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The Princess and the Peer
From New York Times bestselling author Tracy Anne Warren comes an enchanting new trilogy about three princesses brought together by friendship and fate. This is Princess Emma’s story…
When a royal summons from her brother arrives, Emma knows it’s time to embrace her duties as the princess of a small European kingdom, and marry the man her brother has chosen for her…a stranger she has never met. Instead she does what any self-respecting princess would do—she runs away. All she wants is one week in London. One week to experience everything life has to offer, before she is locked away in a loveless marriage forever…
Former naval captain Nick Gregory has inherited a title he never wanted. As the new Earl of Lyndhurst, he chafes against his landlocked existence—until fate brings a mysterious young beauty across his path. Believing she’s an unemployed governess, Nick offers shelter and protection to the captivating girl, never guessing her true identity.
Emma falls hard for Nick, but knowing they have no future, she flees once more—this time back to her royal responsibilities. But when she and Nick unexpectedly meet again, she learns that against all odds, he’s determined to make this princess his bride…
When a royal summons from her brother arrives, Emma knows it’s time to embrace her duties as the princess of a small European kingdom, and marry the man her brother has chosen for her…a stranger she has never met. Instead she does what any self-respecting princess would do—she runs away. All she wants is one week in London. One week to experience everything life has to offer, before she is locked away in a loveless marriage forever…
Former naval captain Nick Gregory has inherited a title he never wanted. As the new Earl of Lyndhurst, he chafes against his landlocked existence—until fate brings a mysterious young beauty across his path. Believing she’s an unemployed governess, Nick offers shelter and protection to the captivating girl, never guessing her true identity.
Emma falls hard for Nick, but knowing they have no future, she flees once more—this time back to her royal responsibilities. But when she and Nick unexpectedly meet again, she learns that against all odds, he’s determined to make this princess his bride…
326 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2012
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Tracy Anne Warren
41 books791 followersTracy Anne Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of ten Regency historical romance novels, including At The Duke’s Pleasure and The Husband Trap. Her books have appeared on the USA Today Bestsellers’ list and the Borders’ Group List of Bestselling Single Title Romance Paperbacks. She has won numerous writing awards, including Romance Writers’ of America’s prestigious RITA® Award, the National Readers’ Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion, the Golden Quill, and others.
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October 1, 2019
Just OK...not half as good as some other books I've read by this author.
Too much unnecessary angst along with a TSTL heroine drove me bonkers. The middle dragged on to the point I skimmed and fast forwarded (sped up the audio speed to the max) which I rarely do.
I can only hope that the rest of the series improves...don't imaging they can get much worse.
Too much unnecessary angst along with a TSTL heroine drove me bonkers. The middle dragged on to the point I skimmed and fast forwarded (sped up the audio speed to the max) which I rarely do.
I can only hope that the rest of the series improves...don't imaging they can get much worse.
March 31, 2012
*DNF*
I'm done with this. I've read too many crappy books lately to be willing to slog through another.
I'm done with this. I've read too many crappy books lately to be willing to slog through another.
July 9, 2024
2.75 stars
The endless character monologues really slowed things down for me. It takes pages to lead to 1 conversation. And the constant “could it be…? Was it possible..?” ruminations over things that were obvious as day got annoying fast. I don’t know but laborious writing isn’t normally TAW’s thing. She’s detailed yes but usually very generous with her characters talking, even during sex scenes (which I love!). But here it was oddly missing. This felt like a lot more telling than showing. A good chunk of this book is just pages of paragraphs and internal monologues rather than actual dialogue which made it hard to stay engaged. But I have a feeling it also was because the couple really didn’t excite me so it made things slower for me. I just found Nick and Emma really boring for the most part. The second half of this book is them apart where nothing really happens. Too much time is spent in the characters heads with very little action. It's 160 pages of the heroine forlornly sighing and staring out windows and putting on a brave face because she can't be with the hero. It just seriously leaves you wanting. I usually looooove hopeless situations like this when it comes to star crossed lovers but this fell flat and felt melodramatic. Yes she can't marry a peer and supposed to marry a king but girlie needed to do something other than crying in her pillow and telling her friends to stay out of it over and over again for weeks on end. If it wasn't for her 2 best friends Ariadne and Mercedes meddling, I'm pretty sure this couple would not have reunited. And that drove me insane because I hate interferences like this to get to the HEA. She didn't even have the guts to go talk to her brother and tell him she doesn't want to marry the King, Ariadne had to force her hand. I just found Emma so weak and obstinate.
And a sheltered naive 18 year old virgin Princess just knowing that a man is marking her as his because he’s sucking on her neck and chest is just suspending all belief for me. lol There were a few instances that our novice heroine could suddenly pick up on things that was way out of her depth that I found side eye worthy. Yes she’s intelligent and cultured but give me a break please. This girl is still in finishing school and never stepped foot outside of a castle to understand such things so quickly. Especially about men and intimacy. Out of her friends she’s the most naive and sheltered. And how her 2 best friends Ariadne and Mercedes, also princesses, were able to magically leave their school in Scotland at the drop of a hat because their friend needed them was nearly laughable. I wasn’t going to but I will continue this trilogy cause well...it’s Tracy Anne Warren and the hero in Book 2 is Scottish so off we go. I just hope their books are more exciting than this one. Fingers crossed.
The endless character monologues really slowed things down for me. It takes pages to lead to 1 conversation. And the constant “could it be…? Was it possible..?” ruminations over things that were obvious as day got annoying fast. I don’t know but laborious writing isn’t normally TAW’s thing. She’s detailed yes but usually very generous with her characters talking, even during sex scenes (which I love!). But here it was oddly missing. This felt like a lot more telling than showing. A good chunk of this book is just pages of paragraphs and internal monologues rather than actual dialogue which made it hard to stay engaged. But I have a feeling it also was because the couple really didn’t excite me so it made things slower for me. I just found Nick and Emma really boring for the most part. The second half of this book is them apart where nothing really happens. Too much time is spent in the characters heads with very little action. It's 160 pages of the heroine forlornly sighing and staring out windows and putting on a brave face because she can't be with the hero. It just seriously leaves you wanting. I usually looooove hopeless situations like this when it comes to star crossed lovers but this fell flat and felt melodramatic. Yes she can't marry a peer and supposed to marry a king but girlie needed to do something other than crying in her pillow and telling her friends to stay out of it over and over again for weeks on end. If it wasn't for her 2 best friends Ariadne and Mercedes meddling, I'm pretty sure this couple would not have reunited. And that drove me insane because I hate interferences like this to get to the HEA. She didn't even have the guts to go talk to her brother and tell him she doesn't want to marry the King, Ariadne had to force her hand. I just found Emma so weak and obstinate.
