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Rugged and Royal #3
Undercover with the Prince
She claims to hate me more than karaoke and liverwurst, and that's before she finds out I'm her new boss.
The scandalous royal bit? That's just our cover, a smokescreen we hide behind to keep our counterintelligence work covert. But Princess Alexandria's hatred of me?
Oh, that's real.
Doesn't help that the first undercover mission I assign her to requires us to pose as lovers. I'm basically ordering her to pretend she finds me irresistible.
You ask me, I have it tougher. Pretending I'm not getting addicted to the way she can't stop kissing me when no one's looking? Try impossible.
Then she starts letting me in, showing me the sweet side she keeps hidden under her tough girl exterior.
Ruining me for all other women.
Being royal, I always knew very little would ever be just mine. Becoming a spy, I understood the future wouldn't be guaranteed.
For Alexandria, I'm going to fight for both.
The scandalous royal bit? That's just our cover, a smokescreen we hide behind to keep our counterintelligence work covert. But Princess Alexandria's hatred of me?
Oh, that's real.
Doesn't help that the first undercover mission I assign her to requires us to pose as lovers. I'm basically ordering her to pretend she finds me irresistible.
You ask me, I have it tougher. Pretending I'm not getting addicted to the way she can't stop kissing me when no one's looking? Try impossible.
Then she starts letting me in, showing me the sweet side she keeps hidden under her tough girl exterior.
Ruining me for all other women.
Being royal, I always knew very little would ever be just mine. Becoming a spy, I understood the future wouldn't be guaranteed.
For Alexandria, I'm going to fight for both.
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Published April 9, 2021
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Lili Valente
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Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.
*Lili rarely visits this site as it is a site intended for readers, not authors. If you have questions, the best way to reach Lili is through her website contact form. Happy reading!
Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.
*Lili rarely visits this site as it is a site intended for readers, not authors. If you have questions, the best way to reach Lili is through her website contact form. Happy reading!
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September 1, 2021
Sorry but this one was disappointing to me and I couldn't vibe with it too much. It just doesn't make sense to me that a princess can be a spy. Imagine Kate Middleton being a spy LMFAO I can't.
August 8, 2021
Book 3 and the final book in the Rugged and Royal series. We finally get Nick and Alexandra’s story and it was a great way to end the series. Zan was not a huge fan of Nick and their love hate relationship was on full display. That is until they find out that they are working for the same spy organization and have to pose as a couple for their target and then to their families. But with all fake relationships, their true feelings for each other start to come to light even though they try to fight it. The banter between them was so much fun to witness. Loved taking this wonderful ride into the world that Lili created. She never disappoints and I highly recommend this story
April 5, 2021
Bossy Prince is the 3rd book in the Rugged & Royal Series. Nickolas Edward Xavier von Bergen, the youngest of the three Gallantia Prince and Alexandra Gertrude Renee Rochat, the “fraternal” one of the Rindich triplets have known each other since they were kids. Their relationship throughout the years has been filed with distaste and assumptions about each other. Zan’s serious, workaholic reputation followed her while Nick’s “not-caring” playboy reputation followed him. The thing is Zan and Nick had so much more in common, especially when it came to their jobs. When Nick gets recruited to work as a Spy in the same organization that Zan works for, the two are forced to work together in a secret mission, but also work together in keeping their professions a secret from their families.
I love Lili Valente’s books and this one is no different. I love the first two books in this series and Zan and Nick’s story did not disappoint. The Bossy Prince had a couple of my favorite tribes (enemies to lovers, boss/employee, fake relationship, and more). I absolutely love the way Lili creates these amazing characters who are a part of the same world yet are so wonderfully unique. Zan and Nick were very different than their respective siblings. The chemistry between the two was undeniable. Their witty banter was hilarious. It was like verbal foreplay. They were both so dedicated to their jobs, but while working on a special mission together, the two soon realize that the animosity they shared throughout the years wasn’t animosity at all - it was attraction.
I read the e-book, as well as listened to the audio, which was narrated by Shane East and Lili Valente, herself. Lili has become one of my favorite female narrators. I love the way she gives each character a unique voice that gives them their individual personality. Shane East and Lili Valente have done an amazing job with this series. I can listened to all three of the Rugged & Royal books over and over again. All three books are going to be favorites to listen to.
I love Lili Valente’s books and this one is no different. I love the first two books in this series and Zan and Nick’s story did not disappoint. The Bossy Prince had a couple of my favorite tribes (enemies to lovers, boss/employee, fake relationship, and more). I absolutely love the way Lili creates these amazing characters who are a part of the same world yet are so wonderfully unique. Zan and Nick were very different than their respective siblings. The chemistry between the two was undeniable. Their witty banter was hilarious. It was like verbal foreplay. They were both so dedicated to their jobs, but while working on a special mission together, the two soon realize that the animosity they shared throughout the years wasn’t animosity at all - it was attraction.
I read the e-book, as well as listened to the audio, which was narrated by Shane East and Lili Valente, herself. Lili has become one of my favorite female narrators. I love the way she gives each character a unique voice that gives them their individual personality. Shane East and Lili Valente have done an amazing job with this series. I can listened to all three of the Rugged & Royal books over and over again. All three books are going to be favorites to listen to.
April 5, 2021
The Bossy Prince is the third book in the Rugged and Royal series. I love this series so hard and Zan and Nickolas were so much fun! It's enemies to lovers but with a little secret crush underneath. Zan is different from her sisters, she's a triplet but doesn’t look like them. She went away to school and lives a very different life. Nickolas has always seemed like the playboy prince who just flits around to different places with different women. We learn that's all a cover for what he actually does. Now that Nick and Zan know they are both spies for the same organization and they have to pretend to be a couple to take down a very, very bad man. While trying to do their jobs, their chemistry heats up and the pretend kisses become so much more. This story is filled with excitement, family, fun, sexiness and suspense!
