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All For The Crown: A Royal Fake Marriage Romance (Book One of the Atelonia Royals Series)
On the island of Atelonia, tradition rules above all.
For Elias, the once-rebellious prince and reluctant heir to the throne, returning home comes with an impossible marry and produce an heir, or lose the crown to his power-hungry uncle.For Valentina, a spirited local, life means following her father's plan—managing her family's struggling restaurant and keeping their legacy alive.
But when a chance encounter thrusts her into Elias' chaotic world, they strike a a fake marriage that serves them both.
Neither Elias nor Valentina believe in love, but as they navigate public scrutiny and the pressures of royalty, they discover something unexpected in each comfort, trust, and maybe even the chance for something real.
Will they risk everything for a love they never imagined?
For Elias, the once-rebellious prince and reluctant heir to the throne, returning home comes with an impossible marry and produce an heir, or lose the crown to his power-hungry uncle.For Valentina, a spirited local, life means following her father's plan—managing her family's struggling restaurant and keeping their legacy alive.
But when a chance encounter thrusts her into Elias' chaotic world, they strike a a fake marriage that serves them both.
Neither Elias nor Valentina believe in love, but as they navigate public scrutiny and the pressures of royalty, they discover something unexpected in each comfort, trust, and maybe even the chance for something real.
Will they risk everything for a love they never imagined?
522 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2025
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July 13, 2026
Reading this book gave me the same feeling as watching a romantic comedy. The plot is amazing itself, while it might look like something we’ve already seen and a bit clichéd, it’s strategically written for the reader to still have a great time and find the originality in it. I really enjoyed the way it was written. I feel like it was so easy to read, and the pace was adequate (even when I wanted to kill myself at how slow burn this was)
The love story it’s amazing and intoxicating, really, I was just reading two strangers, turning to best friends falling in love; but the thing that sold the story for me was Elias, his POVs were so complete and so immersible, I don’t know why I felt so empathetic to him, so much more than Valentina. Because sometimes I’d feel like Valentina’s problems and main motives were lost in the plot. And Elías’ characters was way more complex and with so much more intense feelings written in the pages.
This story is only four stars for me because even though i was having a great time and the buildup for their love story, and the way the whole plot and sub plot was written was addictive and I was so excited to know what would happen to the crown and to the couple. I feel like it got loosy by the third act. Like, at the end the book was already a bit too long and they needed to wrap things up fast and in three short characters they solve all the problems. So that’s the only thing that was not fun for me to read. But overall, I loved this story.
The love story it’s amazing and intoxicating, really, I was just reading two strangers, turning to best friends falling in love; but the thing that sold the story for me was Elias, his POVs were so complete and so immersible, I don’t know why I felt so empathetic to him, so much more than Valentina. Because sometimes I’d feel like Valentina’s problems and main motives were lost in the plot. And Elías’ characters was way more complex and with so much more intense feelings written in the pages.
This story is only four stars for me because even though i was having a great time and the buildup for their love story, and the way the whole plot and sub plot was written was addictive and I was so excited to know what would happen to the crown and to the couple. I feel like it got loosy by the third act. Like, at the end the book was already a bit too long and they needed to wrap things up fast and in three short characters they solve all the problems. So that’s the only thing that was not fun for me to read. But overall, I loved this story.
August 11, 2025
Here’s my review—and I’ll try to make it as complete as possible, even though all I really want to say is that I loved this book with my whole heart.
The story had me hooked from the very first page, and I couldn’t put it down until the end.
Yes, there are several clichés, but they don’t even feel like clichés. It all comes across as something fresh and completely new.
The characters are everything—from Elias and Valentina, our main couple, to side characters like Archie, Carter, Rebecca, and even Nico. And the characters you’re meant to hate? Trust me, you will. It’s impressive.
(Important to mention: Elias had me from second one. I love a grumpy older man with dark hair and green eyes—the perfect combo.)
The setting gave me major Monaco vibes—from the descriptions to the Grand Prix. And as an F1 girlie, I loved that the sport was woven into the story in such a natural way.
Overall, I adored this book. I wasn’t prepared for such a beautiful, wow kind of story. And heads up—I cried through the last chapter and the epilogue.
Lastly, the spice was just right—and it was spicying!! I loved it.
The story had me hooked from the very first page, and I couldn’t put it down until the end.
Yes, there are several clichés, but they don’t even feel like clichés. It all comes across as something fresh and completely new.
The characters are everything—from Elias and Valentina, our main couple, to side characters like Archie, Carter, Rebecca, and even Nico. And the characters you’re meant to hate? Trust me, you will. It’s impressive.
(Important to mention: Elias had me from second one. I love a grumpy older man with dark hair and green eyes—the perfect combo.)
The setting gave me major Monaco vibes—from the descriptions to the Grand Prix. And as an F1 girlie, I loved that the sport was woven into the story in such a natural way.
Overall, I adored this book. I wasn’t prepared for such a beautiful, wow kind of story. And heads up—I cried through the last chapter and the epilogue.
Lastly, the spice was just right—and it was spicying!! I loved it.
June 21, 2026
OH. MY. GOD. Elias Constantin Rexium may be the best fictional man I've ever had the pleasure of reading.
I have to say, I didn't think Sophia could top Carter - Elias' brother - but here we are, and I'm OBSESSED.
All For The Crown follows Elias Rexium - crown prince of Atelonia - as he works to gain his fathers signature on a clause to gain the crown. His task? Marry and prove that he can provide an heir for the crown. In walks Valentina Millar, probably one of the most beautifully written FMC's I've ever read. She's soft, feminine, graceful, everything you'd wish for in a future queen for a beautiful country.
