Resplendent Royals

Sometimes, rivalry leads to the best chemistry…Princess Astrid of Neandia travels to the UK in search of freedom and a hookup with a rockstar. When the hookup goes south, she throws herself into work at the prestigious University of Shalebrook. Unfortunately, no matter what she does or where she goes, she finds herself dealing with a massive jerk known as Parker Westfall.Parker is the newly minted Duke of Westnedge. He's not fabulous. He's a nerd, a pedant, and he's always trying to outperform her on their politics course. They share a supervisor, co-teach an undergraduate seminar, and always appear in the same circles. Parker thinks Astrid is entitled and Astrid thinks he's the worst.One night, returning from escorting students at a conference, they end up stuck in a lift and lay everything out on the table. But will things change as sparks fly?Will Parker win her over or will he let it go to save his pride? Maude Winters loves to write saucy fiction just like she the titles she devours. She's a horse girl through-and-through and lives in the Midwest with her husband, horse girl daughter, and three dogs.Maude loves to write strong female characters who challenge institutions and find strength in relationships with their sisters in the world.Maude has lived throughout the world but attributes her interest in writing about the intersection of modern politics, feminism, and royalty with her time spent in the UK as a twenty-something.