Claimed by the Bastard Prince

He’ll make her beg… Sparks fly when Cora meets the infamous Bastard Prince of Ismallia during a wedding celebration at Shalan Palace. Akeen is darkly handsome and cocky as hell, but her body hums at his mere presence and it’s not long before she throws caution to the wind and agrees to spend the night in his royal chambers. But she insists it’s only for one night. Akeen disagrees. He wants to claim her over and over again. One night simply won’t do. He wants to keep her forever. The spirited American sunflower will belong to himâ€"and soon. He plans to not only make her his wife, but to own her, tame her, and command her obedience. The pretty blonde proves a challenge, but he’s not easily deterred. As the powerful and feared Bastard Prince of Ismallia, he always gets what he wants. But when Cora is suspected in a plot against the king, Akeen has no choice but to arrest her and hold her captive in the dungeon. Deep in the depths of the palace, he will personally interrogate her. And if she’s telling the truth about her innocence? He still plans to keep her. Publisher’s Note: Claimed by the Bastard Prince was first published in the Royally Mine box set. This re-released edition includes several new scenes.