Elias and Valentina's "fake" marriage is enough to have any reader yearning, but for me there were multiple moments of squealing, giggling, kicking my feet and absolutely sobbing over these two incredibly written characters. Both of them were written with such attention to detail that I couldn't get over how Sophia put them together. And let's not even mention the YEARNING.
From the get go, it was clear that Elias was down bad for this girl - he mentioned her soft brown eyes on more than one occasion, and each time he did, I was DYINGGG for more. His inner monologue was everything, I couldn't contain my screams. And let's not even get started with Valentina - her love for her family, her anxiety easing as she draws constellations, everything drew me to her as an FMC. I found bits and pieces of myself within each detail.
All this to say, Sophia never fails to blow me away. I'm obsessed with her writing style, with Atelonia, and especially Atelonia's crown prince and princess.
5/5⭐
I have to say, I didn't think Sophia could top Carter - Elias' brother - but here we are, and I'm OBSESSED.
All For The Crown follows Elias Rexium - crown prince of Atelonia - as he works to gain his fathers signature on a clause to gain the crown. His task? Marry and prove that he can provide an heir for the crown. In walks Valentina Millar, probably one of the most beautifully written FMC's I've ever read. She's soft, feminine, graceful, everything you'd wish for in a future queen for a beautiful country.
Elias and Valentina's "fake" marriage is enough to have any reader yearning, but for me there were multiple moments of squealing, giggling, kicking my feet and absolutely sobbing over these two incredibly written characters. Both of them were written with such attention to detail that I couldn't get over how Sophia put them together. And let's not even mention the YEARNING.
From the get go, it was clear that Elias was down bad for this girl - he mentioned her soft brown eyes on more than one occasion, and each time he did, I was DYINGGG for more. His inner monologue was everything, I couldn't contain my screams. And let's not even get started with Valentina - her love for her family, her anxiety easing as she draws constellations, everything drew me to her as an FMC. I found bits and pieces of myself within each detail.
All this to say, Sophia never fails to blow me away. I'm obsessed with her writing style, with Atelonia, and especially Atelonia's crown prince and princess.
5/5⭐
April 21, 2026
I’m letting y’all know that this has become one of my favorite romance books EVER!!! I’m so mad at myself for not reading it sooner because this is AMAZINGGGGG
Atelonia giving Monaco vibes was absolute perfection for the theme of the book, it was so fun!
Now with the characters… WOW. They were so real! Ok he’s an heir to the throne, so what?? He was so real. Elias had my heart on a chokehold since the moment we met him and made me fall in love with him SO BAD.
Valentina was incredible, she was so relatable cause girl SAME!! So fierce and didn’t give a fuck about challenging the future king.
I’m so excited for the next books in the series, I know they’re going to be so much fun.
I didn’t expect the slow burn to be so slow but that made their moment so much powerful, I was actually screaming.
Atelonia giving Monaco vibes was absolute perfection for the theme of the book, it was so fun!
Now with the characters… WOW. They were so real! Ok he’s an heir to the throne, so what?? He was so real. Elias had my heart on a chokehold since the moment we met him and made me fall in love with him SO BAD.
Valentina was incredible, she was so relatable cause girl SAME!! So fierce and didn’t give a fuck about challenging the future king.
I’m so excited for the next books in the series, I know they’re going to be so much fun.
I didn’t expect the slow burn to be so slow but that made their moment so much powerful, I was actually screaming.
June 18, 2026
Genuinamente cuando digo que esto es slow burn hablo de que no hay un beso hasta el 80% del libro, pero está lleno de tensión y una historia tan bien desarrollada que las páginas se pasan como agua y se siente sumamente emocionante.
El arreglo entre Elias y Valentina viene cargado de tantas cosas que de verdad hacen de su historia algo adictivo, Elias es una chulada de hombre y Valentina de verdad me encantó en cada momento.
Es un libro que si o si vas disfrutar y terminar en una sentada.
El arreglo entre Elias y Valentina viene cargado de tantas cosas que de verdad hacen de su historia algo adictivo, Elias es una chulada de hombre y Valentina de verdad me encantó en cada momento.
Es un libro que si o si vas disfrutar y terminar en una sentada.
July 31, 2026
4.75!!
July 13, 2026
i loved ittttt!! 5 stars for this one. i’ve never really been a huge slow burn fan, but THIS ONE??? i absolutely loved it. are you telling me i had to wait until the 90% mark for something to finally happen?!!!!! i have NEVER survived that before, and somehow this book didn’t even feel slow.
genuinely, i have nothing bad to say. elias? i love him. valentina? an absolute queen. EVERYTHING was 10/10!!!! give me the next one already!!!!
genuinely, i have nothing bad to say. elias? i love him. valentina? an absolute queen. EVERYTHING was 10/10!!!! give me the next one already!!!!
July 26, 2025
ARC Review:
⭐️: 4.5/5
🌶️: 1.5/5
This book is what happens when a modern day fairytale meets fake marriage in all the right ways. I was enchanted from the first chapter and found myself rooting for Elias and Valentina as they both began to accept their feelings for each other. Valentina is the kind souled, girl-next-door we would all love to know, and while Elias is initially cold and calculated, he evolves into the caring prince that was always within him.
The fairytale feeling is immersive yet realistic, and it doesn't feel overdone here. The romance between Elias and Valentina is paced well and is crafted with care. The chemistry between Val's best friend Rebecca, and Carter (Elias's brother) burned brightly in the moments it was woven into the story, and has me anticipating book 2.
Thank you to Sophia Bazar for providing this ARC. All opinions are my own.