And a sheltered naive 18 year old virgin Princess just knowing that a man is marking her as his because he’s sucking on her neck and chest is just suspending all belief for me. lol There were a few instances that our novice heroine could suddenly pick up on things that was way out of her depth that I found side eye worthy. Yes she’s intelligent and cultured but give me a break please. This girl is still in finishing school and never stepped foot outside of a castle to understand such things so quickly. Especially about men and intimacy. Out of her friends she’s the most naive and sheltered. And how her 2 best friends Ariadne and Mercedes, also princesses, were able to magically leave their school in Scotland at the drop of a hat because their friend needed them was nearly laughable. I wasn’t going to but I will continue this trilogy cause well...it’s Tracy Anne Warren and the hero in Book 2 is Scottish so off we go. I just hope their books are more exciting than this one. Fingers crossed.
July 17, 2019
I rather thought we were somewhat past having the Heroines be 18 in romances when the guy is rather older.
Whatever. Be that as it may the real issue I have here is that from page 316 until page 326 its basically one ex machina after another.
Oh we can't be together because my brother is heartless and does not believe in love! (About that he does want you happy but...)
Oh breaking my engagement to this King means out country will fall to ruin, RUIN I SAY. (Nah let me marry him instead)
Oh but my sister will not be happy! (Actually I will be, we get along fine)
OH DEAREST WE CAN MARRY AFTER 300 PAGES OF BELIEVING OTHERWISE FOR APPARENTLY NO REAL REASON.
So basically, nah brah this ain't for me.
Whatever. Be that as it may the real issue I have here is that from page 316 until page 326 its basically one ex machina after another.
Oh we can't be together because my brother is heartless and does not believe in love! (About that he does want you happy but...)
Oh breaking my engagement to this King means out country will fall to ruin, RUIN I SAY. (Nah let me marry him instead)
Oh but my sister will not be happy! (Actually I will be, we get along fine)
OH DEAREST WE CAN MARRY AFTER 300 PAGES OF BELIEVING OTHERWISE FOR APPARENTLY NO REAL REASON.
So basically, nah brah this ain't for me.
October 21, 2016
This book was kind of boring. I love this author but this book was just ok.
January 21, 2015
Very good book. When Emma finds out she is to marry a man twice her age to benefit her kingdom, she decides she needs a chance to live a little first. Being a little naive, she runs away to London, hoping to stay with a former teacher for a week. But first she is robbed, then finds out that the teacher isn't at home to help her. Nick comes to her rescue, and offers her a place to stay. He even brings in his aunt to play chaperone. For the next week they spend time together, with him showing her the sights of London. They enjoy themselves so much that Nick talks her into staying longer, and they get closer still. But Emma knows there is no hope of a future for them, and goes back to her responsibilities, never having told Nick who she really is. When they meet again, she is still heartbroken as her brother will not let her out of the upcoming engagement. When her two friends arrive to visit, they try to help. In spite of her position, Nick still wants to marry her, and will do his best to get what he wants.
I really liked both Nick and Emma. She is young and inexperienced with the world, which is how she ends up in the predicament she does. She was very lucky that Nick was the one who helped her. She knew she wanted her chance to live a little and was very happy with the way Nick was willing to help her. She was attracted to him and very quickly fell in love with him. Knowing it was impossible, she went back to her brother, accepting her fate, but was completely miserable. She met Nick again at a ball, where he discovered who she really was. She understood his anger at the deception, but was still convinced their love was impossible. Her total pessimism in regards to her future was a little hard to take sometimes. She made some efforts at talking to her brother and explaining her feelings, but I never got the feeling she tried all that hard. I really liked Nick. He wasn't happy taking over the title and responsibilities after his brother's death, but he did it. When he came to Emma's rescue, I could immediately see that he was a protector, and that being with her made him happier than he'd been in a long time. I could see him falling in love with her, and how devastated he was when she disappeared. His hurt and anger at her deception was completely understandable. I liked the way that he was able to move past it when he realized how much he still loved her. I liked the way he was able to have help from Emma's friends and how he tried to do the right thing at first. I could see the solution that they ended up with fairly early, but I enjoyed the way it happened. I loved the other two princesses and what good friends they were to Emma. I really liked the way they were able to help Nick and Emma get together. Emma's brother still rather annoys me, but I think I know what is going to happen with him and I can't wait to see it.
I really liked both Nick and Emma. She is young and inexperienced with the world, which is how she ends up in the predicament she does. She was very lucky that Nick was the one who helped her. She knew she wanted her chance to live a little and was very happy with the way Nick was willing to help her. She was attracted to him and very quickly fell in love with him. Knowing it was impossible, she went back to her brother, accepting her fate, but was completely miserable. She met Nick again at a ball, where he discovered who she really was. She understood his anger at the deception, but was still convinced their love was impossible. Her total pessimism in regards to her future was a little hard to take sometimes. She made some efforts at talking to her brother and explaining her feelings, but I never got the feeling she tried all that hard. I really liked Nick. He wasn't happy taking over the title and responsibilities after his brother's death, but he did it. When he came to Emma's rescue, I could immediately see that he was a protector, and that being with her made him happier than he'd been in a long time. I could see him falling in love with her, and how devastated he was when she disappeared. His hurt and anger at her deception was completely understandable. I liked the way that he was able to move past it when he realized how much he still loved her. I liked the way he was able to have help from Emma's friends and how he tried to do the right thing at first. I could see the solution that they ended up with fairly early, but I enjoyed the way it happened. I loved the other two princesses and what good friends they were to Emma. I really liked the way they were able to help Nick and Emma get together. Emma's brother still rather annoys me, but I think I know what is going to happen with him and I can't wait to see it.
May 18, 2012
I struggled to finish this one, mainly because I found Emma, the heroine, to be incredibly young and irritating. I don't mind being young, impulsive, or even headstrong. What I do mind is not having any common sense. *Spoilers below*
Run off and have an adventure, that's fine. Can you check and see if you actually have someplace to run to? When you decide that you have to go out and see London sans any kind of disguise, don't be surprised when you find someone actually looking for you. Last but not least, if you fall in love with a peer, as a princess don't be surprised if he may actually show up to a royal ball in your honor.
Other than that, my issue was a lack of intrigue in the plot. Yes, there was a difference in social standing but it wasn't as if a relationship between them was completely impossible. She's a princess and he's an earl, not a dockworker. If there had been more of a focus on what her ending her proposed betrothal would do for her country, I could have accepted that. However, she barely considers that in her quest to be united with her love. Coincidentally, I can barely consider the idea of reading this book again. A shame, because I've enjoyed Warren's work in the past.
