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Royally Wrong #2
Royally Fake Fiancé
A bad boy royal. A klutzy cat lady. This fake engagement ain’t no fairy tale.
The Duke of New Arcadia has an image problem only a fiancé can fix. And I’m the lucky lady he’s chosen to play the part.
For a small fee, I’ll agree to be his Cinderella and endure a royal makeover--as long as he agrees to keep this engagement fake and his hands to himself.
Except the more time we spend together, the more things get real. When the clock strikes midnight, the Duke might not let me go.
The Duke of New Arcadia has an image problem only a fiancé can fix. And I’m the lucky lady he’s chosen to play the part.
For a small fee, I’ll agree to be his Cinderella and endure a royal makeover--as long as he agrees to keep this engagement fake and his hands to himself.
Except the more time we spend together, the more things get real. When the clock strikes midnight, the Duke might not let me go.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 4, 2021
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January 9, 2022
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4.5 stars - This was an absolute joy to read! I was laughing from the beginning with the antics of Elvis the African grey parrot. And Frankie and Benedict turned out to be so much more playful than I'd expected. Of course, Frankie's clumsiness adds to the hilarity. 😂🤣😂🤣
Now that we've got that covered, let's talk about their chemistry. In a word, perfection. It's definitely there all along. It isn't over played nor ignored but boy, does it sit at a rolling boil for a little bit before finally boiling over. 🔥🎉 Fun, steamy, and commanding is what Benedict proves to be. Mmm.... Fantastic! 💋
There is an observation that Frankie has related to Benedict's secret that never goes anywhere. That was possibly the only thing I would've liked to see flushed out more. Well, that and the epilogue. Instead of the happy couple, the epilogue focuses on the setup for the next book with the meddlesome, matchmaking Lady Ursaline and her sidekick, Lady Drey. It is entertaining, though. 😀
This is a stand alone book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
4.5 stars - This was an absolute joy to read! I was laughing from the beginning with the antics of Elvis the African grey parrot. And Frankie and Benedict turned out to be so much more playful than I'd expected. Of course, Frankie's clumsiness adds to the hilarity. 😂🤣😂🤣
"Frankie, darling, I mean this in the nicest way possible. You are a walking, talking harbinger of mayhem. " -- Daniel, Duke of New Arcadia's PR person
Now that we've got that covered, let's talk about their chemistry. In a word, perfection. It's definitely there all along. It isn't over played nor ignored but boy, does it sit at a rolling boil for a little bit before finally boiling over. 🔥🎉 Fun, steamy, and commanding is what Benedict proves to be. Mmm.... Fantastic! 💋
There is an observation that Frankie has related to Benedict's secret that never goes anywhere. That was possibly the only thing I would've liked to see flushed out more. Well, that and the epilogue. Instead of the happy couple, the epilogue focuses on the setup for the next book with the meddlesome, matchmaking Lady Ursaline and her sidekick, Lady Drey. It is entertaining, though. 😀
This is a stand alone book in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 30, 2024
Predictable, but oh so sweet - and hot!
Somewhere between 4.5-5 ⭐️’s
Somewhere between 4.5-5 ⭐️’s
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March 18, 2022Dnf at 30% I predicted the rest of the story after page 22.
Oh well
Oh well
May 5, 2021
Royally Fake Fiance is a pretty funny and cute story to read. After reading some dark and intense stories lately, I really needed a book like this.
Frankie is a wonderfully fun klutzy character that is the total opposite of Benedict. These two could not be more in need of each other. Frankie could care less that Benedict is a royal, she treats him just as she would anyone. But Benedict has to walk a very tight rope so that he can be the next king of his country. Having someone like Frankie could ruin everything.
I enjoyed this fun read. I hope we can get more like this from Lee.
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Frankie is a wonderfully fun klutzy character that is the total opposite of Benedict. These two could not be more in need of each other. Frankie could care less that Benedict is a royal, she treats him just as she would anyone. But Benedict has to walk a very tight rope so that he can be the next king of his country. Having someone like Frankie could ruin everything.
I enjoyed this fun read. I hope we can get more like this from Lee.
