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Accidentally Royal
Six-foot-four and dangerously handsome.
Christian Hesse. Every woman’s fantasy.
And he turned my world upside down…
Christian Hesse. Every woman’s fantasy.
And he turned my world upside down…
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2018
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August 17, 2018
Why, in every single book of this genre, does the heroine think the baby is her sole property- and she can just cut the father out?
August 21, 2018
Didn't finish. Well the first 40% was basically hot sex...with a sentence here and there in regards to the story.
It started off pretty good; had good intentions of a great story but over the top sex with lack of story line is no good for me. Gotta have a story line! and the story line must be more than chapters of sex or talk of sex.
It started off pretty good; had good intentions of a great story but over the top sex with lack of story line is no good for me. Gotta have a story line! and the story line must be more than chapters of sex or talk of sex.
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December 30, 2018Another one where female mc uses her child as weapon. Annoying fmc
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June 19, 2018
2 too predictable Stars
I’m all for a fun easy predictable romance but this was so predictable that the drama wasn’t even fun.
There were a couple of grammatical errors that blew whole sentences for me. The steamy scenes seemed to be thrown in just to add some pages. Especially at the end.
Don’t need more from this author and didn’t read the bonus book.
I’m all for a fun easy predictable romance but this was so predictable that the drama wasn’t even fun.
There were a couple of grammatical errors that blew whole sentences for me. The steamy scenes seemed to be thrown in just to add some pages. Especially at the end.
Don’t need more from this author and didn’t read the bonus book.
August 17, 2018
I feel like I read this book before.... just by a different author with a different title. This isn't the best book ever. It is exactly what the synopsis describes. If that's your thing, this will be silly fun for you.
A few things were irksome to me.
1.) There was an uncomfortable amount of blowjobs. BJs don't typically read romantic to me. This isn't an erotica story and Christian isn't a dominant male but I think the author tried to show the reader that he was highhanded. I'm not a prudish reader but it came off uncomfortably graphic. And there were sooo many.
2.) The mystery of why Piper's mom disappeared and why Piper felt a subconscious need to do her penance remains a mystery. Unless it was addressed while Piper was going down on Christian, because I started to gloss over those parts.
3.) Why the heck didn't Christian just return to the US when he was pining for Piper and hoping she would call? He was hung up on her months afterwards and claimed to love her (after only 2 weeks of knowing her), so just show up and at least get the closure they missed out on. And pretty sure he could have gotten her contact info since he knew her address... and he's a prince with people at his disposal.
4.) So.... it's easy to just skip out of a castle under the eyes of servants, aides, a king, queen and prince and go to the airport with an heir to the throne? Come on.
But its a normal girl becoming a princess! And she makes the guy chase her! Granted she had him chase her AFTER giving it up and having a baby and getting married. But still. It is what it is - silly fun.
A few things were irksome to me.
1.) There was an uncomfortable amount of blowjobs. BJs don't typically read romantic to me. This isn't an erotica story and Christian isn't a dominant male but I think the author tried to show the reader that he was highhanded. I'm not a prudish reader but it came off uncomfortably graphic. And there were sooo many.
2.) The mystery of why Piper's mom disappeared and why Piper felt a subconscious need to do her penance remains a mystery. Unless it was addressed while Piper was going down on Christian, because I started to gloss over those parts.
3.) Why the heck didn't Christian just return to the US when he was pining for Piper and hoping she would call? He was hung up on her months afterwards and claimed to love her (after only 2 weeks of knowing her), so just show up and at least get the closure they missed out on. And pretty sure he could have gotten her contact info since he knew her address... and he's a prince with people at his disposal.
4.) So.... it's easy to just skip out of a castle under the eyes of servants, aides, a king, queen and prince and go to the airport with an heir to the throne? Come on.
But its a normal girl becoming a princess! And she makes the guy chase her! Granted she had him chase her AFTER giving it up and having a baby and getting married. But still. It is what it is - silly fun.
May 24, 2018
Piper was on her way home from a work trip when she literally runs into Christian. Christian is taking some time off from his obligations in his royal family when he runs into Piper. Piper gets a surprise upgrade on her last flight home and is stunned when she sees its the man she crashed into. Sparks fly between them as Christian distracts her from the bumpy flight. After landing Piper gets her rental car because she booked in advance whereas Christian didn't plan for anything. When she offers to help him find a hotel neither really expects it would go any further but the more time they spend together the closer they get. Not wanting to leave Piper yet Christian agrees to let her be his tour guide of her hometown and they have some amazing adventures together. But what will they do when reality intrudes and Christians gets pulled away suddenly? Can Christian have a real thing with Piper?
