Prince of the Northwest Forest

Runaway Prince Hotel #4

by Leslie McAdam

If the forest prince is straight, why does it seem like he wants to kiss me? And will I end up regretting it if I let him?

I spend my mornings working as a barista and my afternoons hiking in the woods trying to find a way into the realm of the fae. Those tricksters stole something from me, and I want it back.

Then I meet Prince Kalle, who has a wicked scar on his face, a sword at his hip, and the rare ability to talk to animals. We form an easy friendship, in part because he’s searching the woods for something, too: his missing brother.

Kalle is tall, dark, handsome, kind, and not into men. I tell myself to smother my budding attraction to him, which is especially difficult to do when our quest has us sharing a very small tent.

Am I just imagining that he’s sending me mixed signals?

Regardless, I need to leave him alone. If Kalle doesn’t find his brother, he’ll have to marry the princess of a rival realm to save his forest from destruction. But losing him might destroy my heart.

Is there any way Kalle won’t have to choose between saving his land and subjects … and me?

Prince of the Northwest Forest is a lower-angst, spicy, male/male urban fantasy romance. Prince Kalle and commoner Justice trek through snowy woods wearing hooded cloaks and carrying lanterns … and maybe falling in love along the way. Expect cute animal sidekicks, cozy visits to the cottagecore homes of wood nymphs, firecat attacks, and revealed secrets. It’s book four of the Runaway Prince Hotel shared world series, where magical royals find love over a cup of coffee. HEA guaranteed.

Genres: Fantasy, M M Romance, Romance, Queer, Paranormal, Friends To Lovers, Romantasy

314 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2025

About the author

Leslie McAdam is a California girl who loves romance and well-defined abs. She lives in a drafty old farmhouse on a small orange tree farm in Southern California with her husband and two small children. Leslie's first published book, The Sun and the Moon, won a 2015 Watty, which is the world's largest online writing competition. She's gone on to receive additional literary awards and has been featured in multiple publications, including Cosmopolitan.com. Her books have been Top 100 Bestsellers on both Amazon and Apple Books. Leslie is employed by day but spends her nights writing about the men of your fantasies.

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Reviews

[Betty Loves Books Galore · Rating 5 out of 5]

story of Kalle and Justice

This is an urban fantasy romance, featuring Kalle and Justice, and is book four in the Runaway Prince Hotel series.

Justice just wanted to find what the fae stole from him, but instead he ended up on a quest with Prince Kalle, a scarred, kind, and very straight forest prince searching for his missing brother.

This story was all kinds of sweet. I loved Justice and Kalle together. Everything from sharing tents, sharing beds, dodging magical dangers, and fighting growing attraction kept me absolutely hooked to see them cross that line and act on their feelings.

Things to expect in this book are:
Book 4
Multi author series
MM urban fantasy romance
Slow burn
Low angst
Prince x commoner
MC loves books
Can talk to animals
Different realms
Quest to find brother
Forced proximity
Only one tent
Only one bed
Bi awakening / Pan rep
Bit of spice
Bit of mystery
Sweet HEA

[M'rella · Rating 2 out of 5]

I started this book back in September and I am still not quite at 15%.

There is very little going on, mostly it's the Prince talking to animals and birds and taking care of the flowers. 🙄

I'll give it another 10 pages, but I don't have high hopes here.

[Kier · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book could not have come at a more perfect time for me, and I am so happy to say that it was such a fun read.

At face value, I thought this book was going to be a lighthearted trip into a fantasy land with a prince charming and his barista, and while it was those things, it was also so much more.

This story follows Prince Kalle, a kind, compassionate, and determined royal who sets out to look for his missing brother. Along the way, he bumps into Justice, a fiery barista with trust issues, but who also sees a familiarity and yearning in Kalle that has them both questioning themselves from the start. They embark on a journey of awakening in more ways than one, and it makes for a beautiful and, at times, quite emotional story. Kalle can also talk to animals, and I have to admit, it was one of the highlights of this book for me. The humor was very much my style.

This book is part of the Runaway Prince Hotel series, though each is standalone and I hadn't read the prior ones but I don't think that hindered my experience at all. By the 30% mark, I was already tearing up at the connection forming between Kalle and Justice because, despite things moving quickly, it felt shockingly real. There is very little more I can say about the context of this connection without spoilers, but when this book releases, I’ll come back to edit a little extra at the bottom with spoilers to highlight some of my favorite parts.

