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The Princess Paradox
Jaded by fairy tales, twenty-five-year-old Nora Roseberry has written off the probability that
Prince Charming will come rescue her. Which is great. She's not interested in being saved. But fate is about to step in, offering this "damsel in distress" a shot at happily ever after.
When Nora takes her love life into her own hands by placing a want-ad in the local newspaper, she's shocked, not to mention apprehensive, when roguish neighbor Aidan O'Neill comes-a-courtin'. Aidan's not the kind of prince who needs relationship help--evidenced by the sheer volume of maidens crossing his threshold. Besides, he doesn't go for women like her. He dates knockouts. But his flirtatious manner and dimples-to-die-for are sure making her consider the possibility of becoming his princess. Which is why Nora is more than a little disappointed when Aidan reveals he answered the ad for his brother, Finn. Unsure of what fate has in store, Nora figures 'what the hell?’ and agrees to the blind date.
She quickly finds out Finn is everything fairy tales promised and more. Romantic, sincere, and ready to commit, he’s totally husband material. And Nora knows she’s on her way to her fairytale ending--just when Aidan seems to have decided to change his ways and pursue Nora himself. Talk about crappy timing. With magic in the air and two handsome heroes vying for her attention, Nora will need to make a choice. Prince Charming or Prince-Damn-He’s-Charming?
Just maybe there's a third option. Happily ever after is about to get messy.
Prince Charming will come rescue her. Which is great. She's not interested in being saved. But fate is about to step in, offering this "damsel in distress" a shot at happily ever after.
When Nora takes her love life into her own hands by placing a want-ad in the local newspaper, she's shocked, not to mention apprehensive, when roguish neighbor Aidan O'Neill comes-a-courtin'. Aidan's not the kind of prince who needs relationship help--evidenced by the sheer volume of maidens crossing his threshold. Besides, he doesn't go for women like her. He dates knockouts. But his flirtatious manner and dimples-to-die-for are sure making her consider the possibility of becoming his princess. Which is why Nora is more than a little disappointed when Aidan reveals he answered the ad for his brother, Finn. Unsure of what fate has in store, Nora figures 'what the hell?’ and agrees to the blind date.
She quickly finds out Finn is everything fairy tales promised and more. Romantic, sincere, and ready to commit, he’s totally husband material. And Nora knows she’s on her way to her fairytale ending--just when Aidan seems to have decided to change his ways and pursue Nora himself. Talk about crappy timing. With magic in the air and two handsome heroes vying for her attention, Nora will need to make a choice. Prince Charming or Prince-Damn-He’s-Charming?
Just maybe there's a third option. Happily ever after is about to get messy.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2015
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August 29, 2019
My take from fairy tales that someone has an obstacle that she/he needs help to solve. This story is about a girl who has a horrible best friend, but sticks with her because she's afraid of being alone. The girl starts out as a person who is a people pleaser, then ends up as a person who only thinks of herself.
The story ends stupidly also. The girl hurts someone badly at the end because she and another guy are in love; but for two people so in love that they badly hurt someone, they do not act like it after the damage it done.
I do not like the story and would not read it again.
The story ends stupidly also. The girl hurts someone badly at the end because she and another guy are in love; but for two people so in love that they badly hurt someone, they do not act like it after the damage it done.
I do not like the story and would not read it again.
October 24, 2015
DNF @ 62% This book is a disaster from the get go. There are no likeable or endearing characters. Jillian, the supposed BFF of Nora, is a horrible excuse for a friend. From past to present, she has sh*t on Nora every chance she gets and Nora forgives her every time. So shame on her for being naive and foolish. Aiden, the manwhore neighbor is somewhat charming but when he says he is in love with Nora after a handful of interactions btwn the 2, no, just no. Not believable in the slightest. To add insult to injury, this book is as G rated as you can get. No chemistry, no steam, nada. BIG disappointment BUT considering I went into this blind with hardly any previous reviews, I should have known better. 1.5 *shame on ME* stars
December 1, 2015
3 1/2 stars is more accurate. I hated all of the characters except Finn and Kashmir. Most of these characters are f*cked up! But it's about a girl's journey to learning from her mistakes and becoming a woman. I lasted until the end of the book even though so many times I felt like slapping some of these characters upside the head. I do like that it incorporates the protagonist's essay she wrote in school and there were some good points made about fairy tales. But overall, I don't think I'd read it again.
October 26, 2015
Absolutely loved this book. Started in the morning and finished it by the evening. It's not your typical "fairy tale romance" in fact it breaks from the norm and kept me guessing. I have book hangover and still thinking of it today. Carey Torgesen, wrote a beautiful story with rich, relatable characters. Give it a try, you'll be pleasantly surprised!
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