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📚 Book 2 of a completed 2-book series
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The Princess Test When King Humphrey decides his son must marry a real princess, he sets up an elaborate series of tests that would make even the most royal of ladies sweat! The problem? Prince Nicholas has fallen head over heels for Lorelei, a blacksmith's daughter with a heart of gold but absolutely zero royal credentials. As Lorelei gamely attempts to navigate the king's ridiculous challenges, you'll find yourself rooting for her wit and determination to somehow overcome impossible odds. It's a delightful twist on the fairy tale formula that proves true princess material comes from character, not a crown.
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Capture the magic of an impossible love blooming against royal expectations—whimsical yet defiant, with acoustic warmth meeting orchestral fantasy. Think indie folk meets fairy tale wonder: dreamy, hopeful, and tenderly rebellious.
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