She craves freedom. He longs for peace. But in a world of power and secrets, love may come at the highest cost.
When her cousin married the King of Cardenas, Tatiana Angelo was thrust into a world of glittering ballrooms and whispered scandal. Once a carefree Romani dancer, she believed she'd found her fairy tale in the arms of a charming nobleman?until he abandoned her and shattered the illusion. Now, all she wants is to reclaim her independence and the untamed spirit she once embraced.
Then she meets Adrian Wilshire.
Mysterious, brooding, and devastatingly handsome, Adrian awakens something wild and hopeful in Tatiana. Their connection is instant, their passion undeniable. But the truth Adrian hides could ruin everything.
Once the illegitimate son of a courtesan, Adrian never expected to inherit a noble title?or the burdens that came with it. As his estranged half-brother plots to destroy him, and the weight of duty threatens to crush the life he's built, Adrian must face a difficult truth: the freedom Tatiana longs for may be the one thing his new life can't offer.
Can two souls bound by longing?but torn by duty?forge a love strong enough to survive betrayal, secrets, and the legacy of a name neither of them chose?
Wild Gypsy Rose is the fourth passionate installment in The Royals of Cardenas, a lush historical/fantasy romance series filled with forbidden desire, royal intrigue, and unforgettable love stories that defy the rules of court and class alike.
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When her cousin became the wife of the King of Cardenas, Tatiana Angelo was swept away by the intrigue and decadence of royal court life. Catching the eye of a rich and titled lord seemed like a dream come true, but a few months after their whirlwind elopement, Tatiana found herself abandoned by the man who claimed to love her. Now, all she wishes to do is return to her previous life of simplicity and freedom. When she meets Adrian Wilshire, Tatiana is certain she's found in him the freedom and passion she desires. But, when the truth of his identity comes to light, the consequences of their connection begin to rear their ugly heads.
A few months ago, Adrian was nothing more than the illegitimate son of a courtesan and a lord. After years of hard work, he's finally saved enough to begin the modest but quiet life he's always craved, hoping to leave the ghosts of his tormented past behind. When he sets eyes on the vivacious Gypsy woman dancing under the moonlight, Adrian knows that he has finally found the one who could make his dream of a happy future complete. But the strain of a responsibility he never wanted weighs heavily on him, as the demands of an estate left to him by his father press in on him from all sides. Can he survive trapped in a gilded cage he despises and still keep the heart of a woman who desires freedom above all else?
With his vengeful half-brother bent on destroying everything he has inherited, Adrian will find keeping the balance between duty and love even more complicated.