Back in her lush, beloved Carramer, Carissa Day purchased the perfect B and B for raising her babies-to-be. Trouble was, an aristocratic "intruder" proved she'd been swindled—her new home was actually his royal lodge. Worse, he proved to be Carissa's teenage crush, Eduard de Marigny, Marquis of Merrisand—now more irresistible than ever. Penniless and pregnant—with triplets!— Carissa had to flee. Eduard, however, had other ideas. Namely, a partnership giving Carissa a title and protection—and giving him an instant heir. Still, even with reignited passion burning between them, even with a kingdom at her feet, could Carissa wed her first and only love—and forever forsake having his heart?