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Heirs of Cornwall #1
The Wrong Prince
Will her childhood knight come charging in on a white horse and rescue her?
Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland, the man Miss Cassandra Carlyle has loved since she was a little girl, has returned—with his betrothed in hand. Lady Desiree was the picture of grace, beauty and perfection, everything that the naive, unsophisticated, young Cassandra was not.
Dejected and brokenhearted, Cassandra asked her family to take her to London for her first season. With the aid of her friend, Jeremiah Devlin Huntington, Marquess of Waterford, she soon found herself touted as the darling of the ton.
Cassandra could not be more pleased with her success, newfound popularity, and impressive list of eligible suitors.
Will Richard take notice and come charging in on a white horse? Or will she find love where she least expects it—but is too blind with her childhood infatuation to notice all along?
Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland, the man Miss Cassandra Carlyle has loved since she was a little girl, has returned—with his betrothed in hand. Lady Desiree was the picture of grace, beauty and perfection, everything that the naive, unsophisticated, young Cassandra was not.
Dejected and brokenhearted, Cassandra asked her family to take her to London for her first season. With the aid of her friend, Jeremiah Devlin Huntington, Marquess of Waterford, she soon found herself touted as the darling of the ton.
Cassandra could not be more pleased with her success, newfound popularity, and impressive list of eligible suitors.
Will Richard take notice and come charging in on a white horse? Or will she find love where she least expects it—but is too blind with her childhood infatuation to notice all along?
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2021
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About the author
Veronica Crowe
6 books22 followersVeronica Crowe is the author of the Heirs of Cornwall series for Dragonblade Publishing.
If you like laugh-out-loud Regency romance full of romantic entanglements, hilarious misadventures, profound, heartfelt moments, and grand happy endings, this series is for you!
If you like laugh-out-loud Regency romance full of romantic entanglements, hilarious misadventures, profound, heartfelt moments, and grand happy endings, this series is for you!
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February 9, 2021
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Enjoyable read with likeable characters and storyline.
Although more on the youthful side our heroine did have a good way with her, I enjoyed her personality and the way she showed her love and emotional attachment to Richard. The fact she’s known him and had a crush on him so long was sweet.
Richard was a good character too but to me not as likeable, but that’s the way with stories, it makes them different and interesting.
The story overall I enjoyed and would read the rest of the series.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
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Enjoyable read with likeable characters and storyline.
Although more on the youthful side our heroine did have a good way with her, I enjoyed her personality and the way she showed her love and emotional attachment to Richard. The fact she’s known him and had a crush on him so long was sweet.
Richard was a good character too but to me not as likeable, but that’s the way with stories, it makes them different and interesting.
The story overall I enjoyed and would read the rest of the series.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
February 22, 2021
A childhood crush and a pretend marriage bring this story to life with humor and antics that keep you turning the pages!
Cassandra had grown up, at least until she was eight, with her older brother Allyne and his two friends, Richard and Jeremy. When the boys were fifteen they went off to school and she was devastated because she "loved Richard" and wanted to marry him so they conducted a pretend ceremony.
Ten years later Cassie finally sees Richard again, but he is announcing his betrothal to another woman. Heartbroken, Jeremy comes to her aid to try to protect her.
A fun romance where the one you want, may not always be the one you end up with!
Cassandra had grown up, at least until she was eight, with her older brother Allyne and his two friends, Richard and Jeremy. When the boys were fifteen they went off to school and she was devastated because she "loved Richard" and wanted to marry him so they conducted a pretend ceremony.
Ten years later Cassie finally sees Richard again, but he is announcing his betrothal to another woman. Heartbroken, Jeremy comes to her aid to try to protect her.
A fun romance where the one you want, may not always be the one you end up with!
February 18, 2021
I loved it! It was a very good light romance.
Cassie was sassy, Jeremy was the sweet rogue and Richard was the responsible Duke. All the characters were so loveable. A good love triangle.
I recommend this read if you want a fun, light read!
Cassie was sassy, Jeremy was the sweet rogue and Richard was the responsible Duke. All the characters were so loveable. A good love triangle.
I recommend this read if you want a fun, light read!
February 6, 2021
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
When she was 8, Miss Cassandra Carlyle vowed that she would marry her friend and neighbour, Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland, and since then, she has refused to partake in a season, and stayed at home waiting for him. Ten years later, he's returned from school and the continent, and she can't wait for their reunion, but when it's revealed he's engaged to the daughter of a duke, a veritable paragon of society, she needs a change of plan. Asking best friend Jeremy, the Marquess of Waterford, to help, she soon finds herself as the darling of the ton, and being pursued by Richard himself. Will Cassie see the truth that's been in front of her the entire time, or will she pin all her hopes on a childhood fantasy?
This was a book that I liked, but so much of it was juvenile and over the top. Cassie was only 18, so I will allow her some childish antics, but the way she was so obsessed with Richard, and threw a paddy when he returned with Desiree was embarrassing, honestly. She matured over the course of the book, but still held on to this obsession that nearly caused her ruin, and the ruin of her friendships. Her and Jeremy had a lovely relationship, and the banter between them was so believable. I liked them together, but again, some moments were unbelievable. Richard was annoying and I couldn't like him, no matter what. All in all, a decent Regency read, but one I probably won't be in a rush to re-read.
When she was 8, Miss Cassandra Carlyle vowed that she would marry her friend and neighbour, Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland, and since then, she has refused to partake in a season, and stayed at home waiting for him. Ten years later, he's returned from school and the continent, and she can't wait for their reunion, but when it's revealed he's engaged to the daughter of a duke, a veritable paragon of society, she needs a change of plan. Asking best friend Jeremy, the Marquess of Waterford, to help, she soon finds herself as the darling of the ton, and being pursued by Richard himself. Will Cassie see the truth that's been in front of her the entire time, or will she pin all her hopes on a childhood fantasy?
