Royal Hottie

The Rourkes #2

by Kylie Gilmore

Phillip
I never expected to be the prime target of a bachelor auction, compliments of my outrageous sister-in-law, the new queen. I don’t care if the internet has turned me into a royal hottie meme, I am not a piece of meat. So when the first eager single woman arrives at the palace, I send her packing. Only the damn woman refuses to leave.

Ruby
Why would I want to buy a date with an arrogant rude prince? I’m here to do a job, which I desperately need, and no delusional prince is going to stand in my way. Obviously, the “royal hottie” believes the hype.
So how did I end up winning the top prize in a royal bachelor auction, and what will I do with him?
I can’t let myself fall for a playboy. Besides, we’re heading in opposite directions. He’s going on an international tour for a year or more, and I absolutely have to get back to the US. Only this prince is used to getting what he wants, and now he wants me.

The Rourkes Series
Royal Catch (Book 1)
Royal Hottie (Book 2)
Royal Darling (Book 3)
Royal Charmer (Book 4)
Royal Player (Book 5)
Royal Shark (Book 6)

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Royalty, Amazon, Anthologies, Ebooks

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 10, 2019

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KYLIE’S BOOKS

HAPPY ENDINGS IN CLOVER PARK
The Kissing Part (Book 1)
The Sexy Part (Book 2)

UNLEASHED ROMANCE
Fetching (Book 1)
Dashing (Book 2)
Sporting (Book 3)
Toying (Book 4)
Blazing (Book 5)
Chasing (Book 6)
Daring (Book 7)
Leading (Book 8)
Racing (Book 9)
Loving (Book 10)

THE ROURKES
Royal Catch (Book 1)
Royal Hottie (Book 2)
Royal Darling (Book 3)
Royal Charmer (Book 4)
Royal Player (Book 5)
Royal Shark (Book 6)
Rogue Prince (Book 7)
Rogue Gentleman (Book 8)
Rogue Rascal (Book 9)
Rogue Angel (Book 10)
Rogue Devil (Book 11)
Rogue Beast (Book 12)

HAPPY ENDINGS BOOK CLUB
Hidden Hollywood (Book 1)
Inviting Trouble (Book 2)
So Revealing (Book 3)
Formal Arrangement (Book 4)
Bad Boy Done Wrong (Book 5)
Mess With Me (Book 6)
Resisting Fate (Book 7)
Chance of Romance (Book 8)
Wicked Flirt (Book 9)
An Inconvenient Plan (Book 10) 
A Happy Endings Wedding (Book 11)

CLOVER PARK SERIES
The Opposite of Wild (Book 1)
Daisy Does It All (Book 2)
Bad Taste in Men (Book 3)
Kissing Santa (Book 4)
Restless Harmony (Book 5)
Not My Romeo (Book 6)
Rev Me Up (Book 7)
An Ambitious Engagement (Book 8)
Clutch Player (Book 9)
A Tempting Friendship (Book 10)
Clover Park Bride: Nico and Lily’s Wedding
A Valentine’s Day Gift (Book 11)
Maggie Meets Her Match (Book 12)

CLOVER PARK CHARMERS
Almost Over It (Book 1)
Almost Married (Book 2)
Almost Fate (Book 3)
Almost in Love (Book 4)
Almost Romance (Book 5)
Almost Hitched (Book 6)

