Royal Caleva: Gabriel by Nancy Herkness

An inventive and sharply written erotic thriller, Royal Caleva: Gabriel by Nancy Herkness is driven forward by a real sense of emotional truth in a wholly imaginative setting. Gabriel, Duke of Belancor in the fictional island nation of Caleva, has suffered a double trauma: being kidnapped and losing the sense of hearing necessary for his skill as a flamenco guitarist. However, meeting Quinn, the American woman responsible for tracing his abductors, is going to change both of their lives unexpectedly. Bringing to life a world of romance, intrigue, and believable characters with genuine personal stakes at play, this first installment of the Royal Caleva series is an absolute treat for fans of romance for its originality and emotional depth.