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wanderlust13's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, I’m not sure how these Contemporary romance novels keep falling into my lap To read but I am all for it. They’re fun and lighthearted and super quick to read. The plot lines aren’t extremely thick and the characters could use a little More rounding but there still enjoyable. Like I said they’re cute and Shea, definitely hallmark material but there still a great read. I was just telling my mom that I wish there was a princess version where They got to marry a commoner instead of the prince being the charming one and finding a girl. Much enjoyed.
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
Olivia Charlton is an out lesbian and the fourth in the line for the British throne. After a long period of service in the army, her mother, the Queen, asks her to settle down and get married. Her parents find a suitable candidate in Jemima Bradbury and all is arranged for an imminent royal (and lesbian) wedding. Olivia decides to take a break under a false name in Cornwall to relax from the commitment stress. In the small town of Otter Bay she meets coffee shop owner Rosie Perkins. Rosie is beautiful, hard working and straightforward. Will Olivia deny her attraction to a commoner and follow the call of duty to marry Jemima?
In my opinion, this book should be read like a fairy tale, maybe not in the strict sense (after all, there are no enchantments or magical creatures) but because some events are a bit far fetched. However, after a moderate suspension of disbelief, 'Once upon a princess' is a very enjoyable read. The slow-burn chemistry between the main characters is spot on and there is a right balance between joy and angst. It has a British feel, not only for the obvious royal theme and English setting, but also in the vocabulary, food and pop culture references which is an asset in the story.
Clare Lydon and Harper Bliss are a perfect match in the world of lesfic. They are both accomplished and talented authors with a - more or less - similar writing style. They both excel at writing well crafted characters, flawless dialogues and hot sex scenes. Hopefully for lesfic fans this won't be their unique collaboration.
Overall, an enjoyable read specially if you are into royalty. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review.
In my opinion, this book should be read like a fairy tale, maybe not in the strict sense (after all, there are no enchantments or magical creatures) but because some events are a bit far fetched. However, after a moderate suspension of disbelief, 'Once upon a princess' is a very enjoyable read. The slow-burn chemistry between the main characters is spot on and there is a right balance between joy and angst. It has a British feel, not only for the obvious royal theme and English setting, but also in the vocabulary, food and pop culture references which is an asset in the story.
Clare Lydon and Harper Bliss are a perfect match in the world of lesfic. They are both accomplished and talented authors with a - more or less - similar writing style. They both excel at writing well crafted characters, flawless dialogues and hot sex scenes. Hopefully for lesfic fans this won't be their unique collaboration.
Overall, an enjoyable read specially if you are into royalty. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review.
renkeeling's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
eh
frankvanmeer's review
1.0
I'm going to brutally honest here.
I've read this in just under 4 hours, and that's including making and having dinner. The only thing I have to say is: [b:The Princess Affair|15843241|The Princess Affair|Nell Stark|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1346141431s/15843241.jpg|21585529] if you want to read a good book.
I've read this in just under 4 hours, and that's including making and having dinner. The only thing I have to say is: [b:The Princess Affair|15843241|The Princess Affair|Nell Stark|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1346141431s/15843241.jpg|21585529] if you want to read a good book.
katereadingthroughinfinity's review
2.0
TWs: Homophobia, emotional manipulation, death of parents (not on page).
2.5 stars
This was my final read for F/F February and although fun, it was a little predictable, and the plot wasn't very original. Unfortunately it was a bit of a 'painting by numbers' affair, with all the tropes and twists happening exactly as I expected them to.
A princess goes for countryside break to get away from her family and impending engagement. She meets a stranger and starts to fall for her. The stranger doesn't know who she is but starts to fall for her too. There's a big reveal and all hell breaks loose. It's exactly what you'd expect from a secret-royal-identity type novel, so in one sense readers are getting what they came for. But there was nothing innovative or different to what I've read before so I didn't find it very exciting or engaging.
I did enjoy the queer romance but I found the characters a little tame and lacking in personality. They felt a bit one-dimensional and this seems to be a recurring theme in the adult romance books I've read this year. I feel like sometimes, romance authors go light on personality and heavy on romantic scenes, and I'd like a bit more of a balance between both (that's just me though, maybe I'm being fussy).
Despite this, it was an easy book to read and I flew through it on audio. It was fun and I enjoyed the happy ending, but ultimately I don't think it'll have a lasting impact, sadly.
2.5 stars
This was my final read for F/F February and although fun, it was a little predictable, and the plot wasn't very original. Unfortunately it was a bit of a 'painting by numbers' affair, with all the tropes and twists happening exactly as I expected them to.
A princess goes for countryside break to get away from her family and impending engagement. She meets a stranger and starts to fall for her. The stranger doesn't know who she is but starts to fall for her too. There's a big reveal and all hell breaks loose. It's exactly what you'd expect from a secret-royal-identity type novel, so in one sense readers are getting what they came for. But there was nothing innovative or different to what I've read before so I didn't find it very exciting or engaging.
I did enjoy the queer romance but I found the characters a little tame and lacking in personality. They felt a bit one-dimensional and this seems to be a recurring theme in the adult romance books I've read this year. I feel like sometimes, romance authors go light on personality and heavy on romantic scenes, and I'd like a bit more of a balance between both (that's just me though, maybe I'm being fussy).
Despite this, it was an easy book to read and I flew through it on audio. It was fun and I enjoyed the happy ending, but ultimately I don't think it'll have a lasting impact, sadly.