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December 22, 2021
Lee Savino has written a 5-star book. This is the story of Frankie and Benedict. Benedict is a duke and is in the tabloids because of Winnie. Daniel, Benedict's PR guy has come up with a plan to downgrade the story of him and Winnie. Find a woman who looks like Winnie and marry her. Frankie and Benedict meet in an unusual way. She is pet-sitting a parrot named Elvis and he gets out and she goes after him. She was having a bath when she saw him fly past the window. She grabs her robe and runs after him. She almost catches him but he gets away and flies into Benedict's house. She took her robe off to throw over Elvis and that is how Benedict meets her. She is naked running into his house, telling him not to let him out. Daniel comes in and sees Frankie and thinks she looks like Winnie. He thinks that Benedict has found the woman to help him. Things get a little crazy from there. Benedict explains to her what has happened and she agrees to help him. She gets certain things for her help. Daniel takes over her makeover and he only has twelve hours to do it. The first test she has to pass is meeting Benedict's aunt Lady Ursaline. If she can pass that test, then things will be good for them. Things go well with Lady Ursaline and Frankie likes Ursaline. Everyone that meets Frankie seems to like her except Benedict's brother Franz. Franz and Benedict and Franz do not get along. Things are going well between Frankie and Benedict and the more time she spends with him, the more she falls for him. She knows she shouldn't because their time is limited and their relationship is fake. They grow close and end up sleeping together. It is the night of the Midsummer ball and this is when things start to fall apart for Frankie. She comes face to face with someone from her past. It is Chadwick and he was the first guy she fell in love with but it didn't end well. He was from a wealthy family and she was from a poor family. Chadwick's mother paid her off to keep quiet about the relationship and this was when her trust in people changed. Frankie knows Benedict's secret and now it is time for him to know hers. She knows that their time is over since the news of her knowing Chadwick will cause Benedict trouble. Benedict has worked hard to become his aunt, the Queen's heir but with this, it won't happen. Daniel gets her and they all go home. Once there, Benedict gets her comfortable and she tells him the story. The next morning, Frankie wakes up alone and finds out that Benedict has gone to see the Queen. She knows this is the end for them. Daniel comes and tells her that Benedict is home and she can go see him when she wants. When she walks into his office, he doesn't turn around to look at her. She tells him what she needs to, and then she leaves. He doesn't try to stop her. She goes back to the house with Elvis and tries to get over Benedict. Benedict is not happy that he and Frankie have split up. He is waiting for his aunt, the Queen to name her heir when all he can do is think about Frankie. When the Queen calls him to her, he knows this is not what he wants even though it is all he has worked for. He tells his aunt, the Queen he can't do it and then tells her that he would support her in any way he could but he couldn't do this anymore. He then said I have an announcement. "I'm a bastard.” Dead silence. It stretches on for a few seconds, then someone mutters, “Well, we knew that.” It’s a joke, but no one laughs. “I'm illegitimate,” I clarify. “I cannot inherit the throne.” On his way out, Benedict meets Chadwick and things don't go well. Chadwick says some nasty things about Frankie and this makes Benedick mad and he hits him. It has been two weeks since Frankie's breakup with Benedict and she has not left the house. She is getting ready to watch a movie when there is a knock on the door. She doesn't get up to answer it and it gets louder. Finally, she gets up to answer the door and there is Daniel. Daniel talks her into going out with him to the park. Daniel takes her to the park to something that she had suggested. She is surprised when she gets to their seats and sees her online friend Mila. This is the first time they have met in person. Frankie is told a few things by Mila and Daniel about Benedict and she is also told to give him another chance. The next thing Frankie sees is Benedict on the stage and he is saying something about her. Mila tells her to go to him.
Can things work out between Frankie and Benedict?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Can things work out between Frankie and Benedict?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 9, 2021
Royally Fake Fiancé is mixed bag of a read for me. On the one hand, there are so many laugh-out-loud moments when our heroine Francis (and why it’s spelled the masculine way, I’ll never know) and hero Benedict trade barbs, quote dialogue from Much Ado About Nothing, or bounce quips off one another. And those moments are something Benedict sorely needs—he’s held himself to a rigid creed as a potential heir to the throne of New Arcadia. But when Frankie is caught nude while trying to catch a parrot on his property (it makes sense when you read it, believe me), she and Benedict agree to a fake engagement to get over the problems Frankie’s appearance would create with Benedict’s goals.
I also really enjoyed the lovely, intense sensuality that Savino brings to Frankie’s and Benedict’s relationship. These are two highly physical people who crave a meaningful connection, and seeing how they find that in one another is great. Savino’s writing of these sexy scenes is top-notch as well.
But I struggled with the royal aspects of this setup. Frankie is able to wander onto this duke’s property with impunity. Paparazzi are right outside seemingly every window and porch of his homes. If he truly was a potential royal heir, I would expect security to be at a maximum. Benedict and his advisor Daniel supposedly don’t know a lot about America (to the point of not knowing that we call them fries rather than chips), but they understand Disney references and allusions to the game of Clue. None of that worked for me.
Frankie also harbors a big secret (this isn’t a spoiler, it’s hinted at early on), and when it’s revealed, I could not understand why she didn’t tell Benedict and Daniel earlier, when they’re in the active discovery phase of vetting her to be Benedict’s fiancée. It wasn’t that huge a deal in the cosmic scheme of things, so it made no sense other than being a “we need something to separate these two” plot point.
So there’s a lot to like here, especially if humorous romance is something you love. But there’s a fair amount of illogic as well, which is how this ended up being a classic mixed-bag read.
I also really enjoyed the lovely, intense sensuality that Savino brings to Frankie’s and Benedict’s relationship. These are two highly physical people who crave a meaningful connection, and seeing how they find that in one another is great. Savino’s writing of these sexy scenes is top-notch as well.
But I struggled with the royal aspects of this setup. Frankie is able to wander onto this duke’s property with impunity. Paparazzi are right outside seemingly every window and porch of his homes. If he truly was a potential royal heir, I would expect security to be at a maximum. Benedict and his advisor Daniel supposedly don’t know a lot about America (to the point of not knowing that we call them fries rather than chips), but they understand Disney references and allusions to the game of Clue. None of that worked for me.
Frankie also harbors a big secret (this isn’t a spoiler, it’s hinted at early on), and when it’s revealed, I could not understand why she didn’t tell Benedict and Daniel earlier, when they’re in the active discovery phase of vetting her to be Benedict’s fiancée. It wasn’t that huge a deal in the cosmic scheme of things, so it made no sense other than being a “we need something to separate these two” plot point.
So there’s a lot to like here, especially if humorous romance is something you love. But there’s a fair amount of illogic as well, which is how this ended up being a classic mixed-bag read.
May 12, 2021
Frankie is bird sitting in a mansion when the parrot she's caring for flies next door.
There, she's confronted with the handsome heir to a royal seat as she's trying to catch her bird.