May 30, 2022
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This is the third book in the series and could be read as a stand alone, but you would not get the closeness of the two pairs of siblings and the fighting between Zan and Nickolas.
Both are spies for Union Ten, but Zan does not know until she find outs that Nick is her boss, and got the job that she interviewed for recently.
Both have to work together in close quarters with their next mission in Bali where they need to take down an international drug lord who like his firearms. But things never go smoothly and Nick and Zan find themselves falling for each other as they stay in close quarters and pretend to be a couple.
As usual the book holds lots of the authors twerks and humour in writing and it leaves you smiling and wanting to read another book by her.
This is the third book in the series and could be read as a stand alone, but you would not get the closeness of the two pairs of siblings and the fighting between Zan and Nickolas.
Both are spies for Union Ten, but Zan does not know until she find outs that Nick is her boss, and got the job that she interviewed for recently.
Both have to work together in close quarters with their next mission in Bali where they need to take down an international drug lord who like his firearms. But things never go smoothly and Nick and Zan find themselves falling for each other as they stay in close quarters and pretend to be a couple.
As usual the book holds lots of the authors twerks and humour in writing and it leaves you smiling and wanting to read another book by her.
April 2, 2021
I love Alexandria's (Zan's) story! She has always been a little bit of a loner and a mystery from the first two books in the series and now we know why...she's a spy! And to make things more interesting Prince Nickolas (her nemesis/crush) is her new boss and their first mission will require them to play lovers. Now if only Zan can set aside her "distain" for Nickolas and focus on the job.
The chemistry and banter between Zan and Nick kept me entertained throughout the book and when their true feelings for each other are revealed...perfection. I also enjoyed getting to see Zan's sisters and their husbands again. It was like a fun and crazy family reunion.
The chemistry and banter between Zan and Nick kept me entertained throughout the book and when their true feelings for each other are revealed...perfection. I also enjoyed getting to see Zan's sisters and their husbands again. It was like a fun and crazy family reunion.
November 26, 2022
This was, by far, my favorite in this trilogy, all read as audiobooks. Shane East is delicious, as always, and Lili Valente's narration is good enough to hold her own with Shane's resonant voice. I appreciated the banter between Zan and Nick, as well as the tension in their story from their super-secret spy work.
April 3, 2021
A fantastic blend of romance, banter, suspense, and mystery. This book was the total package. So were the characters, not just Nick and Zan, but Bea as well.
June 14, 2021
Not a bad book, written well but it wasn’t consuming at all. I put down so many times..DNF
September 7, 2021
It was entertaining and sweet, it was so far fetched that it reminded me a lot of spy kids, but it was OK!
April 7, 2021
The Bossy Prince is the 3rd and final book in Valente’s Rugged and Royal series. If you go strictly by the titles of the 3 books you’d think they were pretty much just a fluffy, sexy contemporary romance series. And you wouldn’t be wrong. Except they aren’t as fluffy and light weight as you might think. Valente brought a surprising amount of depth to each of the main characters and their stories. The stories are built around the three Rochet triplets,Lizzy, Sabrina and Alexandria princesses all of a royal family that is in financial ruin and serves only a ceremonial purpose to attract tourist to their tiny European nation and 3 princes the Von Bergens of a neighboring kingdom of Galantia who belong to a much more prosperous family that still has some authority in matters of government. The first books involved the two oldest triplets Sabrina and Elizabeth or Lizzy who are identical twins and the two oldest princes Andrew and Jeffrey. This book involves the youngest triplet Alexandra or Zan as she’s called by family and friends and Nicholas the youngest of the Von Bergens. Much as I enjoyed the first two books in the series I think this one is my favorite. Both Alexandra and Nicholas are members of Union 10 which seems to be an Interpol or European version of the FBI. They refer to themselves as spies but in my mind they’re more like undercover police. While on assignment Alexandria is stunned to discover Nicholas whom she thought was a drunken playboy with a gambling addiction is also a member of Union 10. Not only that but he’s her superior. What makes it even harder for her is as much as she wants to dislike Nick, she finds she’s powerfully attracted to him. She equally wants to strangle him and strip him naked which makes her a little crazy. Nicholas feels the same attraction to Zan. In fact he knows he’s had a crush on her since they were young children. Together they must work to take down Stefano a international drug lord, sex trafficker and arms dealer.
I thought Alexandra was a very interesting character. She has some serious issues. Beneath her tough exterior lies a vulnerable insecure woman. Some of which but not all can be explained by her marriage and divorce of a cheating husband who wasn’t very complimentary in describing her bedroom skills. Zan has never trusted easily and when her ex betrayed her trust she’s put her walls up even higher and thicker. I also suspect some of it has to do with the differences between herself and her two siblings. While Sabrina and Lizzy are tall and slender and because they are identical twins especially close, Zan is short and stacked. Even though her sisters are blameless in making her feel that way I suspect Zan also felt a little bit left out. She tells herself she keeps her sisters at arms length so that if anything were to happen to her in her dangerous line of work it would lessen their grief. But I think the truth is she has always felt a little bit like an outsider among the three of them. Like she doesn’t quite fit in. I do wish Valente had given us more of an explanation as to Zan’s self-imposed distance from even her sisters.
