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Ravishing Royals #3

The Prince Next Door

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She’s a New Yorker in need of escape
He’s the smoldering hot neighbor, running from his past and desperate not to be found
This single daddy has secrets, and she’s going to uncover the truth…


Julia Fernandez is reeling from the loss of her mother. When an unexpected offer puts her in the small town of Sterling, Ohio, for the summer, she thinks it might be the perfect place to create some new memories. The gorgeous single dad next door? Well, he’s just the cherry on top!

Kal Harris is an artist trapped in a carpenter’s honed body, and a devoted father to his adorable daughter. Basically, he’s perfect, but it doesn’t take Julia long to work out that he’s running from something…

The two get close quickly, but Kal’s refusal to be drawn on his past soon drives Julia away. She retreats, wanting to protect herself, until a mysterious letter arrives, and Julia discovers that her gorgeous neighbor isn’t who he says he is. He’s no ordinary single dad: he’s royalty!

No sooner has Julia discovered the truth, Kal and his daughter disappear. Has Julia blown it with the prince next door, or will the two of them come together to right the wrongs of the past, and become what everyone wants most: a whole new family.

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2019

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2,794 reviews40 followers
December 4, 2019
The Prince Next Door - A Royal Single Dad Romance (Ravishing Royals Book 3) by Holly Rayner The Prince Next Door - A Royal Single Dad Romance (Ravishing Royals Book 3) By: Holly Rayner
He's "The Prince Next Door" UnderCover... But What Happens When He's Exposed!?!
She's reeling from the loss of Her Mother,
When She gets an unBeatable offer to escape for awhile...
Sooo, She's OFF to HouseSit for the Summer,
Which is where She meets "The Prince Next Door,"
Who UnKnown to Her & the whole Town... IS incognito!
Her & "The Prince Next Door" hit IT OFF, & She has a connection with His Daughter too...
But Unfortunately, He didn't come CLEAN about His Secrets,
And when She finds out, She's MORE than peeved!
Sooo what'll happen with "The Prince Next Door" & His Once Upon A Time Neighbor...
You'll NEED to One-Click "The Prince Next Door" & Read this Holly Rayner Tale to find OUT for YourSelf!
I absolutely LOVE Holly Rayner's books; She's my go to girl when I'm looking for a fairly Clean, yet certainly S€X¥ Story! Whenever I see Holly's name in a Title, I know it's gonna be a good read :) It's gonna be a Feel-GOOD, let myself GO piece of Self-Indulgence, & let me tell you... Holy HOTness...Does She ever hit it outta the ballpark again with this ONE by giving us another truly Spectacular performance! Okay, okay... When doesn't She! LOL :)
As I stated previously, this is an ARC of Holly Rayner's "The Prince Next Door - A Royal Single Dad Romance (Ravishing Royals Book 3)," granted via B00|{$P®0UT. Which I'm ecstatic to recommend to others, as it's an excellent read...Trust me, this is a One-Click selection you'll be delighted to add into your library too. Don't miss out, because NO Matter the genre, setting, & or character type She writes about, Holly Rayner always brings it home for Her readers. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time... Happy Reading!
My Rating Sytem:
4🌟:I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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3,167 reviews9 followers
December 4, 2019
This is pretty good, emotionally engaging clean story with a single dad & a grieving nosy neighbor. He seemed to be drawn to Julia and she to him. I like how Julia bonds with his daughter but I think she was a bit too dramatic and demanding her expectations of him too early in their budding friendship. He is nice, passive in some ways but not without limits. I like him because of his focus to take care of his daughter. I prefer a faster pace to the relationship to allow for more dating time but they seem to blend well after all the dust settles. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,661 reviews19 followers
December 7, 2019
Not a bad little story it’s a bit slow in the beginning but it gets there in the end. Julia has just lost mother and best friend to cancer and it’s taken a toll on her mentally and she struggles everyday just to get by. Then her client and friend Shay offers her her place to look after while she is away for the summer in Europe and she excepts after talking to her best friend Laura. Looking to start a new life in Sterling Ohio is the place she hopes that will heal her heart and set her free to be a normal person again. While unpacking she drops her books and bends down to get then and man appears and she gets help from her new hot neighbour Kal that helps her carry her stuff inside and even helps her unpack it all and puts it away then offers her over to his place for dinner and Julia agrees. Once she is there she meets Kal’s daughter Maya and they hit it off straight away and start spending more time together but Julia feels Kal is hiding something but she is not sure what but intends to fine out. Things get complicated and secrets are causing problems between them both, so how do the move forward and look to the future if there is no trust.

