Hunting The Heiress: An Enemies to Lovers Space Fantasy by Kathleen Beatty

A shattered kingdom. A hunted heir to the throne. A forbidden attraction that could change the course of destiny. Synopsis: On the scorching desert moon of Talear, a ruthless overlord’s quest for power leaves the royal family of Valeria decimated—except for one lost princess. Reyne, a renowned hunter haunted by his past, is asked to scour the galaxy for a missing heiress to the throne of an enemy moon. He is skeptical, but the reward his callous overlord offers him will benefit his people, so he reluctantly agrees. He didn’t know what to expect, but it certainly wasn’t the resourceful innocent who welcomed him with a genuine smile and undeserving trust. Kendra, an exiled princess who has been living aboard a stolen space vessel with a ragtag crew of lively convicts, meets a handsome stranger in need of help. He is charming, bold and his magnetic presence creates a flutter of excitement unlike anything she ever felt before. What she doesn’t know is that he has an agenda and their meeting isn’t random—far from it. And that agenda is her. To be delivered into the hands of a despised enemy who wants to use her to further his ruthless ambitions. Reyne vowed to fight his fierce attraction for his lovely prey and complete his mission at all costs. Kendra vowed to fight her handsome abductor with every ounce of courage she possesses—and then some. Yet things don't go as planned, leaving them to face not only the dangers of untamed jungles but also the irresistible pull of forbidden attraction. Will Reyne choose love over duty? Can Kendra trust the man who betrayed her with her heart? Read more