This was a book that I liked, but so much of it was juvenile and over the top. Cassie was only 18, so I will allow her some childish antics, but the way she was so obsessed with Richard, and threw a paddy when he returned with Desiree was embarrassing, honestly. She matured over the course of the book, but still held on to this obsession that nearly caused her ruin, and the ruin of her friendships. Her and Jeremy had a lovely relationship, and the banter between them was so believable. I liked them together, but again, some moments were unbelievable. Richard was annoying and I couldn't like him, no matter what. All in all, a decent Regency read, but one I probably won't be in a rush to re-read.
February 28, 2021
Loved it!♥️
First book I have read from Veronica Crowe. I really enjoyed the book. Growing up with friends. Loving one most of your life. The mystery of the heart. When you think you love one, but may love another.
First book I have read from Veronica Crowe. I really enjoyed the book. Growing up with friends. Loving one most of your life. The mystery of the heart. When you think you love one, but may love another.
August 24, 2021
3.5 Stars ⭐️ | 3 Flames | No Epilogue 📖
The Wrong Prince Is book one in “The Heirs of Cornwall” series byVeronica Crowe. I didn’t read this series in order due to reviewing My Only Earl first, so going into this book I already knew all the MC’s got their happy ending. I am kind of glad I knew this because there were times during this story that I was so fed up with the heroine, Cassandra Carlyle, that I had to skim over her nonsense. Just be prepared.
There are actually 3 MC’s in this story and also some very important supporting characters that all end up in book 3, so pay attention to the details while reading.
As mentioned the main heroine in this story is Cassandra “Cassie” Carlyle and the reader gets to really see Cassie at her most vulnerable and pivotal points of her life. When the story begins Cassie is only 8-years old and she is head over heels in love with her brothers good friend,
Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland. Richard is 10-years older than Cassie and he is heading off to Oxford with his two close friends, Allayne Carlyle (Cassies Brother), and Jeremiah “Jeremy” Devlin Huntington. This is pretty traumatic for Cassie as she is losing her three closest people, people she spent every day with, people she loves — all at once. So what does an 8-year-old do when faced with huge life altering change? She throws a huge tantrum. While I chuckled at the theatrics that Jeremy performs to help extricate himself, Richard, and Allayne from the house; I had a feeling that there would be repercussions. There were. From this point in the story the author highlights the next 10-years and Cassie’s limited interaction with Richard along with how close Cassie and Jeremy become. Then we get to the point where it’s finally time for Richard to come home and take over being the Duke of Sunderland from his ailing father. Cassie is beside herself with anticipation and she just knows Richard and her are finally going to get their HEA. Needless to say all does not go well because Richard has brought his betrothed with him, Lady Desiree. Desiree is the perfect future Duchess, she was the picture of grace, beauty and perfection, everything that the naive, unsophisticated, young Cassandra was not. This of course shatters Cassie but thankfully she has Jeremy for support.
The triangle between Cassie, Jeremy, and Richard really takes off and I found myself really disliking Cassie during this period. She is the classic spoiled princess who believes she deserves her cake and gets to eat it!! She really treats Jeremy awful and he just keeps coming back for more…meanwhile Richard decides he is drawn to Cassie and begins to have doubts about his betrothed. To put it plainly—these four have very twisted and intermingled relationships—with Cassie in the middle making an even worse mess.
Of course this is a HEA ending for Cassie, Jeremy, Richard, and Desiree— I knew this from reading book 3 of the series first—I was still highly annoyed with Cassie for 2/3 of the book. I almost wanted her to be left all alone for the way she toyed with Jeremy. Thankfully she pulled her head out of her arse before the end of the book.
So what did I really like about this story? First the author does a great job blending this exasperating story together. There are moments of humor, sadness, love, confusion, anger, disappointment, and satisfaction. The characters are well developed and I loved the alternating POV it added so much more detail. Second, I loved the UST between the trio even though I didn’t appreciate Richard pursuing Cassie (even if it was very temporary and he didn’t know who she was) while he is betrothed to Desiree. Third, I LOVED Jeremy and everything about his character, he is perfectly imperfect and utterly devoted to Cassie, once he decides he loves Cassie he does not sway and he plays to win the princess. I was totally “Team Jeremy” through the story.
What did I dislike?
As mentioned, I really didn’t care for Cassie and her selfishness. I thought her behavior at times was very immature. I also felt the book lacked heat. There is definite chemistry and some bedroom play but the *climax* (Pun Intended) was totally glossed over.
I do recommend reading these books in order. Even though they are technically standalone stories there is an immense amount of character overlap and I think you risk missing some of the deeper content if you don’t “know” the characters from the start.
The Wrong Prince Is book one in “The Heirs of Cornwall” series byVeronica Crowe. I didn’t read this series in order due to reviewing My Only Earl first, so going into this book I already knew all the MC’s got their happy ending. I am kind of glad I knew this because there were times during this story that I was so fed up with the heroine, Cassandra Carlyle, that I had to skim over her nonsense. Just be prepared.
There are actually 3 MC’s in this story and also some very important supporting characters that all end up in book 3, so pay attention to the details while reading.