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11.6k reviews49 followers
December 19, 2019
He has a secret that she wants to know

The Prince Next Door turns out to be a single dad living in Ohio and working as a carpenter. He is trying to stay well below the radar and keep his secret. But the new neighbor is about to blow it all up if he is not careful. She bonds with his daughter and they start a "relationship". It is slow like molasses in the relationship department, to the point of being overly long to get there.
This story is sweet and has some moments to it. The h drove me crazy because she is demanding of him before they are even really in a relationship. But then again he is closed off in certain ways so I can understand her frustrations. But what will happen when she does learn his secret?
As with the previous books in this series The Prince Next Door is also very sweet and clean, almost to the point of giving me a cavity. The writing is good but the book is a bit long to me as I think it could be edited down and still keep the story-line and characters the same. But this is only my opinion as I know others will love this story and the series.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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1,166 reviews14 followers
February 6, 2020
I recieved this book for Free to Give My True & Honest Review

What a beautiful & fantastic love story, where we see graphic designer Julia whose had a heart breaking year though especially the last few months where she feels like she has to get out of NYC to give herself a break & it's why she decides to go during the summer in Ohio & this is where she meets her new neighbour Kal & his young daughter Maya & they seem to connect with ease.
And we see their relationship with ease & very fast & see them opening up to each other well really Julia opens up until she mistakenly opens up a letter for 'Nikos' & it's when she gives him the letter & shares what she's read & learned about him, that things takes a heart breaking turn about & it's from here that we see if he'll open up to her with who HE is or if this is the turning point of their new relationship.
Beautiful heart wrenching & warming this love story is
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329 reviews4 followers
December 3, 2019
Julia needs to recharge since the death of her mum. She stays at a friend's house in Ohio & is overwhelmed by her handsome neighbour who comes to her aid. There is that insta attraction, one Hal hasn't experienced for a long time. They skirt around each other for awhile but are bonded by his cute daughter. Unfortunately Julia knows he's hiding something & sticks her nose in his business by opening a letter, which has her intrigued.
When the truth is revealed Hal runs off with his daughter however has second thoughts after Julia convinces him to return home. While this is slightly predictable it's a really nice feel good read. The characters are well developed but Julia did get a bit annoying with her persistence. A real modern day fairytale.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. 4.5*
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9,298 reviews70 followers
December 4, 2019
Julia is having a hard time after losing her mom and is offered a place to go house sit for someone. When she goes she runs into her new neighbors Kal and his daughter Maya. Julia feels connected to them and ends up spending time with them. However Kal is holding back from her and she doesn't know why. Julia ends up snooping in his mail and discovers what he didn't want her to know. Kal and Maya take off leaving her behind but will he se that Julia is a part of them and come back for her? Can he trust her after what she did?

This is an amazing story that will draw you in from the first chapter. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend it to any book lover.

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1,552 reviews10 followers
December 5, 2019
Amazing & beautiful love story
I loved this story it's so wonderful, romantic & sweet I didn't want it to finish. After her mother had died Julia went to stay at a friend's house for the summer to try & get away from the painful memories but when she meets her new neighbour Kal & his daughter Maya she feels something other than loss. As they spend more time together they have a wonderful connection & she already loves Maya as if she was her own. She can tell something is different the way Kal behaves sometimes but she had no idea of the secrets & how big the difference is.This story had me smiling but also a bit teary at times & I was desperate for a fairytale happy ever after.

