Title Palace of Deception: a Romantic Suspense Novella

Author  Helena Fairfax

Genre Contemporary romantic suspense

Book Blurb

When Princess Charlotte of Montverrier disappears on the eve of her Investiture, Lizzie Smith takes on the acting role of her life as her stand-in.
But in the run up to the ceremony, all is not what it seems in the Palace of Montverrier. What danger lies outside the palace walls? As Lizzie learns her role, her only confidant is Léon, her quiet bodyguard…but what secrets is he keeping from her?

Mystery and suspense against the backdrop of a beautiful Mediterranean city.

Exclusive Excerpt

 Léon’s eyes darkened, shimmering wide and midnight black. The moon bathed his face, highlighting the planes and angles, and leaving his mouth a firm, carved line. He leaned towards me, reaching out a hand to settle my cardigan more securely around my shoulders. His fingers brushed my neck…