A king in name only , Until he claims his queen…
Finally freed from her captors, new queen Annick faces her looming coronation. She knows there are still those looking to destroy her, so she needs help—fast. Turning to dark-hearted Maximus King is the answer, but Annick is shocked when he proposes a much more permanent solution: marriage!
Maximus is her adviser, protector—and now her king. He introduces innocent Annick to all of life’s delights, except one… Then their electric wedding night leaves her transformed and fighting to claim a passion—and a future—she's only dreamed of!

Kings of California - Millie Adams
1) Scandal Behind the Italian's Wedding (Dante Fiori & Minerva King)
2) Stealing the Promised Princess (Javier de la Cruz & Violet King)
3) Crowning his Innocent Assistant (Matteo de la Cruz & Olivia/Livvy)
4) Only King to Claim Her (Maximus King & Annick)

There is a Maureen Child Series by same name (Kings of California)