Naledi (Ledi) Smith is getting harassing scam emails from someone representing the Prince of Thesalo. Since Ledi is a scientist she knows enough to ignore them until one day when she's not in the mood and responds FUCK. OFF. Surprisingly, those two words bring joy to the heart of the Prince of Thesalo, Thabiso. He's a real guy, a real prince, from a real country, and he's been missing his priestess-declared betrothed since her family fled Thesalo when they were both children.

Thabiso happens to be traveling to NYC, where Ledi, an orphan who survived the foster system, is studying epidemiology (did epidemiology play a role in everything before Covid-19 and we just didn't notice?) and never getting too close to anyone, even her best friend, Portia. Having an unloved childhood takes a toll, but Ledi is still pretty rad--brilliant and equally adept at Sciencing and Cater-waitering.

Raised to be king since he was a toddler, Thabiso is doing alright, too. He's an international playboy and has the world's most competent assistant, Likotsi, who is the person who found Ledi for him. If only he'd listen to her about telling Ledi who he is...and who Ledi is.

Spoiler

Yeah, it's one of those, where the secret holder wants to spill their secret, is trying to spill, about to spill it, when...they're caught. The secret spilling happens with more book to go than is typical, but there's really never any doubt that prince will get princess back. It's a feminist getting, if that's any comfort.

Recommended romance!