A little thing I want to add, something I know only a few people will appreciate, is that the dynamic between Kalle and Justice feels like someone bottled up the sweet and tender moments of Merlin and Arthur’s relationship from the TV show Merlin and made an entire book out of it. I’ve been looking for that vibe again for a long time, and I’m glad I finally found it. Needless to say, I will be going back and reading the rest of the books in this series now.

This book also gets rather spicy, which I am very much a fan of overall though I do think a couple of the earlier moments were a little ill-timed but it didn't change my reading experience at all and something that gets revealed later in the book made me reflect on those scenes and they didn't bother me as much anymore.

If your vibe is low-angst, cozy firesides and log cabins, with a sprinkle of the close-proximity trope thrown in, I cannot recommend this book enough. It was sweet, heartfelt, and overall very enjoyable.

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

[Kay Daniels (Kay Daniels Romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"So...yeah. I'm going on a quest with a forest prince to find his kidnapped bride."

Kalle and Justice are just adorable. I need to state that right off the top. This story was sweet, spicy, and had amazing world building, plus it gave me a love of two men that was forever and unbreakable that was also fun to read.

Kalle is a prince,🤴 the eldest prince of the Northwest Forest🌳, and he can talk to animals, like horny rabbits and such 🐇. It is a magical power that only the royal line possesses, but it is certainly helpful in maintaining the forest and keeping the ecosystem healthy, even when the gossipy rabbits make him roll his eyes on the daily. Kalle may sport a battle-like scar upon his face, but he's truly the nicest prince you'd ever come across. Living his life by duty and honor he takes his role as a prince quite seriously. So when his brother goes missing he is bound and determined to find him, even to go so far as to step up in his place if his brother does not return in time for his wedding. Yes, Kalle will do anything for his people....that is until he meets Justice, a barista ☕️who flips his entire world upside down.

Justice loves to hike in the woods🌳 every afternoon and it's on one of these afternoon hikes that he bumps into the prince of his dreams. It's too bad that said prince is as straight as the sword he carries. 🗡It doesn't stop them from forming a quick friendship and Justice offering up his help to join Kalle upon his quest to locate his missing brother. Two people searching are better than one, and two warm bodies in his cozy little tent are better than one, and those two warm bodies rubbing together...oh whoops...Kalle is straight...or is he....😉

While I would definitely call this a cozy fantasy, it's sprinkled with just the right amount of spice and lots of questing. And even aside from the quests and sword crossing....this story covers themes of honor, truth, friendship, perseverance, and it shows that love is more than just finding someone who sticks by your side. It's finding your soulmate and knowing deep down that no matter what happens you'll find them through all odds, dimensions, and obstacles. 💘

[Emily Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kalle and Justice's story was full of intrigue, questing across multiple realms, and a deliciously slow-building attraction that culminated in a love connection. Both of the lead characters had developed backstories that motivated their actions, and I really enjoyed unraveling their truths throughout their journey. Justice was searching for a fae to reclaim the memories that had been stolen from him, while Kalle was hunting first for his brother and then for a solution to resolve the tension between the forest and fire realms. I found it easy to stay engaged as the two of them hiked all across the lands to fulfill their objectives, and watching their chemistry spark to life was equally delightful. Justice and Kalle stood by each other through all sorts of unexpected twists and turns. Kalle, in particular, had to weigh his familial duty to protect the realm with his desire for love, and that challenged him more than once as he neared the end of his quest. I had a feeling there was something under the surface tying Justice and Kalle together, but the reveal towards the end was a pleasant surprise that only solidified the bonds between them. In the end, Kalle, Justice, and their loved ones figured out a way to ease tensions without having to sacrifice anyone's happiness. I'm excited to dive into the rest of the interconnected series and see what else I'll get to learn about the other princes from other realms!

**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.

[Pontiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kalle and Justice meet one day as they’re each hiking in the woods, and they feel like they know each other. Kalle is a prince, searching for his brother, who may have been kidnapped by the fae and may miss his own wedding.

His parents want him to stand in for his brother, as it’s a duty to marry a princess from another realm to secure their own realm. But the princess is also kidnapped, so he has to find her, and meets Justice, who wants to accompany him.

On the way they talk about their worries and issues, and Justice is impressed with Kalle’s ability to talk to animals, and with his boots. They learn where the princess is, but she doesn’t want to marry Kalle, so they return home.

