A disgruntled former employee who serves as a primary antagonist, embodying external threats that force the main characters to rely on each other. Critical Reception

Devon’s childhood betrothed who represents the weight of the tradition he is trying to escape.

Readers generally praise the witty banter and the intense chemistry between the leads. However, the book contains , including references to child abuse, sexual assault, and miscarriage. Some reviewers have noted that the plot can feel predictable or that certain "royal" plot points are unrealistic. Rake - Reviews - The StoryGraph

An attorney and British royal who hides his emotional neglect behind a charming, "dangerously mild" exterior.