Benedict is next in line for royal responsibility and was struck by unexpected scandal. Benedict needs
a fiance and Frankie resembles the woman that caused his problem. What follows is the race to make Frankie presentable as the future for the head royal's mate.
Of course the two click, but their connection is a temporary thing, if only life wasn't so complicated for the next in the royal line. This is a comedy of errors and yet, a story that has real feelings for the main characters. I enjoyed the book and am sure you will too.
There, she's confronted with the handsome heir to a royal seat as she's trying to catch her bird.
Benedict is next in line for royal responsibility and was struck by unexpected scandal. Benedict needs
a fiance and Frankie resembles the woman that caused his problem. What follows is the race to make Frankie presentable as the future for the head royal's mate.
Of course the two click, but their connection is a temporary thing, if only life wasn't so complicated for the next in the royal line. This is a comedy of errors and yet, a story that has real feelings for the main characters. I enjoyed the book and am sure you will too.
February 11, 2022
I received a free ARC of this book and am leaving a voluntary and honest review.
I loved this book. I really, really, really loved reading it. It had the fake-dating (fake-engagement, even better) trope, plenty of upper-class, royal-ness to it that made it great, and enough witty banter and flirty conversations that will make anyone smile.
The pacing was perfect, the characters were a lot of fun, and it felt too short, but only because I enjoyed it so much I flew through it. If it was any longer, I might not have liked it as much, so the length was perfect.
And I did not notice it was part of a 'series' until after I finished, but both books seem to be completely unrelated.
Edit: I would also like to add that this book found a perfectly good reason to use the word "defenestrate" and used it.
I loved this book. I really, really, really loved reading it. It had the fake-dating (fake-engagement, even better) trope, plenty of upper-class, royal-ness to it that made it great, and enough witty banter and flirty conversations that will make anyone smile.
The pacing was perfect, the characters were a lot of fun, and it felt too short, but only because I enjoyed it so much I flew through it. If it was any longer, I might not have liked it as much, so the length was perfect.
And I did not notice it was part of a 'series' until after I finished, but both books seem to be completely unrelated.
Edit: I would also like to add that this book found a perfectly good reason to use the word "defenestrate" and used it.
January 2, 2022
Frankie and Benedict were a deliciously wonderful read. Frankie was the perfect mix of polished and brash with enough spunk to loosen up Benedict and keep the story so entertaining, I missed lunch! I loved all the supporting characters and I loved the world the author created. I was sad it ended and it’s going right on my reread when I need a good book pile.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 6, 2022
Royally Fake Fiancé by Lee Savino is book Two in the Royally Wrong Series. This is the story of Frankie and Benedict. Benedict is getting advice to clean up his act because the media has him in their sites. Frankie is a fun loving women who happens to babysitting a bird when that bird escapes. Frankie is hot on its trail which leads her to Benedict's house where the bird has gone. Frankie was in a bath at the time of the escape so she is running around naked throwing her rob at the bird to catch him. Benedict thinks he found his fake Fiance but the sparks fly between these two so the lines of falseness start to blur. Loved their story.
January 4, 2022
Ben and Frankie meet in the most unusual way. I have to say, I think that meeting was my favorite part. It’s so funny and entertaining and a bit heartwarming. Ben and Frankie have many uphill battles in their “fake” relationship. The most important part, Frankie, don’t fall in love with Ben! HEA.
February 2, 2022
Highly entertaining, sexy, thrilling, action packed romantic adventure filled with witty and engaging charters, heart racing twists and emotionally thrilling turns. Really enjoyed this fun fake not so fake relationship journey with a royal twist. Great reading.
January 5, 2022
Another great read ,only to be pulled into the story with characters you want to know more about through the well written story. Two people both with secrets in their past that will effect their future's. Only true friends can make support and help them find true happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 15, 2022
The parrot brought them together. At first Benedict seemed snobby, but he had layers. I should have realized from the first minute Daniel (who is awesome) wouldn’t have continued working for him if he was such a horrible person. I’m so glad that circumstances were such that Frankie had to play a part in the beginning, otherwise they never would have realized how perfect they are for each other. It’s such a fun, funny, and sweet book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2023
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Not the best Narrator. 😕
Not the best Narrator. 😕
January 16, 2022
This is book two of the Royally Wrong series and the main characters are the Duke of New Arcadia, Benedict, and Frankie (Francis) Beaumonde and they make for a fun, laugh out loud read. Frankie has made herself a name for pet sitting from an early age and is currently engaged to look after a grey parrot called Elvis, whilst his owner Lady Drey has gone away for a ‘grand tour’ for a year. Frankie gets to stay in her huge mansion, with nothing to do other than care for her parrot, whilst other staff look after the house and cleaning. After an unfortunate event in her life, she has run away from her home town and the issue that caused her to leave. She has no real friends, apart from a woman she talks to online, called Mina, mainly locking herself away in the homes where she is pet sitting and talking to the pets! When Elvis gets loose and out of an open door, she only realises he wasn’t where he should have been once already in a relaxing bath. She grabs her bathrobe and runs out after him, only for Elvis to head towards the large neighbouring house. She takes off her robe to throw over him, but just as she does, Benedict comes out of his patio doors surprising Elvis and leaving her naked and running after the parrot!