Kalle has realized he’s attracted to Justice, and they share a kiss. Justice is happy, but also has a quest of his own to search for the memory of his first kiss which the fae stole from him.

The fae give back Justice’s memory when Kalle wins it in a sword fight, but it brings back so much more than just his first kiss, and it explains a lot about their budding relationship.

In the end, all is put to rights, memory is restored for Justice, Kalle refuses to marry anyone for duty, and his brother is safe and dating the princess.

This was a fun read with a lovely forest realm and duty versus love. I think Kalle’s parents got off too easily, and the writing is a bit clunky at times, so it’s a 3 1/2 star book.
I loved all the forest folk, they were the best part.

I received this ARC for free and am glad to give it my honest review with thanks.

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prince Kalle has always done his duty for his realm. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make his subjects safe. But tensions are rising between neighboring realms and an alliance through marriage is what his parents think is best. But when his brother Mats disappears a few days before his wedding, Kalle must find him. Or else he will be the one set to marry in his stead. On his search he meets Justice. Who he can’t help feel like he knows him. There is an ease between them and Justice feels it too. But Justice has his own issues. The Fae stole a memory from him and he is determined to get it back. For years he has felt like something has been missing. Because depending on the memory, anything associated with it disappears as well. Justice just wants to find it and gain that missing piece back. But the more he spends with Kalle, the more he wonders if he needs it. Not when Kalle makes him feel this way. But his feelings may not matter in the end. Not if Kalle has to marry someone else. Together, can the two of them find what they are looking for and the gain the future they always hoped for? Really enjoyed Justice and Kalle’s story! This is definitely a fun new world with so much left to explore. I loved Justice and Kalle’s connection and was so glad these two got a chance to be together! I also love the few twists and turns this story had. Great story! Can’t wait to explore more of this series.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Jeanette Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prince of the Northwest Forest is part of the multiauthor Runaway Prince Hotel series. So far this is the only book of the series that I've read. If the others stories are half as good, I really need to get reading. Prince is a standalone and can be read without the rest.
It's a quest. Prince Kalle from the Northwest Forest realm is searching for his missing brother and Justice is looking for a lost memory, his first kiss. It's also bi-awakening and close proximity (only one tent). Kalle can talk with the forest animals; rabbits are mostly lusty and inappropriate. The book is lighthearted and so much fun.
The story is contemporary, but it feels fantastical, of another time. It has a nice mix of familiar fairy tales and original material. A little pining for a one sided attraction. But when Kalle acknowledges his attraction.... my, my. There is sizzle to be had! A little danger and some cute Fae inhabitants make for an incredible background and worldbuild.
Just a delightful story. A quick read and I can imagine it'll be a book I go back to time and time again.
I received an advanced copy of this book and this is my review.

[Amelia Storck · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Eye Spy #3: Lady in Red by Tessa Buckley is a clever and engaging mystery that combines classic detective intrigue with the warmth of family dynamics and the adventurous energy of youth. Set against a backdrop of art, secrets, and suspense, this installment finds young investigators Alex and Donna facing one of their most challenging and personal cases yet.

Buckley excels at crafting mysteries that are both accessible and intellectually satisfying. The hunt for the lost Victorian masterpiece, Lady in Red, is filled with red herrings, emotional stakes, and moral dilemmas that test the twins’ courage and loyalty. What gives the story its heart, however, is Buckley’s ability to balance lighthearted adventure with deeper themes of truth, family, and integrity.

Through vivid settings, sharp dialogue, and genuine emotional undercurrents, Lady in Red captures the essence of what makes young detective fiction timeless: the thrill of pursuit, the bonds of friendship, and the power of persistence. Readers of all ages will find themselves both entertained and moved by this spirited and heartwarming mystery.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I could talk to the animals. I would even be happy to listen to the rabbits telling me about their sex lives. Who knew - they really do fuck like rabbits. I want a gopher and a fawn. I want to ask the birds if they like the wind or hate it; it’s a question that I’ve always wanted the answer to. Does it help them get places quicker, and easier, or make their wings tired? I want Kalle’s gift!

This book is a mash up of fairy stories in a bizarre modern day setting that then morphs into realms and fae world. Dungeons and dragons meets Snow White, Hansel and Gretel with a bit of coffee culture thrown in. Don’t question it, just go with the flow.