Run off and have an adventure, that's fine. Can you check and see if you actually have someplace to run to? When you decide that you have to go out and see London sans any kind of disguise, don't be surprised when you find someone actually looking for you. Last but not least, if you fall in love with a peer, as a princess don't be surprised if he may actually show up to a royal ball in your honor.
Other than that, my issue was a lack of intrigue in the plot. Yes, there was a difference in social standing but it wasn't as if a relationship between them was completely impossible. She's a princess and he's an earl, not a dockworker. If there had been more of a focus on what her ending her proposed betrothal would do for her country, I could have accepted that. However, she barely considers that in her quest to be united with her love. Coincidentally, I can barely consider the idea of reading this book again. A shame, because I've enjoyed Warren's work in the past.
March 13, 2012
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
So very predictable and consequently I found it difficult to get through. I knew the resolution of the plot and sub-plots from the first chapters & had no interest in reading the story for myself, even though I was eventually proven right. The book is fine for a lazy afternoon at the beach but not if you want to curl up and lose yourself in a story.
The story has all of the elements of a bodice-ripper but nothing special or interesting. The editing is fine, especially for an ARC. The 1 big error was when Emma looked at her image in a "pier glass". Maybe the store was all our of "peer glasses" that day?
So very predictable and consequently I found it difficult to get through. I knew the resolution of the plot and sub-plots from the first chapters & had no interest in reading the story for myself, even though I was eventually proven right. The book is fine for a lazy afternoon at the beach but not if you want to curl up and lose yourself in a story.
The story has all of the elements of a bodice-ripper but nothing special or interesting. The editing is fine, especially for an ARC. The 1 big error was when Emma looked at her image in a "pier glass". Maybe the store was all our of "peer glasses" that day?
May 28, 2012
Review Courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: A story of love and royalty.
Opening Sentence: Her Royal Highness Princess Emma of Rosewald stared at the letter held within her eighteen-year-old grasp, her fingers grown icy against the cream-colored vellum.
The Review:
In this story, taking place in the times of kings and queens, dukes and duchesses, there lives the Princess of a small country I don’t remember ever hearing of and the man who would be her husband, the Earl of Lyndhurst.
Emma is a princess, on the run from her duty, looking for a bit of adventure before submitting to a life as a royal, in a loveless marriage to a man almost twice her age. But on her way to the home of a previous teacher, she is robbed of all of her money. She is saved by a handsome man, who gallantly offers to bring her to her destination. Upon her arrival, they are informed that the former teacher is out of town, thus leaving Emma not only penniless but without a place to go.
As a peer of the realm, and former captain in her majesty’s navy, Dominic Gregory feels the need to help out this poor young lady. When he realizes the full extent of her misfortune, Dominic offers her a place to stay in his own home for the time being, and also brings in his aging aunt to observe all the necessary proprieties. For even he can tell this young woman is an innocent that was raised to be a lady, even if she is telling him otherwise.
What neither of these two planned on was their mutual attraction and affection, taking them from their roles of savior and damsel in distress to the roles of two lovers, and the toll it will take on their hearts when the two must separate. For they must separate, Emma being a princess and all, and her upcoming betrothal to a king soon to be announced. One thing though, she has refrained from letting Dominic in on this little bitty secret, allowing him to believe she is an out of work governess. And after a night of passion, which involves giving up her innocence, instead of sharing her burden, she runs out on him, leaving behind only a note.
Dominic spends some time and money trying to find his penniless governess, but to no avail. Not hard to figure out when she actually isn’t a governess. But, when the two are reunited at a ball held by the King of England, and the whole sordid mess is revealed, our Earl is one mad gentleman. But as time passes, he realizes the anger cannot eclipse the love that had developed in her time under his roof. With the help of Emma’s friends, also princesses, Dominic is able to see Emma again, to be with her again. And he decides that no matter what, even if it involves a trip to Scotland, he and Emma will be man and wife.
In the end, these two find a way, with a little unexpected help from Emma’s sister.
A nice love story, true to the regency romance genre, well written and organized.
Notable Scene:
“All alone?” he drawled darkly before sauntering into the room. “I presumed you would have company.”
Her brows drew close. “No, I needed some time to myself. The ballroom had become—“
Oppressive.
Overwhelming.
An opulent, unendurable hell.
“—too warm,” she finished. “I decided to come here to cool off.”
Wherever here might be, she thought. She wasn’t entirely sure at this point exactly how far into the house she had wandered.
“Oh, of course,” he said sarcastically, strolling closer. “It’s only natural to withdraw to an interior room hundreds of yards from the festivities in order to cool off. Have you managed yet?” Pausing, he cast a pointed look at the fire that burned robustly in the room’s overlarge grate.
Emma knew he was angry with her—understandably so—but what was wrong with him? And why was he looking around as if he expected to catch someone hiding behind the curtains or under one of the chairs?
“I am much improved,” she said. “In my estimation, however, your prince has invited far too many people, even for such a large edifice. I suspect all the guests would be far more comfortable if the windows were opened to let in some fresh air in spite of the season.”
He stared at her for a long moment. “My prince? What an interesting way to refer to the prince regent. But I suppose you are right that he is my prince. I guess your brother is yours, is he not, Princess Emmaline?”
She flinched at the nasty way he said her name, as if it were a curse or a taunt. But Princess Emmaline was who she was—the truth at long last laid bare between them.
“Yes. Rupert is regent in my country, so I feel the distinction needs to be made.”
He bowed, the act mocking rather than respectful. “As you say, Your Highness.” Straightening again, he surveyed the room. “You really are alone, aren’t you?”
Her frown deepened, puzzling at the remark. “Yes.”
“Stood you up, did he?”
Now she truly was perplexed. “He who?”
Nick turned a pair of stony eyes upon her. “Whoever it is you were planning to meet here. Which one of your admirers is it? Not that royal duke who took you into supper, I hope. The man looked oily enough to leave grease stains behind.”
She drew a steadying breath, finally understanding his line of questioning. Could it be that he was jealous? Was it possible he had been even a fraction as wounded by their parting as she?
“There is no one,” she said, her voice softening. “How could there be after…”
Her words trailed off as memories of their night together raced through her mind.
“After? After what? Us, do you mean?” He gave a mirthless laugh. “Oh, I already know how deeply affected you were by our interlude, seeing that you ran off without so much as a word.”
“I left you a note,” she defended.
The Princess Brides Trilogy:
1. The Princess and the Peer
2. Her Highness and the Highlander
FTC Advisory: Penguin/Signet provided me with a copy of The Princess and the Peer. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: A story of love and royalty.
