Midnight Princess by Cam Johns (Modern Princess Collection #7)

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A charming retelling of Cinderella! Midnight Princess was over much too soon for me. A fairy tale with a dark twist, this was a great addition to the series.

**Spoiler alert:
The fact that Cynthia loses her virginity right after her mother beats her was so out of left field, I literally had to put the book down for a few hours and come back to it. 

I didn't feel anything romantic between the two characters, mainly because there was SO much squeezed into such a short story. It just felt all physical, and I couldn't see any true feelings on Ashton's end.

It really pained me to only give this 3.5 stars, but the story line felt way to rushed, making it hard to swallow for me personally. I enjoyed the premise behind the story, but I feel it would've been given much more justice if it was a full-length book.

I'd definitely give it another chance if it was written into a longer story, so the characters relationships could be more developed. I loved the sisters and her fierce protection of them, but overall, it was just too much story squeezed into a novella-sized book.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

After the untimely death of her grandparents, Cynthia was propelled into becoming a guardian to her younger half-sisters, Penelope and Charmaine. As they all lived under the tyrannical rule of their drunken mother, she constantly felt that this wasn't the life that she was meant to lead. She dreamed of one day her mother becoming sober enough for her to remember that she once loved her children. Unfortunately, that day would never come, and her heart would harden with each cruel comment from her mother.

It wasn't until her freshman year in college that she would find someone who did love her, as she deserved. Who would liquefy her hardened heart, to find the giving soul that has been hiding from her mother's tirades. It was then that Cynthia would investigate her mother's past, to find answers to who her mother has become. The answers that would come in the dead of night. Midnight Princess.

A standalone, opposites attract romance that will have you ready to turn the next page.

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Ousted Princess by Tasha Lewis (Modern Princess Collection #6)

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This book will have your mind in a tug of war with your heart! Ousted Princess is a wonderful story that will have you second guessing who you want the main character to end up with.

Roni is the girl who took the plunge and confessed her feelings to her best friend, only to have them squashed and not returned. Just when she's starting to open her heart to someone else, her past comes back to bite her and she's torn between what's good for her and what she wants.

Sean is a character that you'll love to despise, at least until you get to know him, then you'll definitely be on #TeamSean for the long haul. He's trying to fix his past mistakes and get his best friend back into his life, but he has a lot of explaining to do.

Throw in a love triangle, second chance, and a mending heart - you'll be in for a beautiful fairy tale loosely based on the history of Pocahontas (don't rely on the Disney version).

This was a wonderful addition to the Modern Princess Collection and I hope we see a follow-up/redemption story someday with a certain character that I won't name. *Wink  wink, nudge nudge Tasha.*

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

I was humiliated at the end of freshman year. Now all I want to do is focus on my studies and avoid my former friend and love of my life, Sean Courtright. And I was doing just fine on all accounts until my favorite professor asked me for a favor: tutor the boy who shattered my heart.
If the request had come from anyone else, I would have turned him down.

Oh boy, I should have...Being cramped in the same room each day, his familiar scent wraps around me and soon, we both slip back into old patterns. If that wasn't enough, Sean raises the stakes and offers me a bet, one I can't possibly turn down, even if it sounds way too familiar to last year's broken heart.

Will fate allow us a second chance at love? Or will it all come crashing down, for the second time?

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Bookish Princess by C. Lesbirel (Modern Princess Collection #5)

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A beautifully woven fairy tale! Bookish Princess will have you second guessing who to cheer for, all while loving every confusing moment.

Bella wants a fresh start - away from who she is and her family, just to be herself. It's hard to do that when you've been betrothed to a beast of a man, not leaving you able to follow your heart.

Hunter is determined to make Bella his, even if that makes him come off as controlling and a jerk most of the time.

At the beginning of the story, I was confused as to whether I should hate Hunter or cheer for him, but quickly determined that he would win me over... especially knowing he'd have to work much harder to win the heroine.

This was a charming retelling of one of my favorite stories, and does the characters justice. I'm absolutely loving this series and this was my first book by the author, but I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for more!

 💧 Drama
💋Romance

SUMMARY:

Fighting with fists because feelings hurt too much.
Desperate to escape the responsibility that came with her gypsy roots, Bella buries her head in books and does everything she can to hide her true identity.
Hunter was born to fight and win, but fighting for Bella is a losing battle from the very beginning.

When she is forced to marry a monster, will she take a chance on love and see beneath the beast, or will she run away and turn her back on everything she knows?

If you enjoy angsty love stories and need to know what happens when love is unrequited, you'll love this new adult, Beauty and the Beast retelling.

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The Will and the Wilds by Charlie N. Holmberg

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The Will and the Wilds is a magical journey! I was enthralled from the very beginning, and love when an author makes me question falling for certain characters.

Enna is a young girl, fascinated with mythical creatures. Her father has sacrificed everything to keep her safe, but with one wrong move, her life is changed forever.

