy, Book Two: a gentle royal romanceIt seems she isn’t what most young gentlemen are looking for.Now that Princess Eunice of Diachona has come of age, she has much more to study, and a new weight sits on her compassionate shoulders. Her late mother was an admirable ruler, but Eunice can hardly see herself thriving in the political arena. In fact, she doesn't think many people see her at all, especially not would-be suitors who often bypass quiet Eunice to pursue ladies they find more attractive.So when Eunice meets a serious, gifted artist who expresses his desire for her company, she isn't sure if his interest in her is romantic or simply artistic. And why does this young man seem to be as saddened by Eunice as he is drawn to her?Enjoy this romantic tale from another time, in a fictional world.

Crowns Legacy series

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