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The multi-million bestselling Royals Saga continues with a steamy enemies-to-lovers standalone that pits a reluctant new royal against a strong-willed siren determined to get him under control...

Lola Bishop has been sent to handle me. The Royal family wants to keep their newfound bastard in line and my reckless behavior on the race track. So I punched the King. So I fell in love with his wife. I didn’t ask for any of this. I have other plans – plans that don’t include following orders from an uppity socialite forced to play publicist – even if her temper is as red-hot as the woman herself. She’s one of them , which means she’s off-limits. I promised myself I’d keep my distance when Lola walked onto my track, but, then again, I’ve been known to break the rules. *** Anders Stone thinks like a race car with his gear shift. Knowing that should make him easy to deal with, but he made up his mind about me as soon as I stepped one stiletto on his race track. I didn’t ask to be thrust into his adrenaline-fueled world, but I’m the family fixer. My sister wants me to whip the reluctant Royal into shape. He seems determined to test me at every turn, especially by way of sinful smirks and stolen touches. So I’ll let Anders think he’s the one behind the wheel, but I know the truth. He can’t handle me.

Handle Me is a full-length standalone that can be read independent of the series.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2023

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Geneva Lee

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Geneva Lee is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of over thirty novels. Her bestselling Royals Saga has sold nearly four million copies worldwide. She's shamelessly addicted to recovering alpha males, headstrong heroines, and drop-your-jaw plot twists. People Magazine calls Geneva's books "convincing with fluid writing that's full of drama." When she isn't writing or reading, you might find her on another adventure with her real-life hero and their three kids.

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318 reviews15 followers
May 5, 2023
The Royals Saga has been a big part of my life and it's kind of sad that in the early hours of this morning I reached "The End".

What a journey this has been. So many laughs, swoons and tears. Ohh those tears and heartbreaking moments. But man am I grateful. These books have helped me heal many burried wounds, pains and sorrows.

When you love something so deeply, you don't want it to end. But in the end, the time had to come for us to say goodbye.
The best things with books are that goodbye isn't forever. We get to reread every word over and over, and we get to keep all these happy moments for as long as we choose to.

We have known Lola for a long time, and finally it was her time to shine. And Anders, more like his brother than he ever will admit.

Handle Me - I had to fight with myself to start and finish reading this book. I just didn’t want to reach the end.
But then I started to read, and then I couldn't stop.
I finally got to know Anders and his journey figuring out this new path in life.
I loved the banter between Lola and Anders and "I see you" - those words nearly had me in tears. The Royals Saga is a made up universe, but hidden within, snippets of reality. I love those.
And Alexander close to the end of this story‐ that was the just brilliant, lol!
All in all, such a sweet read. You get emotions, a little drama and a whole lot of sass!

Thanks for the ride Geneva ❤️
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2,080 reviews15 followers
May 14, 2023
It was bittersweet reading Handle Me knowing that it was the finale to the Royals saga and this time seeing the words ‘the end’ meant saying good bye forever to X, Clara and the rest of the Royal family and their friends. Lola has grown up through this series and it’s only fitting that she gets her own Prince Charming albeit he’s a reluctant royal and OK, it might be pushing things, calling Anders charming. Anders and Lola were well written with a palpable chemistry between them even though it was a case of dislike with a strong dose of lust at first sight as Lola is sent to make Anders toe the line. The fun begins when they can’t keep their hands off each other and I loved their dialogue.

A part of me was a little sad finishing this book but the best thing about the written word is that it’s so easy to pick up a book and revisit your favourites whenever you want and not only this is a series I’ll read again, it’s one I’ll be happy to recommend to anyone.
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Author 1 book179 followers
May 16, 2023
Overall: 4.5/5
Spice level: 3.5/5
Tropes: enemies to lovers, sports (racing), royal, secret dating, forced proximity

Geneva Lee does it again. She never fails to bring the heat along with the emotions connection between her characters, and Lola and Anders were no exception.

Their connection and chemistry jumped off the page from the very beginning. Their initial meeting had some questionable elements to it, in my opinion, but you could definitely tell she was struggling to resist him.

I loved seeing all the royal characters and elements we've grown fond of throughout this series. But one of my favorite things about Handle Me was how Anders and Lola truly saw each other. What they wanted and needed and who they really were outside of all the chaos of the public and royalty.

Lola and Anders both had amazing character growth and the story flowed well. She was badass but found comfort in submission, being exactly what he wanted and needed.

