Aj Phoenix

Historical Romance: Maid for Majesty Absence - Historical Romance: Maid for Majesty Absence Aj Phoenix

Frustrated with the trappings of being King Alex's lover, Madeline Black ran away from her life as a slave to seek a life where she was in control of her destiny. But despite her newly found freedom, Alex still pervades her thoughts and dreams as much as she does his. When Alex manages to find her and rekindle their relationship, he promises to make her his Queen, though the empire is in favour of a marriage to Princess Sofia of Spain. Although Princess Sofia no longer has feelings for King Alex, she desires Sir Greg Umbridge, the king's best friend and closest confidante. Sofia knows she would be risking her life, Greg's, and the future of her home country Spain if she were to get involved with Greg. But she can't deny her feelings for Greg and is willing to do anything to stay in England, putting on the facade that Alex is courting her. As Alex fights to win Madeline a title so they can marry, Madeline is forced to learn of her mother's brutal murder, and the Duke of Axford, the man believed to be the killer. Can their relationships survive the political pressures surrounding them? Can love truly conquer all?