This was an amazing story once I started I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between Christian and Piper was off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. I enjoyed it so much I bought my own copy.
This was an amazing story once I started I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between Christian and Piper was off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. I enjoyed it so much I bought my own copy.
December 30, 2018
Could Piper have been any more offensive? She's one of the most ridiculous heroines ever!
Christian, on the other hand, was a saint and must have truly, unequivocally, loved her to put up with, much less admire, her "spirit," otherwise known as a bad attitude and immaturity. However, love prevailed, they persevere as a couple, and live happily ever after. No thanks to her stupidity, obstinate nature, and combative personality. One star - Christian alone couldn't make me like this story.
Christian, on the other hand, was a saint and must have truly, unequivocally, loved her to put up with, much less admire, her "spirit," otherwise known as a bad attitude and immaturity. However, love prevailed, they persevere as a couple, and live happily ever after. No thanks to her stupidity, obstinate nature, and combative personality. One star - Christian alone couldn't make me like this story.
May 31, 2018
When Piper tries to rush to get a connecting flight, she runs into a cart left in the aisle and her carry on spills everywhere. Christian stops to help her, and then gets her upgraded to first class to the seat next to him. Piper is on her way home from humanitarian work and Christian is on vacation, heading to California. When a storm comes in during their flight, Christian's connection is cancelled and Piper feels bad leaving him stranded at the airport. She offers him a drive in hopes of him finding a hotel room somewhere. When they can only find a room at the No-Tell Motel, They give into their attraction. The next morning, Christian decides to stay with Piper for his vacation instead of going to California. They spend the next few weeks touring around and having a fling. When Christian is called home, he leaves before he can explain who he is and that he wants to see Piper again. I really enjoyed this story. I thought they really did fall in love and belonged together. They had such a great connection and had so much fun during their two weeks together. This is the first book I have read by RS, but I can't wait to read more.
December 10, 2019
Ho storto e non poco il naso durante la lettura perché la storia poteva essere narrata molto meglio, con molti meno cliché e diciamo una miriade di incongruenze.
Piper e Christian si conoscono su un volo. Dopo l'arrivo a destinazione decidono di spassarsela senza problemi per due settimane. Scatta la scintilla e l'amore. Ma un problema lo riporta a casa usa prima del previsto.
Lei resta incinta e da quel momento nascono problemi su problemi perché lui è un principe e deve diventare Re.
Allora la narrazione non è male ma ci si concentra sempre su di lei e lui poretto si piglia anche le sgridate da parte di tutti!
Principi e principesse di solito mi fanno amare il libro, invece qui nulla. Non mi ha entusiasmato proprio. Si legge verso la fine qualcosino a palazzo, ma la storia gira tutta attorno al sesso (che non è che sia tutto sta gran roba...) e a lei che pensa solo alla figlia. Come se Christian non esistesse.
Avrei voluto leggere qualcosa dal passato di lei e di lui tanto per inquadrare meglio la situazione in cui i due si buttano, ma nada.
Delusione totale per questo romanzo.
Piper e Christian si conoscono su un volo. Dopo l'arrivo a destinazione decidono di spassarsela senza problemi per due settimane. Scatta la scintilla e l'amore. Ma un problema lo riporta a casa usa prima del previsto.
Lei resta incinta e da quel momento nascono problemi su problemi perché lui è un principe e deve diventare Re.
Allora la narrazione non è male ma ci si concentra sempre su di lei e lui poretto si piglia anche le sgridate da parte di tutti!
Principi e principesse di solito mi fanno amare il libro, invece qui nulla. Non mi ha entusiasmato proprio. Si legge verso la fine qualcosino a palazzo, ma la storia gira tutta attorno al sesso (che non è che sia tutto sta gran roba...) e a lei che pensa solo alla figlia. Come se Christian non esistesse.
Avrei voluto leggere qualcosa dal passato di lei e di lui tanto per inquadrare meglio la situazione in cui i due si buttano, ma nada.
Delusione totale per questo romanzo.
May 22, 2018
Ms Lively is a new author to me, and I am so glad I found her! The perpetually late Piper is scrambling for her flight when she has a humorously embarrassing encounter with Christian. Instantly attracted to each other, the two decide to spend some time together before their obligations carry them back to the real world. I liked both down-to-earth Piper and teasing Christian. There's a bit of drama and misunderstandings, but it's about how you fix your mistakes, right? What I liked most about this book was the care the author put into the ending, which was satisfying and brought a literal tear to my eye. This book is well-written and left me feeling content inside. Super read.