Opening Sentence: Her Royal Highness Princess Emma of Rosewald stared at the letter held within her eighteen-year-old grasp, her fingers grown icy against the cream-colored vellum.
The Review:
In this story, taking place in the times of kings and queens, dukes and duchesses, there lives the Princess of a small country I don’t remember ever hearing of and the man who would be her husband, the Earl of Lyndhurst.
Emma is a princess, on the run from her duty, looking for a bit of adventure before submitting to a life as a royal, in a loveless marriage to a man almost twice her age. But on her way to the home of a previous teacher, she is robbed of all of her money. She is saved by a handsome man, who gallantly offers to bring her to her destination. Upon her arrival, they are informed that the former teacher is out of town, thus leaving Emma not only penniless but without a place to go.
As a peer of the realm, and former captain in her majesty’s navy, Dominic Gregory feels the need to help out this poor young lady. When he realizes the full extent of her misfortune, Dominic offers her a place to stay in his own home for the time being, and also brings in his aging aunt to observe all the necessary proprieties. For even he can tell this young woman is an innocent that was raised to be a lady, even if she is telling him otherwise.
What neither of these two planned on was their mutual attraction and affection, taking them from their roles of savior and damsel in distress to the roles of two lovers, and the toll it will take on their hearts when the two must separate. For they must separate, Emma being a princess and all, and her upcoming betrothal to a king soon to be announced. One thing though, she has refrained from letting Dominic in on this little bitty secret, allowing him to believe she is an out of work governess. And after a night of passion, which involves giving up her innocence, instead of sharing her burden, she runs out on him, leaving behind only a note.
Dominic spends some time and money trying to find his penniless governess, but to no avail. Not hard to figure out when she actually isn’t a governess. But, when the two are reunited at a ball held by the King of England, and the whole sordid mess is revealed, our Earl is one mad gentleman. But as time passes, he realizes the anger cannot eclipse the love that had developed in her time under his roof. With the help of Emma’s friends, also princesses, Dominic is able to see Emma again, to be with her again. And he decides that no matter what, even if it involves a trip to Scotland, he and Emma will be man and wife.
In the end, these two find a way, with a little unexpected help from Emma’s sister.
A nice love story, true to the regency romance genre, well written and organized.
Notable Scene:
“All alone?” he drawled darkly before sauntering into the room. “I presumed you would have company.”
Her brows drew close. “No, I needed some time to myself. The ballroom had become—“
Oppressive.
Overwhelming.
An opulent, unendurable hell.
“—too warm,” she finished. “I decided to come here to cool off.”
Wherever here might be, she thought. She wasn’t entirely sure at this point exactly how far into the house she had wandered.
“Oh, of course,” he said sarcastically, strolling closer. “It’s only natural to withdraw to an interior room hundreds of yards from the festivities in order to cool off. Have you managed yet?” Pausing, he cast a pointed look at the fire that burned robustly in the room’s overlarge grate.
Emma knew he was angry with her—understandably so—but what was wrong with him? And why was he looking around as if he expected to catch someone hiding behind the curtains or under one of the chairs?
“I am much improved,” she said. “In my estimation, however, your prince has invited far too many people, even for such a large edifice. I suspect all the guests would be far more comfortable if the windows were opened to let in some fresh air in spite of the season.”
He stared at her for a long moment. “My prince? What an interesting way to refer to the prince regent. But I suppose you are right that he is my prince. I guess your brother is yours, is he not, Princess Emmaline?”
She flinched at the nasty way he said her name, as if it were a curse or a taunt. But Princess Emmaline was who she was—the truth at long last laid bare between them.
“Yes. Rupert is regent in my country, so I feel the distinction needs to be made.”
He bowed, the act mocking rather than respectful. “As you say, Your Highness.” Straightening again, he surveyed the room. “You really are alone, aren’t you?”
Her frown deepened, puzzling at the remark. “Yes.”
“Stood you up, did he?”
Now she truly was perplexed. “He who?”
Nick turned a pair of stony eyes upon her. “Whoever it is you were planning to meet here. Which one of your admirers is it? Not that royal duke who took you into supper, I hope. The man looked oily enough to leave grease stains behind.”
She drew a steadying breath, finally understanding his line of questioning. Could it be that he was jealous? Was it possible he had been even a fraction as wounded by their parting as she?
“There is no one,” she said, her voice softening. “How could there be after…”
Her words trailed off as memories of their night together raced through her mind.
“After? After what? Us, do you mean?” He gave a mirthless laugh. “Oh, I already know how deeply affected you were by our interlude, seeing that you ran off without so much as a word.”
“I left you a note,” she defended.
The Princess Brides Trilogy:
1. The Princess and the Peer
2. Her Highness and the Highlander
FTC Advisory: Penguin/Signet provided me with a copy of The Princess and the Peer. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
April 6, 2013
Emma knows that soon it will be time for her to marry the man her brother has planned for her. She has been craving freedom and a bit of fun before she is truly shackled to a man she hasn't ever met. So she comes up with a way to run from her companion, and heads to London. Where she bumps into Nick Gregory. He shows her the true enjoyment of life, and she finds herself charmed and fascinated and only wants more of him. Then when she least expects it, she knows that she is falling in love and that is dangerous. Emma knows she has a destiny that differs from what her heart truly desires. So she leaves him, but when she is returned to her brother she comes face to face with Nick once more. Now she knows she will have to make the most difficult choice...the duty to her country and her brother...or of one to true love.
The Princess and The Peer is the first in the most recent series by Tracy Anne Warren. I have just fallen in love with every one of her books that I have been able to read. She has a unique way of making a story come so vividly alive. I really enjoyed the entertaining characters that just made you want to join in, through the laughter and the tears, there is such a endearing quality to the plot that it keeps the reader engaged until the very end. I really loved seeing how Nick and Emma start to fall in love. Nick from the start is strongly attracted to Emma, but at first treats her as a friend, and after some fun scenes, we see the first romantic spark which turns into a whirlwind of a romance that will take your breath away. A wonderfully portrayed story that will seduce you!!
My Favorite Quote
He claimed her. There was no other word for it. His lips moved against hers with a heady power that left her reeling, turning her weak and instantly dizzy. Heat burst in wild ripples over her skin, alternating with a shivering chill that made her whole body quake.
The Princess and The Peer is the first in the most recent series by Tracy Anne Warren. I have just fallen in love with every one of her books that I have been able to read. She has a unique way of making a story come so vividly alive. I really enjoyed the entertaining characters that just made you want to join in, through the laughter and the tears, there is such a endearing quality to the plot that it keeps the reader engaged until the very end. I really loved seeing how Nick and Emma start to fall in love. Nick from the start is strongly attracted to Emma, but at first treats her as a friend, and after some fun scenes, we see the first romantic spark which turns into a whirlwind of a romance that will take your breath away. A wonderfully portrayed story that will seduce you!!
