What is it about a fairytale prince that captures the imagination? A young, good-looking 
and masculine royal usually wins the day—and the hand of the beautiful maiden. For me, however, the above-mentioned qualities form only the base of an engaging hero. There must be something more that renders the man worthy of the heroine, be it in words, deeds…or simple kindnesses to strangers. Any prince can engage in feats of derring-do if he thinks the object of his affection will be impressed. A true hero, on the other hand, renders kindnesses to others when he believes he’s unobserved…
Excerpt:
After she’d eased her hunger, Samantha’s temper began to improve. The room emptied out a bit and she had a direct view of Wills. He and Joe had struck up a conversation with several other travelers. The prince was laughing at a story Joe had just told. The innkeeper’s daughter hovered nearby. Staring openly in admiration, the awkward, homely girl took every opportunity to keep Wills’s tankard full. To his credit, the prince was kind. He thanked her profusely, and complimented the meal and accommodations. Samantha noticed him slip the girl a gold coin when no one was looking.
As she examined Wills’s profile in the lamplight, Samantha had to admit he was unusually handsome. The prince had an easy, open manner around people and was a natural leader. Her brother, David, would certainly have enjoyed his company. It was a shame her relationship with Wills had started so badly. Samantha felt an unfamiliar stab of regret. Under different circumstances, she might have liked to know the man better.
Wills glanced over and caught her staring at him. Samantha blushed and shifted her eyes to Nanny. The woman had a knowing smile on her face.
“What’s so amusing?” Samantha demanded.
“He’s a good-looking man, isn’t he?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” she replied. “I wasn’t even looking at Wills.”
“If you weren’t looking at him, how’d you know who I was talking about?”
Samantha bit her lip. “That’s enough, Nanny.”
Up until now, Prince Wills and Princess Samantha have had a combative relationship. Did one simple, unobserved moment begin to thaw Samantha’s heart? Hmm. Samantha doesn’t realize it yet, but she just telegraphed her interest in the hero. What does our young hero do in response? To answer that, you’ll have to read the rest of the story. But I’ll say this much—I’m mad about Prince Wills.
~ S.G. Rogers
When an unconventional princess meets a footloose prince, a battle of wits begins…
Princess Samantha’s magical compass will help her locate her long-lost brother, but only if she manages to escape her royal parents for a few weeks. When an unwelcome suitor comes to call, Samantha seizes her chance. She beguiles the prince into taking her north, intending to abandon him at her earliest opportunity. Unfortunately, his captivating good looks and charming manner present an unforeseen complication—especially when she is forced to accept help from the very man she has deceived.
To maintain his bachelorhood, handsome Prince Wills is not above deception. Although reluctantly entangled in Samantha’s scheme, he vows to protect her…until a lie threatens to destroy their alliance. Can his powerful attraction to Samantha overcome his mistrust? And can they survive a dangerous quest to the wild and magical Uncharted Region?
Clash of Wills is available at The Wild Rose Press, Amazon, BN.com and wherever online books are sold.
Child of Yden (Author Suzanne G. Rogers) 