Benedict has a slight PR issue, after a certain woman turned up naked and high on drugs, outside his hotel door, just in time for some paparazzi to get a photo of the two. Since the current queen is pregnant in a high risk pregnancy at the age of forty five, she wants to ensure her successor is formally announced, in case anything goes wrong. Benedict is the oldest son of the Queen’s sister, who dies when he was about twelve and too young to be named the Queen’s heir. He has a huge secret, that if it comes out, would completely stop him being able to be named as her heir, but very few know of it. Benedict has a younger brother who could be the heir, but he is a spoilt and irresponsible young man and totally unsuited for the role. Benedict has been groomed from an early age to take this role and possibly become King in the future. He has a somewhat boring job in the Finance Department and is not given to any sort of fun or light heartedness that is until Frankie crashes into his home! When his PR assistant Daniel sees her, he believes she could be the perfect person to pretend t be the other woman he was seen with and they could pretend to be engaged, to make the story go away. Daniel vets her and finds her suitable, but she also has a secret from her past, that made her leave her home town and never return. It was more a mistake of youth and it was the young man and his family that left her with a feeling of never belonging and not being worthy of love from the man she thought she was in love with!
Frankie gets a royal makeover and trained in lots of different aspects, for what she needs to be ready for and all the events she will attend on Benedict’s arm. She brings light into his somewhat rigid and stuffy existence, where he has always tried to be the best he can be and never put a foot wrong, whilst taking on all the duties he is asked to do. They set up some simple rules and rewards for the job, but their fake relationship soon becomes real at times, when he kisses her and they end up dancing at a ball together. She is a commoner and worse an American, pretending to be a Duke’s fiancé and her usual irreverence and clumsiness at times, brings about lots of amusing episodes, some of which seem to have been caused deliberately by others. Secrets will be forced into the open, some by those who want to get something from this revelation and who want to embarrass both Benedict and Frankie. Frankie is lest desolate and reminded of events that forced her away from her parents and Benedict has to make a hard decision to protect his family and the crown. The relationship and feelings between them may have been fake to start with and to serve a purpose, but has changed into something very real and surprising to them both. Loads of emotional upheaval but also loads of funny, quirky and sassy commentary between the characters and a fun romantic story to read, with a HEA ending. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book about.
Benedict has a slight PR issue, after a certain woman turned up naked and high on drugs, outside his hotel door, just in time for some paparazzi to get a photo of the two. Since the current queen is pregnant in a high risk pregnancy at the age of forty five, she wants to ensure her successor is formally announced, in case anything goes wrong. Benedict is the oldest son of the Queen’s sister, who dies when he was about twelve and too young to be named the Queen’s heir. He has a huge secret, that if it comes out, would completely stop him being able to be named as her heir, but very few know of it. Benedict has a younger brother who could be the heir, but he is a spoilt and irresponsible young man and totally unsuited for the role. Benedict has been groomed from an early age to take this role and possibly become King in the future. He has a somewhat boring job in the Finance Department and is not given to any sort of fun or light heartedness that is until Frankie crashes into his home! When his PR assistant Daniel sees her, he believes she could be the perfect person to pretend t be the other woman he was seen with and they could pretend to be engaged, to make the story go away. Daniel vets her and finds her suitable, but she also has a secret from her past, that made her leave her home town and never return. It was more a mistake of youth and it was the young man and his family that left her with a feeling of never belonging and not being worthy of love from the man she thought she was in love with!
Frankie gets a royal makeover and trained in lots of different aspects, for what she needs to be ready for and all the events she will attend on Benedict’s arm. She brings light into his somewhat rigid and stuffy existence, where he has always tried to be the best he can be and never put a foot wrong, whilst taking on all the duties he is asked to do. They set up some simple rules and rewards for the job, but their fake relationship soon becomes real at times, when he kisses her and they end up dancing at a ball together. She is a commoner and worse an American, pretending to be a Duke’s fiancé and her usual irreverence and clumsiness at times, brings about lots of amusing episodes, some of which seem to have been caused deliberately by others. Secrets will be forced into the open, some by those who want to get something from this revelation and who want to embarrass both Benedict and Frankie. Frankie is lest desolate and reminded of events that forced her away from her parents and Benedict has to make a hard decision to protect his family and the crown. The relationship and feelings between them may have been fake to start with and to serve a purpose, but has changed into something very real and surprising to them both. Loads of emotional upheaval but also loads of funny, quirky and sassy commentary between the characters and a fun romantic story to read, with a HEA ending. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book about.
January 5, 2022
Frankie likes working as a pet sitter. In fact, she's such a good pet sitter that rich people entrust her to watch their beloved pets for long periods of time. That's how she has ended up in New Arcadia sitting for a parrot named Elvis. Benedict has worked his whole life to be ready to become the regent of New Arcadia in the event his aunt, the queen, becomes unable to do her job. He is uptight and constantly doing something "for his country" so he doesn't have time for romance. And then Benedict opens the backdoor of his house one morning only to have a naked woman, flapping a robe while chasing a parrot come barreling into his life. He needs a woman to derail a possible scandal and she's right there! Can instant attraction lead to lasting love? Can they overcome the fact that they are both a little gun-shy about relationships? Could she ever be a successful duchess?
I thought this story was a bit formulaic but it was still a fun story. It is a pretty standard royal man meets commoner woman under slapstick circumstances and then they fall in love type of story. The writing was good and the story focused a lot on building up the suspense of the bad guys and the backstories of both of them so that the formulaic aspects weren't the main focus. I also liked the addition of Benedict's assistant, Daniel. He was a mix between best friend and fairy godmother that helped to push the story forward. You add in Frankie's best friend, Mina, and Benedict's aunt, Lady Ursaline, and it's a pretty well-rounded cast of characters.
