This Season, the ton is full of glittering gowns, whispered secrets, and forbidden intrigue—but none so unexpected as the arrival of a mysterious masked debutante. For the first time, a princess is allowed to attend a ball outside the palace, stepping into society unseen and free… at least for one night. There, she meets the enigmatic Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, and a connection sparks neither expected. With masks hiding identities, hearts growing bold, and whispers spreading faster than can