“Believe me, in Russia this day is practically Doomsday. If you come home without flowers or sweets, you no longer have a home,” Rozanov frowned and turned the phone screen towards himself. “When I was a kid, I got tons of valentines from girls. But even a little version of me, would envy that one you gave me.”
The Canadian kingdom of Elingard is on the verge of a change in power. Prince Shane is the legitimate heir, raised for the throne, flawless and cold. His future has long been decided—both for him and against him. His rival is Ilya Rozanov, the king's illegitimate son, who grew up outside the palace and its protocols. Formally, he has no right to the throne, but his appearance changes the balance of power. The rivalry for the crown turns into a dangerous closeness, where the choice between power.
Shane wants to spend Christmas together.
Ilya knows exactly why that is impossible.
A Heated Rivalry story about desire, denial, and what happens when love collides with fear, violence, and the reality of being seen
Shane has loved his childhood best friend, Ilya, for years—but Ilya became his rival in every way. Even as Ilya confesses his love, Shane’s father stands as an unyielding obstacle. Can their love survive ambition, rivalry, and family expectations?