My Favorite Quote
He claimed her. There was no other word for it. His lips moved against hers with a heady power that left her reeling, turning her weak and instantly dizzy. Heat burst in wild ripples over her skin, alternating with a shivering chill that made her whole body quake.
February 9, 2017
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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I'm really enjoying this series. It took me a while to finish The Princess and the Peer but that was on life not the book and it was easy to jump back into the story even after days/weeks of not listening.
The Story: A princess on the lam. Eee!
Yes, Emma needed some time away from her life before being married off to an older King and she runs to town and to her former teacher who happens to be away. Oh no! A little trouble and she lands in the hands of one sexy male who has no idea who she is and is totally taken by her. I really enjoyed these two together. Nice sexy bits, nice time together exploring, some frustrations when she takes off because things just couldn't be. I liked the hero's calm demeanor and how he handled things. Some nice moments with future characters made for a nice read.
The Narration: Again it too me a little time to get used to the narration from Justine Eyre but once I did I was hooked. It was nicely paced and the characters easy to tell apart which I appreciate. The female narrations were spot on. The male narration, though, took some adjusting. I didn't hate it, though. As with the last I listened to from Eyre I really didn't love whispered or hushed voices. Something about it just doesn't quite work for me. But the rest of the time it was fine.
July 4, 2013
Princess Emmaline knows it is her duty to wed King Otto, a man whom she’s never met, but she cannot help yearning for a taste of life before she agrees to the arranged marriage. Running away from the exclusive girls’ school, Emma finds herself in the seedier side of London and quickly gets herself into trouble. Her savior is none other than Dominic Gregory, the Earl of Lyndhurst and a decorated war hero.
Nick hears Emma’s sad, contrived tale and takes pity on her. He brings her home to his London townhouse and squires her around to the various sights she’s only dreamed about. Emma goes to parties and attends the theater, drinking in the sights and sounds as though she’s starving.
Nick does not know what to make of his new house guest. Emma is much too beautiful and graceful for her own good. Although she claims to be a governess, she carries herself with a regal air. With every passing day, Nick falls more deeply under Emma’s sweet spell.
Time grows short. All too soon, her brother’s guards come looking for Emma and the princess quickly realizes her holiday is over. To save her country, Emma must return to her brother’s house and prepare to wed a man she does not love.
I enjoyed this book for the view it provided of what life as a princess might be like. It isn’t all glamour and privilege. Sometimes, royalty is forced to make choices for the good of all – despite their true desires.
Nick hears Emma’s sad, contrived tale and takes pity on her. He brings her home to his London townhouse and squires her around to the various sights she’s only dreamed about. Emma goes to parties and attends the theater, drinking in the sights and sounds as though she’s starving.
Nick does not know what to make of his new house guest. Emma is much too beautiful and graceful for her own good. Although she claims to be a governess, she carries herself with a regal air. With every passing day, Nick falls more deeply under Emma’s sweet spell.
Time grows short. All too soon, her brother’s guards come looking for Emma and the princess quickly realizes her holiday is over. To save her country, Emma must return to her brother’s house and prepare to wed a man she does not love.
I enjoyed this book for the view it provided of what life as a princess might be like. It isn’t all glamour and privilege. Sometimes, royalty is forced to make choices for the good of all – despite their true desires.
September 27, 2013
The first part of the book was difficult, as Emma's behavior did not seem realistic at all. Nor did she seem really likable, as my first impressions were that she was very top lofty, born and breed as such, but none too open-minded to see life beyond or behind her blinkers.
I started progressively to like her better when she got more spontaneous and lively, with Nick's help.
And I have to admit that I really liked the last part when Nick finally knew who she was and that she would never be his, while she tried to resign herself to getting married with the old King Otto.
Everything was quite predictible, especially the way out of the political imbroglio with King Otto that I had understood very early on .
A pleasant reading despite the disappointing and not so engaging beginning.
I started progressively to like her better when she got more spontaneous and lively, with Nick's help.
And I have to admit that I really liked the last part when Nick finally knew who she was and that she would never be his, while she tried to resign herself to getting married with the old King Otto.
Everything was quite predictible, especially the way out of the political imbroglio with King Otto that I had understood very early on .
A pleasant reading despite the disappointing and not so engaging beginning.
did-not-finish
November 14, 2016The author writes well, and I would be willing to try a different series by her. However, I just couldn't read this book after the first few chapters. The heroine is an 18 year old princess, who wants to taste fun and freedom before she enters into a dynastic marriage with a man twice her age. That's understandable. The problem, however, is that the heroine is childish, immature, and headstrong. Yet the hero is captivated by her. Since he's in his 30's, and had been a ship's captain during the Napoleonic wars, you would think he would prefer an actual woman, not a spoiled teenage brat. I liked the fairy tale aspect to the story, and if the hero had been closer to the heroine's age - and just as immature - the first few chapters might have made more sense. The heroine irritated me no end, and the pairing with the mature hero was unbelievable.
May 26, 2012
So many things about this book strain the bounds of credulity
An earl meets a girl in a market and offers her the run of his house?!
He recently took up the mantle of being earl, but he spares 2 weeks of his precious time to gallivant around London with the out of work governess he's invited to sponge off of him as his houseguest?
A princess runs off and no one is searching for her?
The princess thinks she can get away with running away and staying hidden for several weeks in a row doing what she wants?
And she was a student at Countess Hortensia's Academy for Elegant Young Ladies of Royal and Noble Birth?! Really?!
An earl meets a girl in a market and offers her the run of his house?!
He recently took up the mantle of being earl, but he spares 2 weeks of his precious time to gallivant around London with the out of work governess he's invited to sponge off of him as his houseguest?
A princess runs off and no one is searching for her?
The princess thinks she can get away with running away and staying hidden for several weeks in a row doing what she wants?
And she was a student at Countess Hortensia's Academy for Elegant Young Ladies of Royal and Noble Birth?! Really?!
November 6, 2015
3.5 stars.
A really really cute book, very straightforward romance, since the true conflict lies in the circumstances of Emma's birth as a Princess and of course she cannot so easily marry someone below her station. Emma and Nick were adorable together, a quarter of the book is dedicated to the most PAINFUL but GOOD pining and longing and yearning after they part. The pining was done so well! And when they got back together IT WAS SO WORTH THE WAIT.
A really really cute book, very straightforward romance, since the true conflict lies in the circumstances of Emma's birth as a Princess and of course she cannot so easily marry someone below her station. Emma and Nick were adorable together, a quarter of the book is dedicated to the most PAINFUL but GOOD pining and longing and yearning after they part. The pining was done so well! And when they got back together IT WAS SO WORTH THE WAIT.
