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Fit For A Crown #2
Fit For A Princess
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Expected 20 Mar 26She’s proven herself worthy of a prince, but can she prove herself capable of being a princess?After multiple agonizing attempts to earn the princes’ favor, and one shocking duel, Diaspro has gained the attention of not only the princes, but the citizens as well. This would be an excellent development if the king weren’t so furious at her for earning their support by bending the rules. Enraged by her tactics, King Septimus declares that Diaspro may not wed any of his sons until she has proven herself undoubtedly worthy—by making her compete against other potential brides.
With a new roster of princesses on the way, Diaspro is forced to join forces with the princes who, until recently, hardly cared if she lived or died. A freshly spilled secret has bound their fate, leaving Diaspro to apprehensively trust the royals, or at least appease them so they keep quiet. However, not even the princes could have prepared her for the vicious women the king has pitted against her.
Warriors, pirates, and assassins alike make up the list of competitors, each more horrid than the last. To make matters worse, the rules state that whoever lands in last place will be executed—a thoughtful addition from the king. With the odds stacked against her and a crown on the line, can Diaspro save everyone she needs to? Or was she never fit to be a princess…?
Fit For A Prince is book two of a three part, no-spice, fantasy romance series, featuring a swoony must-choose romance, arranged marriage, prisoner to princess, and impossibly high-stakes.
With a new roster of princesses on the way, Diaspro is forced to join forces with the princes who, until recently, hardly cared if she lived or died. A freshly spilled secret has bound their fate, leaving Diaspro to apprehensively trust the royals, or at least appease them so they keep quiet. However, not even the princes could have prepared her for the vicious women the king has pitted against her.
Warriors, pirates, and assassins alike make up the list of competitors, each more horrid than the last. To make matters worse, the rules state that whoever lands in last place will be executed—a thoughtful addition from the king. With the odds stacked against her and a crown on the line, can Diaspro save everyone she needs to? Or was she never fit to be a princess…?
Fit For A Prince is book two of a three part, no-spice, fantasy romance series, featuring a swoony must-choose romance, arranged marriage, prisoner to princess, and impossibly high-stakes.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 20, 2026
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December 10, 2025
Jaw dropping!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an early release copy since I am part of the ARC team in exchange of an honest review which I am very eager to share:
First of all, I loved the first book and thought that the cliffhanger was impressive, it left me anxious for more of the story. When I received a copy of the second book I started reading the same day very excited about the continuation of the story. I was not sure what to expect about the challenges Diaspro had to face in the new competition with other girls; however, I was not expecting this bride contest to be so unique as well as the other “princesses.” Diaspro is truly an intelligent and brave young woman but what I love the most about her is that she knows that no matter how capable she may be, she will not be able to do everything on her own. She knows to recognize her own shortcomings and ask for assistance when she needs it without letting pride ruin her like many other main characters we see in stories.
I really love the slow burn in this story. There is more romance between the female and male lead in this book, I love how the relationship is building. Not in a rush, not too slow either.
Now, the ending definitely took me by surprise completely. I never expected nor could I guess what was going to happen. It left my heart so agitated (in a good way) and desperate to know what is coming in the next book. The first book was amazing and this one is just phenomenal.
First of all, I loved the first book and thought that the cliffhanger was impressive, it left me anxious for more of the story. When I received a copy of the second book I started reading the same day very excited about the continuation of the story. I was not sure what to expect about the challenges Diaspro had to face in the new competition with other girls; however, I was not expecting this bride contest to be so unique as well as the other “princesses.” Diaspro is truly an intelligent and brave young woman but what I love the most about her is that she knows that no matter how capable she may be, she will not be able to do everything on her own. She knows to recognize her own shortcomings and ask for assistance when she needs it without letting pride ruin her like many other main characters we see in stories.
I really love the slow burn in this story. There is more romance between the female and male lead in this book, I love how the relationship is building. Not in a rush, not too slow either.
Now, the ending definitely took me by surprise completely. I never expected nor could I guess what was going to happen. It left my heart so agitated (in a good way) and desperate to know what is coming in the next book. The first book was amazing and this one is just phenomenal.
February 23, 2026
Completely amazing!! 🤩 After finishing the first book in this series, I was so anxious to get the second one. The awesome twists at the end that get a reader’s heart pumping in anticipation for what is to come. Abigail does a wonderful job getting a reader’s heart pumping to anticipate something and then, turns it completely around and shocks even those ready for a twist. Fit for a Princess did not fail to do just that. I felt as if my pulse was pumping faster and faster, and then, bam, it stopped completely because the most unanticipated happened. 😱
So, enough about my feelings and onto the overall plot. In this story, Diaspro is required to go up against several other princesses only the have the opportunity to select marriage at the end, and only if she wins. Of course, the trials or tests challenge her in a variety of ways. While attempting to win the trials, she is also watching her back and trying to protect her people who are assisting and working for her. Thankfully, she finally realizes who she loves and how she should overcome her problems. However, once again, the story ends with a twist that has the reader anxiously waiting for the next installment. I cannot wait for the next one to come out, so that I can see how Diaspro gets her happy ending. 🤞 👸
I received this as an ARC, but gave my own thoughts and opinions. Abigail’s books are some of the best I’ve read, and I’ll always recommend her stories!! 😃
So, enough about my feelings and onto the overall plot. In this story, Diaspro is required to go up against several other princesses only the have the opportunity to select marriage at the end, and only if she wins. Of course, the trials or tests challenge her in a variety of ways. While attempting to win the trials, she is also watching her back and trying to protect her people who are assisting and working for her. Thankfully, she finally realizes who she loves and how she should overcome her problems. However, once again, the story ends with a twist that has the reader anxiously waiting for the next installment. I cannot wait for the next one to come out, so that I can see how Diaspro gets her happy ending. 🤞 👸
I received this as an ARC, but gave my own thoughts and opinions. Abigail’s books are some of the best I’ve read, and I’ll always recommend her stories!! 😃
Review of advance copy
What?!?!!! I have no words! This book was just as fabulous of a sequel as any reader could ever hope for. It has ALL of the action, the suspense, the deadly political games and the character growth! And for those who are like, where's the romance? Isn't this a fantasy romance series? Don't worry! The tension and romance ramp up too, and shift from enemies to something else does happen! There's even a kiss! But I won’t say which prince it's with. Hehehe.