I am extra confused about the line of succession in New Arcadia. It doesn't seem to make sense. Benedict has always known his place in the line of succession so why hasn't it been handled before now (and no, the queen was waiting till she turned 50 doesn't make the least bit of sense). I won't go into further details because it's a major part of the story.
I will read the next book in the series because I'm interested to see where it goes. The author gives a quick hit that there might be more family drama in the near future for Benedict. We shall have to wait and see. Will the bad guys get their comeuppance in the next installment? They certainly deserve it. There is an epilogue that sets up the next story but I just can't imagine the author making the character in question likable. I'm intrigued by how that's going to work. This is a contemporary Cinderella story. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fairly straightforward love at first sight romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I thought this story was a bit formulaic but it was still a fun story. It is a pretty standard royal man meets commoner woman under slapstick circumstances and then they fall in love type of story. The writing was good and the story focused a lot on building up the suspense of the bad guys and the backstories of both of them so that the formulaic aspects weren't the main focus. I also liked the addition of Benedict's assistant, Daniel. He was a mix between best friend and fairy godmother that helped to push the story forward. You add in Frankie's best friend, Mina, and Benedict's aunt, Lady Ursaline, and it's a pretty well-rounded cast of characters.
I am extra confused about the line of succession in New Arcadia. It doesn't seem to make sense. Benedict has always known his place in the line of succession so why hasn't it been handled before now (and no, the queen was waiting till she turned 50 doesn't make the least bit of sense). I won't go into further details because it's a major part of the story.
I will read the next book in the series because I'm interested to see where it goes. The author gives a quick hit that there might be more family drama in the near future for Benedict. We shall have to wait and see. Will the bad guys get their comeuppance in the next installment? They certainly deserve it. There is an epilogue that sets up the next story but I just can't imagine the author making the character in question likable. I'm intrigued by how that's going to work. This is a contemporary Cinderella story. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fairly straightforward love at first sight romance.
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January 5, 2022
Oh how I loved this laugh out loud story! It's just so ridiculous at times you just go with it. These two have deeply buried secrets that of course come to light spoiling everything and pushes them to figure out what they really want. Along the way we have a fabulous time watching the action! I loved this one so much I had to go back and read the first book in the series right after. It was fun too!
Frankie Beaumonde is a pet sitter from the south, Georgia I believe. She escaped her hometown as quickly as possible when she fell for a rich boy visiting the town's resort for the summer and got her heart broken. She found out quickly how the rich deal with nobodies like her. Now she travels the world caring for the rich's pampered pets when they go off on vacation. This time she's in New Arcadia caring for Lady Drey's bad mouth grey parrot. When he escapes to the next door neighbor's back garden one morning while Frankie is in the bath, they meet Benedict, His Grace the Duke of Arcadia. She took off the robe she hastily dragged on to chase the parrot and then used it to try to capture the parrot. Benedict was at home at the time! Chaos ensues and they meet.
Benedict has retreated from the palace to his home to figure out how to handle a scandal he's found himself in thanks to the paparazzi and an attention getting actress-heiress. His friend Daniel, head of his PR suggests finding a woman who looks like Winnie Bennett, a B movie actress, who set him up in a suggestive situation. When Frankie rushes in to capture the parrot he finds his arms full a a naked woman who looks much like Winnie. Daniel suggests they pretend to be engaged for the short time he needs things to quiet down until he's officially named Crown Prince by the Queen, his now pregnant aunt. And so it goes until they fall in love for real. I loved this story so much!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Frankie Beaumonde is a pet sitter from the south, Georgia I believe. She escaped her hometown as quickly as possible when she fell for a rich boy visiting the town's resort for the summer and got her heart broken. She found out quickly how the rich deal with nobodies like her. Now she travels the world caring for the rich's pampered pets when they go off on vacation. This time she's in New Arcadia caring for Lady Drey's bad mouth grey parrot. When he escapes to the next door neighbor's back garden one morning while Frankie is in the bath, they meet Benedict, His Grace the Duke of Arcadia. She took off the robe she hastily dragged on to chase the parrot and then used it to try to capture the parrot. Benedict was at home at the time! Chaos ensues and they meet.
Benedict has retreated from the palace to his home to figure out how to handle a scandal he's found himself in thanks to the paparazzi and an attention getting actress-heiress. His friend Daniel, head of his PR suggests finding a woman who looks like Winnie Bennett, a B movie actress, who set him up in a suggestive situation. When Frankie rushes in to capture the parrot he finds his arms full a a naked woman who looks much like Winnie. Daniel suggests they pretend to be engaged for the short time he needs things to quiet down until he's officially named Crown Prince by the Queen, his now pregnant aunt. And so it goes until they fall in love for real. I loved this story so much!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
December 31, 2021
I loved, loved Benedict and Frankie’s love story. Benedict is a Duke and the heir apparent to the crown of New Arcadia. He has trained his entire life and done all the correct things to become king. He is also grumpy, proper, and not a lot of fun. Frankie is a commoner and an American. She is brash and joyous and she is pet sitting a parrot in the mansion next door to the Duke. They meet when the parrot escapes while Frankie is in the bath and she runs into Benedict’s house naked trying to catch the parrot. Benedict needs a wife to avoid a scandal and Frankie is perfect for the role of Benedict’s fake fiancée. There is instant attraction and the more time Benedict and Frankie spend together the more feelings develop and the blurrier the fake line becomes. And they both have secrets that threaten to derail their HEA. Along the way, Benedict and Frankie both have to deal with their pasts, their preconceptions and adjust where they thought their lives were headed. Benedict and Frankie’s story has everything - laughter, tears, cringe worthy moments, messy families, sexy times, painful pasts, swoons, and so much love. Expect to feel all the feels while reading this book - one minute I was snort laughing, the next I was swooning, then gasping, and then I was crying. I am excited to read what’s next for this family.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2022
Royally Fake Fiancé is the second book in the Royally Wrong series, but reads as a stand alone. Frankie is pet sitting when during the middle of a bath, her pet bird escapes outside and she runs into Benedict, naked. Her day turns more crazy as she agrees, reluctantly, to a wild scheme to be Benedict’s fake fiancé to help quiet any scandals. But as time passes, are their feelings just as fake or when midnight comes, will this Cinderella turn back into a lonely pet sitter?
