Title: Royal Ruin
Series: Flings with Kings #1
Author: Jessica Peterson
Genre: Royal Romance/Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 18, 2018
Blurb
To: Emily@EPDesigns.com
From: HRHKit@PrimrosePalace.org.uk
SUBJECT: ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT (Marked Confidential)
FROM THE DESK OF
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHRISTOPHER
Emily—Thank you for
joining me for dinner tonight. And for agreeing to my proposal, as ludicrous as
it is. Desperate times call for fake engagements. At least in my family.
I am attaching the
contract we discussed. Our lawyers asked that I highlight the following
clauses:
- The engagement shall last ninety days
- Both parties are to appear genuinely in love at all royal appearances
- Beyond required public displays of affection, there shall be no contact of any kind between the parties
The first half of
your payment will be deposited into your account upon the signing of this
contract. Be sure to note your ring size. We would like to make prompt delivery
of the family emerald. The Queen and I thank you in advance for your
discretion.
Cheers,
Kit
P.S.—Sorry to hear
about your divorce. Your ex sounds like a proper knob head.
P.P.S.—You looked
stunning tonight.
My Thoughts
An upfront warning: This book takes is a purely
fictionalised account of the British Monarchy. If you’re the type who needs
accuracy then know in advance that the author has turned on its head many protocols,
conventions, and laws governing the rule of succession. If you can get over
that, then you’re left with an entertaining escapist fantasy.
I adored Prince Kit. He is bound by so many rules and does
his best to carve out a slice of life that is just his. A tragedy sees him having
to leave this life behind as he takes up the mantle of heir to the throne.
While his responsibilities are vast, it’s the utter loneliness he experiences
that makes you want to gather him up in a big, comforting hug. And then throw
him on a bed and do bad, bad things to him.
Ten years after first having met, Emily re-enters Kit’s
life. She is reeling from a divorce and the resulting fallout. Her scepticism, skittishness
and focus to never let a man get in between her and her ambitions plays a large
part in the struggles Kit and Emily face as a couple.
I admit that I did struggle with Emily as a heroine. Yes, she
treated Kit appallingly during their last interaction all those years ago, but
I can’t fault many of her current actions. Her reactions are based on painful
lessons learned in her past. Yes, she is comparing Kit to her ex and expecting
the same results and I don’t blame her. But it’s Kit. He showed her and told
her time and again what he felt for her. How could she treat him so poorly
given he is so *good* to her? Gah!
I enjoyed the writing; I felt it was well paced and emotions
– especially Kit’s – were conveyed so well. I read the book in one sitting, so
it more than held my attention. I am looking forward to reading the next book
in the series that features Kit’s playboy brother Rob.
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Author Bio
Jessica Peterson began reading romance to escape the
decidedly unromantic awkwardness of her teenage years. Having found solace in
the likes of Mr. Darcy, Jamie Fraser (OMG love the gingers!), and Edward
Cullen, it wasn’t long before she began creating tall, dark and handsome heroes
of her own.
She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Mr.
Peterson, and her smelly Goldendoodle Martha Bean. She is the author of the
super sexy STUDY ABROAD and FLINGS WITH KINGS series. Check her out at www.jessicapeterson.com
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