Princess in Love / Julianne MacLean / 339 pgs.

Princess Rose has always had a crush on Leopold Hunt, Marquess of Cavanaugh; but he was secretly engaged to another and could not return her affections.  Now that Rose is about to enter a political marriage with Archduke Joseph to unite two kingdoms, Leo's engagement is broken and he is now free to pursue Rose.  Now having to choose between two suitors and decide between love or duty; Rose thinks she's made her choice when a plot is uncovered and Leo is accused of attempting to murder and overthrow the King (Rose's beloved brother).  Is Leo innocent or is he just using Rose?  Will she stand by Leo or just throw him to the wolves (which is what I was rooting for)?

Entertaining, not predictable, and not overly sappy.  All of the male characters major and minor, in the book were sweet, kind and understanding; I had a few *sigh* and *awww* moments at how loyal and dedicated they were to their ladies.