Book excerpt: One magical night… …could ignite a royal scandal! In this A Crown by Christmas story, six months ago Tia Phillips and Prince Antonio of Casavalle shared one passionate night. Now she’s on the palace doorstep—pregnant with his baby! Another royal scandal is all Casavalle needs, so Antonio whisks Tia away to a secret hideaway. Soon Antonio’s falling for her, but will Tia accept his hand in marriage when she thinks he’s asking only out of duty? A Crown by Christmas trilogy Book 1 – Cinderella’s Prince Under the Mistletoe Book 2 – Soldier Prince’s Secret Baby Gift Look out for the next book, coming soon: Book 3 – Their Christmas Royal Wedding “Ms. Hardy has written a very sweet novel.... She does great character development...this is a good heartstring novel that will have you embracing happiness in your heart.” —Harlequin Junkie on Christmas Bride for the Boss “His Shy Cinderella is a sweet romance that would make a reader sigh with bliss. Author Kate Hardy brought out the shimmering emotions in this story that would keep a reader hooked to the pages until the end. Highly recommended for all readers of romance.” —Goodreads