Fleeing her beloved country while her brother fights their cruel cousin to claim the throne of Valdavia, Princess Sophia Eugenie Tamaroff flees to New York City without money or protection. Forced to work as a parlor maid, she soon discovers she is dangerously attracted to her ruggedly handsome, enigmatic employer.

Jared Grayson, former U.S. Marshal and current cattle baron, knows his beautiful new maid is lying about her past. Determined to uncover her secrets and get to know the real Sophia, he offers her the job as the housekeeper for his Diamond J ranch on the plains of eastern Colorado. Longing to see the American frontier, Sophia accepts, little guessing the risk she is taking with both her secrets and her heart.

Reviews:
"Ms. DeForest builds her characters like a master craftsman. From the first sentence she ensnared me. Ms. DeForest knows how to entertain." Rendezvous
"I found her writing as sparkling and vivacious as her characters. Splendid!" Bell, Book and Candle
"THE ROYAL GAMBLE is a breathtakingly romantic and sensual western fairytale... Anna DeForest tells a story which will stay in your heart and mind long after you have finished reading it." Angie Ray, RITA winner