I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
July 2, 2018
Great read
Piper and Christian meet in an airport, as he helps her pick up things she stopped when she fell, so it's like a 1950s type of meet-cute... Set in the late 2010's. Condoms and panties are among the items that Christian helps her pick up. Lol. Kind of cute... And it only gets better from there.
She doesn't know him truly at all. Well, she does know him as a person but not who he really is. They have their brief time together, and secrets keep them apart for a while.
This book had it's ups and downs, with tons of lack of communication creating the drama. It's a good book that I'm glad I was able to read. I love stories like this, so it was definitely worth the read.
Piper and Christian meet in an airport, as he helps her pick up things she stopped when she fell, so it's like a 1950s type of meet-cute... Set in the late 2010's. Condoms and panties are among the items that Christian helps her pick up. Lol. Kind of cute... And it only gets better from there.
She doesn't know him truly at all. Well, she does know him as a person but not who he really is. They have their brief time together, and secrets keep them apart for a while.
This book had it's ups and downs, with tons of lack of communication creating the drama. It's a good book that I'm glad I was able to read. I love stories like this, so it was definitely worth the read.
May 22, 2018
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This was a very sweet romance between Prince Christian and Piper. This was a different type of royal book than I am used to reading. This story is told in detail the circumstances of how they met and about every day and night they spent together. When Christian had to go back to his home in Cambria, he leaves Piper after two weeks of ignorant bliss. One year and a baby later they reunite. So many things are uncovered, so many secrets exposed. They go through some turbulent times. But in the end they make it through. An excellent read.
May 27, 2018
Accidentally Royal: An Accidental Marriage Romance by R.S. Lively
5 Stars
Christian Hesse and Piper Ashcroft meet in a crowded airport. That’s not even the best part.
This story goes on to explore the relationship between two very different people from different sides of the world. Filled with attraction, chemistry, lust, laughter, angst, sadness, misunderstandings and finally love, you will enjoy going on this marvelous adventure. Loved this story so much. It’s a keeper. I just finished reading Billionaire Protector (extra story found at the back) and it was fabulous. It was so concise and well written. The outline was tight and Ruth and Lauren nailed it. I loved it more than Accidentally Royal. Read this great story.
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5 Stars
Christian Hesse and Piper Ashcroft meet in a crowded airport. That’s not even the best part.
This story goes on to explore the relationship between two very different people from different sides of the world. Filled with attraction, chemistry, lust, laughter, angst, sadness, misunderstandings and finally love, you will enjoy going on this marvelous adventure. Loved this story so much. It’s a keeper. I just finished reading Billionaire Protector (extra story found at the back) and it was fabulous. It was so concise and well written. The outline was tight and Ruth and Lauren nailed it. I loved it more than Accidentally Royal. Read this great story.
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June 5, 2018
I received this book free and l am volunteering to leave a review.
Piper is a humanitarian who is heading home for some R&R. Christian is a prince who is needing to step up and become the King. They meet at the airport and after a grounded flight end up spending a few weeks together. Christian is called home but he doesn’t tell Piper his secret, Piper has also been hiding stuff from Christian. Piper winds up pregnant, she tracks him down and finds out he is a King. They end up married but does their marriage survive the twists and turns of their relationship, their drama’s and their secrets?
Piper is a humanitarian who is heading home for some R&R. Christian is a prince who is needing to step up and become the King. They meet at the airport and after a grounded flight end up spending a few weeks together. Christian is called home but he doesn’t tell Piper his secret, Piper has also been hiding stuff from Christian. Piper winds up pregnant, she tracks him down and finds out he is a King. They end up married but does their marriage survive the twists and turns of their relationship, their drama’s and their secrets?
July 31, 2018
A True Princess
I very much enjoyed the love story of Piper & Christian. It was well written with lots of hot and steamy moments.
I gave the Book 3 Stars because of a few things that were left out of the story. What happen with Piper’s Mother that made her feel she had to pay penance for her? Than we have Piper’s Grandfather that Piper never mentioned while talking about the family she still had left. I also wish Piper’s Princess training was included more. I think it would have been fun.
But, when all is said and done it’s a beautiful love story of a Prince who accidentally meets his Princess.
I very much enjoyed the love story of Piper & Christian. It was well written with lots of hot and steamy moments.
