The Secret PrinceA Prince in Disguise and the Barista Who Stole His HeartHe's running out of time to secure his crown. She's the one woman who could ruin everything-or save him.Prince Alistair of Verdania has one rule: marry before thirty or lose his claim to the throne.** But after years of stifling royal expectations and insincere suitors, he's desperate for an escape. Disguising himself as a university researcher, he stumbles into Clara's cozy café-where her sharp wit and disdain for aristocracy make her the last woman he *should* fall for. Yet, between steaming lattes and late-night debates, their connection deepens into something dangerously real.Clara has no patience for privilege-especially not the kind hiding behind a charming smile.** Unaware of Alistair's true identity, she lets her guard down, sharing her dreams and her disdain for the monarchy. But as their stolen moments in hidden gardens and whispered confessions ignite a passion neither expected, Alistair's lie grows heavier. With the royal court closing in and his birthday deadline looming, he must decide: **betray the woman he loves or risk losing his kingdom forever.Whimsical, warm, and brimming with heart, The Secret Prince is a sparkling romantic comedy about love that defies duty, the masks we wear, and the courage to choose our own happily ever after.But when the truth comes out... will Clara walk away-or rewrite the rules of royalty herself?