The Princess and The Masked Man. Valerie Parv

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      Princess Giselle didn’t know his real name or anything about him. She only knew he had made her feel utterly alive and desirable

      Would she feel the same once the masks were off? The mystery might be what made him so enticing. Somehow, she doubted it. Something in him had called her, soul to soul, like a voice in her mind, promising the earth if only she was open to the possibilities….

      She wanted to meet him, to stare into his eyes and discover if the spell was really there, or only existed in her mind.

      Midnight was only seconds away and some people were already reaching to undo their masks. Her gaze became frantic. Where was he?

      Laughter bubbled around her as faces were revealed, some expected, some obviously causing surprise. Nowhere could she see her mystery man.

      He had vanished as if into her imagination.

      Dear Reader,

      Egad! This month we’re up to our eyeballs in royal romances!

      In Fill-In Fiancée (#1694) by DeAnna Talcott, a British lord pretends marriage to satisfy his parents. But will the hasty union last? Only time will tell, but matchmaker Emily Winters has her fingers crossed and so do we! This is the third title of Silhouette Romance’s exclusive six-book series, MARRYING THE BOSS’S DAUGHTER.

      In The Princess & the Masked Man (#1695), the second book of Valerie Parv’s THE CARRAMER TRUST miniseries, a clever princess snares the affections of a mysterious single father. Look out for the final episode in this enchanting royal saga next month.

      Be sure to make room on your reading list for at least one more royal. To Wed a Sheik (#1696) is the last title in Teresa Southwick’s exciting DESERT BRIDES series. A jaded desert prince is no match for a beautiful American nurse in this tender and exotic romance.

      But if all these royal romances have put you in the mood for a good old-fashioned American love story, look no further than West Texas Bride (#1697) by bestselling author Madeline Baker. It’s the story of a city girl who turns a little bit country to win the heart of her brooding cowboy hero.

      Enjoy!

      Mavis C. Allen

      Associate Senior Editor

      The Princess & the Masked Man

      Valerie Parv

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      Books by Valerie Parv

      Silhouette Romance

      The Leopard Tree #507

      The Billionaire’s Baby Chase #1270

      Baby Wishes and Bachelor Kisses #1313

      *The Monarch’s Son #1459

      *The Prince’s Bride-To-Be #1465

      *The Princess’s Proposal #1471

      Booties and the Beast #1501

      Code Name: Prince #1516

      †Crowns and a Cradle #1621

      †The Baron & the Bodyguard #1627

      †The Marquis and the Mother-to-Be #1633

      ††The Viscount & the Virgin #1691

      ††The Princess & the Masked Man #1695

      Silhouette Intimate Moments

      Interrupted Lullaby #1095

      Royal Spy #1154

      VALERIE PARV

      With 20 million copies of her books sold, including three Waldenbooks’ bestsellers, it’s no wonder Valerie Parv is known as Australia’s queen of romance, and is the recognized media spokesperson for all things romantic. Valerie is married to her own romantic hero, Paul, a formal crocodile hunter in Australia’s tropical north.

      These days he’s a cartoonist and the two live in the country’s capital city of Canberra, where both are volunteer zoo guides, sharing their love of animals with visitors from all over the world. Valerie continues to write her page-turning novels because they affirm her belief in love and happy endings. As she says, “Love gives you wings, romance helps you fly.” Keep up with Valerie’s latest releases at www.silromanceauthors.com.

      Contents

       Prologue

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Epilogue

      Prologue

      Bryce Laws fumbled with his black tie and bit his tongue to keep from swearing out loud. “You could lend a hand instead of watching me suffer,” he grumbled.

      His daughter crossed the room with a grace that belied her ten years. Reaching up, she tied the tie with deft efficiency. “There, how’s that?”