Once Upon a Pumpkin Spice Latte

My best friend may be a bona fide prince, but I have never, even once, wanted to be his princess. I would rather kiss a rotted-out pumpkin at the Punkin' Chunkin' than kiss Hart…

Hildegarde Bittersweet is loyal to the max, responsible to a fault, and an-almost-40 year old who has put her dreams on hold long enough. She still lives in her hometown of Pumpkin Pond, New Hampshire, running her family’s maid service and making sure her Papa's dying wish comes true: to bring his Peter Pumpkin Spice into the flavor world.

Prince Harcourt "Hart" of Hedgerow is admirably kind, unfailingly thoughtful, and dodging his royal responsibilities for as long as he possibly can. He comes to Pumpkin Pond to host the Fall Ball to celebrate when his ancestors discovered the town almost 350 years ago. He also comes because of royal protocol: he must wed a wife before his 35th birthday.

At least it won’t be all drudgery and duty. His best friend Hildy will be there, his long-distance best friend for the last 25 years.

When Hart comes up with plan to avoid the tiara chasers, it includes Hildy. But unbeknownst to Hart, his country’s bylaws have changed, and he inadvertently sets into motion the one thing he has avoided his entire life: taking a wife.

This is a standalone rom com with mild language, romantic tension, and sassy dialogue. The story is meant to be read with a Pumpkin Spice Latte in hand (or similar, if subpar, comfort drink).