3.88 AVERAGE

funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

margrietvkuijen's review

4.0
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
challenging dark emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
funny medium-paced

Passenger Princes started off strong, while a little ridiculous.  This is kind of like a spiced up version of "Drop Dead Gorgeous" the Kirsten Dunst film from the 90s. This is my third Morgan Elizabeth book.  They all rank right around 3 stars.  They start off with a great concept, but fail to deliver at the end.  I'm not sure what it is, but each of them sat unfinished at around 70% while I read other books.  I ended up finishing them all, but I'm not sure I want to continue reading this author. 

Ava & Jamie
Forced Proximity 
Pageant Queen x Bodyguard
Grumpy x Sunshine
He falls first
Road trip

I did audio for this one and really enjoyed the narration! Emma Wilder and Stephen Dexter are both fairly new to me narrators but I love them! I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for more of their work 😍

This book is a cute romcom, its a quick easy read with no third act break up and it was just nice and refreshing!

It was such a fun read, the banter between Ava and Jamie is great!!

There were a few unexpected twists that I didn't see coming either!

Overall great book and I'm excited to explore more of this authors work 😊

- grumpy (him) x sunshine (her)
- forbidden romance: bodyguard x pageant queen
- forced proximity
- no third-act breakup
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov
- dual narration by Emma Wilder and Stephen Dexter

POV: You enter a pageant to boost your best friend's small businesses, only to win and go on a US tour visiting women-owned businesses in every state. The catch is that a hot bodyguard is with you every step of the way!

You know you're in for a good time when you hit play on a Morgan Elizabeth audiobook. This is my fourth of hers this year, and once again, the vibes? Immaculate. From the grumpy/sunshine dynamic to the forced proximity and forbiddenness amplifying the sexual tension, Passenger Princess is so much fun to read.

Do you know what else is fun? Seeing Jamie fall head over heels for Ava. He buys her multiple dairy-free ice creams! Ensures she's comfortable on their car rides! Closes down a bookstore for their first date! Where can I find a Jamie? Seriously.

Passenger Princess also has a little mystery subplot sprinkled throughout, with someone plotting Ava's demise. It adds just enough intrigue to keep the pace moving, though let's be real—the banter, spice, and no breakup are reason enough to keep listening (did someone say reading spicy scenes aloud?)

The audiobook is exactly what you'd expect from a dream team like Emma Wilder and Stephen Dexter. I just heard Stephen voicing a golden retriever cowboy, and now he's a hot, grumpy bodyguard? He has range, and we love to see it 👏🏻. Emma, as always, is one of my favourites in dual narration. Her male POVs are so well done, and she perfectly brings Ava's sunshine personality to life.

If you're after an audiobook with chemistry, charm, and chaos, Passenger Princess delivers on all fronts.

Thanks so much to Morgan and Must Love Audio for the audio copy.

jessreads08's review

5.0

4.5
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes

Thanks, @mustloveaudio for the ALC! 
You know that kind of book that gives you a happy feeling, gets you kicking your feet? That's Passenger Princess
Ava applied for the Miss Americana pageant just to help her friends. She needed a platform to promote their businesses. She never thought she'd pass the auditions round , let alone win! Now she has two wear the crown and sash on a three-month long press tour. She's an adventurous girl, who speaks her mind, so a couple of wrenches are thrown in her plans - a morality clause with a long list of do's and don'ts and, here's the kicker, a hunky, grumpy, sexy bodyguard to 'babysit' her. 
Jamis has been a bodyguard for a while. His main gig is head of security for a rock band, but when they are not touring, he's assigned to dignitaries or other big names. Well, babysitting a feisty, rebellious and aggravating pageant queen was not on his bingo card. Falling for her definitely wasn't either. 
Narrated dual style by Emma Wilder and Stephen Dexter, this one had me grinning from the start. These two paired together is narration heaven as they are on top their game. Emma embodies the feisty, bubbly, playful Ava perfectly and her male voice is top tier. I love when Stephen Dexter gets to use his deep voice for a growly, alpha character when it's a rom com because he has incredible comedic skills too. 
I truly enjoyed this one! It's got a very positive view on women, with a somewhat bratty heroine who makes it fun to watch her grown into an icon and positive influence for her fans. We have the alphamellow bodyguard who's responsible for some of the swooniest small and grand gestures. We have a darling kitten on a sparkly leash, strong sorority vibes among the friends, some LOL shenanigans from a sore loser and a butterflies-in-the-stomach inducing HEA,
No notes. Chef's kiss! 
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

🚗💋 Passenger Princess is your next must-read romance and YES it’s just as fun as it sounds!
Book 1 in the Evergreen Park series (but you can totally dive in solo!).
Ava didn’t mean to win Miss Americana. She just wanted to help her besties’ businesses… and now she’s stuck on a rule-heavy press tour with a bodyguard who’s more grumpy than sunshine.
Jaime thought this gig would be like the rest until Ava struts in with her sass, sparkles, and a talent for driving him absolutely crazy. In the best possible way.
He’s all rules.
She’s all rebellion.
Together? Sparks. Fly.
From cat-sitting to car seat prep, this man falls HARD once he gives in to her flirty charm, it’s over for him (and us). Oh, and the steam? Certified HOT. 🔥😮‍💨
💖 Banter ✅
💖 Chemistry ✅
💖 Laugh-out-loud moments ✅
💖 Emotional swoon ✅
Stuck in a slump? This is your cure.
🎧 And if you love audiobooks? Emma Wilder & Stephen Dexter bring the heat.

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