⭐️: 4.5/5
🌶️: 1.5/5
This book is what happens when a modern day fairytale meets fake marriage in all the right ways. I was enchanted from the first chapter and found myself rooting for Elias and Valentina as they both began to accept their feelings for each other. Valentina is the kind souled, girl-next-door we would all love to know, and while Elias is initially cold and calculated, he evolves into the caring prince that was always within him.
The fairytale feeling is immersive yet realistic, and it doesn't feel overdone here. The romance between Elias and Valentina is paced well and is crafted with care. The chemistry between Val's best friend Rebecca, and Carter (Elias's brother) burned brightly in the moments it was woven into the story, and has me anticipating book 2.
Thank you to Sophia Bazar for providing this ARC. All opinions are my own.
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June 20, 2026Why haven’t I read this book sooner? It wow me in the best way possible! It was perfect since the very beginning! It has everything I giggle with the way Elias and his brothers behave with each other! And OMG the way Elias gets all nervous with Valentina sometimes or when he gets jealous 🙂↕️🫠😍❤️🔥
The slow but was truly burning! I couldn’t take a minute more without them kissing! All that tension 😮💨 but man it was so worth it! Now Valentina is a true queen!!! I love that she’s all sunshine and her sass 🙂↕️ how she treats Elias like a person and not the future king all always says what’s in her mind and at the same time soothes him 💖 they’re so fucking cute together! I LOVE THEM UOUR HONOR!!!!
This book deserves all the hype! I can’t wait to read Carter and Becks book 👀 I have a feeling that they’re going to be my favorites! I mean al that tension between them 😮💨❤️🔥
The slow but was truly burning! I couldn’t take a minute more without them kissing! All that tension 😮💨 but man it was so worth it! Now Valentina is a true queen!!! I love that she’s all sunshine and her sass 🙂↕️ how she treats Elias like a person and not the future king all always says what’s in her mind and at the same time soothes him 💖 they’re so fucking cute together! I LOVE THEM UOUR HONOR!!!!
This book deserves all the hype! I can’t wait to read Carter and Becks book 👀 I have a feeling that they’re going to be my favorites! I mean al that tension between them 😮💨❤️🔥
July 31, 2026
Este es uno de esos libros que se sienten increíblemente fáciles de visualizar. Mientras lo leía podía imaginar perfectamente cada escena y, honestamente, no dejaba de pensar que esta historia sería una serie o película espectacular. Tiene una energía muy Gossip Girl, pero con una familia real en el centro del drama, y eso hizo que me enganchara desde el principio.
Lo que más disfruté fue, sin duda, la relación entre Valentina y Elías. Soy de las personas que disfruta muchísimo más la tensión y el proceso de enamoramiento que el “ya están juntos”, y este libro hizo ese recorrido de maravilla. Me la pasé sonriendo como tonta durante todas sus interacciones. La forma en la que se conocen, toda la construcción de su romance y, especialmente, la boda… me parecieron de las partes más románticas de toda la historia. Incluso la única escena spicy me dejó con ganas de más porque estuvo muy bien escrita.
Pero, si tengo que elegir mi parte favorita del libro, serían los tres hermanos. Cada escena entre ellos era garantía de que me iba a reír. Tienen una dinámica divertidísima y muchísimo carisma. De verdad leería diez libros más protagonizados por ellos. Necesito ser parte del grupo de WhatsApp de los Lonely Wolves.
Y eso creo que resume perfectamente la experiencia de leer este libro: es divertidísimo. Me reí muchísimo, me la pasé increíble y avanzaba las páginas sin darme cuenta. Sí considero que es más largo de lo que necesitaba ser y que varias escenas pudieron resumirse, pero nunca sentí que fuera pesado porque la historia es muy entretenida.
Mis principales peros tienen más que ver con algunos elementos de la trama que con los protagonistas. El villano me dio la impresión de existir únicamente para poner la historia en marcha. Su conflicto se resuelve demasiado rápido y, personalmente, creo que la novela habría funcionado incluso mejor sin él. Me hubiera parecido más interesante que el conflicto principal naciera del propio rey presionando a Elías para sentar cabeza y formar una familia, en lugar de introducir toda la trama del tío.
También hubo personajes secundarios que sentí que prometían mucho más de lo que terminaron aportando. Rebeca parecía que tendría un papel importante, pero al final sus apariciones me dejaron con la sensación de que solo estaban ahí para hacer avanzar ciertos momentos de la historia. Algo parecido me pasó con parte de la familia de Valentina: nunca logré conectar realmente con ellos y, en algunos momentos, sentía que la historia habría funcionado igual,o incluso mejor, centrándose únicamente en ella y en su papá.
Aun así, esos detalles nunca hicieron que dejara de disfrutar el libro. Al contrario, solo provocaban que quisiera volver cuanto antes con los personajes que realmente brillan. Es una historia muy romántica, muy divertida y con muchísimo encanto. Si estás pasando por un bloqueo lector y necesitas algo que te haga avanzar páginas sin esfuerzo, este libro me parece una recomendación buenísima.
Lo que más disfruté fue, sin duda, la relación entre Valentina y Elías. Soy de las personas que disfruta muchísimo más la tensión y el proceso de enamoramiento que el “ya están juntos”, y este libro hizo ese recorrido de maravilla. Me la pasé sonriendo como tonta durante todas sus interacciones. La forma en la que se conocen, toda la construcción de su romance y, especialmente, la boda… me parecieron de las partes más románticas de toda la historia. Incluso la única escena spicy me dejó con ganas de más porque estuvo muy bien escrita.
Pero, si tengo que elegir mi parte favorita del libro, serían los tres hermanos. Cada escena entre ellos era garantía de que me iba a reír. Tienen una dinámica divertidísima y muchísimo carisma. De verdad leería diez libros más protagonizados por ellos. Necesito ser parte del grupo de WhatsApp de los Lonely Wolves.