Reviews

[Paula Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gabriel and Anna have just been crowned King and Queen and now are off on their Honeymoon. While on their honeymoon, Anna's best friend Ruby whom is an Interior designer has been hired to decorate a part of the castle which Anna has created to be a Pamper Spa for guests in order to create a viable financial option for the country of Villroy. At the same time, Anna has just informed Philip that she has signed him up for a Bachelor Auction where the clients will be bidding for a date with the "Royal Hottie" and his brothers but Philip is the main attraction. When Philip sees Ruby, he thinks that she is one of the clients and tells her that he won't go on a date with her. They have this fiery first interaction and Philip calls Anna and she tells him to "Stay Away”. The book then moves to Ruby meeting Maya - one of the maids and talks about going shopping. Of course, though, they need someone who can speak French - Enter Philip O'Rourke who wants to show Ruby he isn't just the "Royal Hottie" and superficial. The three of them go shopping and during their time, Ruby starts to fall for Philip and eventually the pair kiss. The book then jumps to the auction with the O'Rourke Boys and Philip rigs the bidding of the auction. He flies to Paris with Ruby and they spend an amazing time together but of course, this HEA can't last forever as Philip is off on a 5-week charity tour and Ruby has to fly home as her business has the possibility of booming and she has a little sister on the way. Will Philip and Ruby find a way to make their romance last or was this just a fling? I am loving this series as one of my favourite tropes is the whole Royalty falling in love with commoners. If you love Royalty fiction and Cinderella type tales - then check out The O’Rourke’s series by Kylie Gilmore today - each Book features one of the O'Rourke siblings.

[Nikki Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Royal Hottie is a fun book! I wondered if we'd get a story about Phillip when he showed up in the Happy Endings Book Club Series. So yay when I discovered we were!

Phillip is a little hard to read. He comes across as somewhat shallow, and the royal hottie label didn't help that. But there's so much more than what meets the eye with him, and I'm glad that during the story, we got more of that. He did tick me off in the end, but did his best to redeem himself.

I love Ruby. Then again, she's good friends with Anna. I feel they're both perfect for Villroy. The kingdom is in desperate need of things and I think these fresh faces from America breathe new life into this quaint place.

It was great to see more from the other siblings, and that way we get a tease of what's to come had me on the edge of my seat.

I think this would be a fun TV show. Someone needs to get on that. :)

Already loving this new series!

[Ash · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were many things I didn't like:
1. Ruby's character. For some one who has come out of a messy relationship and is averse to getting into a new one, she sure fell fast. At one page she said it would be better if there was nothing b/w them and on the next page itself she wanted to have sex with him.

2. Phillip's character. I think the guy was too full of himself. He glorified his work and belittled Ruby's job.It was his way or high way.
“Why do you persist in talking about your job? If you’re with me, you don’t have to work. After all we’ve seen on this trip, I’m sure you can see how important clean water efforts are. It raises the quality of life beyond mere survival. By comparison, decorating is meaningless, frivolous fluff.”
“Well, it means something to me.”
“I’m so disappointed in you. You’re selling out for what? Money? Prestige? An ego boost?”
“Impulsive, self-centered, money-centered. You are not the woman I thought you were.”
Ruby is self-centered just because she wants to work and have her own life. Phillip was an A class jerk to her.

3. After saying some really nasty things to Ruby he suddenly realises that he is in love with her and goes to convince her. Earlier when he had belittled her she had left him and I thought that she finally grew a back bone but sadly I was wrong.Ruby seemed to have no self respect. He apologized and said he loved her and she took him back. They decided to get married. (Like, seriously.)

May be both the characters deserved each other.

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[Fos · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I like Ruby's strength and focus on her career and ability to stand up for her self

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[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vega Vampi - per RFS
Se ancora non avete letto Royal Catch, fate attenzione perché questa recensione ne contiene degli spoilers, siete avvertiti!

L’ isola di Villroy è un piccolo regno vicino alle coste francesi; la sua economia nei secoli si è sempre basata sulla pesca, ma l’impoverimento dei mari sta mettendo in difficoltà i pescatori locali. Anna, la nuova regina, appoggiata dal re Gabriel ha una brillante idea per fare ripartire l’economia del regno e, per coinvolgere al meglio gli investitori (anzi le investitrici) organizza un’asta per avere diritto a una cena romantica con i principi ancora scapoli. Il pezzo forte della serata è Philip, conosciuto nel mondo, grazie al web, come Royal Hottie. Philip tentenna, non volendo essere coinvolto in ciò che considera una pagliacciata, finché “un folletto” (Ruby), entrato con esuberanza nella sua quotidianità, non lo farà ricredere.