Justice wants to go on a quest to the fae kingdom to find the lost memory of his first kiss. Kalle, is on a quest to find his missing brother and bring him home for his wedding so that the Forest Kingdom and Fire Kingdom can be at peace. Wild - am I right!

There’s lots of walking about, and then a cosy two person tent, followed by boners galore and silent hand jobs, that really aren’t that silent. I loved Kalle and Justice together.

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Justice Laurel works as a barista at the Café Magnifique and the afternoons looking for a way into the fae realm. They stole something from him and he wants it back. He meets Prince Kalle at the hotel often called the Hotel for Runaway Princes. The two start hiking together in the afternoons as Kalle is searching for his brother. Kalle can speak to animals and that makes things interesting. Justice is sure Kalle is straight but he could be wrong. With deadlines approaching, Justice is sure nothing can come of his infatuation.

What a fascinating story this turned out to be, with many different plot elements revealed slowly and masterfully. More than a few twists make this one an excellent read, sure to keep your attention. Justice and Kalle are prefect heroes, honorable, determined and not afraid to take an extra step. Those few twists make the reading even more fun. As the cream rises to the top, so too does the Prince of the Northwest Forest
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[Xanthe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good adventure filled romance that brings Prince Kalle and Justice together. One is looking for a missing brother, and the other his missing memories. Who knew that they could be so interlinked.
It's interesting to read the story unfold. I found myself trying to guess everything that was going to happen along the way. I felt for both men in what they were feeling. Justice wanted that missing part of himself and, after getting to know Kalle, also wanted the Prince. Kalle is too bound to his duty to marry the princess his brother has left behind. Kalle has a lot going on with the tensions between the different lands, orders from his parents to marry that go strongly against his growing want and need for Justice. A good attraction that is simmering away, just below the surface.
Secrets are revealed and change the expected course for both men. It was fun to read along with them. Some of the other book MC's are hinted at too and can't wait to read those.

[R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two men on a quest to find a memory, a brother, and a bride. A forest kingdom, a fire kingdom, an ice kingdom, and Oregon, all of these entwined together.

Kalle (a prince) talks to animals, not always a good thing. “Everyone expects cute forest animals to be cuddly and adorable, They aren’t. They’re a bunch of degenerates. At least, a lot of them are. And those ones all tend to confide in me.” With the animals, his parents insisting on marriage, and threats from the Fire Realm, he just can’t get a break. While searching for his brother he meets Justice, a barista. And their quest begins.

Very imaginative book. Lots of things going on at once. So much so that I can’t really say much without giving things away. I enjoyed the different kingdoms and the difference between each one and Oregon was fun to read.

I enjoyed this book. Very light and satisfying.

Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.

[SNik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of a multi-author series (Runaway Prince Hotel), but can be read as a standalone. Urban fantasy. Slow burn. Dual POV.

Prince Kalle is searching for his missing brother or he may have to take his place in an arranged marriage, and then he is looking for the missing bride as well. There’s something familiar about Kalle, but Justice is on his own quest to recover his missing memories, so maybe they can work together in their adventures.

This was a cute story that had bits of an interesting fantasy crossover world, some magic, some adventure, and two men that may have found what was missing all their lives. I appreciated that Kalle had such a strong sense of duty, and that Justice has a deep down feeling that his missing memories were important. I wish I could talk to animals (even if they would be annoying at times). Whenever Justice and Kalle spent time together it felt natural that they would fight for the love they felt. This was a sweet read.

[ButtonsMom2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit that this story started out kind of slow for me (this type of urban fantasy isn’t my normal type of story to read but I love this author’s contemporary books) but after the half-way mark it picked up very quickly and I couldn’t put it down.

It’s pretty much a slow-burn, low-angst, kind of cozy story. Prince Kalle and Justice go on several quests together and one of them is to find Justice’s stolen memories. I mostly figured out what the memory was about before it was revealed but that didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the story and there was more to it than what I had imagined.

I loved the way the author described all of the different realms and it was easy to get a picture in my mind of what Kalle and Justice were seeing. So overall I enjoyed reading this book and I’m glad that I did.

An advanced copy of this book was provided to me at my request; my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.

[Marilyn (yuu.nemi_reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book four in the Runaway Prince Hotel, and it can be read as a standalone.

This book was such a pleasant surprise; it is cozy, and the magic and how the world in this book is explored are fantastic.

