The Bookseller Queen

Elena Carter's quiet life as a small-town bookseller is shattered when a mysterious emissary arrives with an impossible revelation: she's the last heir to the throne of Arinthia, a kingdom she never knew existed. Thrust into a world of medieval castles, whispered intrigues, and centuries-old traditions, Elena must make a choice: embrace her royal destiny or return to the simple life she always craved.

Arinthia is a land steeped in beauty and danger, where ancient secrets simmer beneath a veneer of modernity. As Elena grapples with courtly etiquette, learns the art of wielding power, and discovers a lineage shrouded in mystery, she finds herself drawn to Captain Tristan Marshall, the stoic commander of the Royal Guard. But their forbidden connection could ignite a scandal that threatens to tear the kingdom apart.

When a charismatic nobleman, Count Lucien Montcroix, challenges her claim to the throne, Elena discovers a treacherous plot to seize power—a plot fueled by forgotten treaties and the allure of a throne earned through any means necessary. Now, she must choose: stand her ground and fight for her birthright, or succumb to the machinations of those who would see her kingdom fall.

As treachery unfolds and alliances crumble, Elena discovers that the fate of Arinthia—and her own heart—hang in the balance. But what if the very foundation of Arinthia's monarchy rests on a forgotten secret that could cost Elena everything? Can she find the strength to lead a kingdom she barely knows, and will she risk everything for a love that could save—or destroy—them both?