This will definitely be considered a top read for 2023 so far! Highly recommended!
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138 reviews4 followers
May 10, 2023
Another sizzling story by Geneva Lee. This final installment of the Royals was hot, fun and an absolute delight. Anders has found himself adrift, trying to find a purpose when Lola Bishop shows up and she’s the lifeline he never knew he needed. Lola and Anders challenge each other like no one else but they just can’t seem to resist each other. They have quite a magnetic chemistry and they burn up the pages with such intensity. They are perfect for each other but they have such strong personalities the push and pull keeps things interesting. Anders keeps saying he’s an outsider and he’s not like “them” but he’s every bit like his brother and it’s something to see.

This book was a walk down memory lane, a family reunion and new adventures. I can never get enough of the Royals but if it had to end, this was the perfect ending. Another outstanding story Geneva Lee ❤️
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152 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2024
Like an enemy to lovers??? But the brother in law and sister in law shit is weird.
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522 reviews6 followers
May 16, 2023
Holy smokes! That was amazing! Loved the energy and CHEMISTRY between Anders and Lola. Geneva always has a way of writing complex and diverse characters. Anders has his own issues and losing time off his race time is a complication he doesn't need. Lola coming in to shape his reputation and make sure he doesn't get the paparazzi. The fire burns between them at first sight. His need to dominate and Lola's ability to submit is what Anders needs. Keeping things a secret always blows up in people's faces. Lola showing up to help Anders in her own way is a sure fire way to get these two back together! Loved all if this. Sad to see it is the conclusion to the Royal Series. Everything must come to an end. Glad it was like this!

"Are you sure you can handle me? Lola Bishop" He grinned and slid the ring on my finger.
"I've always known how to handle you "
😍😍💋💋💖💖👠👠🚨🚨

×××I received this an ARC for my honest review××××
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77 reviews
June 11, 2023
Let me tell you, this book is as hot as my showers and those are always scorching hot! G as always did not disappoint! Anders and Lola slayed this story! Lola is stubborn, strong willed and sexy as all get out. Anders is emotionally confused, a little jaded and hot as sin. But when these two collide it’s like lightning. Theirs no denying their sexual chemistry, but will it be enough to keep them together!? You gotta read to find out!
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568 reviews
May 16, 2023
4.5 Stars

I can't believe the end is here. I thought there would be more stories to tell. This was one of those series for me, that once I found it, I had to read each book as it was released.

Handle Me was a return to what I love about the author's writing. It's spicy, the chemistry is off the charts, and the push and pull between the characters that fuels their passion for each other. My only wish is that Lola and Anders got more than one book, that it wasn't so insta, that the enemies portion [of the enemies to lovers] was more drawn out. When I get this level of spice from an author, I want to see the characters explore that side of their relationship more.

At the start of series, Clara and X's story, and Belle and Smith's story, both couples were hot and heavy with a plot arc that included suspense. As each of their stories progressed, while the romance was there, it became more about the suspense (which was also an amazing twisted web) and less about the spice that drew me to the series. Therefore, if this has to be the last book, I'm glad this is this how it ended.

Note to readers not familiar with this series. While this can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the entire series, especially the books 8-12. It will answer any questions you might have about Clara, X, Belle, Smith, and Edward. Also, when Lola is hanging out with her friends in the club and they mention Holden and Kerrigan, be sure to go read the author's Dynasty series.
1,645 reviews8 followers
May 17, 2023
Omg, who is really going to handle who?

Anders (Anderson) is a race car driver, but his career is starting to down the tubes. But, he also part of the royal family, which he hadn’t known, until he did, from his half-brother, Alexander, the King. This is a big scandal. He is angry that his whole life up until this point was a lie. Lola (Charlotte) was called in to handle his image from that scandal. She is the Queen’s sister. Anders and Lola don’t like each other, but they are magnetically attracted to one another. They both have the feelings of being the spare and not having a normal life. She feels she can really help him. They both have issues about being related to royalty, especially the attention and the security it involves. This book is off the charts with the steam on all the pages. Anders and Lola are very strong willed and stubborn. This book is extremely emotional, with every feel known to mankind. This is a great farewell to the Royals Saga. I’m going to miss reading about this family
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355 reviews
May 30, 2023
Handle Me is a wild ride.

Lola has been tasked to help Anders get ready for a life in the public eye as a new member of the Royal Family. Anders wants nothing to do with the Royal Family and wants his life to go back to the way it was before finding out his father was the King of England.

Lola and Anders are widely attracted to each other. They agree to go out as long as they follow the rules they set in place. The rules make for a sexy, steamy push and pull between Lola and Anders. One in which they wish to keep private, just between them, and out of the public eye. The awakening Lola has when she is with Anders has her thinking much differently about her future. Her only want is if Anders to accept his role in the Royal Family. Anders cannot wrap his head around the fork in the road his life has taken, even though he sees a future with Lola.

Can Anders accept his role in the Royal Family? Will Lola help Anders after he walks away from her and their possible happy future?