Nicholas uses his easy-going party boy façade to infiltrate the criminal element. Both he and Zan were recruited by Union 10 as teenagers because of their royal connections which gives them easy entrance to the high society where the big criminals ply their trade. Yet while Nick uses his celebrity to accomplish his missions, Zan doesn’t. She disguises herself so no one knows she’s a princess because she doesn’t want criminals to harm her family in seeking revenge against her. I thought Nick’s character brought up a valid point when he talked about Union 10 recruiting children at such a young age (Zan was only 13) that they don’t really know what they want to be.
Once they fly off to Bali to take down Stefano it doesn’t take very long for Zan to realize she very much had the wrong impression about Nick. Gradually respect turns to more as their physical chemistry crackles between them. I thought the suspense and intrigue part of the story as they work to overcome multiple obstacles to take down Stefano was as interesting as the romance. Which is a good thing because it’s very late in the story before these two finally get naked.
Romance, comedy, suspense, danger and some sexy times. Just a really good story to close out the series.
I thought Alexandra was a very interesting character. She has some serious issues. Beneath her tough exterior lies a vulnerable insecure woman. Some of which but not all can be explained by her marriage and divorce of a cheating husband who wasn’t very complimentary in describing her bedroom skills. Zan has never trusted easily and when her ex betrayed her trust she’s put her walls up even higher and thicker. I also suspect some of it has to do with the differences between herself and her two siblings. While Sabrina and Lizzy are tall and slender and because they are identical twins especially close, Zan is short and stacked. Even though her sisters are blameless in making her feel that way I suspect Zan also felt a little bit left out. She tells herself she keeps her sisters at arms length so that if anything were to happen to her in her dangerous line of work it would lessen their grief. But I think the truth is she has always felt a little bit like an outsider among the three of them. Like she doesn’t quite fit in. I do wish Valente had given us more of an explanation as to Zan’s self-imposed distance from even her sisters.
Nicholas uses his easy-going party boy façade to infiltrate the criminal element. Both he and Zan were recruited by Union 10 as teenagers because of their royal connections which gives them easy entrance to the high society where the big criminals ply their trade. Yet while Nick uses his celebrity to accomplish his missions, Zan doesn’t. She disguises herself so no one knows she’s a princess because she doesn’t want criminals to harm her family in seeking revenge against her. I thought Nick’s character brought up a valid point when he talked about Union 10 recruiting children at such a young age (Zan was only 13) that they don’t really know what they want to be.
Once they fly off to Bali to take down Stefano it doesn’t take very long for Zan to realize she very much had the wrong impression about Nick. Gradually respect turns to more as their physical chemistry crackles between them. I thought the suspense and intrigue part of the story as they work to overcome multiple obstacles to take down Stefano was as interesting as the romance. Which is a good thing because it’s very late in the story before these two finally get naked.
Romance, comedy, suspense, danger and some sexy times. Just a really good story to close out the series.
November 11, 2023
I am now finished with this series and am happy with how it goes out but I expected just a smidge more. In this case, this one focused more on the mission for Zan and Nick. There was barely any romance in it, and Zan’s attitude got old. She was so stuck in her mind about disliking Nick that she didn’t even open her eyes to the possibility of him until near the end. Throughout the book, she admits her chemistry with Nick and there are a few mentions of how good he looks but nothing that even hinted she wanted to give a relationship a go with him. She holds the reader and Nick at arms length the whole time while simultaneously plotting to bring him down so he isn’t in the spy field anymore. To me this is selfish, and you see nuances of this within the story. Zan is only going to think of herself and family while everyone else can go to hell. At the same time she’s doing this, she still plans to keep her family at arms length too and to me, this sounds like a lonely life. Just because she got burned a few times and wants to keep her spy career a secret. To me, just because your job entails secrecy, doesn’t mean you have to maintain that belief with everything. How can one hide from family and those that clearly care in the way she was doing? If you don’t have someone in your corner to root for you when you finish a mission or push through, it can break you. I’d rather live my life with people close to me, knowing about my career as a spy than not telling anyone about it and having to hide a big part of myself. You need that support whether you admit it or not. Zan was denying this and it made her bitter. She wanted to protect them from herself and harm. Plus in general she was too secretive, I mean she wouldn’t even tell her family when Nick and her got engaged! Then went ahead and got married anyway without telling them. Up to the very end, she didn’t like divulging good things that happen to her. Clearly she didn’t like the attention and I think this wound up hurting her in the end. As you can see, my issue with this story relies strictly on Zan. I didn’t like her character and attitude, or the way she went about things. This is what ultimately wound up pushing my rating down from a 5. I wish there was more romance, passion and “can’t live without your love” moments between her and Nick. Meanwhile, Nick was great! No issue with him at all! He was caring, totally himself around her and his family and a good person. He tries to make things work and sees the best out of everything. He was easygoing but knew when to be serious. Had this book included two people who were like Zan, than this would be a totally different rating and I wouldn’t have liked it.
April 9, 2021
Awesome Story & Narration🎧 A Gripping Delight!
The Bossy Prince
By: Lili Valente
Narrated by: Shane East, Lili Valente
I loved everything about this audiobook from Lili Valente’s wonderful writing style to the characters and storylines she created to the fabulous narration. The grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire time. This is the kind of book that once you start you do not want to put it down because you need to know what happens next. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with. I adored the two lead characters, the Prince, Nickolas “Nick” Von Bergen and the Princess, Alexandra “Zan” Gertrude Renee Rochat. The two will soon be related since his brothers and marrying her sisters. There is also that both have careers they do not share with their family and lead double lives. Nick still plays off that he is a partying playboy and Zan keeps to herself pretends to work in an office when not working on secret assignments. Zan finds out Nick is being promoted to a position she wanted, not only did she not get that promotion but now he will be her boss. So she is not happy with that and other things about him irk her. His last assignment before starting his new position is working with her, the two will need to pretend they are lovers. Not an easy task since he has always crushed on her but she never reciprocated or so he thought. The chemistry between them is explosive levels so it their love/hate relationship. I loved how everything plays out in this book the story is cleverly plotted with drama, angst, humor, twists and turns, mystery, some action, thrilling & suspenseful moments, heartfelt and emotional moments and a romance that was always meant to be. Lili Valente, thank you for this wonderfully, entertaining story, I loved every minute of it!
🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Shane East & Lili Valente are talented narrators and voice artists. They were fantastic at portraying the characters, giving each their own voice and humanizing them while projecting their emotions into their performance. They grasped their character’s persona completely, taking the role and making it their own. Lili Valente played Zan’s role with perfection, captured her strength and badassery. Shane East played the perfect Nick, cocky attitude and all. They were great at covering the roles of the secondary characters as well. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen.
The Bossy Prince
By: Lili Valente
Narrated by: Shane East, Lili Valente
I loved everything about this audiobook from Lili Valente’s wonderful writing style to the characters and storylines she created to the fabulous narration. The grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire time. This is the kind of book that once you start you do not want to put it down because you need to know what happens next. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with. I adored the two lead characters, the Prince, Nickolas “Nick” Von Bergen and the Princess, Alexandra “Zan” Gertrude Renee Rochat. The two will soon be related since his brothers and marrying her sisters. There is also that both have careers they do not share with their family and lead double lives. Nick still plays off that he is a partying playboy and Zan keeps to herself pretends to work in an office when not working on secret assignments. Zan finds out Nick is being promoted to a position she wanted, not only did she not get that promotion but now he will be her boss. So she is not happy with that and other things about him irk her. His last assignment before starting his new position is working with her, the two will need to pretend they are lovers. Not an easy task since he has always crushed on her but she never reciprocated or so he thought. The chemistry between them is explosive levels so it their love/hate relationship. I loved how everything plays out in this book the story is cleverly plotted with drama, angst, humor, twists and turns, mystery, some action, thrilling & suspenseful moments, heartfelt and emotional moments and a romance that was always meant to be. Lili Valente, thank you for this wonderfully, entertaining story, I loved every minute of it!
🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Shane East & Lili Valente are talented narrators and voice artists. They were fantastic at portraying the characters, giving each their own voice and humanizing them while projecting their emotions into their performance. They grasped their character’s persona completely, taking the role and making it their own. Lili Valente played Zan’s role with perfection, captured her strength and badassery. Shane East played the perfect Nick, cocky attitude and all. They were great at covering the roles of the secondary characters as well. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen.
April 2, 2021
“𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙮, 𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙤. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚, 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚.”
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Let’s talk about “The Bossy Prince by Lili Valente”, third book in the Rugged and Royal series.
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Alexandra (Zan) and Nicholas (Nick) “hated” each other since when he was 4 years old and she, just one year older than him, tried to drown him. From there on she loathe him and he just wanted to tease her. So it all came to laugh out loud moment when she found out he was her news boss in the ultra-secret organization Union Ten and he was also a spy there. I loved their push and pull relationship, which made all more complicated when her both sisters are married or soon to be to his two brothers. Talk about crazy families. Oh all in all they are royals!
Things take a turn to the better when both of them are assigned to the same mission and they had to fake a romantic relationship in order to take a crime lord down. It’s was so fun and good to see them get to know each other better and finally have some respect, possessiveness and gain so much support from each other that they finally found their hearts and mind finally safe.
Although I got I little mad with Zan in the beginning, she and Nick become fast favorite of mine couple. Nick surprised the hall out of me and I swoon hard over him. There’s a lot of surprises, action and top of the notch scenes! I wish it had more steamy scenes actually, but this book is freakin’ good that I overlooked this, which is a first from me. The very end was amazing, it shocked, surprised me and just showed how awesome Nick is! In love.
I had the opportunity to listen the audiobook and honestly it was just complemented the story so well. Can you believe that Lili is not only the writer but also one of the narrator? Shane East and her made an excellent job. If you can’t notice yet, I highly recommend this book with you like Royals stories and a little of action. To make it better? You should read from the beginning of the series.
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Let’s talk about “The Bossy Prince by Lili Valente”, third book in the Rugged and Royal series.
👑
Alexandra (Zan) and Nicholas (Nick) “hated” each other since when he was 4 years old and she, just one year older than him, tried to drown him. From there on she loathe him and he just wanted to tease her. So it all came to laugh out loud moment when she found out he was her news boss in the ultra-secret organization Union Ten and he was also a spy there. I loved their push and pull relationship, which made all more complicated when her both sisters are married or soon to be to his two brothers. Talk about crazy families. Oh all in all they are royals!
Things take a turn to the better when both of them are assigned to the same mission and they had to fake a romantic relationship in order to take a crime lord down. It’s was so fun and good to see them get to know each other better and finally have some respect, possessiveness and gain so much support from each other that they finally found their hearts and mind finally safe.
Although I got I little mad with Zan in the beginning, she and Nick become fast favorite of mine couple. Nick surprised the hall out of me and I swoon hard over him. There’s a lot of surprises, action and top of the notch scenes! I wish it had more steamy scenes actually, but this book is freakin’ good that I overlooked this, which is a first from me. The very end was amazing, it shocked, surprised me and just showed how awesome Nick is! In love.