As mentioned the main heroine in this story is Cassandra “Cassie” Carlyle and the reader gets to really see Cassie at her most vulnerable and pivotal points of her life. When the story begins Cassie is only 8-years old and she is head over heels in love with her brothers good friend,
Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland. Richard is 10-years older than Cassie and he is heading off to Oxford with his two close friends, Allayne Carlyle (Cassies Brother), and Jeremiah “Jeremy” Devlin Huntington. This is pretty traumatic for Cassie as she is losing her three closest people, people she spent every day with, people she loves — all at once. So what does an 8-year-old do when faced with huge life altering change? She throws a huge tantrum. While I chuckled at the theatrics that Jeremy performs to help extricate himself, Richard, and Allayne from the house; I had a feeling that there would be repercussions. There were. From this point in the story the author highlights the next 10-years and Cassie’s limited interaction with Richard along with how close Cassie and Jeremy become. Then we get to the point where it’s finally time for Richard to come home and take over being the Duke of Sunderland from his ailing father. Cassie is beside herself with anticipation and she just knows Richard and her are finally going to get their HEA. Needless to say all does not go well because Richard has brought his betrothed with him, Lady Desiree. Desiree is the perfect future Duchess, she was the picture of grace, beauty and perfection, everything that the naive, unsophisticated, young Cassandra was not. This of course shatters Cassie but thankfully she has Jeremy for support.
The triangle between Cassie, Jeremy, and Richard really takes off and I found myself really disliking Cassie during this period. She is the classic spoiled princess who believes she deserves her cake and gets to eat it!! She really treats Jeremy awful and he just keeps coming back for more…meanwhile Richard decides he is drawn to Cassie and begins to have doubts about his betrothed. To put it plainly—these four have very twisted and intermingled relationships—with Cassie in the middle making an even worse mess.
Of course this is a HEA ending for Cassie, Jeremy, Richard, and Desiree— I knew this from reading book 3 of the series first—I was still highly annoyed with Cassie for 2/3 of the book. I almost wanted her to be left all alone for the way she toyed with Jeremy. Thankfully she pulled her head out of her arse before the end of the book.
So what did I really like about this story? First the author does a great job blending this exasperating story together. There are moments of humor, sadness, love, confusion, anger, disappointment, and satisfaction. The characters are well developed and I loved the alternating POV it added so much more detail. Second, I loved the UST between the trio even though I didn’t appreciate Richard pursuing Cassie (even if it was very temporary and he didn’t know who she was) while he is betrothed to Desiree. Third, I LOVED Jeremy and everything about his character, he is perfectly imperfect and utterly devoted to Cassie, once he decides he loves Cassie he does not sway and he plays to win the princess. I was totally “Team Jeremy” through the story.
What did I dislike?
As mentioned, I really didn’t care for Cassie and her selfishness. I thought her behavior at times was very immature. I also felt the book lacked heat. There is definite chemistry and some bedroom play but the *climax* (Pun Intended) was totally glossed over.
I do recommend reading these books in order. Even though they are technically standalone stories there is an immense amount of character overlap and I think you risk missing some of the deeper content if you don’t “know” the characters from the start.
February 15, 2021
A light-hearted Regency romance, this novel has laugh out loud moments, but also crushing heartache. Cassandra is something of a strong-willed wild child, who has her brother and his friends tied up in knots with her antics. Determined at an early age to marry Richard, Marquess of Sunderland, she is devastated when he finally returns home with a fiancé in tow. The most horrifying aspect of Cassandra's discovery is that everyone knew that Richard was engaged and no-one had the courage to tell her, including her own parents. It is only Jeremy, Marquess of Waterford, who steps into the breach to protect her from the fall-out. When Richard later comes face to face with Cassandra, he does not recognise her and despite being engaged himself, is smitten by her. It is once again Jeremy who keeps her safe from her own impulsive actions. I enjoyed the first half of which book, although the second half became a bit obscure as Cassandra desperately tries to win Richard for herself. Despite his reputation as a rake, it is Jeremy who over and over again pulls her to safety. I found myself becoming a little impatient with Cassandra and her obsession but fell in love with Jeremy as he discovers his own heart. This romance does come to a good conclusion and I was glad that Cassandra finally came to her senses. I received a copy of this novel as a gift through Dragonblade and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
February 18, 2021
Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquis of Sunderland, the man Miss Cassandra Carlyle has loved since she was a little girl, has returned—with his betrothed in hand. Lady Desiree was the picture of grace, beauty and perfection, everything that the naive, unsophisticated, young Cassandra was not. Dejected and brokenhearted, Cassandra asked her family to take her to London for her first season. With the aid of her friend, Jeremiah Devlin Huntington, Marquis of Waterford, she soon found herself touted as the darling of the ton.
A new author & an interesting book, not the most historically accurate but I thoroughly enjoyed this light read. I liked the characters but didn't love them. I found Cassandra very immature but she did grow up throughout the book. I disliked Richard from start to finish & quite honestly couldn’t see what Cassandra saw in him! I did like Jeremy who was favourite character. A well written it was the humour, which I loved & kept me reading
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
A new author & an interesting book, not the most historically accurate but I thoroughly enjoyed this light read. I liked the characters but didn't love them. I found Cassandra very immature but she did grow up throughout the book. I disliked Richard from start to finish & quite honestly couldn’t see what Cassandra saw in him! I did like Jeremy who was favourite character. A well written it was the humour, which I loved & kept me reading
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
February 10, 2021
Tropes/themes: Regency era, rake hero, virgin heroine, brother’s best friend, friends-to-lovers, childhood crush, fake engagement
Steam level: 🍆🍆 (2 out of 5)
Angst level: 😩😩😩 (2.5 out of 5)
What I liked: This was a goofy book. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. It was simply silly with a lot of crazy antics. The first chapter had me genuinely laughing.
