Book excerpt: An innocent royal will test her billionaire husband’s limits in this powerful story by Millie Adams! A king in name only Until he claims his queen… Finally freed from her captors, new queen Annick faces her looming coronation. She knows there are still those looking to destroy her, so she needs help—fast. Turning to dark-hearted Maximus King is the answer, but Annick is shocked when he proposes a much more permanent solution: marriage! Maximus is her adviser, protector—and now her king. He introduces innocent Annick to all of life’s delights, except one… Then their electric wedding night leaves her transformed and fighting to claim a passion—and a future—she's only dreamed of! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Kings of California books: Book 1: Stealing the Promised Princess Book 2: Crowning His Innocent Assistant Book 3: The Only King to Claim Her