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The Royal Dumonts #3
Princess in His Bed
SO NEAR...
The minute he saw the raven-haired beauty who'd crashed into his barn, rancher Jared McNeil knew he was in trouble. Because she didn't have insurance, Mimi Deerman would work off her debt by caring for his nieces. Jared sensed she had secrets, but Mimi's luscious curves drove him crazy. Before long she was burning up his bed and tearing down his defenses.
AND YET SO FAR...
Princess Michelina Dumont had come to Wyoming incognito in search of her brother, but instead found passion. Would she trade in her royal tiara for the love of a lifetime?
The minute he saw the raven-haired beauty who'd crashed into his barn, rancher Jared McNeil knew he was in trouble. Because she didn't have insurance, Mimi Deerman would work off her debt by caring for his nieces. Jared sensed she had secrets, but Mimi's luscious curves drove him crazy. Before long she was burning up his bed and tearing down his defenses.
AND YET SO FAR...
Princess Michelina Dumont had come to Wyoming incognito in search of her brother, but instead found passion. Would she trade in her royal tiara for the love of a lifetime?
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 23, 2003
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Leanne Banks
520 books289 followersLeanne Banks was born on 14 May 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, which she claims she can only use on fictional characters. When her first book was published in 1991, she used the money from her advance to take her family to Disney World.
Leanne is known for telling a story with strong emotion, characters with whom everyone can relate, a kick of hot sensuality, and a feel-good ending that lingers. She believes in creating stories for her readers that will allow them to escape into a place filled fun, emotion and sensuality. She believes that she has the best readers in the world because they understand that love is the greatest miracle of all.
Leanne is the recipient of Romantic Times Magazine's career-achievement awards in Series Sensuality and Love and Laughter, and her books have been recognized by the Award of Excellence Contest, the Romance Writers of America RITA Award contest and the National Readers' Choice Awards. She is grateful for awards and reviews and was particularly moved by a letter from a reader remarking that Leanne's book got her through a chemotherapy session. The reader's letter inspired a favorite turn of phrase: Never underestimate the power of a romance novel.
Leanne lives in her native Virginia with her husband, two teenage children and a Pomeranian. She also has a little condo in South Carolina where she writes in the off-season. She loves music, chocolate, quotes, and new adventures.
Leanne is known for telling a story with strong emotion, characters with whom everyone can relate, a kick of hot sensuality, and a feel-good ending that lingers. She believes in creating stories for her readers that will allow them to escape into a place filled fun, emotion and sensuality. She believes that she has the best readers in the world because they understand that love is the greatest miracle of all.
Leanne is the recipient of Romantic Times Magazine's career-achievement awards in Series Sensuality and Love and Laughter, and her books have been recognized by the Award of Excellence Contest, the Romance Writers of America RITA Award contest and the National Readers' Choice Awards. She is grateful for awards and reviews and was particularly moved by a letter from a reader remarking that Leanne's book got her through a chemotherapy session. The reader's letter inspired a favorite turn of phrase: Never underestimate the power of a romance novel.
Leanne lives in her native Virginia with her husband, two teenage children and a Pomeranian. She also has a little condo in South Carolina where she writes in the off-season. She loves music, chocolate, quotes, and new adventures.
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October 1, 2017
Michelina huye de la protección de su familia real y termina en un lejano rancho en Wyoming, con un sólo propósito: encontrar a su hermano. Pero no todo sale siempre como uno espera, cuando se estrella contra uno de los establos de Jared y éste le obliga -en pocas palabras- a ser niñera como pago por los daños, su vida comienza a cambiar.
Una persona que no sabe ni hacer un sandwich aprende a cambiar un pañal. Y una persona que juró no amar nuevamente, como Jared, vuelve amar.
Es una historia preciosa y divertida, entre las dos, esta fue mi favorita. Me gustaba que él se resistía, y ella se indignaba, pero sobre todo, él la hacía confiar en ella misma; como debe ser.
Una persona que no sabe ni hacer un sandwich aprende a cambiar un pañal. Y una persona que juró no amar nuevamente, como Jared, vuelve amar.
Es una historia preciosa y divertida, entre las dos, esta fue mi favorita. Me gustaba que él se resistía, y ella se indignaba, pero sobre todo, él la hacía confiar en ella misma; como debe ser.
May 20, 2016
¿Este es el ultimo? tiene que ser una broma... me pasé todo el libro esperando que consiguiera a Jacques y no hay más??!! joder.
February 1, 2015
I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. Reading Michelina from the previous books gave me the impression that she was a brattish princess. A nice girl but brattish nonetheless.
But Jared McNeil's character really helped her turn around. They complement each other very nicely. And I didn't know that Michelina actually felt very useless in her role as a princess. But he made her feel the exact opposite.