Y eso creo que resume perfectamente la experiencia de leer este libro: es divertidísimo. Me reí muchísimo, me la pasé increíble y avanzaba las páginas sin darme cuenta. Sí considero que es más largo de lo que necesitaba ser y que varias escenas pudieron resumirse, pero nunca sentí que fuera pesado porque la historia es muy entretenida.
Mis principales peros tienen más que ver con algunos elementos de la trama que con los protagonistas. El villano me dio la impresión de existir únicamente para poner la historia en marcha. Su conflicto se resuelve demasiado rápido y, personalmente, creo que la novela habría funcionado incluso mejor sin él. Me hubiera parecido más interesante que el conflicto principal naciera del propio rey presionando a Elías para sentar cabeza y formar una familia, en lugar de introducir toda la trama del tío.
También hubo personajes secundarios que sentí que prometían mucho más de lo que terminaron aportando. Rebeca parecía que tendría un papel importante, pero al final sus apariciones me dejaron con la sensación de que solo estaban ahí para hacer avanzar ciertos momentos de la historia. Algo parecido me pasó con parte de la familia de Valentina: nunca logré conectar realmente con ellos y, en algunos momentos, sentía que la historia habría funcionado igual,o incluso mejor, centrándose únicamente en ella y en su papá.
Aun así, esos detalles nunca hicieron que dejara de disfrutar el libro. Al contrario, solo provocaban que quisiera volver cuanto antes con los personajes que realmente brillan. Es una historia muy romántica, muy divertida y con muchísimo encanto. Si estás pasando por un bloqueo lector y necesitas algo que te haga avanzar páginas sin esfuerzo, este libro me parece una recomendación buenísima.
September 28, 2025
A scheming uncle, a succession contract and a marriage of convenience - it’s All For The Crown.
Crown Prince Elias is returning home to Atelonia after his father has a stroke. His uncle has been pulling the strings behind the throne for years and is now actively trying to take power by forcing a succession contract. To ensure he will inherit the throne, Elias must marry. But his former girlfriend is not who he thought she was, so he’s looking for a new bride.
Valentina is working hard to keep her family’s restaurant afloat while her father is in hospital. Drowning in debt, she’s not living the life she hoped to live. A chance encounter leads her to bump into Elias at the hospital…and suddenly he announces they’re dating.
After a few discussions, Elias and Valentina agree to marry as business partners. With a looming marriage, ex drama on both sides and the increasing attention from the public, they must try to remember that love has no place in their burgeoning relationship.
This as a great debut. There’s some really wonderful characters, salacious back stories and beautiful settings to help keep the story flowing. It’s an age gap, opposites attract romance, with aspects of fake dating and marriage of convenience at different times.
The romance is slow burn and open door. The story deals with historic sibling/parental death, parental illness, panic attacks and imposter syndrome.
This is the start of a series that I imagine will focus on all three royal brothers. I look forward to reading more of Ms Rose’s work and seeing how she develops as an author. This book would appeal to fans of contemporary romance.
Crown Prince Elias is returning home to Atelonia after his father has a stroke. His uncle has been pulling the strings behind the throne for years and is now actively trying to take power by forcing a succession contract. To ensure he will inherit the throne, Elias must marry. But his former girlfriend is not who he thought she was, so he’s looking for a new bride.
Valentina is working hard to keep her family’s restaurant afloat while her father is in hospital. Drowning in debt, she’s not living the life she hoped to live. A chance encounter leads her to bump into Elias at the hospital…and suddenly he announces they’re dating.
After a few discussions, Elias and Valentina agree to marry as business partners. With a looming marriage, ex drama on both sides and the increasing attention from the public, they must try to remember that love has no place in their burgeoning relationship.
This as a great debut. There’s some really wonderful characters, salacious back stories and beautiful settings to help keep the story flowing. It’s an age gap, opposites attract romance, with aspects of fake dating and marriage of convenience at different times.
The romance is slow burn and open door. The story deals with historic sibling/parental death, parental illness, panic attacks and imposter syndrome.
This is the start of a series that I imagine will focus on all three royal brothers. I look forward to reading more of Ms Rose’s work and seeing how she develops as an author. This book would appeal to fans of contemporary romance.
August 4, 2025
Thank you Sophia Bazar. I was given this book as an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
Fake marriage trope? Say less—I'm in. 👑💍
This is the first book in a series, and we get a little teaser at the end for the next one (which I’m already excited about 👀). I had such a fun time reading this. The dynamic between Elias and Valentina was chef’s kiss. The slow burn, that tension … it’s the kind of buildup that keeps you flipping pages just to see when they’ll finally give in.
I really enjoyed how Bazar made the fake marriage trope her own. There are only so many ways to spin it, but she did a great job bringing fresh energy to the setup while still giving all the familiar cozy beats you expect.
This is definitely a character-focused romance, which I loved. You get to really sit with their emotions, motivations, and growth. It felt grounded in a way that made the romance hit harder.
As for spice: it’s there, but it’s not overpowering. I’m always down for a spicy read, and while this one was on the lighter side, it fit the tone and pacing of the story really well.
Overall, this was a fun, heartfelt, slow-burn royal romance that delivered everything I wanted—tension, chemistry, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. Can’t wait to see what happens next in the Atelonian Princes series!
Tropes:
💍 Fake Marriage
🔥 Slow Burn
👑 Royal Romance
❤️ Character-Driven
🌶️ Light but Satisfying Spice
Happy reading friends,
~ Maebae 💚
Fake marriage trope? Say less—I'm in. 👑💍
This is the first book in a series, and we get a little teaser at the end for the next one (which I’m already excited about 👀). I had such a fun time reading this. The dynamic between Elias and Valentina was chef’s kiss. The slow burn, that tension … it’s the kind of buildup that keeps you flipping pages just to see when they’ll finally give in.
