Defying the Crown by C.G. Macington

A heart-stopping royal romance where love transcends duty

When Daniel Ramirez, a witty but wounded insurance adjuster from New York, connects with the mysterious Harald on a mental health forum, neither expects the instantaneous spark that ignites between them. Their online friendship quickly blazes into something deeper—something worth risking everything for.
What Daniel doesn’t know: Harald is actually Crown Prince of Denmark, hiding his royal identity to experience genuine connection for the first time.
When Harald travels to New York and their chemistry explodes in person, both men find themselves healing in each other’s embrace. Daniel, scarred by his foster care upbringing and a devastating betrayal, discovers what true protection feels like. Harald, suffocating under royal expectations and his father’s disapproval, finally feels seen for who he truly is.

But when Harald’s secret identity is exposed, their fragile trust shatters. With the weight of a monarchy bearing down and both men spiralling into despair, can love conquer duty? Or will royal obligations force them apart forever?