The one thing I don't like about plots about royalties going incognito is the lying part. If you know me, you'd know I detest lying. Jared turned out to be an amazing character and I didn't want to read the part where he finds out the truth on Mimi's identity because I'd really feel bad for him when he'd start on feeling being used in the situation. But when he did find out, for me, he acted like a real man. He didn't sling accusation's at Michelina for leading him on about who she really was. In fact, he even helped her to get away from the royal guards when she was almost found and provided a cover for her. I loved him for facing the situation with such aplomb even when his heart was breaking because she had to leave.
When Michelina did find her way back to him, he refused her plans that they get married in Las Vegas and forced her to go back to her family, with him, because he knew that she was important to them. His little speech when her brothers tested him (although he didn't know that and thought that they were just being their royal asses) was a nice touch. He didn't react when they started asking him what his price was so that he'd leave Michelina. But he blew his top when they started 'insulting' her.
But Jared McNeil's character really helped her turn around. They complement each other very nicely. And I didn't know that Michelina actually felt very useless in her role as a princess. But he made her feel the exact opposite.
The one thing I don't like about plots about royalties going incognito is the lying part. If you know me, you'd know I detest lying. Jared turned out to be an amazing character and I didn't want to read the part where he finds out the truth on Mimi's identity because I'd really feel bad for him when he'd start on feeling being used in the situation. But when he did find out, for me, he acted like a real man. He didn't sling accusation's at Michelina for leading him on about who she really was. In fact, he even helped her to get away from the royal guards when she was almost found and provided a cover for her. I loved him for facing the situation with such aplomb even when his heart was breaking because she had to leave.
When Michelina did find her way back to him, he refused her plans that they get married in Las Vegas and forced her to go back to her family, with him, because he knew that she was important to them. His little speech when her brothers tested him (although he didn't know that and thought that they were just being their royal asses) was a nice touch. He didn't react when they started asking him what his price was so that he'd leave Michelina. But he blew his top when they started 'insulting' her.
"You can insult me all you want, but lay off your sister. I don't care if you go by Your Majesty, Your Highness, billionaire or brother, if you insult Michelina, then I will cheerfully rip your face off."
February 29, 2012
Mimi Deermont had did it, she escaped! Unfortunately Mimi also crashed her truck into rancher Jared McNeil's barn which his prized bull was staying.
When Jared found Mimi in the truck he carried her into the house to spend the night but when his housekeeper Helen fell down the stairs and injured her ankle, Jared had to ask Mimi to take care of his nieces.
What Jared didn't know was that Mimi Deermont didn't actually exist at all. Of course she was a real person but her name was a fake. She was a fraud, she was truly Princess Michelina Dumont and she was on the search for her kidnapped brother.
The book was pretty good, although I'm not impressed completely. We never even got to find out what happened to Jacques aka Jack and this seemed to be the last of the series of books. I was kind of bummed about that.
When Jared found Mimi in the truck he carried her into the house to spend the night but when his housekeeper Helen fell down the stairs and injured her ankle, Jared had to ask Mimi to take care of his nieces.
What Jared didn't know was that Mimi Deermont didn't actually exist at all. Of course she was a real person but her name was a fake. She was a fraud, she was truly Princess Michelina Dumont and she was on the search for her kidnapped brother.
The book was pretty good, although I'm not impressed completely. We never even got to find out what happened to Jacques aka Jack and this seemed to be the last of the series of books. I was kind of bummed about that.
November 11, 2019
This entire series "The Royal Dumonts", starting with the short story "The Monarch and the Mom" which can be found in the "Labor of Love" anthology was VERY good. Not a disappointment in the bunch. The only thing that would have made this series better is if the author had either resolved the missing brother situation in the last book OR (and better yet) written HIS story. Since it's been 10 years since THIS story was written, I guess the author has no intention to complete the story arc but with that said, still a worthwhile series.
October 9, 2011
I just finished this book and loved it. The Dumonts are the most loveable/dysfunctional royal family ever. You must read all three, ending with this one. The big brothers' test and chapter 12 are priceless!
The five star rating isn't enough!
The five star rating isn't enough!
September 27, 2011
Maybe a little far fetched..princess runs away to Wyoming and falls in love, but I really liked the story. Quick, light, enjoyable read.
April 28, 2012
- Actually 3 and 1/2 stars.
- Future re-read.
- Nice couple.
- Strong characters.
- Future re-read.
- Nice couple.
- Strong characters.
June 10, 2012
Great Book! Quick Read!
January 1, 2013
Pretty standard romance fare here. Heroine: kind, unassuming, naive. Hero: previously burned, assumes the worst, etc. etc.
Not great, not bad.
Not great, not bad.
May 8, 2015
A cowboy and a princess. It had it's moments, but ....
I am the process of reading - or reread -my books by Leanne Banks to clear space on my shelves.
I am the process of reading - or reread -my books by Leanne Banks to clear space on my shelves.
May 9, 2019
This book made me want to read the rest in the series but now I have to track them down.
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