Maekallus is just trying to survive, until his path crosses with Enna, and they both must find a solution to their predicament, or die trying.

There were times with the story, that I was afraid things wouldn't work out, whether it was in the way I wanted or not. This story was bewitching in the best way, and I love that the author even composed a song to help bring it to life!

I've read The Will and the Wilds twice now, and the audio book was definitely the way to go. The characters are brought to life in vivid detail, and even though I knew what was going to happen, I still found myself gasping or crying at certain parts.

It has the perfect mix of fantasy, magic and romance. The story line will stay in your thoughts for days, until you find yourself reading it all over again. A beautifully woven tale, with enchanting characters and a world every reader longs to escape in.

**On a side note: After hearing Charlie talk about the creation of this story, I'm very much looking forward to seeing every kissing scene in a whole new light from now one. (Ask me if you want to know more!)

💫 Adventure
🌌 Fantasy

Summary:

Enna knows to fear the mystings that roam the wildwood near her home. When one tries to kill her to obtain an enchanted stone, Enna takes a huge risk: fighting back with a mysting of her own.

Maekallus's help isn't free. His price? A kiss. One with the power to steal her soul. But their deal leaves Maekallus bound to the mortal realm, which begins eating him alive. Only Enna's kiss, given willingly, can save him from immediate destruction. It's a temporary salvation for Maekallus and a lingering doom for Enna. Part of her soul now burns bright inside Maekallus, making him feel for the first time.

Enna shares Maekallus's suffering, but her small sacrifice won't last long. If she and Maekallus can't break the spell binding him to the mortal realm, Maekallus will be consumed completely -- and Enna's soul with him.

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His Royal Highness by R.S. Grey

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His Royal Highness will have you believing in fairy tales again! This outrageously funny story, takes place behind the scenes of a theme park.

Derek Knightley is the guy every girl crushed on, but was older, and way out of our league. The moment he came back into the story, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop reading until I had a happy ending.

Whitney Atwood loves playing the Princess that little girls can look up to, but she's always had an unrequited crush on the owners grandson.

From the witty and snarky secondary characters, to minimal family drama from both sides, this book will have you laughing both happy and sad tears.

As a former Cast Member, I appreciate the authenticity in which the author clearly put into writing this story. It brought back some great memories, and painted a clear picture, enabling the fairy tale to truly come to life.

I highly recommend this book and will definitely be buying the audio version as well. I'd give it more than five stars if I could! A beautiful tale of following your dreams and listening to your heart.

😂 Comedy
💋 Romance

Synopsis:

I've spent eight years wishing I'd fall out of love with Derek Knightley. Blowing out birthday candles, chasing after shooting stars, making it rain spare change into mall fountains -- every time it's the same wish: forget about Derek.

But the day he walks back into my life, I realize there are two things time has yet to soften: my feeling for him and his chiseled jawline.

It's infuriating that my heart still races when he walks into a room. I refuse to fall prey to old unrequited love, so I decide the less I'm around him, the better. Avoidance is key.

Unfortunately, Derek isn't going to make it easy. As a teenager, I would have crawled on my hands and knees to attract his attention. Now I can't seem to escape it.

I'm not sure why he's bothering. He's not just out of my league -- he's out of my tax bracket. As the sole heir to the Knightley Company, he's as close to American royalty as you can get. As for me, I'm just a part-time princess at Knightley's flagship magical theme park.

I spend my days playing make-believe, but Derek has no use for fairytales. His unwavering confidence makes it clear he thinks I'll surrender in the end.

He's just biding his time. Making me sweat.

His Royal Highness always gets what he wants. And he wants me.

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The Royal Treatment by MJ Summers

Once the newly elected Prime Minister is trying to dissolve the monarchy as a whole, Prince Arthur must come up with a plan to save everything he holds dear. The King has been in the news for tax problems, and a recent poll on the popularity of the royal family shows their support is at an all-time low. Arthur decides to invite his toughest critic to stay at the palace for two months (conveniently while his father is out of the country), in the hopes of having them shadow his daily activities and see what all the monarchy does for the people.

Enter Tessa Sharpe, author of the Royal Watchdog site, review blogger, and hater of all things royalty. She agrees to live at the palace in the hopes of finding dirt on the royal family, and ending their reign once and for all. She gets the prince to agree to a weekly live interview on her website, but thanks to his loyal fans, the top five questions in the weekly poll are about material, immature things and not the in-depth quality she’s hoping for.

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I found this story to resemble Pride and Prejudice, while still maintaining it’s own uniqueness. I love when Tessa finds herself in situations that are hilarious and often, unflattering, it makes me relate to her even more. The chemistry and bantering between the main characters is constantly entertaining, and the family/friends are great for additional comedic moments. I laughed so hard while reading this story, and even cried a little. I can’t wait for the next installment!

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