I had the opportunity to listen the audiobook and honestly it was just complemented the story so well. Can you believe that Lili is not only the writer but also one of the narrator? Shane East and her made an excellent job. If you can’t notice yet, I highly recommend this book with you like Royals stories and a little of action. To make it better? You should read from the beginning of the series.
April 11, 2021
Nicholas and Alexandra (Zan) are current (and future) in-laws. Nicholas' two brothers are married to and engaged to Zan's sisters. Having grown up together, but in different kingdoms, the princes and princesses are well aquainted with each other. Nicholas and Zan have had more of an adversarial relationship from the time they were children. As grown-ups, they show up for family functions, but lead lives that are mostly away from their families. To both their surprises, they discover they're both spies working for the same company, and Nicholas has just been promoted, making him Zan's boss. When they have to go undercover as lovers in order to catch a drug lord, they're forced to confront their strong dislike for each other. Turns out, that dislike isn't quite as strong as they thought--or hoped.
I really enjoyed this story. Nicholas and Zan fight their attraction until they figure out it's way too much work to deny what's obvious to everyone around them. They were a couple of badass spies who found themselves falling in love--something seemingly more difficult than fighting bad guys.
There are some counterintelligence adventures, but at the heart of this story, as with this series, is love for family. Nicholas and Zan are working to not only protect their subjects, but their family, as well. They're willing to sacrifice time with them, and perhaps some closeness, to keep them all safe. They were so adorable. Of course, you get to see what their familiess are up to, and it's quite a lot.
Shane and Lili do a wonderful job bringing Nicholas and Zan's story to life.
I really enjoyed this story. Nicholas and Zan fight their attraction until they figure out it's way too much work to deny what's obvious to everyone around them. They were a couple of badass spies who found themselves falling in love--something seemingly more difficult than fighting bad guys.
There are some counterintelligence adventures, but at the heart of this story, as with this series, is love for family. Nicholas and Zan are working to not only protect their subjects, but their family, as well. They're willing to sacrifice time with them, and perhaps some closeness, to keep them all safe. They were so adorable. Of course, you get to see what their familiess are up to, and it's quite a lot.
Shane and Lili do a wonderful job bringing Nicholas and Zan's story to life.
April 3, 2021
The Bossy Prince is the third book of the Rugged and Royal series. Nick and Zan are the last of the Royal siblings and they are by far different than their siblings. Zan lives a life of mystery. Secluding herself from the rest of her family from a young age and living in Zurich. Nick is the party boy. Always ready for some surf, fun and adventure. What their families don't know is there is more behind Nick and Zan that what meets the eye. Zan can't stand Nick, and Nick does everything in his power to get under her skin. However, when work calls for them to work together, Zan has to set aside her distasteful feelings and pretend to be madly in love with Nick. Nick on the other hand has no problems with it. If anything he can at least make Zan see that he isn't as bad as she thinks he is and maybe just maybe they will come out of it as friends. What neither expected was they would become so much more.
When Nick and Zan finally let down their guards, they realize that they have more in common than they thought. The more time they spend together, the harder is for them to resist each other. However, danger surrounds them and the dyer need to get a loved one out of the clutches of a BAD MAN takes priority. Will Zan and Nick be made? Will they survive this mission?
Nick and Zan are so cute together. I really couldn't get enough of them. Of the three Royals, they are by far my favorite. Amazing story and writing Lili Valente. You never disappoint!
When Nick and Zan finally let down their guards, they realize that they have more in common than they thought. The more time they spend together, the harder is for them to resist each other. However, danger surrounds them and the dyer need to get a loved one out of the clutches of a BAD MAN takes priority. Will Zan and Nick be made? Will they survive this mission?
Nick and Zan are so cute together. I really couldn't get enough of them. Of the three Royals, they are by far my favorite. Amazing story and writing Lili Valente. You never disappoint!
April 1, 2021
Bossy Prince is book 3 in the Rugged and Royal series but it can absolutely be read as a standalone.
Alexandra Gertrude Renee Rochat - Zan - one of the triplets who are the Rindish princesses is a workaholic living in Zurich and currently spending Holidays with her family and her in-laws.
One of those in-laws happens to be Nickolas Edward Xavier Von Bergen - Nick - the youngest of 3 princes of Gallantia.
Zan and Nick have known each other for most of their lives and with their siblings married and engaged to each other, they will be very close in all future family endeavors. Growing up they always had a love/hate relationship and their banter is epic!
During the Christmas festivities Zan and Nick discover they have an integral part of their lives in common, and to pursue a common goal they will pretend to be in a relationship.
The only problem? Maybe the feelings they’re pretending to have might not be so fake...
Will they succeed on their mission to take down an international menace? Are they going to explore their improbable attraction to each other?
Bossy Prince is a slow-burn romcom with opposites attract protagonists, incredible cast of characters, captivating story line, romance, swoon, and a bit of heat with a side order of suspense.
I definitely recommend this book to all contemporary romance enthusiasts!
Alexandra Gertrude Renee Rochat - Zan - one of the triplets who are the Rindish princesses is a workaholic living in Zurich and currently spending Holidays with her family and her in-laws.
One of those in-laws happens to be Nickolas Edward Xavier Von Bergen - Nick - the youngest of 3 princes of Gallantia.
Zan and Nick have known each other for most of their lives and with their siblings married and engaged to each other, they will be very close in all future family endeavors. Growing up they always had a love/hate relationship and their banter is epic!
During the Christmas festivities Zan and Nick discover they have an integral part of their lives in common, and to pursue a common goal they will pretend to be in a relationship.
The only problem? Maybe the feelings they’re pretending to have might not be so fake...