I enjoyed the angst that came from her childhood crush showing up with a beautiful fiancé and the hero’s desire to protect her from the hurt.
What didn’t work for me: Some of the situations were a little too silly for me. I also found that the characters sometimes behaved in ways that didn’t cotton with the era. That said, I chalked a lot of this up to this being more of a romantic historic comedy than a historic romance. In order to read and enjoy this one, you’ll need to throw out any notion of it being historically accurate or realistic in any sort of way.
A couple of things, such as the characters discussing “lunchtime” or phrases such as “for real” did cause a few hiccups for me.
The Heroine: A bit childish. Takes her awhile to see the writing on the wall. She makes an amusing child, though.
The Hero: Typical rake. Struggled with the damage his father did to his estate and, in typical HR fashion, he was smart enough to pull the estate back into the black. He’s amusing and obviously cares for the heroine. He won’t go into my book boyfriend menagerie, but as rakes go, he’s alright.
The Romance: The romance was odd for me. We spend a lot of time with the heroine going back and forth between the intended and the foil and I feel like the end result may have not been as strong as a result of it. She comes to the realization that the hero has been the one she’s loved all along quite suddenly near the end. There’s a bit of conflict near the end, but I feel like it would have held a stronger punch had she realized she loved him sooner.
The Sex: On this one, it wasn’t very steamy. If you’re not into big steam, this one may be more your speed. If you like longer and steamer, don’t go in expecting it here.
Overall: A comedy with some anachronisms here and there. Just don’t take it too seriously.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. #thewrongprince #netgalley
TW: mention of a past suicide (graphic)
Steam level: 🍆🍆 (2 out of 5)
Angst level: 😩😩😩 (2.5 out of 5)
What I liked: This was a goofy book. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. It was simply silly with a lot of crazy antics. The first chapter had me genuinely laughing.
I enjoyed the angst that came from her childhood crush showing up with a beautiful fiancé and the hero’s desire to protect her from the hurt.
What didn’t work for me: Some of the situations were a little too silly for me. I also found that the characters sometimes behaved in ways that didn’t cotton with the era. That said, I chalked a lot of this up to this being more of a romantic historic comedy than a historic romance. In order to read and enjoy this one, you’ll need to throw out any notion of it being historically accurate or realistic in any sort of way.
A couple of things, such as the characters discussing “lunchtime” or phrases such as “for real” did cause a few hiccups for me.
The Heroine: A bit childish. Takes her awhile to see the writing on the wall. She makes an amusing child, though.
The Hero: Typical rake. Struggled with the damage his father did to his estate and, in typical HR fashion, he was smart enough to pull the estate back into the black. He’s amusing and obviously cares for the heroine. He won’t go into my book boyfriend menagerie, but as rakes go, he’s alright.
The Romance: The romance was odd for me. We spend a lot of time with the heroine going back and forth between the intended and the foil and I feel like the end result may have not been as strong as a result of it. She comes to the realization that the hero has been the one she’s loved all along quite suddenly near the end. There’s a bit of conflict near the end, but I feel like it would have held a stronger punch had she realized she loved him sooner.
The Sex: On this one, it wasn’t very steamy. If you’re not into big steam, this one may be more your speed. If you like longer and steamer, don’t go in expecting it here.
Overall: A comedy with some anachronisms here and there. Just don’t take it too seriously.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. #thewrongprince #netgalley
TW: mention of a past suicide (graphic)
August 18, 2021
Witty and Poignant
This is a great story!
Cassie and Jeremy are meant to be. Misunderstandings are the stuff that love is made of.
This is the first time I've read a book from this author.
Veronica Crowe writes a good book.
This is a great story!
Cassie and Jeremy are meant to be. Misunderstandings are the stuff that love is made of.
This is the first time I've read a book from this author.
Veronica Crowe writes a good book.
June 14, 2021
Great love story
I really enjoyed this book. I took a while to figure how Jeremy and Cassie fit together. Good love story.
I really enjoyed this book. I took a while to figure how Jeremy and Cassie fit together. Good love story.
April 28, 2025
Rating - 1.5/5
Allayne, Richard and Jeremy were three best friends since childhood. Allayne's sister Cassandra idolized Richard since she knew him and wanted to marry him ever since. When Richard retuned to the country with a betrothed, Desiree. Cassie was heartbroken. She decided to finally have her season. When she officially met Richard and Desiree in a party, she insulted Desiree in front of everyone. But Jeremy came to her rescue and said he and Cassie were betrothed to save her face. They decided to pretend for awhile and broke things off. Cassie tried to win Richard who was at first fascinated by her but came to his senses soon when Desiree seduced him. He fell for Desiree soon. Jeremy was the one who helped Desiree. Cassie discovered her feelings for Jeremy and after some struggling and misunderstandings, they finally ended up together.
Clearly, I didn't like it. I guess I was expecting too much. But I learned my lesson though.
Allayne, Richard and Jeremy were three best friends since childhood. Allayne's sister Cassandra idolized Richard since she knew him and wanted to marry him ever since. When Richard retuned to the country with a betrothed, Desiree. Cassie was heartbroken. She decided to finally have her season. When she officially met Richard and Desiree in a party, she insulted Desiree in front of everyone. But Jeremy came to her rescue and said he and Cassie were betrothed to save her face. They decided to pretend for awhile and broke things off. Cassie tried to win Richard who was at first fascinated by her but came to his senses soon when Desiree seduced him. He fell for Desiree soon. Jeremy was the one who helped Desiree. Cassie discovered her feelings for Jeremy and after some struggling and misunderstandings, they finally ended up together.
Clearly, I didn't like it. I guess I was expecting too much. But I learned my lesson though.
