Claiming the Princess: A Novel
By (Author) Charis Michaels
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Avon Books
1st January 2026
United States
General
Fiction
Romance
Historical romance
Paperback
400
Width 135mm, Height 203mm, Spine 23mm
454g
USA Todaybestselling author Charis Michaels concludes her delicious Hidden Royals series in this enchanting romance between a young woman, unaware of her royal birth, and the rugged sea captain who comes to claim her as his future wife.
Princess Danielle Allard dOrleans grew up believing that she was a simple village girl raised in Kent by surrogate parents. That simple life vanishes when she discovers shes actually a princess in hiding especially as the first order of royal business is to marry a war hero shes never met.
Captain Luke Bannock wasnt trying to become a heroand even less so, a husband. But he shows selfless courage in a fierce Naval battle and the Crown offers him a reward for valor. His chosen prize The hand in marriage of an obscure princess, living in exile. The reason Revenge against his sworn enemy.
What begins as an arranged marriage between a village girl and a cynical captain evolves into dance of passion and self-discovery. As Luke helps Dani reckon with her secret royal blood, his thirst for revenge is replaced by desire for his new wife. The shock and hurt burn away, and an all-consuming love sails this fated couple into their happily ever after.
Im her biggest fan! Julia Quinn Charis Michaels knows what readers want and delivers. Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author "Charis Michaels writes with grace and verve. Julie Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author [A] slow-burn historical with enough adventure and intrigue to keep readers turning pages until the happy ending. Fans will anxiously await the next siblings story. Hand to fans of Mary Balogh and Eloisa James. Library Journal on Say Yes to the Princess With the enticing hook of exiled royalty, this start to a new series is fresh and fun... [T]he leads banter and pining are delectable Readers are sure to anticipate the next books in the series to find out what befell Elises brother and sister. Frothy romance with a fascinating historical setting." Kirkus Reviews on Say Yes to the Princess Sultrythe richly textured historical backdrop, taut political dynamics, and high stakes will keep readers invested. This promises more good things from the series to come. Publishers Weekly on Say Yes to the Princess
USA Todaybestselling author Charis Michaels believes a romance novel is a long, entertaining answer to the question, So, how did you two meet and she loves making up new ways for fictional characters to meet and dislike each other before falling in love instead. She grew up on a peach farm in Texas and gave tours at Disney World in college but now can be found raising her family and writing love stories from her screened-in porch in Northern Virginia.