Ascending

In the first book of the Royalty Series, Elizabeth, the fifth in line for the throne of the small island nation of St. Rais, unexpectedly finds herself crowned Queen after a treacherous plot claims her family. Amidst her grief, she crosses paths with Palmer Honeycutt, a New York City reporter vacationing in St. Rais, who unwittingly witnesses the royal tragedy. As they navigate their new connection, both women confront their feelings against the backdrop of duty, loss, and the possibility of unexpected love.