The Royals Upstairs By Karina Halle

James Hunter, a seasoned protection officer, thought his latest assignment would be a thrilling new chapter in his career. Guarding the heir to the Norwegian throne, Prince Magnus, seemed like a prestigious role, but instead, it has stranded him in a remote royal estate, far from the action. Worse still, he's tasked with keeping an eye on the prince's rambunctious children—a mission that feels more like babysitting than security detail. To add to his troubles, the children's nanny turns out to be none other than Laila Bruset, the woman whose heart he broke years ago.

Laila accepted the nanny position to be near her ailing grandmother in Oslo, but she never imagined she’d cross paths with James again. Their past was left unresolved, filled with heartache and unspoken words. Now, they find themselves thrown together in close quarters, and the tension between them is electric. James, despite his best efforts to remain professional, can't help but be drawn to Laila’s warmth and the memories they shared. Laila, on the other hand, is determined to guard her heart, yet she can't deny the undeniable pull James still has on her.

As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, James and Laila must navigate their complicated past and the undeniable chemistry that still simmers between them. Amid the chaos of royal duties and mischievous children, they’ll have to decide whether they’re willing to risk their hearts once more for a second chance at love.