I really enjoyed how Bazar made the fake marriage trope her own. There are only so many ways to spin it, but she did a great job bringing fresh energy to the setup while still giving all the familiar cozy beats you expect.
This is definitely a character-focused romance, which I loved. You get to really sit with their emotions, motivations, and growth. It felt grounded in a way that made the romance hit harder.
As for spice: it’s there, but it’s not overpowering. I’m always down for a spicy read, and while this one was on the lighter side, it fit the tone and pacing of the story really well.
Overall, this was a fun, heartfelt, slow-burn royal romance that delivered everything I wanted—tension, chemistry, and just enough spice to keep things interesting. Can’t wait to see what happens next in the Atelonian Princes series!
Tropes:
💍 Fake Marriage
🔥 Slow Burn
👑 Royal Romance
❤️ Character-Driven
🌶️ Light but Satisfying Spice
Happy reading friends,
~ Maebae 💚
August 19, 2025
This review is given honestly and there was no compensation for this review.
I was given the opportunity to read this book as an Arc and I couldn’t have been happier with this read.
First and foremost I love a fake marriage trope and let’s just say this book delivered and with a fresh spin on it. After a while of reading this trope it can all feel like you’re reading the same story, this book deliverers a new and fresh perspective in my opinion and I loved it.
I love that this was just book one in a series because it keeps you wanting more. Both Elias and Valentina they gave you that tension that slow burn and banter which just made the dynamic between them that much more.
Royal romance isn’t normally my go to pick for a book but I actually really enjoyed this read and I’m so glad I stepped out of my normal go to books. I do love me a book with some spice so I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the level of spice in this book but to my surprise I really enjoyed the lighter side of the spice level in this case.
This book overall was a real refresher for me and I truly enjoyed reading it. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Bazar truly did a wonderful job with this book and these characters!
I was given the opportunity to read this book as an Arc and I couldn’t have been happier with this read.
First and foremost I love a fake marriage trope and let’s just say this book delivered and with a fresh spin on it. After a while of reading this trope it can all feel like you’re reading the same story, this book deliverers a new and fresh perspective in my opinion and I loved it.
I love that this was just book one in a series because it keeps you wanting more. Both Elias and Valentina they gave you that tension that slow burn and banter which just made the dynamic between them that much more.
Royal romance isn’t normally my go to pick for a book but I actually really enjoyed this read and I’m so glad I stepped out of my normal go to books. I do love me a book with some spice so I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the level of spice in this book but to my surprise I really enjoyed the lighter side of the spice level in this case.
This book overall was a real refresher for me and I truly enjoyed reading it. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Bazar truly did a wonderful job with this book and these characters!
August 2, 2026
I read this because I got gifted the chance to read the second book as an arc, and I will be starting it immediately!!
This book though… if you liked The Dreamland Billionaires series, the three brothers, the clauses to fulfil and the carnage that comes with it, you’ll love these books! This first one follows Elias who has to complete the his clause to get his crown back, because his uncle is a massive snivelling rat who caused the problems in the first place!🐀 The clause is to marry and this man has his sights set on the love of his life that he asked to wait for him… LOL! Wait until you read about her! She’s a pure snake & that’s all I’ll say on her.🐍
You go through the trials and tribulations, meet the two other brothers (Carter is kinda my favourite, I need his story now!) the royal family because oh yeah, they’re all princes 👑 & Bex who I love. I swear down there was a thing between her and Carter and I will die on this hill until I read their book and find out 🤣 There is also a F1 mention, and Bex’s brother is quite possibly the reimagined Charles Leclerc 😍 also place they live is called Atelonia.. it gives Monaco vibes.
Everyone leave me alone until I’ve read my arc!
4/5 ⭐
This book though… if you liked The Dreamland Billionaires series, the three brothers, the clauses to fulfil and the carnage that comes with it, you’ll love these books! This first one follows Elias who has to complete the his clause to get his crown back, because his uncle is a massive snivelling rat who caused the problems in the first place!🐀 The clause is to marry and this man has his sights set on the love of his life that he asked to wait for him… LOL! Wait until you read about her! She’s a pure snake & that’s all I’ll say on her.🐍
You go through the trials and tribulations, meet the two other brothers (Carter is kinda my favourite, I need his story now!) the royal family because oh yeah, they’re all princes 👑 & Bex who I love. I swear down there was a thing between her and Carter and I will die on this hill until I read their book and find out 🤣 There is also a F1 mention, and Bex’s brother is quite possibly the reimagined Charles Leclerc 😍 also place they live is called Atelonia.. it gives Monaco vibes.
Everyone leave me alone until I’ve read my arc!
4/5 ⭐
July 19, 2026
Just finished this book, and I absolutely loved it!
A marriage of convenience between a rich man and a poor girl is one of my favorite tropes, and this author executed it so well. There was no doubt they knew exactly how to develop this story.
The chemistry between Valentina and Elias was incredible. Watching them go from friends helping each other to completely falling in love felt so natural and believable. Their relationship was immersive, emotional, and beautifully developed.
My only issue was with Valentina's POV. I wish I had connected with her more because most of her chapters focused on the romance. I would have loved to see more depth to her character and more of her friendship with Rebecca.
Elias's POV, on the other hand, was perfectly balanced. It showed every side of his character and made me love him even more.
I rated it 4.5, because I felt the plot surrounding the throne at the end was rushed and not fully explained. The epilogue was also a little disappointing. Even so, this was a fantastic read, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
A marriage of convenience between a rich man and a poor girl is one of my favorite tropes, and this author executed it so well. There was no doubt they knew exactly how to develop this story.
