The Emerald Heir - A Modern Cinderella Inspired Royal Fantasy Romance [mature themes]

A Modern Cinderella Inspired Royal Fantasy Romance. 

Elara has always known her place: a servant in her own palace, the hidden daughter of a king and a beloved servant, a secret she carries like a curse. Her mother's gift-a silver bracelet with emerald diamonds-is the only reminder that she is more than the world believes.

When a royal masquerade brings dignitaries from across the kingdom, Elara risks everything to attend in disguise. There, she meets Prince Adrian, whose heart is captivated by the mysterious woman in the floral gown. But when midnight strikes, she vanishes-leaving only the bracelet behind.

Her stepmother, determined to secure her own daughter's claim to the throne, accuses Elara of theft, sending her to prison and threatening to destroy the life she never had. Desperate to prove her innocence, Elara must rely on her courage, her mother's hidden will, and the prince who refuses to give up.

As secrets unravel and lies are exposed, Elara discovers her true destiny-and the love she never dared to imagine. Will she claim the throne she was born to inherit? Can she trust her heart to a prince who saw her before the world did?

A sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and destiny in a kingdom where one girl holds the crown-and the heart of a prince.