Oh my goodness, this book was really fun to read! I loved Benedict and Frankie’s interactions and their chemistry that sizzles between the pages! Frankie was a breath of fresh air. She had the background to know how to act in higher society, but never felt worthy enough. And I loved that she added all of these really fun ideas into Benedict’s black and white world. Benedict didn’t realize how dull his life was until Frankie arrived like a hurricane. He was so focused on success and becoming the next in succession, and maybe to keep that one secret hidden. He was dominant, but caring. He was protective and I think my favorite part was that he believed in Frankie. Their chemistry sparked right from the first and I liked that they both wanted so much more than just an agreement between them. I was hooked from the very first page in this book and I couldn’t look away from Frankie and Benedict! I love Ms. Savino’s writing and it was fun to get a steamy, Royal, contemporary romance!
Oh my goodness, this book was really fun to read! I loved Benedict and Frankie’s interactions and their chemistry that sizzles between the pages! Frankie was a breath of fresh air. She had the background to know how to act in higher society, but never felt worthy enough. And I loved that she added all of these really fun ideas into Benedict’s black and white world. Benedict didn’t realize how dull his life was until Frankie arrived like a hurricane. He was so focused on success and becoming the next in succession, and maybe to keep that one secret hidden. He was dominant, but caring. He was protective and I think my favorite part was that he believed in Frankie. Their chemistry sparked right from the first and I liked that they both wanted so much more than just an agreement between them. I was hooked from the very first page in this book and I couldn’t look away from Frankie and Benedict! I love Ms. Savino’s writing and it was fun to get a steamy, Royal, contemporary romance!
January 7, 2022
His Yin To Her Yang -
Frankie was happy living a life of solitude, so the last thing on her mind when she chased Elvis the parrot (butt naked), was to be the centre of a media storm and subsequently falling in love with a Duke. Benedict had been groomed to succeed the throne, but there was a skeleton in his closet and the recent scandal had the potential to derail his plans, so he couldn’t believe his luck when Frankie stumbled into his life.
Their initial interactions were antagonistic, but it soon turned into a connection neither one of them expected. Unfortunately, not everyone was happy with their union, so just when they settled into their relationship, their pasts reared its ugly head and created havoc. It would take Benedict’s determination for love and happiness, with the help of their closest friends, to get them back on their path to a happily ever after.
If you are looking for a truly incredible book to read, where you will be swooning with all the romantic encounters one moment, but later want to punch someone, then I suggest you get this, because it would take you through a myriad of emotions, but you will be really happy when you reach the end. It is a definite must read book.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Frankie was happy living a life of solitude, so the last thing on her mind when she chased Elvis the parrot (butt naked), was to be the centre of a media storm and subsequently falling in love with a Duke. Benedict had been groomed to succeed the throne, but there was a skeleton in his closet and the recent scandal had the potential to derail his plans, so he couldn’t believe his luck when Frankie stumbled into his life.
Their initial interactions were antagonistic, but it soon turned into a connection neither one of them expected. Unfortunately, not everyone was happy with their union, so just when they settled into their relationship, their pasts reared its ugly head and created havoc. It would take Benedict’s determination for love and happiness, with the help of their closest friends, to get them back on their path to a happily ever after.
If you are looking for a truly incredible book to read, where you will be swooning with all the romantic encounters one moment, but later want to punch someone, then I suggest you get this, because it would take you through a myriad of emotions, but you will be really happy when you reach the end. It is a definite must read book.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 21, 2021
“Royally Fake Fiance” is the second story in a new series - “Royally Wrong” and it does not disappoint! It is fast paced and another stand alone story that will keep you reading from the first page until the end of the story!
We meet Benedict, the Duke of New Arcadia, who comes off as pompous, arrogant and lives by a rigid code as the potential heir to the throne of New Arcadia. Daniel, the PR man is trying to help him with his image and this is no easy task. Daniel is very funny but Benedict stays true to his rigid ways. The solution seems to be a fake finance, Frankie who is a free spirit and who lights up the pages with surprises, sassiness and steamy sex! What a great fun romance!
Frankie is guarding her heart since its been badly bruised in the past and Benedict is just, well stiff and uptight. LOL The first meeting isn’t smooth and it seems difficult that they will make this work.
There is a lot of chemistry between Benedict and Frankie. Lee Savino continues to give us a wonderful, amazing, intriguing story filled with comedy, suspense and a sweet, hopeful romantic story!
We meet Benedict, the Duke of New Arcadia, who comes off as pompous, arrogant and lives by a rigid code as the potential heir to the throne of New Arcadia. Daniel, the PR man is trying to help him with his image and this is no easy task. Daniel is very funny but Benedict stays true to his rigid ways. The solution seems to be a fake finance, Frankie who is a free spirit and who lights up the pages with surprises, sassiness and steamy sex! What a great fun romance!