October 5, 2015
Very enjoyable read. Loved the characters, especially Nick. He really did keep pressing his love to marry him....aah.
March 22, 2013
Once disregarded Emma's unlikely behavior at the beginning, this is a very cute story with enjoyable characters.
December 15, 2020
The Princess and the Peer..
Emma a princess on the run from an arranged marriage her brother set for her.
She decides to have a getaway and end up being robbed and saved by Nick.
Nick an ex captain that's has a title. He's not looking for love or marriage but Emma gives him a false identity of herself and they both become closer over the time he takes her in.
Finding out her true identity wasn't cool but their love for each other never changes.
With her being a princess and him an Earl. She's to marry a king how will it work out.
Okay. My first time reading this author book.
Love the ladies close relationship. I see myself reading more by this author.
Emma a princess on the run from an arranged marriage her brother set for her.
She decides to have a getaway and end up being robbed and saved by Nick.
Nick an ex captain that's has a title. He's not looking for love or marriage but Emma gives him a false identity of herself and they both become closer over the time he takes her in.
Finding out her true identity wasn't cool but their love for each other never changes.
With her being a princess and him an Earl. She's to marry a king how will it work out.
Okay. My first time reading this author book.
Love the ladies close relationship. I see myself reading more by this author.
May 6, 2012
The Princess and the Peer by Tracy Anne Warren
Historical Romance - April 3rd, 2012
4 1/2 Stars
The Princess and the Peer is the first novel in the new and exciting Princess Brides trilogy about three young princesses and the twists and turns their lives takes.
The Princess and the Peer is about Princess Emma of Rosewald who has just received a summons from her brother to join him in London, accept her royal duty and marry the man her brother has chosen for her. Although she plans to do her duty Emma decides she wants to have a little adventure before its too late! And she certainly finds that and more in Nick Gregory the new Earl of Lyndhurst. Nick Gregory is a former ship's Captain. He was a second son who never expect to become an Earl but after his brother's unfortunate death he is required to take control of the Earldom. When in London, he meets Emma. He helps her after she is robbed by a pickpocket and left with no resources. Not knowing who she is he assumes she is a penniless governess and he offers to aid by letting her stay with him in his home. Even though Emma know she shouldn't stay with Nick she can't stop herself from taking this opportunity to enjoy London and spend some time with the gallant Nick Gregory. Nick and Emma soon become enthralled with one another but eventually Emma leaves to return to her life as princess. But luckily Nick meets Emma again as the princess and both go through many difficulties in an effort to try and get their hearts desire.
I really loved the two main characters, Nick and Emma. I thought they were great together and had fantastic chemistry. It was a very fun and enjoyable story. The characters go through many challenges in their story. The many complications their relationship faces in an effort to figure out what they want and how to get it. The characters were not only fun to read together but on their own they had many interesting aspects that were enjoyable to read. I had a great time learning more about them! I also enjoyed the many additional characters that were in the novel and feel that they added a lot of lightheartedness to the story as well as an additional level of interest to the book.
Overall, I found the novel to be a fantastic mix of a fun and entertainment with fabulous characters that you will instantly love.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Historical Romance - April 3rd, 2012
4 1/2 Stars
The Princess and the Peer is the first novel in the new and exciting Princess Brides trilogy about three young princesses and the twists and turns their lives takes.
The Princess and the Peer is about Princess Emma of Rosewald who has just received a summons from her brother to join him in London, accept her royal duty and marry the man her brother has chosen for her. Although she plans to do her duty Emma decides she wants to have a little adventure before its too late! And she certainly finds that and more in Nick Gregory the new Earl of Lyndhurst. Nick Gregory is a former ship's Captain. He was a second son who never expect to become an Earl but after his brother's unfortunate death he is required to take control of the Earldom. When in London, he meets Emma. He helps her after she is robbed by a pickpocket and left with no resources. Not knowing who she is he assumes she is a penniless governess and he offers to aid by letting her stay with him in his home. Even though Emma know she shouldn't stay with Nick she can't stop herself from taking this opportunity to enjoy London and spend some time with the gallant Nick Gregory. Nick and Emma soon become enthralled with one another but eventually Emma leaves to return to her life as princess. But luckily Nick meets Emma again as the princess and both go through many difficulties in an effort to try and get their hearts desire.
I really loved the two main characters, Nick and Emma. I thought they were great together and had fantastic chemistry. It was a very fun and enjoyable story. The characters go through many challenges in their story. The many complications their relationship faces in an effort to figure out what they want and how to get it. The characters were not only fun to read together but on their own they had many interesting aspects that were enjoyable to read. I had a great time learning more about them! I also enjoyed the many additional characters that were in the novel and feel that they added a lot of lightheartedness to the story as well as an additional level of interest to the book.
Overall, I found the novel to be a fantastic mix of a fun and entertainment with fabulous characters that you will instantly love.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
April 14, 2012
It pains me to rate a book by Tracy Anne Warren this low. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars if half stars were a possibility, but I'm rounding up in this case because I've loved everything else Tracy Anne Warren has ever published and have to believe that this book is just an aberration. It was a real struggle to finish this book, but I forced myself to keep going because I thought it would get better. Unfortunately, it never did.
I couldn't warm up to the heroine, who came across as too much of a spoiled, immature princess for me to understand how the hero could possibly have believed her story about being an unemployed governess. Most governesses, while perhaps not shy, are much more conscious of their lowly place in the world than Emma could ever be. No way would they have bantered with their erstwhile rescuer - an earl, no less! - or wheedled him into taking a week off from his duties just to squire her around London. It made me question Nick's intelligence because I just couldn't see how he could let himself be fooled by Emma or even what he saw in her that was so lovable. It's a shame because I think Nick could have been a great hero if he hadn't been weakened by his pursuit of such an unworthy heroine.
The plot of the book was just kind of boring and predictable. Really, other than Emma, who could possibly have been surprised by Nick's appearance at the ball honoring Rosewald's visiting royalty? It was one of many moments where Emma came across as TSTL. I also predicted almost immediately that Emma's sister, Sigrid, would offer to step in and marry King Otto in Emma's place. It just seemed like too simple of a solution and wrapped the story up a bit too neatly for my tastes. All the same, I was relieved that the book was finally over so I didn't much care who ended up with whom in the end.
I really hope that the next two books in this trilogy are better because I would hate to have to remove one of my favorite authors from my auto-buy list. Unfortunately, I don't have high hopes because the other two princesses seem to be cast in the same mold as Emma. I really hope I'm wrong!
