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melann523's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
morethanthepages's review against another edition
2.0
Take a shot every time characters in the book compare their lives to a Hallmark movie. Take a shot every time dimples are mentioned. Take a shot every time arm veins are mentioned.
I really struggled to finish this book... part of me questions why I didn't dnf but at the same time I just needed to know the ending even though every piece of it was completely obvious.
I've seen several people rave about this book and compare it to a Hallmark movie...but this was not a Hallmark movie in book form. Really friends don't be fooled by the cover, because there are some steamy scenes. And don't think they're great steamy scenes because the dialogue had me rolling my eyes, but they're still steamy regardless. I mean the only thing comparable to a Hallmark movie was the storyline I guess? And the name of the country Eldovia...sounds a lot like the Christmas princess movies on Netflix. And as @essentiallybooked even said Genovia. Can we get some names of countries that are a little original and not all end in "ovia"???????
Sure there were moments that made me laugh but they were pretty rare. The story was choppy and suddenly things were happening and I'm sorry.. but I'm tired of the trope where the woman from another country or who is a royal of some kind is this innocent doe eyed human who doesn't understand euphemisms when she's clearly lived a life that isn't sheltered. It doesn't make sense.
This book was sent to me as a gifted copy. I'm looking forward to moving on to my next read.
I really struggled to finish this book... part of me questions why I didn't dnf but at the same time I just needed to know the ending even though every piece of it was completely obvious.
I've seen several people rave about this book and compare it to a Hallmark movie...but this was not a Hallmark movie in book form. Really friends don't be fooled by the cover, because there are some steamy scenes. And don't think they're great steamy scenes because the dialogue had me rolling my eyes, but they're still steamy regardless. I mean the only thing comparable to a Hallmark movie was the storyline I guess? And the name of the country Eldovia...sounds a lot like the Christmas princess movies on Netflix. And as @essentiallybooked even said Genovia. Can we get some names of countries that are a little original and not all end in "ovia"???????
Sure there were moments that made me laugh but they were pretty rare. The story was choppy and suddenly things were happening and I'm sorry.. but I'm tired of the trope where the woman from another country or who is a royal of some kind is this innocent doe eyed human who doesn't understand euphemisms when she's clearly lived a life that isn't sheltered. It doesn't make sense.
This book was sent to me as a gifted copy. I'm looking forward to moving on to my next read.
bookishblasian's review against another edition
5.0
Let me start off by saying that I am absolutely the target audience for this book. I LOVE CHRISTMAS. Even better, I love made for tv holiday movies, specifically Hallmark ones. This book was very much the love child of a Hallmark movie and an HBO special. It was delightfully full of Christmas cheer, fully equipped with a real life princess and a grumpy hero, and it was also deliciously sexy. Basically, this book had all of the ingredients for the perfect romantic escape. I love all of the characters in this book. They were all so well developed for what I expected from a holiday novel. You get to learn things about everyone, including the side characters. This was done in a cohesive way that added to the story. While I loved everyone, I absolutely loved Leo and Marie together. They were far better together than apart. They were both so hard on themselves that it really took the other person to help them realize their own potential. Another character that I grew to love was Mr. Benz. He strongly reminds me to Anders from Dynasty :) In all honesty, there's not anything that I disliked about this book. Around this time of year, I am all about Christmas cheer. This paired a cheesy holiday, Hallmark-like book and added in some sexy parts. What's not to like? I'd be willing to say that this is one of my favorite holiday books EVER. I rarely read book previews, but I had to get a taste of Max and Dani. Let's just say I think their story is going to be even more interesting than this one!
chertudi's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
reyhaninwonderland's review against another edition
5.0
perfect. no notes. didn’t want it to end. i was loving my life reading this, literally. couldn’t stop grinning.
pale_atlantis's review against another edition
4.0
4.5!! this was SO cute and i’m so excited that it’s actually gonna be a trilogy
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect modern royals + boy next door Hallmark style holiday romance with some delicious steam! This was a read in one sitting kind of book featuring Leo and his kid sister Gabby who meet Princess Marie of Eldovia when she visits NYC.
The sparks between Leo and Marie are intense and irresistable and she invites both to join her at her castle for the holidays. Full of heart, humor and some sexy open door scenes, this one is the perfect book to keep you warm over the holidays. Great on audio and highly recommended, the sequel: Duke, Actually is also excellent!
The sparks between Leo and Marie are intense and irresistable and she invites both to join her at her castle for the holidays. Full of heart, humor and some sexy open door scenes, this one is the perfect book to keep you warm over the holidays. Great on audio and highly recommended, the sequel: Duke, Actually is also excellent!