Frankie is guarding her heart since its been badly bruised in the past and Benedict is just, well stiff and uptight. LOL The first meeting isn’t smooth and it seems difficult that they will make this work.
There is a lot of chemistry between Benedict and Frankie. Lee Savino continues to give us a wonderful, amazing, intriguing story filled with comedy, suspense and a sweet, hopeful romantic story!
January 1, 2022
Stunningly beautiful, Steamy, and Witty!
After the year we’ve had, the close of 2021 seems a more welcomed event than in years past. I’m not complaining, just looking forward to more smiles in 2022. A SURE way to see that happen is to grab author Lee Savino’s ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE! Dubbed a romantic comedy, ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE, offers readers the kind of fast-paced storylines and steamy-hot kink scenes for which author Lee Savino is best known. Ms. Savino’s characters are special, well-developed, and so utterly worthy that falling in love and becoming totally invested is as easy as breathing. While ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE starts off with a streaking bird scene, its slow-burn buildup is perfect for Frankie and Benedict’s story. Frankie’s love of life, despite the hard knocks it tosses at her, keeps her open to rolling with the punches and honing her sarcastic wit to a fine point. And what she teaches Benedict and Ms. Savino’s readers, is life is too beautiful to not grab with both hands. ROYALLY FAKED FIANCE easily earns this voluntary 5-STAR review and a STRONG recommendation that you get your copy of this steamy Romcom, today!
After the year we’ve had, the close of 2021 seems a more welcomed event than in years past. I’m not complaining, just looking forward to more smiles in 2022. A SURE way to see that happen is to grab author Lee Savino’s ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE! Dubbed a romantic comedy, ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE, offers readers the kind of fast-paced storylines and steamy-hot kink scenes for which author Lee Savino is best known. Ms. Savino’s characters are special, well-developed, and so utterly worthy that falling in love and becoming totally invested is as easy as breathing. While ROYALLY FAKE FIANCE starts off with a streaking bird scene, its slow-burn buildup is perfect for Frankie and Benedict’s story. Frankie’s love of life, despite the hard knocks it tosses at her, keeps her open to rolling with the punches and honing her sarcastic wit to a fine point. And what she teaches Benedict and Ms. Savino’s readers, is life is too beautiful to not grab with both hands. ROYALLY FAKED FIANCE easily earns this voluntary 5-STAR review and a STRONG recommendation that you get your copy of this steamy Romcom, today!
April 26, 2021
Frankie has been running since right after she graduated from high school, always sitting for other people's animals in other people's homes. Her latest adventure took her to New Arcadia to sit for a African Grey Parrot named Elvis while his owner traveled for a year. The reason why is her closely guarded secret she's never shared but never let go of either.
Benedict, Duke and nephew to the Queen of New Arcadia, lived next door. He's spent his entire life in training to ascend the throne should something happen to his Aunt, the Queen. He has his own secrets he's keeping and can not afford one mistake as it would only feed his enemies. When Elvis gains his freedom while Frankie is in the bath it causes all manner of chaos. This is such a fun-filled story with just enough angst to keep things interesting. The characters are so full of personality, including the side characters, it was easy to relate to them. I love this book and would recommend it to anyone who just wants to get away with a feel good story.
Benedict, Duke and nephew to the Queen of New Arcadia, lived next door. He's spent his entire life in training to ascend the throne should something happen to his Aunt, the Queen. He has his own secrets he's keeping and can not afford one mistake as it would only feed his enemies. When Elvis gains his freedom while Frankie is in the bath it causes all manner of chaos. This is such a fun-filled story with just enough angst to keep things interesting. The characters are so full of personality, including the side characters, it was easy to relate to them. I love this book and would recommend it to anyone who just wants to get away with a feel good story.
December 30, 2021
Fairytales, in the eye of the beholder, really can come true
Royally Fake Fiancé (Royally Wrong Book 2) by Lee Savino is a completely standalone royal romance featuring a deliciously dominant royal alpha and a sweetheart Cinderella. Both Benedict and Frankie need each other as much as they hate each other on sight. Their love story is a funny and entertaining enemies to lovers tale. The entertainment will leave you in stitches as Frankie is a hoot while Benedict steams things up with his tenderness and dominance when he sets his arrogance aside.
There are real feelings involved between Benedict and Frankie as well as baggage/scandal from the past that rears it’s antagonistic heads, creating unwanted havoc. The fake-ness of their relationship is enforced when everything falls apart.
Overall, Benedict and Frankie quickly catch feelings and eventually find their way to their HEA despite all the obstacles that seem to be in their way.
I read an ARC of this book via Hidden Gems and voluntarily share my review.
Royally Fake Fiancé (Royally Wrong Book 2) by Lee Savino is a completely standalone royal romance featuring a deliciously dominant royal alpha and a sweetheart Cinderella. Both Benedict and Frankie need each other as much as they hate each other on sight. Their love story is a funny and entertaining enemies to lovers tale. The entertainment will leave you in stitches as Frankie is a hoot while Benedict steams things up with his tenderness and dominance when he sets his arrogance aside.
There are real feelings involved between Benedict and Frankie as well as baggage/scandal from the past that rears it’s antagonistic heads, creating unwanted havoc. The fake-ness of their relationship is enforced when everything falls apart.
Overall, Benedict and Frankie quickly catch feelings and eventually find their way to their HEA despite all the obstacles that seem to be in their way.
