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Title: Suddenly Royal (#1 in The Suddenly Series) ARC
Author:
Nichole Chase
Page Count:
464
My Rating: 3.5 TURTLES: A very enjoyable read, I recommend you check it
out.
Synopsis:
Samantha Rousseau is used to
getting her hands dirty. Working toward a master’s degree in wildlife biology
while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity
gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small
country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it’s to discuss a
donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways
she never dreamed.
Alex D’Lynsal is crown prince of
Lilaria. He’s had his share of scandalous headlines, but the latest pictures
have sent him packing to America and forced him to swear off women—especially
women in the public eye. That is, until he meets Samantha Rousseau. She’s
stubborn, feisty, and incredibly sexy. Not to mention heiress to an estate in
his country, which makes her everyone’s front-page news.
While Sam tries to navigate the new world of politics
and wealth, she will also have to dodge her growing feelings for Alex. Giving
in to them means more than just falling in love; it would mean accepting the
weight of an entire country on her shoulders.
Review:
As a fan of Nichole Chase’s other books, I was very
excited when I received an advanced copy of Suddenly
Royal to review. Suddenly Royal
is contemporary, unlike Chase’s other fantasy books, and it was a very sweet
romance with loveable characters and a very interesting focus on falconry
throughout.
As usual with Nichole Chase, all of her minor characters
are thoughtfully drawn out. She clearly sets up their personality even if they
are not that important in the overall plot. I also really liked Sam and Alex,
they were a great leading couple, and since this seems to be the start of a
series, I hope I get to see more of them.
Sam is a graduate student studying birds, and the
country Lilaria has an affinity for
falconry. It was a really interesting thread that was continued throughout the
novel and I enjoyed reading about it and hope it continues onto the next books
as well.
One thing I will say about Suddenly Royal is that it was not very original. While certain
aspects of it were (like the falconry) the overall plot was something I’d seen
before. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I have to call things as I
see them.
If you are a fan of Nichole Chase’s or are looking for a
good book to curl up by the fire/poolside with, I highly recommend this book. Suddenly Royal is a New Adult novel, so
the content is aimed for older audiences, but I think it’s fine for older teens
and up. I can’t wait to see what Nichole
Chase has planned next.
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