I couldn't warm up to the heroine, who came across as too much of a spoiled, immature princess for me to understand how the hero could possibly have believed her story about being an unemployed governess. Most governesses, while perhaps not shy, are much more conscious of their lowly place in the world than Emma could ever be. No way would they have bantered with their erstwhile rescuer - an earl, no less! - or wheedled him into taking a week off from his duties just to squire her around London. It made me question Nick's intelligence because I just couldn't see how he could let himself be fooled by Emma or even what he saw in her that was so lovable. It's a shame because I think Nick could have been a great hero if he hadn't been weakened by his pursuit of such an unworthy heroine.
The plot of the book was just kind of boring and predictable. Really, other than Emma, who could possibly have been surprised by Nick's appearance at the ball honoring Rosewald's visiting royalty? It was one of many moments where Emma came across as TSTL. I also predicted almost immediately that Emma's sister, Sigrid, would offer to step in and marry King Otto in Emma's place. It just seemed like too simple of a solution and wrapped the story up a bit too neatly for my tastes. All the same, I was relieved that the book was finally over so I didn't much care who ended up with whom in the end.
I really hope that the next two books in this trilogy are better because I would hate to have to remove one of my favorite authors from my auto-buy list. Unfortunately, I don't have high hopes because the other two princesses seem to be cast in the same mold as Emma. I really hope I'm wrong!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 3, 2013
I absolutely enjoyed this book from the first page till the last. Most historical romance books deal with the elite of the ton but this one takes you into the world of the royals. This series of three books follows the lives of three princesses and the expectations of their position. In this first book you will follow Emma who is betrothed to a king twice her age in order to secure an alliance for their country. Wanting to experience life before she is married she runs off to London minus her guardian. When Nick rescues her from a pair of thieves he is unaware of her title believing her story that she was governess let go of her position. Protective instincts take over and he offers her a place to stay. Emma has no choice having no money and her only connection in London away for a week. Moving his aunt into his home to act as a proper chaperone Nick proceeds to show Emma the sights of London. When the week comes to an end neither can deny the fact an attraction has developed and neither are willing for their time together to end. For the next month Nick will show Emma the sights of London she would never have experienced as a royal. When she spots her brothers royal guards that have been sent to locate her Emma knows her fantasy life is coming to an end. She must leave Nick and assume her role again but not before one fateful night when she gives him the gift of her innocence. When Nick awakes he next morning happy with the turn of their relationship he is stunned to find her gone. The rest is for you to read but you will feel the heartbreak of Emma as she must deny the only man she will ever love. The pain of betrayal Nick feels when he learns her true identity and in the mix you will rejoice at Emma's two best friends who will do what ever it takes to ensure their friend finds happiness.
May 2, 2012
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I always enjoy reading about a romance that blossoms from friendship. Neither Emma or Nick start off with romantic intentions, but they were so well matched and their attraction undeniable that I was rooting for it to happen. Of course, once it does, things get complicated. I actually felt just as anguished as Emma and Nick while reading about the many ways they couldn’t be together. I longed with them! So yeah, I spent the last third of this book in a not-so-happy place alongside them. All hope is not lost though! But your heart will have to suffer a little before getting back to a happy place.
I love London in the 1800s. Ok, honestly? I love London in any time period, because I want to go there some day! But Tracey Anne Warren shows us some select London places that we don’t read about much. And it really felt like I was there, walking the streets of London myself.
This book is the first in a trilogy of princesses and royal weddings and forbidden romance, so we get to meet Emma’s two princess best friends, Ariadne and Mercedes. I am really looking forward to their books, especially since the next one involves a highlander. :D I also have a feeling about who Ariadne’s love interest will be, and if I’m correct, it will most definitely be an interesting read, considering their words in this one.
In The Princess and the Peer, Tracey Anne Warren delivered such a moving romance. I was expecting a lot of fluff, but it had so much heart.
I always enjoy reading about a romance that blossoms from friendship. Neither Emma or Nick start off with romantic intentions, but they were so well matched and their attraction undeniable that I was rooting for it to happen. Of course, once it does, things get complicated. I actually felt just as anguished as Emma and Nick while reading about the many ways they couldn’t be together. I longed with them! So yeah, I spent the last third of this book in a not-so-happy place alongside them. All hope is not lost though! But your heart will have to suffer a little before getting back to a happy place.
I love London in the 1800s. Ok, honestly? I love London in any time period, because I want to go there some day! But Tracey Anne Warren shows us some select London places that we don’t read about much. And it really felt like I was there, walking the streets of London myself.
This book is the first in a trilogy of princesses and royal weddings and forbidden romance, so we get to meet Emma’s two princess best friends, Ariadne and Mercedes. I am really looking forward to their books, especially since the next one involves a highlander. :D I also have a feeling about who Ariadne’s love interest will be, and if I’m correct, it will most definitely be an interesting read, considering their words in this one.
In The Princess and the Peer, Tracey Anne Warren delivered such a moving romance. I was expecting a lot of fluff, but it had so much heart.
April 9, 2012
The three best friends at the Countess Hortensia Academy, Princess Emmaline, Princess Ariadne and Princess Mercedes learned that soon Emma would have to face her royalties duties and marry King Otto, someone she has never met. Taking advantage of her brothers, King Rupert, delays in coming for her, Emma decides to run away for a week and enjoy her last days of freedom in London.
During her adventure in town, her purse is stolen and fortunately for her Dominic, the newly appointed Earl of Lyndhurst saves her. Thinking that she was an unprotected governess and since finding out that the teacher whom she was to stay with was out of town, he offers his protection and a place to stay until their return. While staying at his place, she is constantly testing his resolve to be a gentlemen and his duty to protect pushing his limits. Love surprises them, but her impending duty makes her realize that she need to vanish to protect him.
Nick searches for her unrelenting with no luck. Unexpected, he finds her in the last place he would think of looking, a ball, and on top of everything learns that she is a princess. Their love, surpasses all feelings of betrayal, but can't excuse her of her royalties duties. Her friends come into action, planning a scheme to release her and finally let them join as one, but things prove not to be as simple.
The characters in the story, each enriched the story with their entertaining personality making this a sweet, fresh and fun to read romantic tale. Let's see what the future brings for the other princesses, can't wait.
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During her adventure in town, her purse is stolen and fortunately for her Dominic, the newly appointed Earl of Lyndhurst saves her. Thinking that she was an unprotected governess and since finding out that the teacher whom she was to stay with was out of town, he offers his protection and a place to stay until their return. While staying at his place, she is constantly testing his resolve to be a gentlemen and his duty to protect pushing his limits. Love surprises them, but her impending duty makes her realize that she need to vanish to protect him.