Ruby arriva a palazzo per arredare una suite: è stata chiamata da Anna direttamente dal Texas sia perché ha fiducia nel suo grande talento sia perché vuole aiutare l’amica a riprendersi da un brutto momento della sua vita. La ragazza, con la sua solarità conquisterà gli inquilini del palazzo.

Sin dal primo libro Philip mi aveva affascinato, e non vedevo l’ora di leggere la sua storia, ma vi confesso che a tratti lo ho odiato. Evidentemente essere altezzosi e presuntuosi è nel dna di questi principi ma, se Gabriel aveva cambiato rotta sin da subito, non è il caso del fratello, che evidentemente è un po’ più duro di comprendonio. Il libro è divertente e appassionante, il tasso di erotismo è alto anche qui, e sicuramente un principe che in intimità diventa un po’ scurrile potrà conquistare molti cuori, il mio un po’ meno, quindi se vedrete mezza stellina in meno per la sensualità è solo per quello! Consiglio alle amanti delle commedie di leggerlo perchè la Gilmore dimostra di essere molto brava in questo genere e l’irritazione che genera il carattere di Philip è sicuramente un elemento coinvolgente.

[Tisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Philip O'Rourke second in line for the thrown is considered the "Royal Hottie" of the 4 princes of their country of Villroy. His brother His Royal Highness Gabriel O'Rourke; recently crowned King, almost abdicated his thrown if he couldn't marry Anna the American woman he loved.
Philip the spare was more than willing to take his place in line for the thrown if he had too. He wanted Gabriel to be happy. Philip endured a very public & humiliating break up with the woman he thought he would marry. Since then he swore off anything that could be remotely a relationship with a woman. One night stand super fiscal relationships - No problem. Until he met the stubborn American & BFF to Anna his sister in law.

Ruby ~ Anna's best friend whose an Interior designer that has been hired by the Queen to decorate a portion of the castle that has been dedicated to Anna's project the "Pamper Spa" for guests using sustainable natural resources from the Island in order to create a viable source of income for the country of Villroy.
Though to get additional funding for the project to put some of the products in local businesses. Anna has decided to have a Bachelor Auction involving none other that Gabriel's 3 other siblings as the dates. The two younger brothers are excited, they love the attention! Who wouldn't want to have a beautiful lady arm & arm all night & help with their sister in laws cause. Why not!
Unfortunately Anna choose to wait as she was leaving on her Honeymoon to inform Philip that he is the main attraction for this auction to be successful. See out of the Royal brothers Philip is known for his playboy image. His Nickname given by the press is the "Royal Hottie" Which he hates but he will use his fame for a cause that is important to him, Clean Water. But he refuses to be a piece of meat for this stupid auction. He tells Anna NO!

While headed to his chambers he happens to see a woman in the newly decorated Spa. Where he seems to believe this is one of the 16 woman arriving for the weekend Auction for him. He is furious, & before asking any questions informs Ruby, to leave. That he won't go on a date with her.

Ruby accepted the job from her BFF because she needed to get away from a bad break up. To do that she wanted to establish herself as a freelance interior designer. She needs the money to get out of her parents home. Since they are going to have a baby.
When the arrogant, rude Prince attacks her as being after him. Her fiery attitude & take no nonsense claws come out! She tells him where to shove it. She is here on business for the queen. Not to get into his pants!! Ruby informs him to "Stay Away”

