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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I usually don't start with the third book in a series but the other two couples didn't really spark anything for me. I liked Ellie and Logan right off the back. Even though it was a little gross that they started out knowing each other when Ellie was so young, I thought the book did a nice job of setting it up so it wasn't creepy. I loved the time-jumping story line and the inclusion of the other characters from previous novels (it actually made me want to go back and read those) but how the focus was always on Ellie and Logan. During the fire plot line the book was hard to put down, and even though it was a little predictable in the end, I definitely enjoyed it.
This book is the perfect comfort read. Low angst, sugary sweet and I just adore the characters. Logan and Ellie are my favorites!
This book cover & book description make it embarrassing to log I read this on Goodreads. I’m a sucker for a romance with a bodyguard. Quick read. The main character, Ellie, was funny. If you are in the mood for an old fashioned trashy romance novel to burn through quickly, this is a good pick.
This is the third book in the Royally series and I’m pretty sure it’s my favorite. I liked Nicholas & Olivia, I liked Henry and Sarah, but I might just love Logan and Ellie. The slow burn between them - I’m just thankful Emma Chase wrote in some time jumps! Hot and sexy with some humor and a dash of drama. Although the cover made this one tricky to read at baseball practice.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5/5 stars
I was really excited for this, and while there were a lot of moments that I enjoyed, overall it kind of fell flat for me.
I was really excited for this, and while there were a lot of moments that I enjoyed, overall it kind of fell flat for me.
Rating: 4-4.25
A solid read, I loved the slow growth of Logan’s and Ellie’s relationship. There connection seemed instant, but the slow build was nice and made their relationship feel sincere and real. I completely understood Logan’s struggle with going from the protector to someone needing protection.
Initially I didn’t think there could be much to Ellie based on her appearances in book one. But I was wrong. I like the the author stretched the time period, so we could see the journey of her growing up as well as how their relationship grew.
The ending was sweet. I like that the complete wrap up of everyone’s story.
A solid read, I loved the slow growth of Logan’s and Ellie’s relationship. There connection seemed instant, but the slow build was nice and made their relationship feel sincere and real. I completely understood Logan’s struggle with going from the protector to someone needing protection.
Initially I didn’t think there could be much to Ellie based on her appearances in book one. But I was wrong. I like the the author stretched the time period, so we could see the journey of her growing up as well as how their relationship grew.
The ending was sweet. I like that the complete wrap up of everyone’s story.
I have a special corner of Hell in my mind for books that promise me the earth in the beginning and then don't deliver. How dare you?!
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Starring...
✓ a breathtaking (that's because my brain is choking on too much stupid) story of some dangerous stalker whose name I don't remember (bwahahahahaha/twisting mustache/*in a singing voice* you're a cheap plot device plot device plot device)
✓ KIDS, OMG, so many pregnancies and kids because cuuuuuuuuute (I guess?) (I do love kids, but the cheap epilogues make me gag more often than not, and with 3 couples on page here, it was too much)
✓ Weddings of characters I don't care about (BUT that's on me, I haven't read the first books because really?! Princes? DUDE. Have you met me? I am utterly unable to grasp what's so interesting about princes, in life and books just the same)
✓ Terrible sex-scenes, oh my god the sex-scenes were so
u n d e r w h e l m i n g
(in the usual oh gosh, I love how you fill me, completely, is that my bellybutton you're touching? kind of way) that I skimmed them (which is always very telling in my opinion).
Truly, I loved Logan in the beginning - I even texted my best friend with infatuated nonsense - and I thought that [b:Royally Endowed|30176334|Royally Endowed (Royally, #3)|Emma Chase|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1493399991l/30176334._SX50_.jpg|50617673] had the potential to make my little heart beat. Alas, that was before both leads started to... talk to me as if I was their therapist? I mean, really. The story's taking place through more than 5 years, therefore at first? I understood the way the chapters were written. Think short scenes, multiple jumps in time, focus-focus now we're done. I even enjoyed it. BUT. I didn't expect that this particular storytelling would go on and on and on during most of the book, and I quickly became very tired of the characters telling me (boring) things I wanted to see (maybe not, actually), thank you very much. The chemistry just... fizzled out (and not in a melting on the floor kind of way) and I started reading faster and faster (yep, that would be skimming) until the stalker subplot began (destroying my interest forever).
Oh my GOD. Have I really read the love-story between Miss Pixie Dream Girl (who has cute breasts and stuff) and her caveman-but-sweet spechul guard? That needs to stop. My binge-read of romance novels is getting out of hands and I'll be heartless before I know it (and I'll have no friends, probably)
Don't say it's too late. Don't. Please don't.
Honestly though, I know that many of you think that I'm too hard on romance novels and maybe I am? But here's how I see things : let's face it, most romance novels have no breathtaking plots, are predictable, unoriginal and cliché : so if I feel meh about the whole thing, if I don't fall in love, what's the fucking point? None, as far as I'm concerned.
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dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated