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A quiz for you.

When I get a letter from a reader who says she won’t read the Lost Princesses series because the whole idea is too fairy tale and childish, I say,
a) Everyone has their right to their own opinion, and I certainly respect yours
b) But I thought that’s what romance was about — the struggle between good and evil, a conflict that defines loves, and an ending that says HAPPILY EVER AFTER
c) Don’t tell me … you didn’t watch Chuck and Di’s wedding????
d) Stop buying my books. Now.

I was kidding! Stop answering my quiz! I know what you think I want to say, and you’re probably right.

But truthfully, I don’t understand. A prince has duties and obligations that sets him apart from the general population, but you know beneath all those formalities, he’s a man seething with passion.

And a princess … she wants true love, yet she’s required to marry a man who is chosen for her for political reasons.

There are so many restrictions on royalty, so many rules and so many responsibilities, that sets nobility apart from normal life. They have to do anything, make any sacrifice, perform any deed, no matter how dangerous or nefarious, for the good of their country and their people.

Oh, and let’s not forget the fact princes and princesses wear great clothes and own world-class jewels. Not that I’m shallow, but I’m all about world-class jewels.

In THE PRINCE KIDNAPS A BRIDE, Prince Rainger disguises himself from Princess Sorcha, his betrothed, and does everything in his power — lies, cheats, steals — to make sure that she marries him. He has a noble goal — he wants to save his country. Yet everything he does is guaranteed to make Sorcha hate him. He’s Prince Charming and the villain all wrapped up into one.

This is the stuff of great romance — or at least, I think so.

So what do you think? Do you buy into the fairy tale, or do you think it’s childish? Is this the stuff of great romance, or just silly?

Say what you really feel. I am incredibly curious. And, of course, I am a saint.

I am so!!!
Christina’s Website with THE PRINCE KIDNAPS A BRIDE video!