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Royally Not Ready
by Meghan Quinn
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Royally Not Ready is the most recent standalone from Meghan Quinn. This book has been raved about and even though I have her massive backlist to work through, I couldn’t resist grabbing this one up and I am so happy that I did. This was such a perfect romantic comedy, it had everything I needed in one while also delivering the feels, heart, and deep emotion. What keeps constantly impressing me about her writing is how well-balanced her books are and they aren’t all just light and fluff. If you need a good laugh, this is a solid book to pick up. This is also a “Princess Diaries” retelling of sorts and you mix that in with a grumpy sunshine opposites attract romance, and you know you are in for a delightful time. I was really intrigued by this book and most especially how much STEAM is in this book, I honestly wasn’t expecting our hero to be so dominant, haha but I loved it so much because it’s not heavy so I think even readers are not big into BDSM will find this book highly intriguing in how the smexy times are done.
Summary
Keller Fitxwilliam, is the secretary to the King but is also a member of the family in a way. The king and his Queen took the place of his parents and offered him love and acceptance and he would do anything for the Crown. With the King ill, he is charged with finding his long lost granddaughter, who is his only apparent heir to the throne. So Keller heads off to Miami to find Lilly Campbell. Lilly Campbell is a bright and spirited young woman, who embraces the “fun” side of life. Even though she lost her parents at a young age, she doesn’t let that deter her from enjoying life to the fullest, and then broody sexy Keller walks into her life and delivers news that shocks her to the core, she is a royal princess? She can barely believe that its true, but she is curious about Torskethorpe, and wants to find out more about this long lost family she never knew that she had. But when Keller starts training her into being a princess and learning of her heritage and history of her family, she finds something she never expected to find …..home, fulfillment and a intense love!
What I Loved
There is so much to love about this story and I honestly had so much fun with this book. It was beyond perfection and I honestly think this is the BEST book this author has written, at least out of the one’s that I have read so far. There was something so delectable about this retelling of Princess Diaries with a dash of My Fair Lady and a sprinkle of dust of Fifty Shades. It actually comes together really well and it had me entertained from beginning to end. I adored both characters so immensely. They are complete opposites though which made for some unique entanglements. Keller is so broody and serious all the time and never has fun, its only responsibility and being a protector. Then we have our heroine who is playful and fun and boy does she like to play with Keller. It delivers in all the laughs in seeing these two work in adapting to each other. But then comes the chemistry and it was so “chef’s kiss”. The type of kink that we are introduced to is control in the bedroom. Which is actually the kink I love the most if there are going to be any BDSM elements. But its light, maybe a slight tying up and some spanking. Its not super heavy in the BDSM. I was intrigued in seeing the way that these two would find their HEA. The only real conflict in the story is the hero, but honestly even after some of the mistakes he made, it didn’t deter me from my enjoyment in the story at all. I absolutely loved some of the side characters we get with Lara and the grandparents. The way that they are so encouraging of Lilly and Keller and way supportive of their romance was the kicker. I adored how they wanted them together. There is so much character growth in this one while also delivering in all the hearts and feels.
What I Struggled With
Some of the actions of the hero might put some readers off towards the end (it didn’t bother me as I was expected that 3rd act conflict but it was realistic) and it didn’t deter my true love of this romance.
Overall View
Royally Not Ready was a lively packed romance that brought together some beautiful factors with a perfect touch of humor to really deliver in such a riveting, deep in the feels romance!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Royally Not Ready is the most recent standalone from Meghan Quinn. This book has been raved about and even though I have her massive backlist to work through, I couldn’t resist grabbing this one up and I am so happy that I did. This was such a perfect romantic comedy, it had everything I needed in one while also delivering the feels, heart, and deep emotion. What keeps constantly impressing me about her writing is how well-balanced her books are and they aren’t all just light and fluff. If you need a good laugh, this is a solid book to pick up. This is also a “Princess Diaries” retelling of sorts and you mix that in with a grumpy sunshine opposites attract romance, and you know you are in for a delightful time. I was really intrigued by this book and most especially how much STEAM is in this book, I honestly wasn’t expecting our hero to be so dominant, haha but I loved it so much because it’s not heavy so I think even readers are not big into BDSM will find this book highly intriguing in how the smexy times are done.
Summary
Keller Fitxwilliam, is the secretary to the King but is also a member of the family in a way. The king and his Queen took the place of his parents and offered him love and acceptance and he would do anything for the Crown. With the King ill, he is charged with finding his long lost granddaughter, who is his only apparent heir to the throne. So Keller heads off to Miami to find Lilly Campbell. Lilly Campbell is a bright and spirited young woman, who embraces the “fun” side of life. Even though she lost her parents at a young age, she doesn’t let that deter her from enjoying life to the fullest, and then broody sexy Keller walks into her life and delivers news that shocks her to the core, she is a royal princess? She can barely believe that its true, but she is curious about Torskethorpe, and wants to find out more about this long lost family she never knew that she had. But when Keller starts training her into being a princess and learning of her heritage and history of her family, she finds something she never expected to find …..home, fulfillment and a intense love!
What I Loved
There is so much to love about this story and I honestly had so much fun with this book. It was beyond perfection and I honestly think this is the BEST book this author has written, at least out of the one’s that I have read so far. There was something so delectable about this retelling of Princess Diaries with a dash of My Fair Lady and a sprinkle of dust of Fifty Shades. It actually comes together really well and it had me entertained from beginning to end. I adored both characters so immensely. They are complete opposites though which made for some unique entanglements. Keller is so broody and serious all the time and never has fun, its only responsibility and being a protector. Then we have our heroine who is playful and fun and boy does she like to play with Keller. It delivers in all the laughs in seeing these two work in adapting to each other. But then comes the chemistry and it was so “chef’s kiss”. The type of kink that we are introduced to is control in the bedroom. Which is actually the kink I love the most if there are going to be any BDSM elements. But its light, maybe a slight tying up and some spanking. Its not super heavy in the BDSM. I was intrigued in seeing the way that these two would find their HEA. The only real conflict in the story is the hero, but honestly even after some of the mistakes he made, it didn’t deter me from my enjoyment in the story at all. I absolutely loved some of the side characters we get with Lara and the grandparents. The way that they are so encouraging of Lilly and Keller and way supportive of their romance was the kicker. I adored how they wanted them together. There is so much character growth in this one while also delivering in all the hearts and feels.
What I Struggled With
Some of the actions of the hero might put some readers off towards the end (it didn’t bother me as I was expected that 3rd act conflict but it was realistic) and it didn’t deter my true love of this romance.
Overall View
Royally Not Ready was a lively packed romance that brought together some beautiful factors with a perfect touch of humor to really deliver in such a riveting, deep in the feels romance!