Anna informs Philip of her BFF coming to decorate. He informs her they met. Anna tells Philip to stay away! She is not a one night stand!
Philip now embarrassed of his behavior apologizes & is determined to prove to Ruby he isn't just the "Royal Hottie" Mr. superficial. When Maya the maid assigned to Ruby informs her where to go for décor for the decorating job. They need someone who can speak French. Guess who decides to be the third wheel? None other than Mr. Hottie!
When they start communicating w/ each other. They realize they are attracted to each other. Philip doesn't seem to admit that he has feelings for Ruby. But when They have a kiss that just tingles all of their scents. Philip overhears that Anna has asked Ruby to participate in the auction to get the bids started for the younger brothers. The night of the Auction Philip's jealousy comes into play. He decides that he will participate in the auction. On one condition! That his date be Ruby. He informs her he will make the anonymous bid to get her as his date. The Royal Hottie decides to go all out. His destination for his date he won of Ruby is to Paris.
That is when their emotions turn physical. They say its just while they are both on the island. Since Ruby goes back home in a week. Philip starts his tour to the UN regarding his clean water project.

But neither one can stop their chemistry. Before the week is up Philip asks Ruby to go with him on the 5 week tour. Ruby says she cannot needs to start the clients that have wanted her for the holidays. But when Ruby realizes she has given into another man over her career. Tension start to fly. She decides to leave the 5 wk. trip. Head back home& start her freelance career.
Will the two compromise to make their relationship work.
Read the ending to find out.
I loved this series. I cannot read the next brother/sister love story.

[BouquineBook · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Un deuxième tome sur la même lignée que le premier. Un livre qui se lit facilement, rapidement et sans prise de tête. On découvre l’histoire du prince Phillip, second au titre et de Ruby, une amie de la reine Anna car oui Anna et son prince Gabriel sont enfin mariés au début de ce deuxième tome et on a la chance d’avoir de leur nouvelle tout au long du livre. Ça, on adore!!!

L’histoire de Ruby et Phillip est interdite mais l’attirance que ressente ces deux-là va être plus forte que tout. Ruby va lutter par peur de souffrir et Phillip par peur de s’engager. Ces deux-êtres ont souffert d’une rupture amoureuse et ont du mal à faire confiance. Mais plus les pages se tournent, plus l’évidence va leur sauter aux yeux. Ils sont faits l’un pour l’autre. Rien ne sera facile, des événements vont venir perturber ce début de relation mais il va surtout falloir que nos deux protagonistes apprennent à s’ouvrir et à être conciliant, chose plus facile à dire qu’à faire. Il y a beaucoup de scènes romantiques dans ce tome. J’ai adoré le prince Phillip qui sous ces airs d’hommes à femmes est enfaîte un gentleman romantique et adorable. Il m’a séduite par son charisme. Cet homme est bon et il nous le prouve de bien des manières. Ruby m’a également beaucoup plus. Ce petit bout de femme est un rayon de soleil, elle est dynamique et elle ne se laisse pas faire. Ce qui permet d’avoir certaines scènes plutôt cocasses. Bref, j’ai adoré ce couple.

L’auteure reste fidèle à elle-même avec ce deuxième tome, c’est toujours autant addictif. On attend toujours impatiemment le dénouement et on continue à découvrir doucement les autres personnages ainsi que les frères Rourke.

Une série addictive que j’apprécie beaucoup de lire. Ce livre est romantique à souhait et j’ai hâte de connaitre toutes les histoires de la famille Rourke car plus les chapitres passent plus je suis intriguée. Merci à l’auteure de me transporter chez les Rourke et dans leur somptueux palais. J’ai hâte de connaitre l’histoire d’Emma, notre princesse qui est très respectueuse du protocole royal. Que lui réserve, l’auteure? Allez, je fonce le découvrir!

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

With a first kiss that is OFF THE CHARTS this book was fun, entertaining and sexy! I love strong, independant women who are witty and delightful and, who quite unexpectedly, can turn a man's head and make him believe the impossible can truly be their reality.

With the younger generation leaving in droves for better opportunities, the small island country of Villroy is just one generation away from collapse. A legacy of vikings dating back centuries is in danger of dying off. Although Prince Phillip is determined to help his country anyway he can, he sees himself more as an ambassador for global aid, helping impoverished countries develop sustainable water sources. He knows his causes will take him away from his own country to better serve others but when his sister in law sends a friend to redesign a portion of the castle she will use for an exclusive spa that will regenerate tourism he is quickly smitten with the petite pixie. Now he must convince her that his cause to help improve water supplies for third world countries is far more important than her dream of owning a design business that only benefits snooty, wealthy women.

