July 5, 2024 – My Sanctuary

It Started with a Book By Camilla Isley

When she’s ghosted by yet another Tinder match, Leighton swears off dating for life. Who needs apps and blind dates when she has the perfect-in-every-way (apart from being fictional) heroes of her beloved romance novels?

That night, Leigh finds a second-hand book on her TBR pile that transports her to the small-town of Lakeville Hills, where the heroines wear shorty-shorts and the men drink bourbon. And as Leigh drifts off to sleep, she dreams of billionaire cowboy Killian St Clair, who could win a gold medal for smouldering and bicep flexing.

For a while, Leigh finds it easier to stomach misogynistic supervisors, newly coupled friends, and extravagant bridesmaid duties knowing she can return to Lakeville Hills each evening. Until one day she wakes up to find she’s brought a bit of Lakeville Hills back with her: the impossibly sexy and entirely implausible Killian St Clair is in her apartment.

Now Leigh must help Killian navigate the real world. But as she gets to know the man behind the trope, can she keep her heart safe, or does she risk falling in love with her book boyfriend in real life?

Engaged…just for the cameras!

Prince Raed Ayad finds himself uncharacteristically begging brilliant rival cardiac surgeon Soraya for two favors. First, save his father—the king’s—life. Second, to keep the hungry press at bay, pretend to be his fiancée! Soraya agrees…after all she’s been through, she doesn’t want a real relationship anyway. But more dangerous than being caught in their lie, is starting to believe it themselves…

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This book is the captivating start to the Royal Docs duet. Colleagues Prince Raed Ayad and Soraya find themselves drawn into a complicated relationship when Raed asks Soraya to perform heart surgery on his father, the king, and then to pretend to be his fiancée. As they navigate their feelings and past hurts, they discover a deep connection and grow into an unstoppable team. With kind-hearted Soraya and duty-bound Raed, this novel delivers a heartwarming tale of love and self-discovery. The chemistry between the characters is steamy, making it a quick and enjoyable read that you won’t want to put down.

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