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7,068 reviews31 followers
December 3, 2019
A Love Discovered To Heal Their Hearts
by Korkoi

This heartwarming story will take you through different emotions. You will be laughing in one moment, then in tears the next, but also you will be punching the air in jubilation, as you progress through the book. Two lonely people people gravitate towards each other, but for them to have a peaceful existence, they will have to navigate through obstacles. The witty banter, cultivated friendships, growing love and drama in this story, will make you want to recommend this book to your friends.

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1,896 reviews9 followers
December 6, 2019
A sweet romance of girl meets prince
Holly is one of top ten authors as I enjoyed all 21 of her romance stories I read before this one. Julia escapes to Ohio to get away after her Mom’s passing. When she discovers Nikos, the hot guy next door, she may actually begin to live for herself for the first time in her life! And Nikos is equally taken with Julia for the first time in his life since he lost his first love. But will Nikos’ secret destroy their blooming relationship or will Julia’s understanding bring Nikos back to life? You have to read to find out and will not put the book down until you turn the last page!
6,531 reviews27 followers
December 7, 2019
Another great fun read from this very talented author

Julia Fernandez is a graphic designer who has recently lost her mother when a client gives her an opportunity to have holiday rent free she jumps at the chance When she arrives she meets her new neighbour and he helps her move in. Kal Harris owns a local carpentry business and is a single father to a seven year old daughter Maya but he alsso dabbles in art. This common interest gives them something to connect over and the attraction grows When Julia discovers Kal's secret that no one else knows will she be able to help him face his fears and do they have a future together You will have to read to see
3,410 reviews19 followers
December 20, 2019
This book is about the story of Julia Fernandez, who recently lost her mother, goes to Sterling, Ohio, for the summer and moves in next door to Harris (Kal), who is devoted to his daughter. Both are drawn to each other, but Julia realizes he is harboring a secret. Kal refuses to discuss his past but Julia finds out he is royalty through a mysterious letter. Kal and his daughter disappear. Will Julia see Kal and his daughter again. This sweet romance has a great plot with secrets and mystery, well developed characters, love of family, emotions, and a royal romance.

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1,359 reviews10 followers
December 20, 2019
Another wonderful clean romance by the talented author with fantastic characters and an entertaining storyline that will have you engrossed into the story from the first page right until the end.
When Julia accepts an offer to spend the summer in Ohio ahe never thought that her life would change...her next door neighbor a single father, artist and carpenter Kal and her have an instant connection but Julia feels that he is keeping something from her.....when Julia finds out Kals secret and confronts him, Kal packs up and leaves town over night with his daughter......

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1,509 reviews4 followers
December 3, 2019
Kal is hiding a BIG secret! Julia is having a hard time dealing with everything since her mom passed. Julia moves to a small town in Ohio to get away for the summer to house sit. She meets up with Kal. Him & her have a connection they can't explain. Julia also has a strong connection with his daughter as well. She opens up to him but he can't seem to open up to her until she reads his mail by mistake. Then she finally gets him to open up about his secret.

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1,019 reviews4 followers
January 11, 2020
The Prince Next Door - A Royal Single Dad Romance (Ravishing Royals Book 3)

The book was really great, Drama and Romance this story was absolutely awesome. The author wrote a exceptional awesome book. The story about a prince who left his home because his father the king couldn't except his son was involved with a women other than his father's wanted him to marry someone with royalties, instead he chooses outside the country and left his home! ENJOY! Please read this book and find out what happens next!
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4,104 reviews31 followers
December 3, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

I really enjoyed this story, it's fast-paced and well-written, the storyline is sweet and emotional, Julia moves to a little town to get into a good headspace since her mother passed away. Her next door neighbor is good looking and kind and she's instantly smitten with Kal and his sweet young daughter, Maya. There is plenty of drama in this story, no cliffhangers and a delightful HEA.
3,352 reviews18 followers
December 3, 2019
Like all of Holly's previous books I've read, this one is and enjoyably, sweet story. You keep turning the pages to find out what happens between Julia and Kal. Holly has done a wonderful job writing the story that the reader falls in love with everything about it, the story line, the characters and the romance.