Will they succeed on their mission to take down an international menace? Are they going to explore their improbable attraction to each other?
Bossy Prince is a slow-burn romcom with opposites attract protagonists, incredible cast of characters, captivating story line, romance, swoon, and a bit of heat with a side order of suspense.
I definitely recommend this book to all contemporary romance enthusiasts!
March 27, 2021
I adored this story. Alexandra, also known as Zan, and Nickolas have known each other for most of their lives. They’re like oil and water, they don’t mix or get along. But when they’re forced to work together to take down a gun lord and trafficker, they realise they have a chemistry.
Zan and Nickolas are amazing together. I loved the surprise of them having to work together. It was a fun plot twist that made me love this book even more. The story had comedy, suspense and some slow burning heat. I’m usually not a fan of the slow burn but I loved this storyline so much that when they finally get together, it’s sizzling. Their banter makes them one of my favourite book couples of 2021.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book and I loved Shane East. His narration is always spot on. And I can’t forget Lili Valente. Not only is she the writer but also the narrator. She is absolutely wonderful and did a great job narrating Zan’s chapters.
This is the third book in the Rugged and Royal series. It can be read as stand-alone but you’re going to want to miss out on the first two books.
Zan and Nickolas are amazing together. I loved the surprise of them having to work together. It was a fun plot twist that made me love this book even more. The story had comedy, suspense and some slow burning heat. I’m usually not a fan of the slow burn but I loved this storyline so much that when they finally get together, it’s sizzling. Their banter makes them one of my favourite book couples of 2021.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book and I loved Shane East. His narration is always spot on. And I can’t forget Lili Valente. Not only is she the writer but also the narrator. She is absolutely wonderful and did a great job narrating Zan’s chapters.
This is the third book in the Rugged and Royal series. It can be read as stand-alone but you’re going to want to miss out on the first two books.
March 28, 2021
The Bossy Prince is the 3rd book in the Royal Package series and it’s my absolute favorite in the trilogy. Alexandra (Zan) and Nickolas have always been at each other’s throats and are seemingly opposites. However, when they are forced to work together, they discover that they have more in common than they thought.
Zan and Nickolas were so much fun. As they pretended to be a fake couple, they realized that they both had a lot of misconceptions about the other and that appearances are deceiving. The bantering between them was amusing and the chemistry sizzled between them.
I switched between the audio and the written version of the story. Lili Valente, the author, narrates Zan and as always, I adore her narration. She’s so on pointe with the nuances she imbibes in her performance. Shane East narrated Nickolas and his accent was to die for. I could feel the intensity of his feelings for Zan.
This slow burn romance with a hint of suspense was delightful and Zan and Nickolas make the perfect partners. I highly recommend if you need a light, amusing read to brighten your day.
Zan and Nickolas were so much fun. As they pretended to be a fake couple, they realized that they both had a lot of misconceptions about the other and that appearances are deceiving. The bantering between them was amusing and the chemistry sizzled between them.
I switched between the audio and the written version of the story. Lili Valente, the author, narrates Zan and as always, I adore her narration. She’s so on pointe with the nuances she imbibes in her performance. Shane East narrated Nickolas and his accent was to die for. I could feel the intensity of his feelings for Zan.
This slow burn romance with a hint of suspense was delightful and Zan and Nickolas make the perfect partners. I highly recommend if you need a light, amusing read to brighten your day.
March 31, 2021
The Bossy Prince is my absolute favorite in the Rugged and Royal series by Lili Valente, following triplets that marry three royal brothers.
Zan and Nickolas are perfect together. Who knew that they were both living double lives as spies and are working to take down a drug cartel? I mean, all Zan knew is that she hated Nickolas with a passion from when she was young, and they were total opposites.
I adored their undeniable chemistry and their witty banter. Both Zan and Nickolas are smart, determined, protective and dedicated to their families. Having to work together definitely pushed them both to their breaking points, with amazing results that pushed them together.
This was a bit of a slow burn in the romance department, but not for trying on their part! Work kept getting in the way. Frankly, I didn't even realize how slow of a burn it was because the action and adventure were so fast-paced and absorbing.
The narration by Shane East and Lili Valente was perfect. They both have such amazing comedic timing and delivery, and they embodied the characters so perfectly. I'm sure I'll listen to this again in the future, that's how much I enjoyed it.
Zan and Nickolas are perfect together. Who knew that they were both living double lives as spies and are working to take down a drug cartel? I mean, all Zan knew is that she hated Nickolas with a passion from when she was young, and they were total opposites.
I adored their undeniable chemistry and their witty banter. Both Zan and Nickolas are smart, determined, protective and dedicated to their families. Having to work together definitely pushed them both to their breaking points, with amazing results that pushed them together.
This was a bit of a slow burn in the romance department, but not for trying on their part! Work kept getting in the way. Frankly, I didn't even realize how slow of a burn it was because the action and adventure were so fast-paced and absorbing.
The narration by Shane East and Lili Valente was perfect. They both have such amazing comedic timing and delivery, and they embodied the characters so perfectly. I'm sure I'll listen to this again in the future, that's how much I enjoyed it.
April 2, 2021
Zan and Nickolas are a dynamic duo. Their chemistry is off-the-charts and the witty banter is top-notch!
I love a book with a strong heroine and Zan is an independent female spy that thrives in the field. She can protect herself and think under pressure. Nickolas, her brother-in-law and nemesis, was recently promoted to be her boss. As they work a case together to bring down the bad guys, Zan realizes the line between love and hate is very thin and their feelings continue to grow.