Ruby Evans may be tiny but she is bold, outgoing and determined to get her home design business off the ground. Remodeling a section of Villroy Castle for her friend's new spa will expose her to some exclusive future clients. All bets are off though when she meets the smug, obnoxious prince Phillip who is so full of himself he's become known as the Royal Hottie. From the first words out of his mouth it seems they rub each other the wrong way, yet they can't seem to slow or stop what is happening between them.

Both know nothing can come of the feelings stirring around them since Ruby is heading back to the US to grow her new business and Prince Phillip is leaving on several trips that will take him away for as long as a year. Forced into a bachelor auction to help his sister in law, Prince Phillip will do whatever it takes to swing the results his way, even though he knows he should stay away from the woman who is leaving soon.

I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.

[Jessi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Known as the Royal Hottie, Phillip Roarke is the second oldest in the royal family of Villeroy, an island kingdom off the coast of France. He is not at all amused to be conscripted into a mad scheme of his new sister-in-law to help bring commerce to their island. She wants to open up a high-end spa and to get the word out as well as raise some money, she has put together a bachelor auction made up of Phillip and his other unmarried brothers and puts the word out to some of her wealthy former hair clients.
So it's no surprise that Phillip is rude to a woman that he assumes is there for the auction. He's surprised to find out that Ruby is actually a friend of his sister-in-law's, there to help redecorate the castle ahead of having her clients come in. She is sort of star-struck to meet the Royal Hottie but it turns into annoyance when he seems to be a big ol' jerk. However, he decides to pitch in and help her get everything together so that the auction will be a success. While working together, they start to realize that there may be an attraction there after all. Too bad Ruby doesn't have enough to bid...
This one was really inconsistent and the timeline just made me feel like I had whiplash. Ruby was a schemer but she wasn't but she is. And we're going to jump forward in time but Phillip is a jerk but two sentences later realizes it. I liked both Ruby and Phillip but wish the story could have been smoothed out a bit more.
This is also when I wish Goodreads had a more nuanced rating system because this book wasn't as good as the one after it which wasn't a four but this book wasn't quite a two.

[Chalice · Rating 3 out of 5]

The couple: Phillip and Ruby

Romance trope: royalty
Series: The Rourkes
Length: 160 pages

Plot: Phillip is known as the royal hottie, but there's more to him than that and he wants to prove that to everyone. That's why his sister-in-law's idea for a bachelor auction isn't something he wants to do Luckily, he meets Ruby and she intrigues him in ways he didn't expect. But he has his life and she has a completely different one and it doesn't look like they can mesh.

Commentary: Well, I'm pretty sure I would never get over the things he said to her when they had their big argument. I mean, she was mad, but she didn't stoop to the level of striking at his very character and everything he stood for to make him feel devastated. He was so mean and petty and cold. And it took him way too long to figure it out - and he didn't really; it too; Anna to point out what he had done. I was so mad at him after that - she forgave him way too easily, as far as I'm concerned. Way too nice.

Previous book in the series: Royal Catch
Next book in the series: Royal Darling

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A case of mistaken identity & a playboy Prince create the start of this story by Kylie Gilmore. After Prince Phillip’s long time girlfriend broke up with him & he realized she really wasn’t interested in him, he’s resisted getting close to anyone. Now his reputation has earned him the leading spot in a charity bachelor auction.

Ruby can’t believe the chance she’s been given. Her friend married a prince & now she’s been offered the opportunity to design the new spa rooms in the castle. Too bad she has to deal with the sexy arrogant Prince Phillip to get the job done!

