280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2021
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
She's a princess doubting the rules of
royalty. He's the bodyguard tasked with keeping her in line. Will a
relationship destroy both of their goals?
Princess Emma
Somerset struggles to find purpose and fulfillment in her life. With her
brother and cousins all married and in their new roles, she’s the only
one left at the palace. When Queen Nicolette, her aunt, asks Emma to
undertake a trip to the north as a good-will ambassador, she agrees,
despite her lack of experience.
Ryan Sterling is a new protection
officer for the royal house of Durham. He has aspirations for a
high-profile assignment, but when Princess Emma’s long-time female
bodyguard is injured a week before departure, he’s called to replace
her. Now he’s stuck babysitting a spoiled princess instead of proving
his worth to advance his career.
After floods strand Emma and
Ryan in the remote countryside during the trip, their fledgling
friendship slowly turns into something more. But is a new relationship
between them doomed to fail when they return to the palace?
My Review: 4 Stars
I've always had a fascination with all things royal and it was fun to get a small taste of the royal life with this story. Although most of it takes place outside the palace walls and the princess is very down-to-earth, the elegance that surrounds Emma, and her awesome new bodyguard, Ryan, was delightful.
This book reminded me of Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn. Emma is always trying to escape her protection, much to Ryan's amusement, until the day there is nowhere to escape to. That's when the fun begins with a tentative friendship and a fake relationship.
Ryan is a very uptight character and it was a joy to watch him soften through events out of his control. I loved Emma's carefree and spirited ways and I liked seeing her mellow just a bit and I especially loved her desire to be normal, to help others, and to work hard, not fearing a little dirt on her hands.
Whitney does a good job of incorporating both the fun and the real aspects of being royal and delivers a charmingly sweet romance.
Content: mild romance
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