Nick searches for her unrelenting with no luck. Unexpected, he finds her in the last place he would think of looking, a ball, and on top of everything learns that she is a princess. Their love, surpasses all feelings of betrayal, but can't excuse her of her royalties duties. Her friends come into action, planning a scheme to release her and finally let them join as one, but things prove not to be as simple.
The characters in the story, each enriched the story with their entertaining personality making this a sweet, fresh and fun to read romantic tale. Let's see what the future brings for the other princesses, can't wait.
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August 18, 2012
This is the first book that I have read by this Ms. Warren. I know I will be seeking out more of her works. The Princess and the Peer was a random pick off of my library's audio-book shelf. Occasionally, I can find a recently published book that sounds good. I was hoping for a good romance and I wasn't disappointed.
After learning she is to be married off to a king in order to save her country, Emma runs away to experience a little fun before the inevitable. What she didn't count on was meeting and falling in love with Nick. Emma and Nick are so perfect for each other. It was fun to watch them fall in love. I especially loved the pub scene! It was heartbreaking knowing there was so much in the way of them being together. I was so hoping they could figure out a plan for them to get their HEA. I loved the end and how it worked out. The solution was a nice surprise.
The other characters, mainly Emma's other princess friends were wonderful and a lot of fun. I know that they are the other princesses in the last two books of the trilogy. I especially loved Ariadne and her forward thinking. She snubs her nose at convention and hates the situation that Emma is being forced into. I wonder if she and Prince Rupert will end up together? Princess Mercedes's story, Her Highness and the Highlander, is the next book and comes out in November. I will definitely be looking for it to hit the shelves.
After learning she is to be married off to a king in order to save her country, Emma runs away to experience a little fun before the inevitable. What she didn't count on was meeting and falling in love with Nick. Emma and Nick are so perfect for each other. It was fun to watch them fall in love. I especially loved the pub scene! It was heartbreaking knowing there was so much in the way of them being together. I was so hoping they could figure out a plan for them to get their HEA. I loved the end and how it worked out. The solution was a nice surprise.
The other characters, mainly Emma's other princess friends were wonderful and a lot of fun. I know that they are the other princesses in the last two books of the trilogy. I especially loved Ariadne and her forward thinking. She snubs her nose at convention and hates the situation that Emma is being forced into. I wonder if she and Prince Rupert will end up together? Princess Mercedes's story, Her Highness and the Highlander, is the next book and comes out in November. I will definitely be looking for it to hit the shelves.
February 4, 2014
Princess and a peer is a cute romance of a young princess who is promised to another by her brother ( the relationship between siblings is a good one, she comes from a loving family) the betrothal is made out of necessity . Princess Amelia ( Emma) is resigned to the fact and looks to her future as it is , her future but she wants to enjoy the moment so she sets out to visit a friend in London, secretly , does not tell she is leaving nor does she tell her friend she is coming. As one step leads to another her venture to stay with a friend turns to so much more than she could hope for. The meeting of a new friend, adventure but most definitely not her future , for her future is already written in stone. Right.. Did I also mention her 2 royal best friends that are true to their name and oh ya I can't forget about her sister, she has a little part in this story as well. All in all it's a good romance story , I know all romances are typical with the ending but I wouldn't want them any different, and we read them because we like the base. And this one has a solid base line. I enjoyed it. I will read the next of course.
June 19, 2012
When Princess Emmaline of Rosewald is told that she must marry for the political future of her country, she runs away to London for a last fling before bowing to duty. But she doesn’t anticipate the confusion and chaos that greets her in the big city, nor does she know what to do after her reticule is stolen. Adrift in strange territory, she accepts the offer of a stranger who comes to her assistance.
Nick Gregory, the Earl of Lyndhurst after his elder brother’s death, is still adjusting to his new title when he encounters the lovely wench in the street. Assuming her to be an unemployed governess by her refined manner, he offers shelter until she can contact her family. But as he gets to know Emma, his need for her grows. Emma reciprocates his affection, but she’s aware that their relationship must end. Duty calls, and she will not forsake her country. What she doesn’t anticipate is that Nick isn’t willing to give her up and will pursue her until she becomes his wife.
Nick Gregory, the Earl of Lyndhurst after his elder brother’s death, is still adjusting to his new title when he encounters the lovely wench in the street. Assuming her to be an unemployed governess by her refined manner, he offers shelter until she can contact her family. But as he gets to know Emma, his need for her grows. Emma reciprocates his affection, but she’s aware that their relationship must end. Duty calls, and she will not forsake her country. What she doesn’t anticipate is that Nick isn’t willing to give her up and will pursue her until she becomes his wife.
February 16, 2014
A great new discovery!!
For the past few weeks I have been into the Historical Romance phase
and just reserved several books that had an interesting title and book cover
and Tracy Anne Warren is one of this newly found authors I came across too .
This is the first book out of 3 on the Princess Bride Series by Tracy Anne Warren
The Princess and the Peer is the story of Princess Emmaline & Dominic .
Emma has run away under the protection of her family to enjoy her last drops of freedom before her arranged marriage went through , in her escape she me Dominic or Nick who has saved her after being robbed in the streets of London,Nick did not learn about his true identity down the road because he has mistaken Emma for a governess who has just left her "employment" .
A cute historical romance!!!A great new discovery!!
Looking forward to reading the other two in the series!!
For the past few weeks I have been into the Historical Romance phase
and just reserved several books that had an interesting title and book cover
and Tracy Anne Warren is one of this newly found authors I came across too .
This is the first book out of 3 on the Princess Bride Series by Tracy Anne Warren
The Princess and the Peer is the story of Princess Emmaline & Dominic .
Emma has run away under the protection of her family to enjoy her last drops of freedom before her arranged marriage went through , in her escape she me Dominic or Nick who has saved her after being robbed in the streets of London,Nick did not learn about his true identity down the road because he has mistaken Emma for a governess who has just left her "employment" .
A cute historical romance!!!A great new discovery!!
Looking forward to reading the other two in the series!!
April 10, 2012
Tracy Anne Warren has been one of my favorite romance authors for years and I loved the princess and the peer just as I expected to. Admittedly it was a bit predictable, but to be honest I read this genre because I like the guaranteed happily ever after, so that really didn't detract from the story for me. Books where there is a lot of internal conflict and angst between the hero and heroine tend to turn me off. I was enchanted by the true devotion, love and passion that springs up between Nick and Emma. Even when she thinks fate is against them Nick remains devoted to her. There are some steamy sex scenes, although not as risqué as some of the ones in the mistresses series, but still I wasn't disappointed. I also enjoyed the character development of her two best friends and I am looking forward to reading the next one come November.
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