This story illustrates how first impressions can lead to wrong conclusions. Phillip had just gotten off the phone call telling him about the auction when he sees Ruby. His reactions lead to Ruby’s feelings of him being an arrogant jerk. As they discover the true personalities of each other, the chemistry between them deepens. Whereas Ruby has to learn not to listen to gossip & appearances, Phillip needs to learn that his life is not the only one that matters. His charity calling is not more important than Ruby’s career. Both parties had lessons to learn before they could find their HEA.

[Bonnie Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about two people who meet under less than perfect circumstances and have nothing in common. Phillip is next in line for the throne and has earned the nickname “royal hottie”. A reputation he has earned but wants to change. Ruby is a friend of Anna’s who is now the Queen. She has been hired to decorate part of the palace that Anna wants to use as a spa experience for her wealthy friends. This will be used to help grow the economy of Villroy. When the decorating is finished Anna has some friends coming over to experience what she has done. Part of her plan is to hold a bachelor auction for a date with the royal brothers. Phillip has no intention to be a part of it. But once he gets to know Ruby he agrees but only if he can give Ruby the money to bid on him. They realize there is chemistry between them but Phillip doesn’t do relationships and Ruby is a relationship kind of girl.
Also, Phillip is leaving to travel for a cause he is heavily involved in and Ruby is going back home. But what happens when the date is over and it’s time to walk away? Another good book about the royal family.

[Monica Billings · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. This book started off really slow for me. The beginning felt very disjointed, and there was not an easy flow to the book in the beginning. Next we have Phillip. Sigh. At first I liked him. He’s, he was a little stuck up and full of himself, but he was also sweet and cared about his family. There was some insta love, but I could look past that because of the romance. Then we get to the fight between Phillip and Ruby. He says some really shitty things to her, and is extremely petty. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH THEIR LIVES THAN YOU, IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE LESS THAN!!!! So he says these shitty things, and then he goes to apologize a week later, and he REFUSES TO GROVEL!!!! Bro you messed up BIG! You don’t get to say things like that and then immediately get the girl of your dreams back. But of course she forgives him, and then he proposes, and everything’s magically fixed. I wish I had waited for this to come out in the library, and I’m pretty annoyed that I paid for this book.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story. I'm no expert, but I rather found Ruby and Phillip's story a bit more romantic than Anna and Gabriel. Don't get me wrong, I very much enjoyed that one as well, but this one had a bit extra that just did it for me. I can definitely see how Ruby and Anna are friends. Ruby has a wonderful attitude and though she is nursing a broken heart and dealing with unemployment, I love her independence and her positive outlook in life. I feel a bit bad for Phillip in a way because he is trying to shed a persona that truly isn't all him. He certainly earned that reputation but now that he wants to take a different route in life, it's just not it anymore. I was very upset with his attitude toward Ruby's career but I was dang proud of the way she stood up for herself. I'm very happy with the way it ended and how the situation was resolved. Now I'm ready for Royal Darling. The excerpt hooked me!

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Royal Hottie is the second book in The Rourkes series but it could be read as a standalone.

Ruby has come to put some finishing sparkle on the suites in the castle that will be used for paying guests or honeymooners at the King and Queen's request. She is using her interior design skills to add just the right touches.

Phillip is the second born in the Rourkes royal family. He has gotten a playboy reputation since a bad break up that was very public. Now his new sister-in-law wants him to be available for a bachelor auction and he gave her a hard no. When he walks into the suites and sees a woman there, he assumed it is one of their guests a week early and he is very rude to her.

Phillip and Ruby spend most of the book with a growing friendship while fighting their mutual attraction because of their pasts. They have a lot to overcome from two such different lives and plans for the future

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't let the steamy covers fool you, these books are way more fun, romantic, and sexy than dirty. If you read The Royal Catch and thought Philip had more depth to him than his "Royal Hottie" nickname implied than you would be correct though he does have his wealthy ass-hole moments. Ruby was fine as a character, though, considering she's supposed to be a friend of Anna's I don't remember her being mentioned at all in the previous book. But that's a nitpicky shared universe thing for me, not something that makes the book itself less enjoyable.

