In a world where every girl dreams of a knight in shining armor,Mireille has always seen herself as anything but a damsel in distress.At twenty-four,she's been shielded from the harsh realities of life by her overprotective brother,James.But when James falls ill and must leave for three months to recover,he entrusts Mireille's care to his best friend,Dante Romano—a name that sends shivers down her spine for reasons she can't quite place.

Dante,with his smoldering gaze and charismatic demeanor,was once the epitome of a heartbreaker.His reputation for leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake precedes him,and Mireille remembers him as the ultimate annoyance from her high school years.Yet,as they meet again,something shifts within her.The same man who once called her"princess"and treated her like a little sister now evokes feelings she's never known before.

Caught between her desire for independence and the protective cocoon she's been wrapped in,Mireille faces a choice.Does she allow Dante to chip away at her defenses,revealing a side of herself she's kept hidden?Or does she hold firm,proving to the world—and to herself—that she's more than just the"good girl"they've always believed her to be?

"The Reluctant Princess"is a tale of self-discovery,challenging expectations,and the unexpected paths our hearts can lead us down.Will Mireille embrace the changes brought about by Dante's return,or will she retreat back into the safety of her comfort zone?Find out in this gripping story of growth,transformation,and the complexities of love.