I read an ARC of this book via Hidden Gems and voluntarily share my review.
January 6, 2022
Frankie is a young woman who travels the world pet sitting, in reality, she is running away from something that happened years ago at this time she is sitting in New Arcadia with Elvis while Lady Drey is traveling. She is relaxing in the tub when Elvis escapes and by the time she catches up with him he is at the neighbor's house and all Frankie has to catch him with is her robe and without thinking, she takes her robe off and attempts to catch Elvis up in it but at that moment the Duke of New Arcadia who just got through being drawn over the coals by his aunt the Queen about another woman caught with him in bed which was not what it seemed but none the less it is happening again but this young woman's body he finds very attractive and curvy why she is butt naked running and shouting at a bird on his patio he cannot imagine. Hilarious and entertaining book. Drama, suspense, laughter, secrets, confessions, and love. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2022
So here is a contemporary from Lee and I loved it. So we have Benedict who is the nephew of the Queen and he is waiting for her to name him her heir. Only something happened and now he has to fix the issue. Frankie is running from problems in the US and is pet sitting for someone. Well this pet is a trouble maker and happened to escape. This is funny because she doesn't think about the situation and just reacts. Only it has now put her in Benedicts path. So now they are both in a situation and need to help each other out. Frankie is down to earth and just wants to live her life. However, with the situation she is in with Benedict she does not know what to think. There is a physical attraction and as they get to know each other, the attraction grows. Both have secrets they are keeping to themselves. Will this be the downfall for them? Obviously someone is going to fall in love with the other. How will it all go down? Check out Royally Fake Fiance to see if they get a happily ever after.
January 4, 2022
Opposites - Need to Fake a marriage!!
A laugh a minute! A free-spirited pet sitter, and a duke with a stick firmly inserted - you know where.
A series of royal makeovers, fancy balls, persistent paparazzi and suspicious family members.
“Is that her?” I swallow to hidea thickening in my voice…”It is indeed. Our ugly duckling turned into a swan.” …”Better than a parrot.” I can’t tear my eyes away from Frankis as she glides across the makeshift dance floor, so I don’t bother trying. Daniel barks a laugh. “Why, Your Grace, you made a joke.”. “Yes, well. I’m allowed one per quarter.” “And another. Fulfilling your yearly quota early.” “I’m an overachiever. Is she ready?”
Suddenly setups and acts of PDA for the paparazzi are also happening when no one is there to see…
Will the pressure be too much, or can something come of this? Highly entertaining and enjoyable.
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A laugh a minute! A free-spirited pet sitter, and a duke with a stick firmly inserted - you know where.
A series of royal makeovers, fancy balls, persistent paparazzi and suspicious family members.
“Is that her?” I swallow to hidea thickening in my voice…”It is indeed. Our ugly duckling turned into a swan.” …”Better than a parrot.” I can’t tear my eyes away from Frankis as she glides across the makeshift dance floor, so I don’t bother trying. Daniel barks a laugh. “Why, Your Grace, you made a joke.”. “Yes, well. I’m allowed one per quarter.” “And another. Fulfilling your yearly quota early.” “I’m an overachiever. Is she ready?”
Suddenly setups and acts of PDA for the paparazzi are also happening when no one is there to see…
Will the pressure be too much, or can something come of this? Highly entertaining and enjoyable.
*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***
January 8, 2022
Excellent fake relationship romance!
I really enjoyed this book and it’s characters but the ending is what really put this at a five star read for me. The use of “Much Ado About Nothing” was unique and I loved the way it was incorporated. This book was also a lot of fun to read. Frankie is a sassy and hilarious character!! She’s everything the uptight Duke needs to relax a little and enjoy life.
After ending up in the Duke’s home, naked, and chasing down a runaway parrot, Frankie is given the opportunity to have college paid for in exchange for pretending to be the Duke’s fiancée. He’s trying to avoid scandal to be named successor to the queen. Frankie isn’t quite what he expected but he finds himself happier than he’s ever been. When secrets from Frankie’s past cause scandal that Benedict was looking to avoid, what path will he chose? This book is definitely a must read!
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this book and it’s characters but the ending is what really put this at a five star read for me. The use of “Much Ado About Nothing” was unique and I loved the way it was incorporated. This book was also a lot of fun to read. Frankie is a sassy and hilarious character!! She’s everything the uptight Duke needs to relax a little and enjoy life.
After ending up in the Duke’s home, naked, and chasing down a runaway parrot, Frankie is given the opportunity to have college paid for in exchange for pretending to be the Duke’s fiancée. He’s trying to avoid scandal to be named successor to the queen. Frankie isn’t quite what he expected but he finds himself happier than he’s ever been. When secrets from Frankie’s past cause scandal that Benedict was looking to avoid, what path will he chose? This book is definitely a must read!
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 12, 2022
This was a quick and enjoyable read the characters made me laugh and drove me crazy as well. Frankie is a pet sitter and is looking after Elvis the cheeky naughty talking bird who is a handful and escapes right into the Dukes house and he is not impressed and he wonders if his day can get any worse. Benedict the Duke of New Arcadia needs to clean up his image and Daniel his PR thinks that the woman that chased the parrot into his house could be the answers to his problems by asking her to be his fake wife. Frankie thinks the Duke is a arrogant man but agrees to be his fake wife to be as long as it’s all fake and no crossing the line. There is so much more to this book the humour, fun, drama, witty banter, hidden secrets and the steamy scenes that make everything real that was supposed to be fake just made it so much better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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