Falling Princess by Joline Pearce

The first in an epic enemies-to-lovers new adult fantasy romance trilogy about a rebellious princess, her possessive knight, and the fate of their country in the balance.

Forced to carry the weight of the crown from childhood, all Princess Zosia wants is a chance to experience normal life and find love away from the pressure of court. Getting an education abroad is the perfect opportunity – unless death catches up with her first.

As the last of the Auralian royal line, Zosia is assigned a watchful knight to accompany her everywhere she goes. While her best friend adores him, Zosia can’t wait to escape his constant scrutiny…until an assassination attempt sparks their forbidden romance.

A secret they can never tell, even when war tears them apart.

Ends on a cliffhanger; Happy Ever After in Queen Rising. Mature themes, but no non-con or abuse.

“This. Book.” – review.