June 7, 2021
Great book with some get right down in the floor and roll laughs
Good story, great character development. I loved them all. The comic side was really nice and added so much to the story. I hope there will be more written in this style.
Good story, great character development. I loved them all. The comic side was really nice and added so much to the story. I hope there will be more written in this style.
April 14, 2021
The Wrong Prince is a light romp that requires the ability to overlook a lot of improbable events but there was enough to entertain that the silly plot points didn't ruin the pleasure for me and I liked the book enough to finish it in a couple of days.
In a playful opening scene, eight-year-old Cassie gets "married" to her brother Allayne's friend Richard, who is the heir of a duke. Their union is blessed by their friend "Reverend" Jeremy, who is later to be known as the Marquess of Waterford as well as a rake and philanderer. Cassie's childhood crush on Richard lasts for a decade although they never see each other during that time. It comes as quite a shock for Cassie when Richard finally comes home with his betrothed in tow and doesn't even recognize Cassie. Disappointed, Cassie goes to London to find other suitors. Jeremy's attentions help make her a success. Richard is ambivalent about his engagement and when he sees Cassie he is enchanted (he still does not recognize her at first). Encountering Richard's fiancee Desiree at an event, Cassie gets into an unladylike quarrel, and is in danger of being shunned socially. Jeremy thinks on his feet and diverts attention by announcing his engagement to Cassie. Cassie is not overjoyed but she agrees to pretend to be engaged to Jeremy for a while. All this leads to a love quadrangle that takes a while to sort out.
What I liked: The color contrast in the cover is what attracted me to the book originally (yes, I'm that shallow) but it's not just a pretty book, the writing flows pretty well and it's nicely edited. The beginning chapter is so funny, especially Jeremy's banter. I like Jeremy's sense of humor throughout the book, as well as his protective instincts. Despite his titled origins, he has had it rough as a child, and as an adult he has a dark side. Richard is a rather wishy-washy character but some of his indecision is understandable in the circumstances as his engagement was mostly his dad's idea. Desiree starts out as the cardboard female opponent but I liked that she got more sides to her character when everyone learns to know her better. The story kept my attention and I had to keep reading to make sure Cassie ends up with the right guy. I thought it was obvious in the first chapter but Cassie doesn't always see the things that seem obvious to me.
The trouble with Cassie is that the childhood infatuation the entire story hangs upon feels like a plot hole. I like clever heroines but Cassie is rather clueless. Richard was away for ten years but during all that time she never figured out that a fake childhood ceremony doesn't necessarily mean he made a lasting commitment. Cassie's favorite memory is the mornings she and Richard spent watching the sunrise on the beach - but really, she was allowed to ride out at dawn alone with a 15-year old boy when she was only eight? Richard has been engaged for three years while Cassie met with his father regularly, but somehow the duke just never happened to mention his son's engagement in her hearing. Although it is common knowledge that she has an infantile crush on an engaged man that she hasn't seen in ten years nobody else attempts to give her a hint either. Richard still sends Cassie dolls when Cassie is 18 even though one would assume the education of a future duke included enough basic math to figure out that Cassie is not a child any longer. The last angry fit Cassie gets into near the end of the book also feels a little poorly motivated given what she had figured out about her feelings previously but I liked her father in that scene. If I was editing this book I would have shortened Richard's absences giving Cassie more realistic reasons to like him during her teen years, and cut some of Jeremy's sexual history because less would have sufficed to make the point that he was a troubled soul.
Regency purists need to suspend their propriety expectations because Cassie's parents are utterly useless chaperones throughout this book and Cassie worries about gossip in a strangely selective manner. She fears that getting into a catfight with Richard's fiancee will permanently destroy her reputation and render her unmarriageable but willingly gets into several potentially compromising situations with both Richard and Jeremy without heeding the danger of scandal. There is one odd dinner scene in which Cassie, Richard, Jeremy and Desiree sit close enough to touch the same plate of candy yet the ladies don't seem to hear the provoking things the men are saying to each other.
Maturity level: innuendo, ogling, kissing, a couple of more descriptive touchy-feely scenes without intercourse, as well as brief offhand mentions of cheating, liaisons for money and suicide.
I would read this author again, even if it's just the fake wedding scene. I would have given five stars to Reverend Jeremy. It could have been a much worse book and still well worth it just for the hilarious first chapter.
So much for my opinion about the book itself. Now onwards to a publishing pet peeve:
The Goodreads blurb lacks this information but there is an easily overlooked note on Amazon to say; "The Wrong Prince was formerly published as The Promise by VJ Dunraven and has updated content." I wish authors would choose a pen name and a book title they can live with so all the further editions of the same book are titled the same. If your book is both Harry Potter by J.K Rowling and Made in Wizardland by Holly Hogwarts, how is a buyer to know if they already purchased this book? And how are they to know it's not a plagiarist recycling someone else's work if the book doesn't disclose the origins? The author bio at the back of my ebook does mention that Veronica Crowe published a couple of other books in another series under the name VJ Dunraven but it says she has "recently finished" this book that came out in 2021, as well another upcoming book from the Heirs of Cornwall series (Allayne's story). "Recently" is a relative term for sure but I would not have taken it to mean that both of these books were previously published in 2013 and 2014 (as per Amazon) under another pen name. If the first incarnation of the book sold very few copies the risk of anyone accidentally buying the same book twice may be minimal but even then the information about the previous publication should be visible everywhere that the book is sold or promoted, including in the book cover, in my opinion. Also, if you update the content of your book, please tell us whether you made minor typo and grammar corrections, a more extensive rewrite, or substantial plot changes.
