The Royals Upstairs By Karina Halle

James Hunter thought his new assignment as protection officer for Prince Magnus of Norway would be a thrilling change from his usual routine. Instead, he finds himself trapped on a remote royal estate, chasing after unruly children and navigating the complicated dynamics of the royal household. The cherry on top? The children’s nanny is none other than Laila Bruset—the woman he once loved and left behind, the woman whose heart he shattered. Now, she's the one person he can't avoid, and every encounter reignites the simmering attraction between them, making his job infinitely more complicated.

For Laila, taking the nanny position was a way to be closer to her ailing grandmother in Oslo, not an invitation to reopen old wounds. But life has a way of surprising you, and she never expected James to walk back into hers. His presence is both infuriating and intoxicating, and no matter how hard she tries to keep her distance, the unresolved tension between them refuses to fade. Every glance, every touch, is a painful reminder of what they once had—and what they could still have.

As sparks fly and their emotional walls begin to crumble, James and Laila are forced to confront the painful past they share. But with duty and old wounds standing in the way, they'll have to decide if a second chance at love is worth the risk, or if the scars of the past will keep them apart for good. 📚❤️