I adore Zan and Nickolas together - they had respect for each other in the workplace but also had this undeniable personal chemistry. They bring out the best in each other and protected each other throughout the story. It was fun to get a peek at Sabrina, Andrew, Lizzy, and Jeffrey's lives as well. Bea was also a fun side character that surprised me (in a good way) with some of her grit later in the story.
I loved this book and series - strong, independent princesses with alpha princes that lift them up and protect them! Another stellar story by Lili Valente.
I love a book with a strong heroine and Zan is an independent female spy that thrives in the field. She can protect herself and think under pressure. Nickolas, her brother-in-law and nemesis, was recently promoted to be her boss. As they work a case together to bring down the bad guys, Zan realizes the line between love and hate is very thin and their feelings continue to grow.
I adore Zan and Nickolas together - they had respect for each other in the workplace but also had this undeniable personal chemistry. They bring out the best in each other and protected each other throughout the story. It was fun to get a peek at Sabrina, Andrew, Lizzy, and Jeffrey's lives as well. Bea was also a fun side character that surprised me (in a good way) with some of her grit later in the story.
I loved this book and series - strong, independent princesses with alpha princes that lift them up and protect them! Another stellar story by Lili Valente.
April 4, 2021
4.5 Stars
This is the third book in the series and last of the siblings. I have been looking forward to this one because Zan has always given off a mysterious vibe. I knew there had to be more to Nick then his goofy, party vibe side. These two surprised me in the best of ways. I just gobbled up this book. I love how opposite Zan and Nick are, but they fit each other like puzzle pieces. They are sent on a mission together and everything they could have planned couldn't have prepared them for what they got. This book had me laughing a lot, but it also had parts that had me on the edge of my seat to see what was going to happen next. This book also satisfied my romantic heart. Zan and Nick had me swooning. They're really adorable together. I also loved Zan's cousin. She brings a lot to this book as well. I loved catching up with the previous couples especially Lizzy and Jeffrey. Those two still make my heart happy sigh. This book blew my expectations and it's a great book to get lost in to get away from the real world. I would definitely recommend this one!
This is the third book in the series and last of the siblings. I have been looking forward to this one because Zan has always given off a mysterious vibe. I knew there had to be more to Nick then his goofy, party vibe side. These two surprised me in the best of ways. I just gobbled up this book. I love how opposite Zan and Nick are, but they fit each other like puzzle pieces. They are sent on a mission together and everything they could have planned couldn't have prepared them for what they got. This book had me laughing a lot, but it also had parts that had me on the edge of my seat to see what was going to happen next. This book also satisfied my romantic heart. Zan and Nick had me swooning. They're really adorable together. I also loved Zan's cousin. She brings a lot to this book as well. I loved catching up with the previous couples especially Lizzy and Jeffrey. Those two still make my heart happy sigh. This book blew my expectations and it's a great book to get lost in to get away from the real world. I would definitely recommend this one!
April 3, 2021
Note: An ARC was provided by the author.
Ah, this was fun! I loved the tension as much as I did the witticisms between the main characters. Zan and Nick were opposites of a sort, with their being royals and spies the only thing that they seemingly had in common other than her set of siblings being married to his set of siblings. Naturally, these differences between them made for entertaining exchanges. The romance and the comedy are things I've come to expect from this author, and Lili Valente delivers both quite nicely, thank you very much. She does, however, a refreshing bit of suspense. Valente does exceptionally well melding all of her elements, making for a creative take on the royal romance trope. I loved the fact that Zan and Nick were a couple who distinguished themselves from their older siblings. Naturally, said siblings' presence added to my enjoyment of The Bossy Prince. Five stars!
Ah, this was fun! I loved the tension as much as I did the witticisms between the main characters. Zan and Nick were opposites of a sort, with their being royals and spies the only thing that they seemingly had in common other than her set of siblings being married to his set of siblings. Naturally, these differences between them made for entertaining exchanges. The romance and the comedy are things I've come to expect from this author, and Lili Valente delivers both quite nicely, thank you very much. She does, however, a refreshing bit of suspense. Valente does exceptionally well melding all of her elements, making for a creative take on the royal romance trope. I loved the fact that Zan and Nick were a couple who distinguished themselves from their older siblings. Naturally, said siblings' presence added to my enjoyment of The Bossy Prince. Five stars!
April 2, 2021
Zan (a triplet) has known Prince Nick practically her whole life. Also, practically her whole life she has wanted to kill him...him and her do not get along at all and he loves to push her buttons. One of her sisters is married to his brother and the other sister is engaged to one of his brothers. Sadly, that means Nick is her brother in law and she sees him more than she cares to.
Zan is married to her career after her failed marriage. Her family has no idea what her career is and she wants to keep it that way to protect them. At work she put in for the job as "boss", but when she finds out her new boss is none other than her enemy....she's gonna make him pay!
Nick and Zan's chemistry was off the chart even though neither would admit it or give in to it...at first.
Great story, great series! Twist and turns, suspenseful, and things I didn't see coming!!
Zan is married to her career after her failed marriage. Her family has no idea what her career is and she wants to keep it that way to protect them. At work she put in for the job as "boss", but when she finds out her new boss is none other than her enemy....she's gonna make him pay!
Nick and Zan's chemistry was off the chart even though neither would admit it or give in to it...at first.
Great story, great series! Twist and turns, suspenseful, and things I didn't see coming!!
