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Book 4 of 4 in Crown's Spies

Castles

by Julie Garwood

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knew that only hasty marriage to an Englishman could protect her from the turmoil in her own land. To the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood, the bold raven-haired beauty instantly captivated London society. But when Alesandra was nearly abducted by her unscrupulous countrymen, the fighting instincts that won Colin a knighthood for valor were kindled.

Deceiving himself that he wanted only to protect her, Colin swept her into a union meant to be a marriage in name alone...yet Alesandra's tender first kiss and hesitant caress ignited a wildfire in his soul. As the lovely princess dashed headlong into unforeseen dangers, Colin would follow, knowing he must claim her as his own forever. Now he would risk life itself before he would lose this sweet, tempestuous angel...

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~354
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Castles?

Castles is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    Castles: quick answers

    How spicy is Castles?

    Castles is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Castles a standalone?

    No. Castles is book 4 of 4 in Crown's Spies. Start with Castles. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Castles?

    Castles features royalty, marriage of convenience, regency. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Castles have content warnings?

    Our notes for Castles include: death of a loved one, murder. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Castles?

    If you loved Castles, try One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean. They share its royalty and marriage of convenience energy at a similar spice level.