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Princes of Passion #1
Royally Knocked Up
She was hired to keep the prince in line.
Getting knocked up wasn’t part of the plan!
Enzo Mancini has lived his entire life beneath the glare of the spotlight, but with his father’s coronation fast approaching, the pressure has never been greater. Exiled from court to avoid scandal, Enzo expects his banishment to be dull, until a stunning American shows up to play babysitter…
Hailey Jones has handled her fair share of unusual cases as a private investigator, but nothing like this. Her assignment? Keep the notorious prince out of trouble without revealing she’s there under royal orders. Getting close is part of the job, but nothing prepares her for the sparks that fly between them… or for the consequences of one passionate mistake.
Now, with a secret growing and the crown watching their every move, Hailey must walk a tightrope between duty and desire. But when hearts – and reputations – are on the line, can she protect them both… or will one misstep change the royal family forever?
Getting knocked up wasn’t part of the plan!
Enzo Mancini has lived his entire life beneath the glare of the spotlight, but with his father’s coronation fast approaching, the pressure has never been greater. Exiled from court to avoid scandal, Enzo expects his banishment to be dull, until a stunning American shows up to play babysitter…
Hailey Jones has handled her fair share of unusual cases as a private investigator, but nothing like this. Her assignment? Keep the notorious prince out of trouble without revealing she’s there under royal orders. Getting close is part of the job, but nothing prepares her for the sparks that fly between them… or for the consequences of one passionate mistake.
Now, with a secret growing and the crown watching their every move, Hailey must walk a tightrope between duty and desire. But when hearts – and reputations – are on the line, can she protect them both… or will one misstep change the royal family forever?
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2025
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December 17, 2025
Royally Knocked Up by Holly Rayner is a contemporary royal romance about an exiled prince whose humdrum banishment takes a wildly unexpected turn when Hailey Jones, a savvy American private investigator sent undercover to keep him out of trouble, enters his life, and one passionate encounter leads to an unplanned pregnancy that could upend not only their hearts but the looming coronation and royal reputation they both must protect.
Enzo Mancini has spent his life under public scrutiny and hopes exile will be dull, until Hailey’s assignment pushes them into close proximity, igniting sparks, secrets, and a secret that might change everything for the crown. The book sits at the start of the Princes of Passion series and blends contemporary romance beats with royalty‑adjacent stakes in a spirited, modern way.
Almost from the first chapter I felt pulled into the chemistry between Hailey and Enzo: her clever, grounded perspective contrasts with his privilege and pressures in a way that makes their banter and shared vulnerabilities feel genuinely engaging. What resonated with me most was how the story balanced light‑hearted, sparkling moments with the emotional weight of their situation, especially once the consequences of their liaison begin to unfold and they must decide whether duty or desire will guide them forward.
The small‑scale setting outside the royal court gave their interactions space to feel intimate rather than frenetic, and even though the plot leans into familiar royal romance tropes, the leads’ connection felt sincere and heartfelt, not surface‑level. Royally Knocked Up is a quick, enjoyable read with a sweet vibe and a satisfying happily‑ever‑after for those who adore royal romances with modern twists.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. I’m giving this book four stars because it brought together warmth, humor, and emotional risk in a way that made me root for Hailey and Enzo throughout their messy, lovely journey; while a bit more depth in the secondary characters and stakes might have enriched the experience further, the romance itself felt rewarding and genuinely sweet.
Enzo Mancini has spent his life under public scrutiny and hopes exile will be dull, until Hailey’s assignment pushes them into close proximity, igniting sparks, secrets, and a secret that might change everything for the crown. The book sits at the start of the Princes of Passion series and blends contemporary romance beats with royalty‑adjacent stakes in a spirited, modern way.
Almost from the first chapter I felt pulled into the chemistry between Hailey and Enzo: her clever, grounded perspective contrasts with his privilege and pressures in a way that makes their banter and shared vulnerabilities feel genuinely engaging. What resonated with me most was how the story balanced light‑hearted, sparkling moments with the emotional weight of their situation, especially once the consequences of their liaison begin to unfold and they must decide whether duty or desire will guide them forward.
The small‑scale setting outside the royal court gave their interactions space to feel intimate rather than frenetic, and even though the plot leans into familiar royal romance tropes, the leads’ connection felt sincere and heartfelt, not surface‑level. Royally Knocked Up is a quick, enjoyable read with a sweet vibe and a satisfying happily‑ever‑after for those who adore royal romances with modern twists.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. I’m giving this book four stars because it brought together warmth, humor, and emotional risk in a way that made me root for Hailey and Enzo throughout their messy, lovely journey; while a bit more depth in the secondary characters and stakes might have enriched the experience further, the romance itself felt rewarding and genuinely sweet.
July 27, 2025
Cute story, rather Cinderella-ish, but in a modern fashion. A quick read with a sweet HEA ending!
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August 1, 2025Nice short read. I’m not a huge fan of 3rd POV as it feels very distant. But I appreciate the work put in to make their connection feel genuine.
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