Handle Me is a sweet story that concludes the Royal Sage.
3 reviews
May 23, 2023
Geneva Lee has done it again… In this very last book to my most FAVORITE series The Royals she tells a story of our favorite little sister Lola. Bad boy race car driver Anders needs a new image and needs to be kept in line now that the world knows who he is….. so who better to call than Lola….. they’re a match made in heaven, both stubborn and take charge…. But who will ultimately take the driver’s seat? Geneva has this amazing ability to pull you into her world and make you truly believe you are a part of it. Every book is a page turner, every character detailed and loveable…. Yes even Georgia…. every story has plot twists, drama, hot sex and most of all love…. You fall in love with every character and her classic cliff hanger endings leave you wanting, begging for more. As they say all good things must come to an end…… I’m sad to say good bye to the Royals but I also can’t wait to see what Geneva has in store for us next…… bittersweet perfect ending to an amazing series…..
53 reviews
May 19, 2023
Oh my God, Geneva really knows how to write a steamy sensual love story. I am so sorry to see this series come to an end. Command Me was the very first book that I read of Geneva's and I couldn't put it down. I then gobbled up each subsequent book in this series. Each one draws you in and keeps you in a tight hold. X (Prince Alexander) and Clara's love was like hot kryptonite, and each books' royal love story just left me wanting more. HANDLE ME is the 13th and final book in this series. This is the story of Anders, a daredevil racer and bastard brother to X, and Lola, Clara's sister. It was a love hate relationship from the start that quickly became a hot under wraps romance.

This series led me to read all of Geneva's books and she does not disappoint. I'm a top fan and will continue to sing praises to her work! I NEED MORE GENEVA!!!
15 reviews
May 19, 2023
First and foremost, if you are a Geneva Lee lover, this book is a standalone and does not end on a cliffhanger, so you can all take a sigh of relief, as I know sometimes that holds you up!

Now the goods! Geneva is ending her wildly-worldwide-popular series, The Royals Saga, with the new royal bastard on the track and the queens sister and family fixer. These two have chemistry that is hot, like what we expect from the Queen herself, but the banter between Anders and Lola throughout the entire story is what keeps you hooked.

This enemies-to-lovers paired with forced proximity leaves Lola needing to create rules to keep boundaries, in order to not create a scandal. But can you resist the new royal bad boy for long?

And just in case you were wondering, yes, you do still get appearance from the Royals you love! I hope you enjoy Anders and Lola!
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951 reviews24 followers
May 16, 2023
Oh, Geneva Lee, what a way to end a series!! It was bittersweet reaching the end of Handle Me, but it ended just the way it should.

Lola has been seen throughout the series. She’s Clara's sister. Always striving to be seen and to find her place.

"I see you"

If there is anyone who can understand her and see her, it's race car driver Anders Stone. I mean, imagine waking up one day to find out your father was the late king of England and your half-brother is the current king. Yea, you'll probably spin out.

Meant to babysit him and clean up his reputation, Lola has her job cut out for her, especially seeing their chemistry is off the charts. I loved watching them fall in love and get their HEA.
1 review
May 3, 2023
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review and HOLY HOTNESS! The Queen of Steam is back with this one. I never cared much for cars/racing books so I didn't have high expectations, but the tension and the spicy scenes in this book are NEXT level!

I also loved that this could be read as a standalone. I haven't been able to do a Royals re-read for years and I was worried that I would miss out on a lot of references because of that. But nope! Ms. Lee delivers an excellent story that can be read alone.

Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
Undercover love
Reluctant royal

74 reviews
May 16, 2023
I received a copy of this ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review"

This is the end of the Royal Saga, and im kinda of sad about it. 😩

Lola sister to the Queen, she's the family fixer and has just gotten tasked with one tough challenge of reigning in the havoc causing racecar royal.

Determined to distance himself from his royal siblings, Anders is set out to make Lola's life just as chaotic as his, testing her at every turn.

But we if we learned anything from the Royals the expectations we set out are never what ends up happening.

A fiesty socialite on a mission and the rule breaking bad boy let the 🔥 begin.
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107 reviews2 followers
May 25, 2023
Handle Me is the final instalment of The Royals Saga by Geneva Lee. It saddens me that this is the last book in this series that for so many years I and many other readers, have developed a great love for these characters and watched them grow so much.
That said, I really enjoyed Lola and Anders story. Lola was sent to tame the wild half brother of King Alexander, Anderson Stone, and got more than she bargained for. this book has wonderful characters, steamy sex and the unexpected as I have come to expect from this series. And having some of our favourites feature made it a great finale to a wonderful series.
Highly recommended
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462 reviews37 followers
May 13, 2023
I’m VERY sad to see this series come to an end!!! I’ve loved EVER single book! Clara and Alexander were fabulous! Belle and Smith were amazing and Lola and Anders were sexy as hell!