I gave the Book 3 Stars because of a few things that were left out of the story. What happen with Piper’s Mother that made her feel she had to pay penance for her? Than we have Piper’s Grandfather that Piper never mentioned while talking about the family she still had left. I also wish Piper’s Princess training was included more. I think it would have been fun.
But, when all is said and done it’s a beautiful love story of a Prince who accidentally meets his Princess.
August 1, 2018
I'd like a little romance in my sex story
Talk about over-the-top sex scenes. So far, there has been exactly zero romance, in this 'romance'. No chemistry at all between the H and h. But, they spent the night together, the very night they met. In the most Biblical sense of the word. Over and over. In graphic detail. And on through into the next day. They had sex. Graphically. Repeatedly. In much detail. Til I finally reached my saturation point, only a very few chapters in. I don't mind a little sex in my romances. I would have liked, however, just a little romance, in this sex story, too.
Talk about over-the-top sex scenes. So far, there has been exactly zero romance, in this 'romance'. No chemistry at all between the H and h. But, they spent the night together, the very night they met. In the most Biblical sense of the word. Over and over. In graphic detail. And on through into the next day. They had sex. Graphically. Repeatedly. In much detail. Til I finally reached my saturation point, only a very few chapters in. I don't mind a little sex in my romances. I would have liked, however, just a little romance, in this sex story, too.
September 7, 2018
A Must Read
This is the first book that I've read from this author. I wasn't sure what to expect but i wasn't disappointed. The author had me laughing from the first couple of pages and then on and off throughput the book. Christian was funny and alpha all at the same time and Piper was also funny but a strong and confident woman as well. They both matched beautifully. Because of not communicating very well with one another they spent some time apart. I don't want to give away any spoilers so I won't say to much except to tell you that there is an HEA. I will definitely be reading more from R.S. Lively.
This is the first book that I've read from this author. I wasn't sure what to expect but i wasn't disappointed. The author had me laughing from the first couple of pages and then on and off throughput the book. Christian was funny and alpha all at the same time and Piper was also funny but a strong and confident woman as well. They both matched beautifully. Because of not communicating very well with one another they spent some time apart. I don't want to give away any spoilers so I won't say to much except to tell you that there is an HEA. I will definitely be reading more from R.S. Lively.
May 4, 2019
Another great story by RS Lively. I am reading these as part of a bundle and am enjoying every one. Accidentally Royal is a great story. Piper is such a stron female character who knows her own mind and uses her gifts to help others. Her accidental meeting with Christian turns into moer than either one of them though possible. Secrets are kept, and there is fun to be had for as long as they are together. But Christian had to leave quickly, royal duties call, but not before leaving something behind. I loved the way Piper showed Christian her real world and the things that were so new to him. Great HEA.
May 22, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is a sweet accidental marriage romance, Christian and Piper accidentally bump into each other at the airport, Piper going home and Christian, hiding from his life at home. He is smitten with her from the beginning and neither can tell what their feelings are, I loved the banter between them, but with so much going on around them can this couple overcome the shadows that threaten their love.
Well-written story with wonderful characters, enjoyable storyline. Quick easy reading.
This is a sweet accidental marriage romance, Christian and Piper accidentally bump into each other at the airport, Piper going home and Christian, hiding from his life at home. He is smitten with her from the beginning and neither can tell what their feelings are, I loved the banter between them, but with so much going on around them can this couple overcome the shadows that threaten their love.
Well-written story with wonderful characters, enjoyable storyline. Quick easy reading.
May 21, 2018
Very enjoyable book about two people who ran into each other at an airport and ended up spending time together. Christian and Piper fell in lust with each other and had to then take the time to fall in love. Many cute moments and a lot of hot sex. I did feel like choking both of them at one time or another. Lol. Enjoy.
I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
May 21, 2018
This is a interesting, intriguing book with a well-written, fantastic story-line & plot, it keep the readers interest. The characters are well developed and interesting with individual personalities. What you will find in this book is: drama, intrigue, suspense, secrets, deceit, misunderstandings, humor, verbal banter, sexual tension, lust, passion, love and erotic scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
May 22, 2018
A great read from start to end. Christian and Piper meet quite by chance, and every minute of the rest of their stories seems to have been written in the stars. They are well developed characters telling a meaningful story of two souls who didn’t know they were lost until they were found by the other. You will be loath to put this book down. Lucky in the US we have a long weekend ahead. If you’re not so lucky, you just might want to call in sick. Grab this book now and enjoy
May 28, 2018
Two specials
I really enjoyed Accidentally Royal, although Piper out more drama in her life than she needed to. Still it ended well.
