The Reluctant Queen: A Slightly Silly Fantasy Romance (Fear & Focus Duology Book 1) by M.A. Lakewood

A reluctant royal romance full of wit, longing, and magical chemistry.She’s a wild countess chasing love with a commoner. He’s the king she never meant to fall for.When Lady Hevva and King Ehmet meet at a three-day event, sparks fly, along with banter, baggage, and clashing ideals. She wants a “nice common boy.” He wants anything but love.Back home, Hevva throws herself into duty and distractions. Meanwhile, Ehmet is told to marry or risk losing the Crown. Cue a royal “wife-finding party,” and Hevva’s on the guest list.Can they find the rhythm to their strange, sizzling connection, or are they destined to keep dancing out of step?The Reluctant Queen is a regency-inspired fantasy romance full of magic, mischief, open-door spice, and laugh-out-loud banter—with a guaranteed happily ever after.