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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Recklessly Royal by Nichole Chase

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Series: Suddenly Book #2
Format: Ebook
Rating: 3 Stars
How I Got It: Borrowed from Library/Overdrive
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Publisher: Avon

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads
 
Catherine has spent her life being the perfect princess. She’s kept her hands clean, her head down, and most importantly—men at arm’s length. After all, most men are after only one thing, and for Cathy there’s a lot more at stake than her bed; she has to worry about the fate of an entire nation. But at the rate she’s going, Cathy is afraid she’ll give the Virgin Queen a run for her money. She is tired of waiting for someone good enough to come along. She has a plan, and it all hinges on seducing the one man who seems utterly unimpressed by all things royal. The one man she is tempted by more than any other . . .

When David arrives at the royal wedding of his friend, the newly ordained Duchess Samantha Rousseau, he expected to feel uncomfortable and out of his element, but he wasn’t prepared to be targeted by Prince Alex’s gorgeous younger sister. With Cathy’s giant blue eyes, killer figure, and sense of humor, it won’t take long before he gives in. But when he finds out just how innocent the crown princess really is, will he play the part of knight in shining armor or the dashing rogue?


Review

I don't remember much about the first book in this series, but this was pretty mediocre. And I think that's how I felt about the first one-Suddenly Royal.

The story and romance are cute and fluffy. It could easily be a made-for-TV movie. But it was lacking I wanted more David like some of his POV. Or it would've been nice if Cathy was further developed. She came across a little one dimensional.

The characters actually spoke to each other which was great. See, you can write about adults who use their words. But a lot of the times the dialogue felt unnatural and stilted. Cathy may be a princess, but she still lives in the 21st century. Dialogue is one of those things that really drag a book down for me.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Review: Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase

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Series: Suddenly Book #1
Format: Ebook
Rating: 4 Stars
How I Got It: Purchased
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Avon Impulse

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working toward a master’s degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it’s to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed.

Alex D’Lynsal is trying to keep his name clean. As crown prince of Lilaria, he’s had his share of scandalous headlines, but the latest pictures have sent him packing to America and forced him to swear off women—especially women in the public eye. That is, until he meets Samantha Rousseau. She’s stubborn, feisty, and incredibly sexy. Not to mention heiress to an estate in his country, which makes her everyone’s front-page news.

While Sam tries to navigate the new world of politics and wealth, she will also have to dodge her growing feelings for Alex. Giving in to them means more than just falling in love; it would mean accepting the weight of an entire country on her shoulders.


Review

This was really fun. It isn't super deep or angsty. And the book doesn't break ground, but it's super enjoyable.

Sam was really easy to like. She's a really normal girl. She didn't let being royalty change her. Honestly, she handled it and the sudden fame the way I think I would.

Normally, I get frustrated by first person books, especially when there's a romance involved. But I really liked Sam's story. Alex is a great guy, but I don't need to get in his head. Ms. Chase showed enough of how he felt about Sam.

I definitely will read the other books in this series because I liked the characters and writing. And I do recommend this especially if you like things like The Princess Diaries or The Prince and Me.

Thanks for reading!
Holly