Royal Connections

by Traci Hunter Abramson

Princess Tayla came to Italy to escape her past. Preston Mitchell came for a career breakthrough. Neither expected a threat to themselves or their growing attraction.

“Traci Hunter Abramson has done it again! Her highly anticipated novel Royal Connections delivers the perfect blend of tense suspense and heartwarming romance. Abramson skillfully captures both the constraints of royal life and the chilling fear of being stalked, creating a story that keeps the pages turning. Another winner from Abramson!” —Ellen Butler, bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal Mysteries

Princess Tayla of Alameda has spent two years rebuilding her life after a shattered engagement and a very public royal scandal--but when a new "secret admirer" begins breaching palace security, old fears return with dangerous intensity. Hoping distance will quiet both the headlines and the threat, Tayla agrees to escape to Italy to assist with preparations for a luxury Amalfi Coast resort that her good friends are opening.

Preston Hale is desperate for a fresh start. A struggling photographer stuck in a career going nowhere, he seizes the opportunity of a lifetime--a freelance assignment at the new Amalfi Coast resort. What begins as a professional breakthrough quickly becomes far more complicated when Preston finds himself drawn to a woman clearly hiding more than her title.

As unsettling messages follow Tayla across borders, familiar allies—including Princess Victoria and Prince Alan—join the effort to uncover the culprit. With danger closing in and trust growing fragile, every relationship is called into question. In a setting built for romance but shadowed by escalating peril, Tayla and Preston discover that remaining in Italy to explore their blossoming love may be the most dangerous move of all.

304 pages, Paperback

Expected publication January 5, 2027

About the author

Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children's teenage years. She is a eight-time Whitney Award winner and has written more than forty bestselling novels. For more information about Traci, click here: https://linktr.ee/traciabramson

Reviews

[Tamara · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

Princess Tayla came to Italy to escape her past. Preston Mitchell came for a career breakthrough. Neither expected a threat to themselves or their growing attraction.

This is my first read of this series, and I may have to go back and read the others. I enjoyed this very much.

My gratitude to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.

[Entisar Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun continuation of the royal series, well paced with plenty of twists to keep me guessing. Tayla's storyline gets real depth here, watching her rebuild after the fallout of her public scandal while a new threat resurfaces gave the plot genuine tension. Preston made for a solid love interest, and his slow realization that Tayla is hiding more than her title added a nice layer of intrigue to their growing attraction. The Amalfi Coast setting gave the romance a gorgeous backdrop, and having familiar faces like Princess Victoria and Prince Alan return helped tie this into the larger series nicely. This definitely works best if you've read the earlier books, since a lot of the relationships and stakes build on what came before. A solid, entertaining entry for fans of royal romantic suspense who enjoy danger woven through their happily ever afters.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

[Shauna Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t want to put it down
This book catches you at the first as the characters are introduced and continues to build as you see their lives intertwine bringing opportunities, jealousy, romance, achievement, and even danger to touch each character. Princess Tayla has had her life turned upside down with threats and deceit now she is struggling to move on with a pre-opening trip to a resort built by her friends who want her help. Preston is an aspiring photographer that never seems to get a break. When a chance encounter with an old friend, results in a dream job offer he is quick to accept. But life has more planned than just a job and the future for all is about to change in ways they never saw coming. A wonderful read you are sure to enjoy. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved bringing a photographer into the circle of this group of royal friends! Preston’s humble attitude and strength of character are perfect for Tayla! I always enjoy a glimpse into the lives of royals from the series who were the main characters in earlier books in this series. While this story can stand alone, knowing the back story of the characters adds so much depth. Gorgeous setting. This makes me want to go experience the resort for myself. The twists & turns kept the action in the story alive. I didn’t want to put it down.