The Defiant Queen [Paperback]

When love and loyalty collide, truth alone can reunite two long-lost loves in this royal second-chance romance.

Royal advisor Baas never stopped loving the woman he was forced to send away. When Shaya unexpectedly returns, he sees his chance at happiness—but winning back her trust proves more challenging than any task he’s faced.

Though Shaya’s heart still yearns for her first love, a devastating secret from her past threatens their reunion. As an enemy plots to expose her, Shaya must decide if protecting herself is worth losing Baas again. With palace schemes and old wounds standing between them, can they build a future together? Or will their second chance at love crumble like their first?Praise for The Accidental Queen

“The Accidental Queen will be your new obsession! Its diversely crafted world and wicked-sharp detail speaks to why L.R. Jackson is the multifaceted author we all need.” —Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Before

“Secrets, lies, and betrayal . . . The Accidental Queen is not your average fairy tale. Great debut.” —Urban Reviews

“Royal romance fans are in for a treat with this beautiful second-chance love story.” —BUZZFEED
L.R. Jackson was born and raised on Maryland’s eastern shore. She’s a fun and spontaneous Gemini who has an addiction to wings and a passion for food. By day, she works in Corporate America; by night, she creates the perfect book boyfriends. When she’s not creating stories, she can be found rlSƒ