The Princess Stakes

by Amalie Howard

Overview

"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written"—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

Born to an Indian maharaja and a British noblewoman, Princess Sarani Rao has it all: beauty, riches, and a crown. But when Sarani's father is murdered, her only hope is the next ship out—captained by the boy she once loved…and spurned.

Captain Rhystan Huntley, the reluctant Duke of Embry, is loath to give up his life at sea. But duty is calling him home, and this is his final voyage. Leave it to fate that the one woman he's ever loved must escape to England on his ship.

"The PRINCESS STAKES came along just when I needed it most. There's star-crossed, swoony, steamy love, true to the genre—but there's also a subtle, searing focus on racism, colorism, and what it means to belong that is rare for a historical romance, which elevates it to a unique and truly resonant read."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728243412
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/29/2021
Series:	Daring Dukes , #1
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	205,804
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

AMALIE HOWARD is the author of the Publishers Weekly bestseller, The Beast of Beswick, which Entertainment Weekly touted as “bursting with shrewd banter, inventively sexy interludes, and emotion with a capital E.” She is the co-author of the #1 bestsellers in regency romance and Scottish historical romance, My Hellion, My Heart and What A Scot Wants, and has also penned several award-winning young adult novels, critically acclaimed by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, VOYA, School Library Journal, and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Kid’s INDIE NEXT selection. Of Indo-Caribbean descent, she has written articles on multicultural fiction for The Portland Book Review and Ravishly magazine. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and three children. Visit her at www.amaliehoward.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written, The Princess Stakes by Amalie Howard is a compelling read by a talented new author. Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy, making the book impossible to put down. Her writing sparkles!" — Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

"Amalie Howard is the fresh voice historical romance needs right now. She deftly marries a classic trope to an original plot and the effect is superb! Her prose is delightful, her writing masterful, her characters unforgettable, and THE PRINCESS STAKES is unputdownable. I will read every word she writes." — Kerrigan Byrne, USA Today bestselling author

"Readers looking for historical escapism will be swept up in Sarani and Rhystan’s high-seas adventures." — Library Journal

From the Publisher

07/01/2021

After the murder of her father the Prince of Joor, Princess Sarani Rao has no choice but to flee India for her own safety. She finds a ship to transport her to England, captained by none other than her former sweetheart Rhystan, the Duke of Embry, whose heart she broke five years earlier when he was a British officer stationed in India. Rhystan has never forgiven Sarani's betrayal, and he's furious when he finds her stowed away. As Sarani slowly learns the ropes as a deckhand, Rhystan starts to feel admiration for her, along with a still-smoldering desire. The story moves swiftly, from the grime of the ship to the glittering ballrooms of London, where Sarani faces her most formidable foes yet: the racist scorn of polite society, and Rhystan's disapproving mother. Luckily, Sarani's wits are as sharp as the knives she carries; she'll need them to help her navigate the shark-infested waters of London society and win the heart of the man she loves. This novel was substantially revised and retitled after readers of the ARC criticized its depiction of British rule in India and characterization of Sarani's Indian heritage. VERDICT Readers looking for historical escapism will be swept up in Sarani and Rhystan's high-seas adventures.—Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB

Library Journal