You can read this one out of order, but the entire first book is summarized for you as the plot is largely driven by decisions and ideas that happen in the previous book. This book is also less of a stand alone compared to The Royal Catch as the ending, while serving it's purpose to show that our main characters are doing well and happy, also gives you a cliff hanger to set up the plot of the next book.

If you liked The Royal Catch and wanted to read more about just how wealthy and privileged the royal family is, or like books that take place across various countries/places I'd recommend giving this a try!

[Catherine Parton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhh i loved Phillips book I'm so glad to finally know the real man he is after meeting him in an inconvenient plan ( haileys book in happy ending book club).
I loved that behind the "royal hottie" facade he's this incredible man and he's doing so much charity work to help where it's needed most.
ruby comes to the palace to help her friend the new queen Anne (royal catch) to decorate and has no idea about the bachelor auction featuring the Prince's... there she meets mister royal hottie himself, but not the best first impression.
Then they hit it off but keep to just friends even with the chemistry flowing. But when phillip doesn't want to be auction off But especially to anyone that isn't ruby. But what will he do?
Can't wait for the rest of the Rourke family.

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[JLS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book. Phillip and Ruby are an amazing couple! There's so much in this story from mistaken identity, hero worship, sass, screaming women, a bachelor auction and that's only in the first half.
As Ruby and Phillip get to know each other, the chemistry is there but the timing isn't great. She's getting over a year long relationship with a man who lied to her. He's still getting over being dumped very publicly by his girlfriend of five years. She realizes that he's more than a "royal hottie". He realizes he likes Ruby but has been warned to stay away by her friend, Queen Anna. Though they really want each other, their lives are on different paths. Her life is in Tampa and building her own interior design business. His life is traveling as an ambassador for clean water. How can they make it work?
I reviewed this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Maria Cecília · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve known Phillip already from the last book of The Happy Endings Book Club series, but it’s here when we get the chance to know him deeper. He and Ruby are still recovering from ugly break ups with their exes, and skeptical about romance and falling in love again. Their first encounter is a complete mismatch but after spending two weeks trying to create a friendship, they let things go further. Ruby sees him as a loving, caring and dignified person, and he adores that she doesn’t see the prince first. But their relationship, although hot and passionate isn’t enough to prove they could make their huge lifestyle differences reconcile. This book made me go with them on their rollercoaster of emotions with the big expectation on how could they make it work! I love Kylie’s books and this one is up to par with her other books and series!!

[Dawn Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Royal Hottie was another fun and entertaining story this was Book 2 and in this book we get to really know Phillip and see how he will deal with the situation his sister-in-law the new Queen has for him. I found my self smiling and giggling throughout this story. I absolutely love Kylie Gilmore, she makes you really fall for her great characters. Prince Phillip is considered the Royal Hottie which makes him the perfect man for a charity bachelor auction, but that is just the start of the story. Ruby is at the palace to work for her friend the Queen and she is not going to put up with an arrogant prince. Soon enough things start to heat up between them, but they both know there can’t be a future for them since they are headed in different directions. I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

[Monique · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was not good. I listened to the audiobook and thought I could listen even thou I listened to book one and was dissappointed. This was worst than expected. I hated this book. This book was offensive to books. Ruby was so weak as a character. The past character from book one Anna ruined this book too. The concept of a bachelor auction was so horrible. The dialoge was like the author didn't even try. The bachelor auction was so badly written I couldn't hardly listen. The Royal background of the story was ruined by this whole book. Then what really pissed me off was the way they all made Phillip out to be a man whore but he never showed any of that. He was the only character with any depth. I hate that I wasted money on this book and will not be listening to anymore of this series.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I need a Prince in my life!
Book 2 was just as great as the first one! Kylie is rocking this Price series and I can't wait to get my hands on book 3!!
Meet Prince Phillip, the hottie prince, when he meets Ruby, he thinks shes there for this bachelor auction his sister in law is orchestrating! He's not the nicest to her, but when he finds out the real reason she's there...She was hired by Anna to decorate the suite she's using to launch her new ideas, he's humble and apologizes to her. To say sparks fly between these two, Ruby is certainly a fire cracker, but he's trying not to upset his new sister in law because she told him hands off of Ruby.
Follow their story as they become friends, and possibly more! Grab this book, 5 royal stars for this one!!