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2,940 reviews23 followers
December 4, 2019
Julia is having some problems with dealing with the loss of her mother. She is offered by a friend to house sit for the summer in a small town in Ohio. Julia jumps on the chance to take a step back and start healing, but she catches the eye of the next door neighbor Kal and his daughter. Will the secrets Kall keep worth losing what he has with Julia?

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1,921 reviews8 followers
December 4, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book, the interaction between Kal and Julia was great. The storyline was really enjoyable, I loved the fact that they both had things they had to overcome to get to a happy ending. The fact that it was a small time romance was something that like reading about, I look forward to reading more books by this author.

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980 reviews9 followers
December 5, 2019
Julia decides to go away for the summer. The loss of her mother has taken a toll on her and she needs to revamp. But who can do that when the next door neighbor, Kal is one piece of hot specimen. Only thing is he is not who he seems to be and he doesn’t want to discuss the past but some things will always come out regardless of what you hide. As usual, I really enjoyed Holly’s book.

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2,652 reviews11 followers
December 8, 2019
Wonderful romance with lots of angst for both Julia and Kal. The blurb gives a great preview of what to expect from the story. Each of them were trying to recover and move on from trials in life. Neither were looking for romance. I loved Kal’s little girl Maya’s character. I received a complementary copy of this book via Booksprout and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by this author.
6,577 reviews35 followers
December 12, 2019
An interesting book three in the Ravishing Royals series! The story line is well written, emotionally deep, and engaging with drama, secrets, and intrigue. It is an engaging page turner that moves at brisk pace, will pull you in from the first page, and keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. The characters are likeable with off the charts chemistry between them. Definitely recommended!

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16.7k reviews155 followers
March 17, 2021
She needs to escape New York so she land in a new town where she is neighbours with a red hot man with a daughter. He is not just a single dad but a prince hiding from his past. They get on well until she learns his secret and then he disappears. Has she blown her chance with him? Can she find him? Will he ever return to find her? See if they will have a happy ending

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7,160 reviews33 followers
December 2, 2019
An enjoyable sweet story. It will keep you reading to see what happens with Julia and Kal and his little daughter. The story is well written, enjoyable characters that have a connection. A great read on a raining afternoon.

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214 reviews3 followers
December 3, 2019
New Yorker Julia’s life has been very stressful so she needs a change. She goes to house sit in a small midwestern town . Her neighbor is a hot surprise. The characters are real about their fears and feelings. Thus is a sweet and clean romance that has great character interactions and storyline.

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640 reviews5 followers
December 4, 2019
Yet another well written entertaining story from Holly. I loved reading about Kal and Julia. At the beginning I did get slightly aggravated by how closed off Kal was but as his story unfolded the reasons behind it became clear and were understandable. Definitely a book not to be missed.

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5,468 reviews23 followers
December 5, 2019
The Prince Next Door - A Single Dad Romance by Holly Rayner is a lovely read; fast paced,sweet,heartwarming and filled with drama and romance,a story of KAL Harris the carpenter and JULIA Fernandez, a graphic designer, a story that you will loved and enjoy! well done!

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4,660 reviews9 followers
December 18, 2019
This is a wonderfully well-crafted book with interesting characters who are not who they are pretending to be. These characters have hidden pasts and there is someone who knows who he really is and there is problems. I could not put the book down until I read it from beginning to end. A must read

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16.4k reviews217 followers
December 18, 2019
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.

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14k reviews162 followers
December 2, 2019
I enjoyed Kal and Julia's story. This book has an interesting and emotional storyline. The characters were likable and had good chemistry. Some drama and secrets add tension to the book. I thought that this was a good read. This is my frank, freely posted review.
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