The chemistry between Valentina and Elias was incredible. Watching them go from friends helping each other to completely falling in love felt so natural and believable. Their relationship was immersive, emotional, and beautifully developed.
My only issue was with Valentina's POV. I wish I had connected with her more because most of her chapters focused on the romance. I would have loved to see more depth to her character and more of her friendship with Rebecca.
Elias's POV, on the other hand, was perfectly balanced. It showed every side of his character and made me love him even more.
I rated it 4.5, because I felt the plot surrounding the throne at the end was rushed and not fully explained. The epilogue was also a little disappointing. Even so, this was a fantastic read, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
August 8, 2025
Reseña: All for the Crown – Sophia Bazar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All for the Crown es de esos libros donde el romance se siente en cada página. Es un slow burn que realmente logra que te enamores junto a los personajes. Hay momentos en los que las mariposas te revolotean en el estómago, pero también escenas donde, cuando algo no está bien, se te enfría el cuerpo al mismo tiempo que al protagonista. Es imposible no empatizar con ellos.
La historia sigue a Elias, el heredero al trono de Atelonia, y Valentina, una mujer luchadora con un negocio familiar entre manos. Sus caminos se cruzan en un acuerdo que, al principio, parece ser solo por conveniencia. Pero ya sabes lo que pasa cuando dos personas tienen demasiada química… las cosas se complican.
Es una lectura perfecta si te gustan las historias de romance con tensión emocional, donde los personajes se sienten humanos, sus problemas son reales y el romance no es inmediato, pero cuando llega, es imposible no suspirar.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All for the Crown es de esos libros donde el romance se siente en cada página. Es un slow burn que realmente logra que te enamores junto a los personajes. Hay momentos en los que las mariposas te revolotean en el estómago, pero también escenas donde, cuando algo no está bien, se te enfría el cuerpo al mismo tiempo que al protagonista. Es imposible no empatizar con ellos.
La historia sigue a Elias, el heredero al trono de Atelonia, y Valentina, una mujer luchadora con un negocio familiar entre manos. Sus caminos se cruzan en un acuerdo que, al principio, parece ser solo por conveniencia. Pero ya sabes lo que pasa cuando dos personas tienen demasiada química… las cosas se complican.
Es una lectura perfecta si te gustan las historias de romance con tensión emocional, donde los personajes se sienten humanos, sus problemas son reales y el romance no es inmediato, pero cuando llega, es imposible no suspirar.
August 26, 2025
Stunning gorgeous and everything I wanted for this fake marriage royal romance!
I love the dual POV and being able to get inside the heads of both main characters.
The story centers around Elias and Valentina who both desperately need a win in life, but little did they know they’d get much more from this fake relationship than initially expected.
Elias is the heir to the throne and in order to get his place as king he must marry. Valentina runs an almost failing restaurant and has racked up tons of medical debt from taking care of her father. They seem to both need something, Elias needs a wife, Valentina needs money. A perfect business transaction and exchange is hatched between them but little did they know they’d get love from this arrangement!
I loved this book and how the love unfolded in the pages!
I love the dual POV and being able to get inside the heads of both main characters.
The story centers around Elias and Valentina who both desperately need a win in life, but little did they know they’d get much more from this fake relationship than initially expected.
Elias is the heir to the throne and in order to get his place as king he must marry. Valentina runs an almost failing restaurant and has racked up tons of medical debt from taking care of her father. They seem to both need something, Elias needs a wife, Valentina needs money. A perfect business transaction and exchange is hatched between them but little did they know they’d get love from this arrangement!
I loved this book and how the love unfolded in the pages!
August 6, 2025
Elias and Valentina aren’t your typical lovebirds. Valentina is a restaurant owner drowning in debt, and Elias - the Crown Prince - must fulfill his third part of the infamous succession clause to become the rightful heir to the throne. They met by chance and reached an agreement, will the fine line between obligation and desire begin to blur?
This series has all the making of becoming a great one. I’m already anticipating the next book to come. The main characters are extremely lovable, the side characters are amazing, the slow burn is chef’s kiss, and it’s a very enjoyable read. Watching the characters grow and unfold was absolutely beautiful. I loved seeing such a raw take on raw and complicity between the characters.
I love youuuu Archie!!!! 💓
This series has all the making of becoming a great one. I’m already anticipating the next book to come. The main characters are extremely lovable, the side characters are amazing, the slow burn is chef’s kiss, and it’s a very enjoyable read. Watching the characters grow and unfold was absolutely beautiful. I loved seeing such a raw take on raw and complicity between the characters.
I love youuuu Archie!!!! 💓
August 25, 2025
4.75 stars
Thank you to Sophia Bazar and team as well as Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read All for the Crown as an ARC.
Fake dating/marriage of convenience trope
✅
Grumpy/Sunshine ✅
Royal/commoner ✅
So basically some of my favorite tropes in one book. Was it cliche? Yes but it did feel cliche or overdone. Bazar breathed life into these characters and Atelonia (I wish it was a real because I want to visit it so badly now 😫). I love how the relation played out and developed between Valentina and Elias and also how they both were just so cute together yet so real. Can’t wait to read about Carter and Archie (my love ❤️) and also find out about what happened between Carter and Rebecca. The worse part of reading this book as an arc is going to waiting for the next one to be released 😭
Thank you to Sophia Bazar and team as well as Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read All for the Crown as an ARC.
