Princess Tatiana of Avalonia has returned after a year to the man she left behind - her husband.  She needs his help, but he isn't nearly as thrilled to see her, as she is to see him.  After all, it could be because he didn't know she was a princess when he married her, or it could be because she left in the middle of the night without saying goodbye.  At any rate, she's willing to do almost anything to get him back, including bargaining with him to help her write her family's history.

Matthew Weston doesn't believe her for a minute.  However, he's willing to go along with the ruse to see what she's really up to.  Come to find out, there are jewels at stake called the Heavens.  He's never forgotten the beauty he wed and loved, and time spent with her makes him realize that she hasn't forgot about him either.  As passions flare once again, they head into an extraordinary adventure that could either bring them closer together or tear them apart.  After all, Tatiana cannot be expected to give up her title for him, and he could never live under the strictures of a royal house.  It would seem that after their adventure is over, their time will come to an end as husband and wife.  Or will it?

Fresh and entertaining, HER HIGHNESS, MY WIFE showcases Ms. Alexander's talent for witty repartee between the hero and heroine.  I loved seeing Matthew and Tatiana banter back and forth because it keeps up the tension and the pace of the story.  You can almost see the smoke coming out of Matthew's ears at times when in Tatiana's presence.  Tatiana is a cool and collected heroine, knowing exactly what she wants and how to get it.  Matthew is a tougher cookie, trying to be noble in instances when his heart isn't in it.  You gotta love him anyway because it's all for Tatiana.  The pace is face and delightful, and the plot isn't boring or stale.  In fact, if you liked her earlier works such as THE HUSBAND LIST or THE WEDDING BARGAIN, you're sure to love HER HIGHNESS, MY WIFE.  For those who haven't yet read Ms. Alexander, I recommend this one to start.  You can always go back and find the backlist.