I received a free review copy from Netgalley and I'm leaving a honest, voluntary review.
In a playful opening scene, eight-year-old Cassie gets "married" to her brother Allayne's friend Richard, who is the heir of a duke. Their union is blessed by their friend "Reverend" Jeremy, who is later to be known as the Marquess of Waterford as well as a rake and philanderer. Cassie's childhood crush on Richard lasts for a decade although they never see each other during that time. It comes as quite a shock for Cassie when Richard finally comes home with his betrothed in tow and doesn't even recognize Cassie. Disappointed, Cassie goes to London to find other suitors. Jeremy's attentions help make her a success. Richard is ambivalent about his engagement and when he sees Cassie he is enchanted (he still does not recognize her at first). Encountering Richard's fiancee Desiree at an event, Cassie gets into an unladylike quarrel, and is in danger of being shunned socially. Jeremy thinks on his feet and diverts attention by announcing his engagement to Cassie. Cassie is not overjoyed but she agrees to pretend to be engaged to Jeremy for a while. All this leads to a love quadrangle that takes a while to sort out.
What I liked: The color contrast in the cover is what attracted me to the book originally (yes, I'm that shallow) but it's not just a pretty book, the writing flows pretty well and it's nicely edited. The beginning chapter is so funny, especially Jeremy's banter. I like Jeremy's sense of humor throughout the book, as well as his protective instincts. Despite his titled origins, he has had it rough as a child, and as an adult he has a dark side. Richard is a rather wishy-washy character but some of his indecision is understandable in the circumstances as his engagement was mostly his dad's idea. Desiree starts out as the cardboard female opponent but I liked that she got more sides to her character when everyone learns to know her better. The story kept my attention and I had to keep reading to make sure Cassie ends up with the right guy. I thought it was obvious in the first chapter but Cassie doesn't always see the things that seem obvious to me.
The trouble with Cassie is that the childhood infatuation the entire story hangs upon feels like a plot hole. I like clever heroines but Cassie is rather clueless. Richard was away for ten years but during all that time she never figured out that a fake childhood ceremony doesn't necessarily mean he made a lasting commitment. Cassie's favorite memory is the mornings she and Richard spent watching the sunrise on the beach - but really, she was allowed to ride out at dawn alone with a 15-year old boy when she was only eight? Richard has been engaged for three years while Cassie met with his father regularly, but somehow the duke just never happened to mention his son's engagement in her hearing. Although it is common knowledge that she has an infantile crush on an engaged man that she hasn't seen in ten years nobody else attempts to give her a hint either. Richard still sends Cassie dolls when Cassie is 18 even though one would assume the education of a future duke included enough basic math to figure out that Cassie is not a child any longer. The last angry fit Cassie gets into near the end of the book also feels a little poorly motivated given what she had figured out about her feelings previously but I liked her father in that scene. If I was editing this book I would have shortened Richard's absences giving Cassie more realistic reasons to like him during her teen years, and cut some of Jeremy's sexual history because less would have sufficed to make the point that he was a troubled soul.
Regency purists need to suspend their propriety expectations because Cassie's parents are utterly useless chaperones throughout this book and Cassie worries about gossip in a strangely selective manner. She fears that getting into a catfight with Richard's fiancee will permanently destroy her reputation and render her unmarriageable but willingly gets into several potentially compromising situations with both Richard and Jeremy without heeding the danger of scandal. There is one odd dinner scene in which Cassie, Richard, Jeremy and Desiree sit close enough to touch the same plate of candy yet the ladies don't seem to hear the provoking things the men are saying to each other.
Maturity level: innuendo, ogling, kissing, a couple of more descriptive touchy-feely scenes without intercourse, as well as brief offhand mentions of cheating, liaisons for money and suicide.
I would read this author again, even if it's just the fake wedding scene. I would have given five stars to Reverend Jeremy. It could have been a much worse book and still well worth it just for the hilarious first chapter.
So much for my opinion about the book itself. Now onwards to a publishing pet peeve:
The Goodreads blurb lacks this information but there is an easily overlooked note on Amazon to say; "The Wrong Prince was formerly published as The Promise by VJ Dunraven and has updated content." I wish authors would choose a pen name and a book title they can live with so all the further editions of the same book are titled the same. If your book is both Harry Potter by J.K Rowling and Made in Wizardland by Holly Hogwarts, how is a buyer to know if they already purchased this book? And how are they to know it's not a plagiarist recycling someone else's work if the book doesn't disclose the origins? The author bio at the back of my ebook does mention that Veronica Crowe published a couple of other books in another series under the name VJ Dunraven but it says she has "recently finished" this book that came out in 2021, as well another upcoming book from the Heirs of Cornwall series (Allayne's story). "Recently" is a relative term for sure but I would not have taken it to mean that both of these books were previously published in 2013 and 2014 (as per Amazon) under another pen name. If the first incarnation of the book sold very few copies the risk of anyone accidentally buying the same book twice may be minimal but even then the information about the previous publication should be visible everywhere that the book is sold or promoted, including in the book cover, in my opinion. Also, if you update the content of your book, please tell us whether you made minor typo and grammar corrections, a more extensive rewrite, or substantial plot changes.
I received a free review copy from Netgalley and I'm leaving a honest, voluntary review.