Fake dating/marriage of convenience trope
✅
Grumpy/Sunshine ✅
Royal/commoner ✅
So basically some of my favorite tropes in one book. Was it cliche? Yes but it did feel cliche or overdone. Bazar breathed life into these characters and Atelonia (I wish it was a real because I want to visit it so badly now 😫). I love how the relation played out and developed between Valentina and Elias and also how they both were just so cute together yet so real. Can’t wait to read about Carter and Archie (my love ❤️) and also find out about what happened between Carter and Rebecca. The worse part of reading this book as an arc is going to waiting for the next one to be released 😭
April 19, 2026
This was such a fun and satisfying read! The fake marriage trope is always a favorite of mine, and this story delivered exactly what I was hoping for, with a few really sweet surprises along the way.
Elias and Valentina’s dynamic was easily the highlight. Their banter felt natural and entertaining, and it made their relationship all the more enjoyable to follow. Watching their romance slowly unfurl from something purely strategic into something real and meaningful was incredibly rewarding. The emotional shift between them was paced well, and I loved seeing the walls come down bit by bit.
I also appreciated the setting of Atelonia and the underlying tension of duty versus personal desire. It added just enough stakes to keep things interesting without overshadowing the romance.
Overall, this was a charming, character-driven story with great chemistry and a romance that truly earned its development. It was a quick and easy read that I enjoyed a lot! Definitely a solid four-star read for me!
Elias and Valentina’s dynamic was easily the highlight. Their banter felt natural and entertaining, and it made their relationship all the more enjoyable to follow. Watching their romance slowly unfurl from something purely strategic into something real and meaningful was incredibly rewarding. The emotional shift between them was paced well, and I loved seeing the walls come down bit by bit.
I also appreciated the setting of Atelonia and the underlying tension of duty versus personal desire. It added just enough stakes to keep things interesting without overshadowing the romance.
Overall, this was a charming, character-driven story with great chemistry and a romance that truly earned its development. It was a quick and easy read that I enjoyed a lot! Definitely a solid four-star read for me!
August 2, 2025
If you’re looking for a “read through one sitting” book, you found it !
Easiest five stars ever, I’d give it a 6th without any second thoughts!
This book brought me to tears of joy, happiness, laughter, and even a bit of rage as I almost threw my phone at the wall at 3am (thank you author, you definitely knew what you were doing!).
It’s a sloooooow burn with the best yearning all along.
The writing is impeccable and the characters are to die for. The FMC is so real, the MMC is everything you’d want. It’s a romance set in a fictional yet realistic world, and it was dreamy.
I didn’t sleep at night to finish it and that must mean something, right?
I can’t wait to dive in book 2 !
Easiest five stars ever, I’d give it a 6th without any second thoughts!
This book brought me to tears of joy, happiness, laughter, and even a bit of rage as I almost threw my phone at the wall at 3am (thank you author, you definitely knew what you were doing!).
It’s a sloooooow burn with the best yearning all along.
The writing is impeccable and the characters are to die for. The FMC is so real, the MMC is everything you’d want. It’s a romance set in a fictional yet realistic world, and it was dreamy.
I didn’t sleep at night to finish it and that must mean something, right?
I can’t wait to dive in book 2 !
August 11, 2025
5⭐️ - No Spoilers
Valentina and Elias completely stole my heart! Their story reads like a royal fairytale — full of longing, charm, and a beautifully written slow burn that kept me turning the pages late into the night.
The chemistry between them was undeniable, and the witty banter made it so easy to fall in love with both characters. As someone who lives for the marriage of convenience trope, this book absolutely delivered. It balanced emotional depth with swoony moments in the best way.
If you enjoy royal romances, slow-burn tension, and one of the most satisfying takes on marriage of convenience, I can’t recommend this one enough.
Valentina and Elias completely stole my heart! Their story reads like a royal fairytale — full of longing, charm, and a beautifully written slow burn that kept me turning the pages late into the night.
The chemistry between them was undeniable, and the witty banter made it so easy to fall in love with both characters. As someone who lives for the marriage of convenience trope, this book absolutely delivered. It balanced emotional depth with swoony moments in the best way.
If you enjoy royal romances, slow-burn tension, and one of the most satisfying takes on marriage of convenience, I can’t recommend this one enough.
July 20, 2026
📖 All for the crown
👑 Sophia Bazar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (♾️/5)
What a book!! I can’t believe it took me this long to read it.
From beginning to end, I was absolutely swooning over Elias. Their banter was EVERYTHING, and my favorite part has to be “KNEEEEEL!” FUCK, it was so iconic!!
It reminded me so much of The Princess Diaries 2, which made me love it even more. Val and Elias’ relationship was beautiful. Watching their connection grow from the very beginning was so heartwarming, and I loved how naturally they clicked.
Now I desperately need Carter’s story… but even more than that, I NEED Archie’s. Sophia, please give me something about Archie!!!! I LOVE HIM!! 😭🩷
👑 Sophia Bazar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (♾️/5)
What a book!! I can’t believe it took me this long to read it.
From beginning to end, I was absolutely swooning over Elias. Their banter was EVERYTHING, and my favorite part has to be “KNEEEEEL!” FUCK, it was so iconic!!
It reminded me so much of The Princess Diaries 2, which made me love it even more. Val and Elias’ relationship was beautiful. Watching their connection grow from the very beginning was so heartwarming, and I loved how naturally they clicked.
Now I desperately need Carter’s story… but even more than that, I NEED Archie’s. Sophia, please give me something about Archie!!!! I LOVE HIM!! 😭🩷
August 13, 2025
All For the Crown by Sophia Bazar
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a super cute book! Fake marriage, royal drama, schemes galore for a prince trying to save his crown. Valentina and Elias are such a cute couple when they can finally get out of their own way. And the family support from Val’s side along with the Lone Wolves, Elias’ brothers, was so sweet and they all had great banter written throughout. The island and lavish living vibes were incredible, definitely recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a super cute book! Fake marriage, royal drama, schemes galore for a prince trying to save his crown. Valentina and Elias are such a cute couple when they can finally get out of their own way. And the family support from Val’s side along with the Lone Wolves, Elias’ brothers, was so sweet and they all had great banter written throughout. The island and lavish living vibes were incredible, definitely recommend!