[Jeanne Johnston · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just finished a really, really good book (one where you're totally immersed and forget it's a book because it just flows) and this is just so... NOT that that I can't bear to see if it gets better. The premise irks me, the endless narration in this guy's head, and the concept of saving a country by letting the new American queen, who used to be a HAIRDRESSER, far cryin' out loud--turn a chunk of the royal palace into a day spa (wherein rich women apparently stay a WEEK because the definition of a "day" is apparently a mystery to this author) is just too asinine to believe. A bachelor auction pimping the royal princes for said rich bitches was my last straw.

I simply can't grit my teeth and tough this one out in the hopes it will redeem itself, sorry.

[SusanL · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an ARC review. I really enjoyed Prince Phillip. Sexy, kind, a bit arrogant but I suppose it’s to be expected when women throw themselves at him and he wants for nothing. Ruby is pretty, tiny and tough. She stands up for herself. She’s a strong person who recently went through a difficult breakup. When the two meet, Phillip is totally mistaken about why Ruby is there and it’s pretty amusing. The only negative for me is the overuse of the f-word in relation to sex. Especially when it’s used referring to brother and sister-in-law trying to get pregnant. Then it’s just crude. Still, a fun read!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Phillip and Ruby...and what a story it is..

Phillip is the "Spare" heir to a throne known as the Royal Hottie, and Ruby is hired by her best friend (The Queen) to put the finishing touches on a Royal Fantasy Suite at the castle.
Phillip incorrectly assumes that Ruby is there to bid on a date with him at the Royal Prince auction his sister-in-law is planning.

The two butt heads from the start, then grow close. Both have a lot of baggage from past relationships that they need to work through.

I admit to not liking Phillip in the beginning, and then again in the middle, but by the end, I did grow to like him as well.
What a great second book in the Rourkes series

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prince Phillip, known as the Royal Hottie, has his world turned upside down when he meets Ruby. Phillip had his heart broken and has been avoiding anything remotely like a relationship. Ruby also had a bad experience and is just starting to pick up the pieces when her friend Queen Anna asks her to help out with some interior decorating. These two have chemistry and as their story unfolds we get to see the real Prince Phillip, who is kind, caring, funny and romantic. He and Ruby make a wonderful couple and she may be just what he needs to clean up his image. This royal family is lots of fun and I look forward to more of their stories.

[Janeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series just gets better!

Prince Phillip is the 1st member of the royal Rourke family that we met back in Josh & Hailey's story (Happy Endings Book Club #10). Even then, he could pour on the charm, living up to his "Royal Hottie" title!

But when he meets Ruby, she is immune to his charm and makes sure he knows it!

As they spend time together working on Anna's project in the palace, they become friends, and eventually more, as their chemistry is off the charts. But things get a little messy when Phillip puts down Ruby's work as a designer as "fluff".

It will take some time, and some groveling, but Phillip finally realizes that love comes first; everything else is secondary.

[Booklover Judy Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phillip is the royal hottie and he is a little full of himself. Under that, he is a nice guy. Ruby is a heroine making her way after a bad break up of her relationship. They are hot together with insane chemistry. They build a friendship where they understand each other to a degree. Ultimately, they have to figure out how two very different lives could be together. I enjoyed the story. There were plenty of laugh out loud moments. I loved Ruby. There were a few times where Phillip was kind of a jerk and I just wanted to smack him, but he was overall likable. I really enjoyed reading about the bachelor prince auction, and I look forward to reading more about the brothers.