The way the relationship between the two was built was done nicely. We get to learn about their struggles and duties they have to fulfill, but there is something more growing between them that is strong—feelings that are explored in such a sweet and spicy way.

One of the highlights from the book is the fact that Kalle can talk to animals; that is such a cool ability, and the casual way that is done was entertaining. Justice has a problem with forming a relationship and has given up, but with the journey he embarks on with Kalle, he has learned so many things about himself, and he questions if what he was missing is worth keeping looking for.

Overall such a great read, and the plot in the story is rich and engaging.

[Ana Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story blends adventure and romance as Prince Kalle and Justice's paths intertwine. Kalle is determined to find his missing brother, while justice struggles to reclaim the pieces of his lost past.
Neither of them expects their searches to be connected, but as the journey unfolds, it becomes clear that their fates are tightly bound together.

I enjoyed following their struggles, the weight of Kalle's duty to his kingdom, the pressure to marry for political reasons, and Justice's longing to discover who he truly is. The tension between responsibility and desire runs throughout the book, and the slow build of attraction between them makes every moment feel charged.

With shifting alliances, secrets uncovered, and unexpected turns, the story kept me guessing. It was both engaging and satisfying to watch these two men navigate not only the dangers around them but also their growing feelings for each other.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun read! McAdams’ latest is part of a new series, Runaway Prince Hotel. She gives us a world of our real one mixed with magical realms, existing next to each other. Which means our Prince Kalle from the Northwest Forest realm can bump into Justice, our cutie barista of Oregon, as he is searching for the Fae realm. There’s a lot going on so just read the blurb, then go read their story. It’s a slow burn for our MC’s as they go off on various quests. But once the embers catch, oof, such smexy times! McAdams does a fabulous detailed job with other realms without overwhelming the narrative. And can we talk about the animals, love them. More details, please, of Layla and the Hotel! We also get glimpses of what I hope will be the other Princes! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

P.S. Gophers and volcano’s restoration, it’s a fact!

[Jerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this is a lovely, soft fantasy story with a very satisfying HEA. Kallie is the handsome prince who is always looking for the best way to serve his people. He’ll even marry a woman he hardly knows in order to protect them. He’s very honorable. Justice is a barista that’s had a memory and some mementos stolen and wants them back. He’s been burned before, but Kalle isn’t like the others- he feels safe, somehow.
The blending of the human and magical realms is well done in this book. I haven’t read the others in the series, but I have to now!!! The way the realms are almost layered on top of each other is a great concept. I know it’s been used in other places, but it works very well here!
These two men support each other in all things and are perfect for each other. Great story!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Swashbuckling adventure and knee melting romance. Kalle and Ian are both seekers. Kalle is a prince looking for his AWOL brother and Ian is a barista in search of his stolen memories. And they are immediately drawn to each other in a deep way. The two have just met but there seems to be some connection between them that's niggling at the edge of their minds. Kalle and Ian embark on an quest to solve both of their problems and ultimately to explore their deepening feelings for one another. I really enjoyed this story and how it married the modern world with varying magical realms. Princes of the forest with capes and swords mingle easily with hipsters. It's a fun world that's being built. I always enjoy a sweet book and these 2 MCs are extremely sweet. The heat level is also good, so best of both worlds. This was a lot of fun to read and I would totally recommend.

[Manon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very slow burn, cosy romance. A bit of angst/drama but not between the couple.

Kalle was really like a fish out of water in the non-magical world. But I liked how he and Jericho started a bond and how he saw his duty as more important than his own happiness.

I found the fire princess part slightly overdone, it just meant pages of Kalle and Jericho walking around and trying to find out what happened - that part dragged a bit.

I suspected the connection and what the lost memory was quite early, but it didn't take away the fun of reading when they discovered it. I definitely enjoyed the last third of the book the most.

It wasn't the most exciting book and I am not sure if I want to read more about this universe but it's nice to spend a couple of hours curled up on the sofa with a mug of tea.

[Heather Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Leslie’s wonderful writing is set in a world of realm princes, baristas, evil fae, wood nymphs, and more.

Kalle and Justice are such wonderful people and have such a sweet bond, even if they don’t understand why. As they embark on a quest to find Kalle’s brother, track down Justice’s stolen memory, and help negotiate peace amongst the realms, they find something tender and lovely, and far bigger than they could imagine. Along the way, we meet all manner of beings and creatures.

