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Having hit rock bottom both personally and professionally, Alyssa comes across an unbelievable job. Prince Lysander of the Rosara Kingdom has requested that she be his nephew’s nanny! He’s well-known in social circles for having a bad reputation, and tons of rumors circulate about him in gossip magazines.?Sure enough, he tries to sweet-talk her while they’re visiting an impressive old castle?he’s a playboy just like the rumors say! Will she be able to resist this real-life Prince Charming?