February 18, 2021
Enchanted
This is the first book I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is well written and the story is engaging and keeps you reading. The plot is nice and the characters are detailed and in-depth. Would read another book by this author. Sometimes the wrong one was right all along
This is the first book I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is well written and the story is engaging and keeps you reading. The plot is nice and the characters are detailed and in-depth. Would read another book by this author. Sometimes the wrong one was right all along
March 24, 2021
Great read!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The love triangle between Cassie, Jeremy, and Richard kept me guessing with each page I turned. The characters had depth and I liked how there was humor embedded. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read more books by Veronica.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The love triangle between Cassie, Jeremy, and Richard kept me guessing with each page I turned. The characters had depth and I liked how there was humor embedded. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read more books by Veronica.
April 14, 2021
Loveddddddd it!!
Oh my, what a marvelous book! Such a different story line, so unique. Very refreshing! I recommend it so read it if you want to know what it is about. I dont write spoilers reviews.
Oh my, what a marvelous book! Such a different story line, so unique. Very refreshing! I recommend it so read it if you want to know what it is about. I dont write spoilers reviews.
May 6, 2021
I truly enjoyed this story that contained a love story for two couples. It seemed like there were times when I wanted to throttle Cassie, but have to remember she was also young and a little immature. I am ready for Allayne’s story.
February 23, 2021
Good reading!
I loved this book from beginning to end.
The characters are a delight!
A tale of three good friends and a sister to all.
So glad she ended up with the right one.
I loved this book from beginning to end.
The characters are a delight!
A tale of three good friends and a sister to all.
So glad she ended up with the right one.
February 28, 2021
The Wrong Prince!
Loved this book can’t wait too read the next book !!
Book 2 !
I would definitely recommend this book !!
5 stars
Loved this book can’t wait too read the next book !!
Book 2 !
I would definitely recommend this book !!
5 stars
March 3, 2021
First book I read by Veronica Crowe.
It's five-star fabulous!
It's five-star fabulous!
September 6, 2021
his is the first book in “The Heirs of Cornwall” series by Veronica Crowe. I enjoyed the characters in the book very much, Cassandra Carlyle was a fun loving character although immature that thought she was in love with her brothers friend, Richard, The Marquess of Sunderland. As a child, she followed her brother Allayne, and his two friends, Richard and Jeremy everywhere. She is in love with Richard, and when she was 8 years old and he was 15 and going off to school she made such a fuss that Richard and her had a “pretend marriage ceremony”.
For ten years, she has waited for his return and is devastated when he returns betrothed to beautiful Lady Desiree. Jeremy, The Marquess of Waterford, has always been by her side, he helps and supports her in everything. Jeremy is a rogue and everything that Richard isn’t, Richard is the responsible Duke who follows all the rules.
An unfortunate incident occurs and Jeremy announces his engagement to Cassie. As they spend time together Jeremy realizes that he is in love with Cassie, but she refuses to give up her childhood dream of marrying Richard.
Jeremy was such a likable and complex character. On one hand he is a rogue but he has a big heart and would do anything for Cassie. It was enjoyable and humorous watching Cassie’s feeling start to change towards Richard and she finds herself thinking about Jeremy. Will Casie realize that her childhood fantasy about Richard is just that a childhood dream and see where her destiny truly lies?
Overall this is a light fun-filled and humorous love triangle with misunderstandings that occur throughout but I truly enjoyed it and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
For ten years, she has waited for his return and is devastated when he returns betrothed to beautiful Lady Desiree. Jeremy, The Marquess of Waterford, has always been by her side, he helps and supports her in everything. Jeremy is a rogue and everything that Richard isn’t, Richard is the responsible Duke who follows all the rules.
An unfortunate incident occurs and Jeremy announces his engagement to Cassie. As they spend time together Jeremy realizes that he is in love with Cassie, but she refuses to give up her childhood dream of marrying Richard.
Jeremy was such a likable and complex character. On one hand he is a rogue but he has a big heart and would do anything for Cassie. It was enjoyable and humorous watching Cassie’s feeling start to change towards Richard and she finds herself thinking about Jeremy. Will Casie realize that her childhood fantasy about Richard is just that a childhood dream and see where her destiny truly lies?
Overall this is a light fun-filled and humorous love triangle with misunderstandings that occur throughout but I truly enjoyed it and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
April 8, 2021
Love in an unlikely place
All her life Cassie has been infatuated with Richard her neighbor and also best friend to her and Jeremy! Allayne Cassie brother knows of her infatuation but never tried to her out of her feelings until adulthood!
Cassie is very young at the first wedding (age 8) noone bothered to explain there are several different types of love but only 1 in love when there is true passion and oneness! Jeremy has one moment that invoked fear in Cassie and I could not like him for it!?
I hoped Jeremy would confess his fathers sins and short coming because it shaped into the man he became! Cassie knew of his exploits but never understood why!?? She accepts its a part of the rake yet her best friends character! But its not and Cassie deserved to know!
Cassie is young but took a step of great maturity to face her future now that Richard has returned! Their relationship has changed way beyond their childish name calling! When the insults could be detrimental to Cassie social status Jeremy and Cassie agree to a fake engagement! But things get of hand and Jeremy has a foolproof plan but is it? Will Jeremy accept that its not meant to be and go to Europe? Cassie is young and stubborn not a good combination!! Is it too late? Jeremy has given up can Cassie convince he is not an unloved and unwanted man? ....read on! Truly a must read thought provoking book!
All her life Cassie has been infatuated with Richard her neighbor and also best friend to her and Jeremy! Allayne Cassie brother knows of her infatuation but never tried to her out of her feelings until adulthood!
Cassie is very young at the first wedding (age 8) noone bothered to explain there are several different types of love but only 1 in love when there is true passion and oneness! Jeremy has one moment that invoked fear in Cassie and I could not like him for it!?
