The Making of a Princess

by Teresa Carpenter

Sworn to serve the royal family of Pasadonia, dedicated soldier Xavier LeDuc has never had any trouble putting duty before desire – until he meets sweet and seductive beauty Amanda Carn. She’s also all too familiar looking; could she be the King of Pasadonia’s long-lost daughter? If she’s proved to be royalty Xavier must keep his distance, but for now his duty is to keep Amanda safe and where could be safer than in his own arms?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

253 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Teresa Carpenter believes in the power of unconditional love, and that there’s no better place to find it than between the pages of a romance novel. Reading is a passion for Teresa—a passion that led to a calling. She began writing more than twenty years ago, and marks the sale of her first book as one of her happiest memories. A fifth-generation Californian, Teresa lives in San Diego, within miles of her extensive family, and knows that with their help she can accomplish anything.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was about what you'd expect out of a Harlequin...no better no worse. The plot was completely predictable but the cheese factor was lower than most Harlequins. Thecharacters were more developed than the last book I read but not by much. They still felt like fictional characters not real people like the best authors create. There wasn't a lot of character/plot/romance development and the HEA was trite with no real conflict to make things interesting. The writing had several typos and at times the dialogue felt overly formal though given the setting that might've been intentional. There were no actual sex scenes, all tell no show. One scene started in the shower and culminated in her saying she couldn't stand...I needed that scene because I'm not sure how you start out having sex in a shower and end up not standing.
Bottom line: decent for what it was but it didn't rock my world or anything.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Amanda and Xavier were drawn to each other as soon as they met. He also thought she looked very familiar and sent her picture to his Prince. Although he knew he should keep his distance Xavier couldn't stay away and they very quickly became close. After a surreptitious DNA test it was discovered that Amanda was his daughter and Xavier was charged with protecting her and bringing her to Pasadonia.

I really liked both Xavier and Amanda. Amanda had been brought up by her grandparents after her mother died in childbirth. They were older and set in their ways. They were also kind of cold and unemotional. Amanda was thrilled when she got a job that enable her to move out on her own and finally have a bit of freedom. When she and her friend Michelle went to an exhibit of the Pasadonian jewels she was flattered by Xavier's interest and really attracted to him. I loved the way that being with him gave Amanda a greater sense of herself and what she wanted. There was something about him that gave her the strength to stand up to her grandmother and insist on getting more information about her parents. When Xavier broke the news about the identity of her father she was hurt and angry because she felt that he had been lying to her about his feelings just to watch over her. I loved seeing them together in Pasadonia and how Amanda learned so much about Xavier and what kind of man he was. I also loved the way that she finally had a family that showed their love and support for her. I also loved seeing the Prince deal with a grown up and independent daughter - such fun!

Xavier had always been a soldier focused on doing his duty. When he first saw Amanda he was drawn to her and wanted to get to know her. When he saw her resemblance to the Prince he knew he should step back in case she was royal, but he just couldn't do it. I loved his protectiveness and the care and respect he showed her from the beginning. I also liked the way that he could see her desire for the closeness that he had with his family. Xavier was torn between his growing love for Amanda and what he felt was his duty to his Prince and his country. The time they spent in Pasadonia only made the conflict harder. I loved his conversations with the Prince regarding Amanda. The conclusion was the perfect fairy tale ending for them both.

[Amie Doughty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be nice if Carpenter and her editors learned the difference between infer and imply.

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Xavier LeDuc is a dedicated soldier sworn to protect the royal family of Pasadonia. On tour with the royal jewels, Xavier meets a lovely red haired woman who features resemble that of his King. Could Amanda Carn be his long lost daughter? Xavier hopes not as she is desirable to him on so many levels. Charged with the duty of protecting her until her paternity can be determined, Xavier decides the best way to guard her is up close and personal. He knows though that the personal will end if she is indeed the king‘s daughter.

The Making of a Princess was a delightful book to read. A bit of suspense and love that looks like it may only be from afar. Xavier knew he wrong to get involved with Amanda but he was powerless to stop. When Amanda learned he was to guard her, she was not sure what to think but the thoughts left her very unhappy. Her grandparents were not very accepting and she had a lot to overcome. Xavier would help her but only if allowed. Cinderella never had so good. The Making of a Princess is great for a fast and enjoyable read, excellent for the beach.

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[Gemma G. Gegargas · Rating 1 out of 5]

El relato empezó genial y me cautivó, pero a mitad de la historia, para mi gusto se estropeó. Perdió originalidad y cayó en las salidas fáciles y, para mi gusto, infantiles. Es una pena pues podría haber sido una gran historia.

[Harlequin Books]

"Carpenter's modern-day fairy tale is a fun read, and the author's originality sparkles like crown jewels." RT Book Reviews

[Ada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Más lindo, esta escritora me gusta. Fue bello