Date of Reading: 05/05/2018
Author: Alina Snow
Publisher: Pink Ink Press
Place: United States
Year: May 8, 2018
Rating: 4.5/5
Rating: 4.5/5
(This review is part of the blog tour hosted by I Am A Reader)
About the book:
Small-town girl, Katie O’Connor has always dreamed of seeing her name in lights. Check the box for fame, a movie deal, the perfect leading role that comes with a gorgeous leading man! Katie moved to Hollywood, elbows her way into auditions, lives on a shoestring budget—whatever is required to land a deal, she throws her heart into… until she’s involved in a royal kidnapping.
As the future king, Prince Alexander refuses to rule from an ivory tower. Duty-bound, he intends to relate to his future subjects, regardless of their walk of life. Before his coronation, he needs a foolproof plan to outrun his security team and go temporarily AWOL. While visiting L.A., all it takes is a soundstage collision and Alex is blindsided by a headstrong woman who is simply irresistible. So much so, he calls in a favour in order to secure her help … as his pretend girlfriend.
Their worlds are oceans apart, but their immediate attraction is impossible to put aside, especially their nonstop banter. Miffed at being wrangled into a situation that might blow up in her face, Katie comes up with her own plan. If The Prince is serious about walking the walk of the common folk, she’s only too happy to oblige as his pretend girlfriend. Through an ice storm, a road trip, kitchen duty, and a Texas pig race, Alex captures the hearts of the locals as well as Ms. O’Connor’s.
What starts out as a deal Katie can’t refuse becomes the acting role of a lifetime… letting Prince Alexander go without a fight.
A delightfully funny retelling of The Prince and The Pauper that romance readers of all ages will enjoy. On a two-week 1,500-mile road trip, Katie and Alex discover the end of the road might just be the beginning of their ‘Happy Ever After’ together.
My Review:
Absolutely LOVED it! This is an unforgettable romantic comedy that stole my sleep. Katie and Prince Alexander make a charming pair building a mature relationship even with the sizzling physical attraction. Kind of reminds me why I like clean romances.
As a die-hard 'Prince & Me' movie series fan, I jumped at the chance of reviewing it. Even with the cuties on the cover, I was not able to shake the actors of the movie from my mind. It almost felt like reliving the movie with a different setting; there are a lot of parallels in the storyline. That could be the reason I was really warming up towards Jeffrey, the private secretary. He resembled Soren so much (even in the dialogues) that Ben Miller's image was at the forefront whenever Jeffrey comes to the fray.
I must applaud Alina Snow's courage in presenting Alex as the British Crown Prince. I was expecting an unknown prince from some unexplored country (like 'Princess Diaries'), but this is so much better. We know its fiction, so what is the harm in taking a bit of liberty?
I was a bit confused at the beginning with the language, but once you get the hang of it ... this is a non-stop joy ride. There are no digressions or unnecessary evil plots to drag the story. The ending was a bit rushed, still, I would not want to change anything about this book. All in all, this is a nice, quick, relaxing read, that makes you wish for more ...
Meet the author:
A southern gal at heart. Alina is a librarian who adores her job. She has a degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt and loves writing offbeat romantic comedy. To refuel, Alina sings karaoke, bakes sweet treats, and can be found at the Y, kickboxing. She lives in Knoxville with her husband and Callie, their doxie mix.
Giveaway:
Ends 5/31/18
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This Giveaway is organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader
As a die-hard 'Prince & Me' movie series fan, I jumped at the chance of reviewing it. Even with the cuties on the cover, I was not able to shake the actors of the movie from my mind. It almost felt like reliving the movie with a different setting; there are a lot of parallels in the storyline. That could be the reason I was really warming up towards Jeffrey, the private secretary. He resembled Soren so much (even in the dialogues) that Ben Miller's image was at the forefront whenever Jeffrey comes to the fray.
I must applaud Alina Snow's courage in presenting Alex as the British Crown Prince. I was expecting an unknown prince from some unexplored country (like 'Princess Diaries'), but this is so much better. We know its fiction, so what is the harm in taking a bit of liberty?
I was a bit confused at the beginning with the language, but once you get the hang of it ... this is a non-stop joy ride. There are no digressions or unnecessary evil plots to drag the story. The ending was a bit rushed, still, I would not want to change anything about this book. All in all, this is a nice, quick, relaxing read, that makes you wish for more ...
Meet the author:
A southern gal at heart. Alina is a librarian who adores her job. She has a degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt and loves writing offbeat romantic comedy. To refuel, Alina sings karaoke, bakes sweet treats, and can be found at the Y, kickboxing. She lives in Knoxville with her husband and Callie, their doxie mix.Giveaway:
Ends 5/31/18
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This Giveaway is organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader
This sounds like a good sweet fun romance. :)
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DeleteAh love your review! I was going to try and fit this blog tour in but couldn't. I will be adding this to my TBR Thanks for sharing :)
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DeleteGreat review. I am a big Prince and Me. I love these kind of stories!
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DeleteLove the review. The little girl in me always love prince stories lol
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DeleteAww, this sounds like such a sweet read. I love fake girlfriend stories.
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DeleteI don't usually read royal romances but this seems cute!
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Sounds like a fun read- perfect right after the royal wedding too!
ReplyDeleteEspecially right after the royal wedding this is absolutely perfect! Love this so!!
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds right up my alley! Checking it out now :) Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, as well.
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