The Runaway Princess

The Princess Diariesmeets Runaway Bridein this wonderful novel about a London career girl who embarks on a whirlwind romance with a mysterious manonly to discover that he's a prince. Renowned for her fresh and lively characters and sharp wit, Hester Browne, bestselling author of the Little Ladynovels, delivers a tale that strikes a perfect note in these royal-obsessed times. As a high-rise gardener in London, Amy Wilde can make roses and salad leaves spring out of nowhere. But it's love that blossoms when the normally withdrawn Londoner meets Leo at one of the parties thrown by her socialite friend. Tall, blond, and startlingly handsome, Leo is incredibly easygoing, as if he's been brought up to make small talk with complete strangers. In fact, he wasand after a delightfully romantic date, he admits that his real name is Leopold PrinceLeopold III of Nirona, a wealthy European principality. After the two become engaged, a scandal makes Leo the heir to his nation's throne and his mood abruptly changes. As the extravagant wedding plans consume the little country, Amy feels increasingly apprehensive and unsure of whether she's the girl Leo thinks she isespecially with a scandal brewing within her own family. But can she run from her true loveand the glitter of royaltyand return to life as a commoner?

Hester Browne is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including The Little Lady Agency in the Big Apple, The Finishing Touches, and Swept Off Her Feet. She lives in London and Herefordshire with her two Basset hounds Violet and Bonham.