And the twist at the end?! My jaw is still on the floor! I wasn't sure if any twist could top the twist that ended book 1, but I was wrong! I did manage to guess a small part of the ending, but certainly not all of it.
I will be sitting on pins and needles, patiently but desperately waiting for book 3!
Note: I did NOT get an ARC of this book. I purchased an early release copy during the author's Kickstarter campaign.
And the twist at the end?! My jaw is still on the floor! I wasn't sure if any twist could top the twist that ended book 1, but I was wrong! I did manage to guess a small part of the ending, but certainly not all of it.
I will be sitting on pins and needles, patiently but desperately waiting for book 3!
Note: I did NOT get an ARC of this book. I purchased an early release copy during the author's Kickstarter campaign.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This amazing roller-coaster of a book picks up where book one left off (and yes, you really need to read book one first to get the most out of this one) and continues the fast paced twisty tension in a non-stop ride that will keep you guessing. Just like book one, it ends with some dramatic twists that will make you re-evaluate everything and desperate to read more. This series is definantly Ms. Manning's best to date. If you were ambivalent about her earlier books, you need to take a new look at her more recent works as her writing has improved immeasurably (and it was always pretty good to start with).
I received an ARC and voluntarily leave an honest review.
I received an ARC and voluntarily leave an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I didnt think I could be surprised again but I was wrong. I thought it might be like other "princess/bride" competitions but I was wrong. I thought nothing huge would happen in the last 2 chapters but I was wrong. I thought the cliffhanger from the first book couldn't be beat, but I was wrong. I am eagerly awaiting the next book and I cant wait to find out how this ends.... I also need to re-read both books because that's when knowing what I know now is all the more rich and layered. this is a masterpiece of storytelling and I highly reccomend it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am not alright.
Holy smokes! This entire book was gripping and sometimes a little infuriating at times. But only in the best way! Seriously, Fit for A Princess is so good! The plot is definitely thickening. Many times I was hanging off the edge of my seat. The ending! I literally gasped out loud! Oh my word! Talk about plot twists! I thought I had it figured it. Nope! That was one incredible twist. I need book 3 like yesterday!
I volunteered to read an ARC copy of the book and all thoughts are my own.
Holy smokes! This entire book was gripping and sometimes a little infuriating at times. But only in the best way! Seriously, Fit for A Princess is so good! The plot is definitely thickening. Many times I was hanging off the edge of my seat. The ending! I literally gasped out loud! Oh my word! Talk about plot twists! I thought I had it figured it. Nope! That was one incredible twist. I need book 3 like yesterday!
I volunteered to read an ARC copy of the book and all thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙩,” 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. “𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙨.”
This was so infuriating IN THE BEST WAY!! After the end of Fit for a Prince, I wasn’t sure the final reveal could be topped… BOY WAS I WRONG!! I am shocked, devastated, and ramped up for the next installment in this series. Manning is phenomenal at building up the tension throughout her stories!
This was so infuriating IN THE BEST WAY!! After the end of Fit for a Prince, I wasn’t sure the final reveal could be topped… BOY WAS I WRONG!! I am shocked, devastated, and ramped up for the next installment in this series. Manning is phenomenal at building up the tension throughout her stories!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh. My. Goodness. The emotions I went through while reading this sequel. Absolutely amazing and a great addition to the series/storyline. The ending had me all over the place! Mind blowing! Abigail does a tremendous job with writing plot twists. I definitely recommend reading this book after reading Fit For a Prince. Just amazing! I can’t wait for book 3!
Review of advance copy received from Author
"The prince may be dead, but I'm far more afraid of the princess he left behind."
This book was SO good and I need the next one now!!!!! This book had everything you could hope for after reading the first book!
I'm glad I got to read it before release thanks to Kickstarter!
This book was SO good and I need the next one now!!!!! This book had everything you could hope for after reading the first book!
I'm glad I got to read it before release thanks to Kickstarter!
December 31, 2025
Abigail certainly knows how to keep you on your toes. Goodness, you won’t want to miss this following to book 1. 😳🤌🏻
December 26, 2025
At a loss for words. This book tears your heart out and keeps you guessing. Never have I wanted to throw a phone or bribe an author for the rough draft sequel more in my life. By far my favorite series of Abigail’s to date.
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