The second "bonus" book. My billionaire protector was even better.
Carter is my hero. I am so glad he proved to everyone that appearance can sometimes be deceiving. He never forgot where he came from or those that helped him along the way. And Darby? not as naive as some would believe.
Don't miss either of these.
I really enjoyed Accidentally Royal, although Piper out more drama in her life than she needed to. Still it ended well.
The second "bonus" book. My billionaire protector was even better.
Carter is my hero. I am so glad he proved to everyone that appearance can sometimes be deceiving. He never forgot where he came from or those that helped him along the way. And Darby? not as naive as some would believe.
Don't miss either of these.
June 11, 2018
My Opinion
O wanted to like this book but it started off so slow. I had to make myself continue. I loved their relationship once it for started but thing his obligations caused him to have to leave and the book went downhill from there. His parents were overbearing and deceptive and they had a lot of stupid problems that having a simple conversation would've solved. I can not recommend this book.
O wanted to like this book but it started off so slow. I had to make myself continue. I loved their relationship once it for started but thing his obligations caused him to have to leave and the book went downhill from there. His parents were overbearing and deceptive and they had a lot of stupid problems that having a simple conversation would've solved. I can not recommend this book.
June 16, 2018
Enlightening
Mason teaches a lesson of morality, political reasoning, and power. Childhood drama is a cause behind his need for complete control over his younger sister Darby, and everybody she cares about. Carter comes from a very similar background, but because of Pop's intervention, and differences in character, he became a loving, generous, hard working man. These differences make for an interesting and engaging story.
Mason teaches a lesson of morality, political reasoning, and power. Childhood drama is a cause behind his need for complete control over his younger sister Darby, and everybody she cares about. Carter comes from a very similar background, but because of Pop's intervention, and differences in character, he became a loving, generous, hard working man. These differences make for an interesting and engaging story.
July 3, 2018
Two for one - My Lucky Day
For all my choices of books that I make, every once in awhile I pick a winner. Or two! I accidentally picked this book from a list of several, wondering if I would be overwhelming with sugary sweetness. Instead , I was rewarded with two well written,light-hearted stories. Both were well developed story lines, with enough drama to keep them interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author's work in the future.
For all my choices of books that I make, every once in awhile I pick a winner. Or two! I accidentally picked this book from a list of several, wondering if I would be overwhelming with sugary sweetness. Instead , I was rewarded with two well written,light-hearted stories. Both were well developed story lines, with enough drama to keep them interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author's work in the future.
June 25, 2018
Christian and Piper
What started as a one-night stand turned into a 2 week, no-strings affair. Christian and Piper didn't share much about each other because they agreed to keep things casual.
Of course, that never just happens. I really enjoyed the fun these two had with each other within those first 2 weeks. There were no worries, just two adults enjoying their time. If only real relationships were that easy!
What started as a one-night stand turned into a 2 week, no-strings affair. Christian and Piper didn't share much about each other because they agreed to keep things casual.
Of course, that never just happens. I really enjoyed the fun these two had with each other within those first 2 weeks. There were no worries, just two adults enjoying their time. If only real relationships were that easy!
March 5, 2019
Good read!
If I’m being honest, the best part about this book were just the simple references made. It clearly well written and I enjoyed it. The lead couple’s relationship didn’t really give me that connection I was looking for and the lead female just seemed to run a lot from her problems when it came to him but given her past it all seemed to make sense, and although she annoyed me at first I found myself admiring her for her sense of independence. Definitely a good read.
If I’m being honest, the best part about this book were just the simple references made. It clearly well written and I enjoyed it. The lead couple’s relationship didn’t really give me that connection I was looking for and the lead female just seemed to run a lot from her problems when it came to him but given her past it all seemed to make sense, and although she annoyed me at first I found myself admiring her for her sense of independence. Definitely a good read.
May 4, 2019
Blah
I found this book so frustrating. It has SO much potential, it just never fully met it in my opinion. Everything is a bit blah. The characters backgrounds are really different, yet they remain two dimensional and boring. The whole plot was boring after a while and lost my interest after they went back to his ‘kingdom’. Needs a bit of spice, especially in a genre where there are SO many of this exact same book.
I found this book so frustrating. It has SO much potential, it just never fully met it in my opinion. Everything is a bit blah. The characters backgrounds are really different, yet they remain two dimensional and boring. The whole plot was boring after a while and lost my interest after they went back to his ‘kingdom’. Needs a bit of spice, especially in a genre where there are SO many of this exact same book.
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