January 9, 2026
OMG. I honestly never thought I’d read a 500+ page book and end up liking it this much 😭🤍
This is a ROYAL fake marriage romance done RIGHT. The slow burn stressed me out at first, not gonna lie but the way the story flows?? The banter, the tension, the funny moments and those scenes 👀🔥 everything balances so well.
It has the perfect slow burn and the perfect amount of everything. Nothing felt dragged, nothing felt rushed. I was fully invested before I even realised it.
Also Archie, he’s my favourite. 🤭
And Carter & Rebecca??? They had my eyes the entire time 👀
I’m genuinely SO excited & ready for book 2!!
This is a ROYAL fake marriage romance done RIGHT. The slow burn stressed me out at first, not gonna lie but the way the story flows?? The banter, the tension, the funny moments and those scenes 👀🔥 everything balances so well.
It has the perfect slow burn and the perfect amount of everything. Nothing felt dragged, nothing felt rushed. I was fully invested before I even realised it.
Also Archie, he’s my favourite. 🤭
And Carter & Rebecca??? They had my eyes the entire time 👀
I’m genuinely SO excited & ready for book 2!!
February 14, 2026
4.5/5 ⭐️ 2/5🌶️
This book is so much fun! Right away I was hooked by the story and the vivid descriptions of Atelonia. I am a sucker for a marriage of convenience- but the backstories of these characters added a great layer that was fun to discover!! The slow burn, tension and eventual spice had me 🥵🔥. The pace of this book was just right and while there are some classic romance cliches, nothing felt corny or thrown in there without purpose.
Overall, a great debut novel and I am excited to continue with the series! Thank you Sophia for the ARC and opportunity to read!
This book is so much fun! Right away I was hooked by the story and the vivid descriptions of Atelonia. I am a sucker for a marriage of convenience- but the backstories of these characters added a great layer that was fun to discover!! The slow burn, tension and eventual spice had me 🥵🔥. The pace of this book was just right and while there are some classic romance cliches, nothing felt corny or thrown in there without purpose.
Overall, a great debut novel and I am excited to continue with the series! Thank you Sophia for the ARC and opportunity to read!
July 8, 2026
4.5 hearts for me ❣️
Loved Elias and Valentina, although few scenes and parts were cliche and common romance feelings but while reading this, it felt different, new and totally adorable
Loved the side characters of Val's family, Elias's brothers, Rebecca and their bond together, loved the scenes whenever they are available
Spice was 🤯 the slow burn and then finally the give in and then the spice 🤤🤤🤤🤤 no words to express
Can't wait to explore the story of Carter and Rebecca now 🤍
Loved Elias and Valentina, although few scenes and parts were cliche and common romance feelings but while reading this, it felt different, new and totally adorable
Loved the side characters of Val's family, Elias's brothers, Rebecca and their bond together, loved the scenes whenever they are available
Spice was 🤯 the slow burn and then finally the give in and then the spice 🤤🤤🤤🤤 no words to express
Can't wait to explore the story of Carter and Rebecca now 🤍
July 15, 2026
I LOVED IT!!!!
At first it was hard to read, definitely a slow (very slow) burn book, but it makes so much sense on why it’s that way.
I love how their relationship developed, very natural, nothing was forced or felt forced given the circumstances.
The other characters were also very interesting, I love how their stories and the way they are helped for the story development.
I can’t wait for the next book!!!
At first it was hard to read, definitely a slow (very slow) burn book, but it makes so much sense on why it’s that way.
I love how their relationship developed, very natural, nothing was forced or felt forced given the circumstances.
The other characters were also very interesting, I love how their stories and the way they are helped for the story development.
I can’t wait for the next book!!!
August 2, 2025
4.5
This was such a light hearted read. I loved all the characters, especially Archie and his Lone Wolves (iykyk). I was giggling and dying all at the same time- Elias and Valentina's comebacks are top tier. Now that I've read it, I want to go to Atelonia and pick up shells on the beach. Can't wait to read about Carter and Rebecca <33
This was such a light hearted read. I loved all the characters, especially Archie and his Lone Wolves (iykyk). I was giggling and dying all at the same time- Elias and Valentina's comebacks are top tier. Now that I've read it, I want to go to Atelonia and pick up shells on the beach. Can't wait to read about Carter and Rebecca <33
August 25, 2025
LOOK.
Does it echo The Fine Print?
Yes.
Did we like the Fine Print?
Yes.
Do we like good stuff even if we've already kinda read it in another story?
YES YES YES.
Sophia Bazar really made this one her own - I loved this Monaco vibe, the F1 scene, the tension, the banter, the complexities of the Valentina and Elias, feeling torn between a loyalty for their passions and each other.
I kinda even liked these characters better than TFP, you could understand and excuse certain behaviour way better.
So yes. Definitely me already jumping up and down hoping book 2 will be about Carter and Rebecca !!!
Does it echo The Fine Print?
Yes.
Did we like the Fine Print?
Yes.
Do we like good stuff even if we've already kinda read it in another story?
YES YES YES.
Sophia Bazar really made this one her own - I loved this Monaco vibe, the F1 scene, the tension, the banter, the complexities of the Valentina and Elias, feeling torn between a loyalty for their passions and each other.
I kinda even liked these characters better than TFP, you could understand and excuse certain behaviour way better.
So yes. Definitely me already jumping up and down hoping book 2 will be about Carter and Rebecca !!!
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