Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharaja’s Mistress | 2010 | Susan Stephens | Buy |
Young, Hot & Royal is a Harlequin Presents themed collection, and Susan Stephens’ contribution is Maharaja’s Mistress (2010). The book stands out in her catalog because it moves away from her usual European and South American settings to tell a romance set in India. The hero is a young maharaja, bringing Indian royalty into the Harlequin Presents world.
The “Young, Hot & Royal” label was used by Harlequin to group stories about younger royal heroes who are less stuffy than traditional prince characters. Stephens’ maharaja fits this description, with the exotic palace setting and cultural elements of India providing a different atmosphere from her sheikh or Italian romances. As a single book, it works as a standalone read for anyone curious about Stephens’ range beyond her more well-known series.