April 2, 2021
Turn up the fan, it’s going to get hot in here…
Oh, how I loved this story! This is the final read in the series but I really don’t want it to end. Brothers, sisters, royals. Each different and unique but they came together in love and family with all the drama and ups and downs that brings…
Alexandra and Nick’s banter and chemistry meant laughter and desire filled this story from beginning to end. The tension that their shared work brought, meant they kept each other secrets while jockeying for position at the same time. Working together, they kept their professional lives (and now personal) away from the caring yet prying eyes of their close-knit family. Lots of secrets yet they were never more honest than with each other…
Their story was danger and adventure, hot and hilarious and made for a smile-inducing, heart-happy read… Loved it!
*I happily reviewed this story
Oh, how I loved this story! This is the final read in the series but I really don’t want it to end. Brothers, sisters, royals. Each different and unique but they came together in love and family with all the drama and ups and downs that brings…
Alexandra and Nick’s banter and chemistry meant laughter and desire filled this story from beginning to end. The tension that their shared work brought, meant they kept each other secrets while jockeying for position at the same time. Working together, they kept their professional lives (and now personal) away from the caring yet prying eyes of their close-knit family. Lots of secrets yet they were never more honest than with each other…
Their story was danger and adventure, hot and hilarious and made for a smile-inducing, heart-happy read… Loved it!
*I happily reviewed this story
July 27, 2025
Out of all three installments in the series, The Bossy Prince easily takes the crown as my favorite. Just when I thought I had the tone of the series figured out—from mere royal romance to a dash of royal curses—this final book completely flipped the script with a surprise spy-themed storyline. And I loved it. The unexpected twist added a fresh layer of suspense without losing the heart of the romance that ties the trilogy together.
The chemistry and tension were spot on, offering just the right blend of intrigue and emotional pull. It was such a fun and engaging ride that I found myself wishing the story wouldn’t end.
Also, can we talk about Beatrice? She’s a total scene-stealer! I’m really hoping she gets her own book someday—she deserves her own adventure and a swoony happily-ever-after just like her cousins.
The chemistry and tension were spot on, offering just the right blend of intrigue and emotional pull. It was such a fun and engaging ride that I found myself wishing the story wouldn’t end.
Also, can we talk about Beatrice? She’s a total scene-stealer! I’m really hoping she gets her own book someday—she deserves her own adventure and a swoony happily-ever-after just like her cousins.
March 29, 2021
The Bossy Prince is the third release in Lili Valente’s Rugged and Royal series and is an absolutely fantastic enemies to friends to lovers story. The chemistry shared between Nickolas and Alexandra is off the charts hot, sexy and simply magic. Ms. Valente has been on my must read list for many years and with stories (and series) like this, it easy to see why she remains at the top of that list. The Bossy Prince is filled with love and family but also drips with fun and entertaining exchanges of banter between Nick and Zan - especially with nicknames like Dimples and Zanny Wanny. Also laced with uncertainty and dangerous situations, this story delivers it all. Bravo Ms. Valente! You’ve done it again.
April 8, 2021
This book had a little bit of everything! It was funny, sweet, exciting, mysterious - SO GOOD!
I really truly love when the heroine has the wrong idea about the hero and he’s really just the best person ever. And I really REALLY love when both are misunderstood by others, but “get” each other instantly.
The world-building is excellent. We visited several places in this book, and they’re all vivid in my mind.
We finally get the inside of Zan, and if you haven’t read the first two books, (not necessary) it’s very exciting to get to know her.
If you like mysteries, action, tension, secret romances, twists, turns, and happy endings, this book is for you! It’s a little reminiscent of Kathryn Nolan’s romantic suspense series. Highly recommended.
I really truly love when the heroine has the wrong idea about the hero and he’s really just the best person ever. And I really REALLY love when both are misunderstood by others, but “get” each other instantly.
The world-building is excellent. We visited several places in this book, and they’re all vivid in my mind.
We finally get the inside of Zan, and if you haven’t read the first two books, (not necessary) it’s very exciting to get to know her.
If you like mysteries, action, tension, secret romances, twists, turns, and happy endings, this book is for you! It’s a little reminiscent of Kathryn Nolan’s romantic suspense series. Highly recommended.
March 27, 2021
This story was super cute, suspenful and hilarious! Zan and Nick are amazing independently and together and I loved that they were secretly spies! They worked great together and I loved all the crazy twists and turns the spy story brought!
I loved how much Zan underestimated and discredited Nick because we get to see her change her views and grow within their friendship as time goes on! Beatrice was a hilarious addition and I couldn't help but laugh at all of her crazy stories and accidents.
Finally, I adored seeing Lizzie and Sabrina with Nick's siblings and seeing the future of their relationships from the previous books in the series!
I loved how much Zan underestimated and discredited Nick because we get to see her change her views and grow within their friendship as time goes on! Beatrice was a hilarious addition and I couldn't help but laugh at all of her crazy stories and accidents.
Finally, I adored seeing Lizzie and Sabrina with Nick's siblings and seeing the future of their relationships from the previous books in the series!
March 31, 2021
I love this series! This time we follow Alexandra (Zan) and Nick on an intriguing and suspense filled road to a HEA. I listened to this audiobook and Shane East is perfect as Nick and Lili herself is wonderful as Zan. Zan and Nick have oodles of chemistry which makes posing as a couple for their next job rather difficult. The job of course that none of their siblings know they do.
This book has everything I want in a romantic suspense including charming witty banter between the main couple. Their nicknames are fun! Dimples, Zanda Panda, Zanny Wanny! I love it! So fun! Such an amazing story, a treat for the ears for sure. And I'm sure just as much a treat when read.
This book has everything I want in a romantic suspense including charming witty banter between the main couple. Their nicknames are fun! Dimples, Zanda Panda, Zanny Wanny! I love it! So fun! Such an amazing story, a treat for the ears for sure. And I'm sure just as much a treat when read.
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