It’s a great world that’s been built - and who doesn’t love princes and baristas?!!

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot more than a simple walk in the woods. Justice, spends his free time looking for an entrance to the Fae rhelm. He is looking for a lost memory. He meets Prince Kalle who is looking for his missing brother. As they search the woods together, they form a friendship. They learn a lot about each other's values and sense of honor. Kalle is dedicated to his Kingdom and his People. Justice is attracted to Kalle, but be has his own mission. They have their own skills that help them talk to assets for information that may help. Great story, lots of twists and turns. Justice and Kalle are smart, hot, focused and ready to do what must in order to complete their quests. They have obligations and need to identify priorities. There are a lot of hills and valley, curves and twists that make missions totally interesting. Nicely done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carissa Janes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read the other books in this fun series, so I didn't have as much knowledge as I could have, probably. Each book is a standalone, so it was fine! This was a complete story, and I also thought it was a novella in my brain, so I was pleasantly surprised for it to be a bit longer than I expected. I always love Leslie McAdam's characters and am always glad to get to spend more time with them! I'm intrigued enough about the other realms that I may go back and read more books just so I can learn more.

I'm going to be honest and say this wasn't my favorite book by the author, but it was more about my brain and that I didn't like the pacing of this story. I liked the plot and the ability to talk to animals, even Roy. How cool to have your personal guard be animals!

[L H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kalle is a dutiful prince who is in search of his brother who has disappeared just before an arranged marriage between realms to facilitate calm between neighbors. If he does not find his brother he will have to be the one who marries. While on his quest he meets Justice and they are immediately feeling one another. But Justice has his reasons for being on the hunt. He has had something stolen from him that he feels he needs to find. As they spend time together their feelings grow and the outcome of their quest will have implications for them both and for the feelings that have risen up between them. It was easy to root for this pair to find what they needed to in this story that was low on angst but really fun to read.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alias11 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this latest book in the Runaway Prince Hotel series, which can completely be read in isolation, but why would you want to, when the whole series is so good. This time around, barista Justice offers to help Kalle, a Northwest Forest prince to find his missing brother. Justice is on a search of his own, as well, and I adored these two together. It's soon clear that Justice is developing a one-sided crush on the prince, or is it? Kalle is dedicated and devoted to his people and his kingdom, but is there room for what he wants too. I liked the mix of adventure, romance, and sweet and sexy times. I especially enjoyed the way everything worked out, and the great HEA in the end.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

[CatOnABlueBackground · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, entertaining, easy read about a quest to find....well, first the prince, then the princess, then the commoner's memories, and THEN stop the kingdoms from fighting. Just one big D&D quest (although Justice would call it 'Jails & Jackals') with some spice & a HEA thrown in.

This is part of the Runaway Prince series, and while some of the characters from the other books show up, this is absolutely good to read as a standalone. Princedelphia and the hotel are the common elements that run through all the books.

This is Kalle, the Forest prince, and Justice, the barista's story. Also Prince Kalle can talk to animals - how cool is that??!!

[Shana W · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun fantasy that has a bit of everything - some adventure, mystery, romance, spice, danger and a lot of humour. The world building and writing are excellent and kept me engaged throughout. Kalle is a prince of a forest realm who is lucky enough to be able to talk to animals. He is on a quest to find his missing brother. He meets Justice, a kind barista who is trying to find the fae, to get back a missing memory. The 2 men hit it off and feel comfortable with each other immediately, and they wonder why. There are some good twists in the story. Very entertaining!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jennifer Laber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review- Prince of the NW Forest

Kalle & Justice

This was such a sweet, slow-burn, fantasy love story. I liked both MCs individually, but Kalle and Justice together was lovely. And talking to the animals? Loved that!

There was a lot of intrigue with this story, and I suspected the twist from early on but still very much enjoyed seeing how it all played out in the end. There was redemption for several characters which I appreciated.

Without spoiling too much, I will say my favorite part was getting a real glimpse into Justice’s lost memories. This was done so well!

[Ida Umphers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful entry in the series. Here, Justice and Kalle are each on a separate quest but join forces as they hunt for the fae realm and Kalle's missing brother. It turns out they have complementary skill sets that make them perfect companions on their searches both for extracting information and for protection. It also turns out they have an attraction to each other that builds with their close proximity. Great world building, great characters and plenty of twists and turns in the plot.