The Rogue Prince: A Historical Fantasy Romance (Royals of Cardenas Book 1)

The Rogue Prince is Book 1 in Royals of Cardenas, a historical romance series set in the fictional kingdom of Cardenas, following the lives of the royal Rothchester family.

A rakehell prince …
Third son of the king of Cardenas, Prince Damien Rothchester is known for his drinking, gambling, and whoring. Knowing he will never inherit the throne, he goes about life feeling purposeless. But when he steps into a glittering ballroom on the night of his twenty-fifth birthday, the roguish young prince’s life will be forever changed.

A fiery Gypsy dancer …
When Esmeralda Amador steps into the king’s ballroom to perform for the prince’s twenty-fifth birthday, every eye in the room is upon her. One pair of eyes intrigues her most of all … those of Prince Damien, seeming to stare straight through to her soul.

The two know nothing can ever come of their attraction; he is a prince, and she a Gypsy dancer. Yet, neither can seem to resist the passion that sparks when they are together, or the unmistakable call of destiny forcing their lives onto the same path.

However, love is not the only thing destiny has in store …
With a deadly plot against the royal family surrounding him in danger and intrigue, Damien will face a decision he never thought he would have to make. Will he step up to claim a responsibility that should never have fallen to the third son? Or will he abandon it to risk all for love?
Previous published as The Third Son. Re-released in 2019 with all-new edits, content, cover, and title

Royals of Cardenas Reading Order

Book One: The Rogue Prince
Book Two: The Awakened Prince (Coming March 15)
Book Three: The Lady Warriors of Barony (Coming May 15)
Book Four: Wild Gypsy Rose (Coming July 15)
Book Five: The Gypsy Lord (Coming September 15)
Bonus Novella: The Courtesan

Royals of Cardenas Series Keywords

Historical Romance
Victorian Era
Historical Fantasy
Royalty and Aristocrats
Fairytale
Mystery
Romantic Suspense