Royally Deep

Runaway Princess. Star Quarterback. Forbidden Love.

Choosing him could cost her the crown but he’s worth the price.

Kyle Young has it all—NFL stardom, effortless charm, and a life built on doing exactly what he wants, when he wants it. Commitment? Not on the playbook.

Arabella wants something different. Before duty chains her to a throne and a loveless royal marriage, she escapes her gilded cage for one final adventure—and finds herself irresistibly drawn to a gorgeous quarterback who sees her as just another woman, not a royal obligation.

Their chemistry is instant. Their connection undeniable. And for the first time in their lives, both are tempted to want more than the life they planned.

But secrets have a way of surfacing.

When Kyle discovers Arabella’s true identity and royal pressure threatens to pull them apart, they’re forced to face the impossible questions: Is love worth giving up a crown—or everything he’s worked for?

Luckily, Kyle’s ready to become the prince Arabella needs.
A sexy, emotionally charged royal sports romance about forbidden love, impossible choices, and risking it all for a happily ever after.

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About the Going Deep Series

Going Deep is a contemporary sports romance series about professional football players navigating love under pressure. Each book blends career ambition, emotional vulnerability, and second chances into passionate, feel-good love stories.

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⭐ What readers are saying

“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”

“This is an author whose work continues to delight.”

“…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.”

“Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!”

“The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.”
--Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)

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📚 Going Deep Series

Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.

Down Deep
Royally Deep
Deep Inside
Deep Desire