I loved the sex scenes in Handle Me. When Clara and Alexander’s scenes were restrained (barely) and Belle and Smith’s were sweet, Lola and Anders were downright dirty! And I loved it!

I loved how Lola brought out the sweet, caring side of Anders too, who we knew as the more bad boy of the Royals world before.

I can’t WAIT to reread this series in a few months time!
15 reviews
August 22, 2024
What a F1 of a literary ride”

I am reviewing the whole “Royals Saga books 1 to 13”.

Please, please read them all! I have read them all one after the other.

The series has it all
Sex with Kink, wonderful characters that make you care.

They are almost like a combination of Fifty Shades and James Bond.

All 13 books would make a great Trilogy of films!

I’m so happy everyone
got a happy ending especially Edward and Tomas!

Geneva Lee you are one of the “GREATS”.
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338 reviews9 followers
May 18, 2023
Wow that certainly bought the curtain down. Anders has had to negotiate his life, the track and one headstrong girl, Lolawhohe like to call boss, not to mention his brother the king so Anders does what he does best to cross the finish line he goes all out. Steamy, heartfelt, and tearful amongst the smiles this has been a joy to read.I voluntarily reviewed this book.
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1,196 reviews23 followers
July 23, 2023
I loved the fact Lola and Anders hit it off instantly and the chemistry and connection was there. Watching these two navigate the families and the paparazzi while trying to be sly about each other was funny. I loved that Anders got to show Lola something to learn. Really enjoyed seeing all the everyone and sad it the end of the Royals.
81 reviews1 follower
August 27, 2023
Never wanted this to end!

This series was very painful to end. Lola and Zander’s deserved a longer romance. I wanted them to get married. I am glad for the update on Belle, Smith and Penny, as well as the Alexander and Clara AND Edward and Tomas (so glad he is giving love another chance). I am so curious about Georgia and Brex and what happened with their sister.
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3,851 reviews81 followers
August 3, 2024
What a finish!

Handle Me maybe the the final installment in the Royals Saga but it feels like a beginning.

Never a dull moment with the Royals -even the illegitimate one. His handler Lola takes her job very seriously...in hand.

Innuendo aside, these two were made for each other. They just need to drive in the same direction on this track!
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2,087 reviews10 followers
May 17, 2023
A-freakin-mazing!!

My emotions can’t cope… on one hand - I love love loved reading Lola & Anders story… but on the other I’m sad Geneva Lee’s Royals series is complete.
I loved the banter and chemistry between Lola & Anders.
Recommend to all
2 reviews
May 25, 2023
Must read series

This is a wonderful series and Handle Me (the finale) didn’t disappoint. Geneva did a wonderful job tying up the characters side stories, but left wiggle room should she wanted to add a Christmas’ novella…. Hint. I commend Geneva Lee on a job well done.
29 reviews
May 18, 2024
Anders & Lola

Oh my I can’t get enough of them. Please continue this story. There is so much more love and family to go. I enjoyed the snippet of Edward. He’s always loved himself some Clara.
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91 reviews2 followers
May 16, 2023
As the last installment to The Royals Saga, Handle Me did not disappoint in any single aspect. Geneva Lee turned up the heat with the chemistry of these two phenomenal characters that we have gotten a glimpse of throughout, but also went full throttle with the angst.

I have always loved the strong female characters written into this series and this one follows suit with Lola and her rules and how she takes absolutely none of Anders and his playboy ways. She walks the walk and talks the talk but what will she do when her heart and head are battling one another? Anders on the other hand is a takes what he wants kinda guy and set his sights on the leggy brunette that was ballsy enough to walk onto his track and into his world.

They are from 2 totally different worlds and Anders is not comfortable in the limelight of being the Kings suddenly not so secret half brother. Will the their family allow this to hit the tabloids and make more work for them or will the unlikely pair cross the finish line of forever?

Seeing your favorite characters as this saga wrapped up absolutely warmed my heart and solidified it as my all time favorite. Geneva concluded with one of the most fantastic sets of characters that brought a whole new perspective to life in London and the battles between love and lifestyle, family and duty and the opportunity to make your own rules!
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532 reviews4 followers
May 18, 2023
intriguing

Good story. I'm glad they made it through the paparazzi interference. Will they have children too? looks like they tamed each other
26 reviews
May 30, 2023
I realy loved this. I just want more of the royals. Anders and lola realy have something special. Thank you.
2 reviews
June 11, 2023
Handle Me doesn't disappoint

I am a huge fan of the Royal saga books. This one included all the characters but Edward was missing.
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