The Royal Heir, Book 2

The Royal Heir, Book 2 is the fifth book of The Royal Romance series, and the second of the The Royal Heir series. It succeeds its first book, The Royal Heir, Book 1, and is followed by The Royal Heir, Book 3.

Summary
''It's the night of the Last Apple Ball... and you've just gone into labor!''

Chapter 1: Labor of Love
"It's the night of the Last Apple Ball... and you've just gone into labor!"

Chapter 2: First Days
"Your first few days of motherhood are an emotional rollercoaster as Bradshaw and Isabella reveal their hand!"

Chapter 3: Welcome to the World
"Today's your day to step back into the spotlight... and introduce your daughter to the Cordonian people!"

Chapter 4: The Royal Tour
"You're taking your baby on a tour of the Great Houses of Cordonia... but is every house as loyal as they appear?"

Chapter 5: Her Royal Highness
"As the search for a traitor continues, it's time for your daughter's official anointing as Crown Princess!"

Chapter 6: To Catch a Traitor
"Hosting an international event and setting a trap for a deadly fugitive... Can you and your friends manage both at once?"

Chapter 7: Thanks (But No Thanks)
"It's time to celebrate recent successes... and send your Auvernese guests home with a splash."

Chapter 8: Exit Strategy
"It's finally time to say goodbye to your honored guests... but can they take the hint?"

Chapter 9: Quiet Before the Storm
"An unexpected setback sees you journeying to Lythikos. Can you find answers in the snow?"

Chapter 10: Last Day in Lythikos
"Your last day in Lythikos holds some surprises for you and a loved one... and babysitting duties for everyone else!"

Chapter 11: Escape to LA
"Your family's search takes you overseas... where a colorful cast of characters await."

Chapter 12: The Show Must Go On
"You're finally on the verge of a breakthrough... but will it be enough to take back control?"

Chapter 13: How Do You Like Them Apples?
"Will your return to Cordonia finally prove that you and Auvernal are apples and oranges?"

Chapter 14: Battle Lines
"Bradshaw and Isabella have upped the stakes... Can you retake control?"

Chapter 15: All is Fair
"A military ball in Auvernal provides you with the perfect cover for a secret mission!"

Chapter 16: In Love and War
"Your mission leads to a standoff... but can you turn it into a victory?"

Chapter 17: A Spurned Ally
"With the Betrothal Ball drawing near, can you convince a former ally to help you?"

Chapter 18: The Beginning of the End
"It's time to head home to your daughter... and to face the Betrothal Ball."

Chapter 19: To Betroth, or Not To Betroth
"The culmination of the Betrothal Ball arrives! Will you have what it takes to stop Auvernal's scheme?"

Chapter 20: Freeze This Moment
"With some well-earned time on your hands, you're free to celebrate a very special occasion..."

Spoilers

 * On July 15, 2019, the writers of the series/PB held an Instagram Live. They confirmed that they already have the story planned up until book two, so it’s too late to change main points of the plot.
 * The second book for The Royal Heir is being worked on.
 * On September 30, 2019, they confirmed once more that The Royal Heir is a series and that there will be a book 2.
 * During the livestream on December 6, 2019, PB teased a possible release date being January 2020 (if everything goes well). The main reason for the MC not having her baby in Book 1 is that they wanted to make sure the baby will look good. They also teased that part of the book will take place in Los Angeles, specifically in Hollywood, for a reason they want to keep secret for now.
 * On January 10, 2020, PB released a sneak peek in the Choices Insiders mail.
 * Later on the same day, PB released another sneak peek.
 * On January 16, 2020, PB released a sneak peek featuring with Hana and revealed the release date.
 * On January 23, 2020, the Chapter 1 description was also posted online.
 * More sneak peeks are seen in Kara's Instagram.
 * The cover was posted online on January 24, 2020.
 * On January 25, 2020, Choices on Twitter got on the "LinkedIn-Facebook-Instagram-Dating Apps" challenge with a Maxwell for every occasion.
 * On January 29, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 2.
 * On February 12, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 4.
 * On February 26, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 6.
 * On March 4, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 7.
 * On March 11, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 8.
 * On March 18, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 9.
 * On March 26, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 10.
 * On April 1, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 11.
 * On April 15, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 13.
 * On April 30, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 15.
 * On May 13, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 17.
 * On May 27, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 19.
 * On June 4, 2020, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 20 and confirmed that it is the finale for this book.

Trivia

 * Chapter 1 shares the same title as Rules of Engagement, Book 3, Chapter 6, "Labor of Love".
 * In Chapter 10, if you have Maxwell ask Bertrand for advice for dealing with a crying baby, the latter will mention the Baby Shark song.
 * Mentions and references in Chapter 11 include Rosethorne Park, Elvis, Air Buds, Cool Runnings, Citizen Kane, and Azura from The Crown & The Flame, Book 3. In a premium scene, you have the option to call your story a Royal Romance. Miley will comment that it's so meta.
 * Chapter 14 shares the same title as Distant Shores, Chapter 9, "Battle Lines".
 * In Chapter 17, a premium scene reveals that Hana had a goth phase which included a blog under the persona of The Raven's Nevermore. This is a reference to Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.
 * With 20 chapters, this is the third longest book in the game, along with America's Most Eligible: Season 10.
 * At the end of Chapter 20, it is confirmed that there will be a third book.

Click here for the walkthrough of this book: The Royal Heir, Book 2 Choices.