I hoped Jeremy would confess his fathers sins and short coming because it shaped into the man he became! Cassie knew of his exploits but never understood why!?? She accepts its a part of the rake yet her best friends character! But its not and Cassie deserved to know!
Cassie is young but took a step of great maturity to face her future now that Richard has returned! Their relationship has changed way beyond their childish name calling! When the insults could be detrimental to Cassie social status Jeremy and Cassie agree to a fake engagement! But things get of hand and Jeremy has a foolproof plan but is it? Will Jeremy accept that its not meant to be and go to Europe? Cassie is young and stubborn not a good combination!! Is it too late? Jeremy has given up can Cassie convince he is not an unloved and unwanted man? ....read on! Truly a must read thought provoking book!
February 18, 2021
The Wrong Prince by Veronica Crowe was a thoroughly enjoyable Regency romance featuring Cassandra Carlyle and taking place primarily in Cornwall. Cassie had always followed her brother around. Allayne had two friends so they got followed as well: Richard and Jeremy. When it came time for the boys to leave for University, they were fifteen after all, Cassie was beside herself. It wasn't Allayne she would miss; it was Richard, her protector. Eight-year-old Cassie could not be comforted, until, to set aside her fears of never seeing him again, Richard agreed to marry her. So they did, indeed, marry that day. Now Richard was coming home. Would her remember her? It had been ten years. She had changed. So had he.
One of the most fun things abut this book is that the reader didn't really know who Cassie would end up with, not at all typical of a romance novel. Crower threw in so many red herrings; it became difficult to tell, which made it so very intriguing. Allayne played the protector so well, that the other men all believed it. Cassie was a brilliant young debutante, although she was confused as well. It was a charming story that you won't want to miss. The question is, whom will Cassie love?
I was invited to read a free ARC of The Wrong Prince by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thewrongprince
One of the most fun things abut this book is that the reader didn't really know who Cassie would end up with, not at all typical of a romance novel. Crower threw in so many red herrings; it became difficult to tell, which made it so very intriguing. Allayne played the protector so well, that the other men all believed it. Cassie was a brilliant young debutante, although she was confused as well. It was a charming story that you won't want to miss. The question is, whom will Cassie love?
I was invited to read a free ARC of The Wrong Prince by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #thewrongprince
March 3, 2021
I liked how we are introduced to them with the h being 8 and the guys 15. I know many enjoyed not knowing who the h would end up with, but it wasn't enjoyable to me.
Jeremy was a dream - great character and didn't care for Richard as much. I wanted the h to realize that Richard wasn't loyal. They meet 10 years later and Richard doesn't recognize her. He let's her know he is turned on by her and agrees to meet her later. Keep in mind the man is betrothed. Why didn't the h realize he was lacking in the loyal and faithful department? Later they meet more times riding, and she really wants to break them up because she has loved Richard since she was 8. That took her down in character for me.
I did enjoy the one scene where the h goes into the bedroom of the H. It was a funny but also sensual scene. Heat level 4+ out of 5.
No cliffhanger, HEA, some romance and steam. I really enjoyed the last chapter and epilogue. I am not going into the blurb as many have explained it better than I can. This is my first story by this author and I would read her work again. (ljb)
Jeremy was a dream - great character and didn't care for Richard as much. I wanted the h to realize that Richard wasn't loyal. They meet 10 years later and Richard doesn't recognize her. He let's her know he is turned on by her and agrees to meet her later. Keep in mind the man is betrothed. Why didn't the h realize he was lacking in the loyal and faithful department? Later they meet more times riding, and she really wants to break them up because she has loved Richard since she was 8. That took her down in character for me.
I did enjoy the one scene where the h goes into the bedroom of the H. It was a funny but also sensual scene. Heat level 4+ out of 5.
No cliffhanger, HEA, some romance and steam. I really enjoyed the last chapter and epilogue. I am not going into the blurb as many have explained it better than I can. This is my first story by this author and I would read her work again. (ljb)
March 7, 2021
Cassandra Carlyle had a girlhood crush for a childhood friend of her brother’s. Allayne, her brother, Richard and Jeremy were all 15 years old and grew up together on neighborhood estates and she was only 8 years old. Richard was the light of her life and losing him seemed like the end of her world. If fact, she made her brother marry her to Richard in a pretend marriage service, before they could leave for Oxford. She held the memories in her heart, desperately in love with him, but he never came back. Christmas was spent watching and waiting for his carriage to arrive; but it never did. Cassandra even gave up her first seasons in London. However, when Richard finally came home, he also brought the woman he was going to marry. Dejected and brokenhearted, Cassandra decided it was time to go and have her season. Would Richard finally realize that she was indeed a beautiful, a toast of society, and come and rescue her? What wonderful story line, the characters are realistic, and you will understand the feelings Cassandra shares for the wrong prince.
February 19, 2021
Miss Cassandra Carlyle has loved Richard Christopher Radcliffe, the Marquess of Sunderland her whole life. Her brother’s friends Richard and Jeremiah Devlin Huntington, Marquess of Waterford spent holidays and summers at her family’s estate and they’ve all become great friends. She’s vowed to only marry her friend and neighbor Richard the only ever loved. He’s returned home and Cassandra is surprised to see he’s brought home the lady he’s going to marry. Heartbroken she head to London to the marriage mart. Her best friend and cohort Jerimiah helps her navigate London’s society and her scheme to get Richard back. I love these characters as they become aware of each other, fall in love and decide what they thought was love along was just an infatuation. Will they realize too late they’re true love was always right there in front of them, by their side always? I have voluntarily read and reviewed the excellent book.
February 20, 2021
Cassandra Carlyle had a girlhood infatuation with neighbor and friend Richard Radcliffe since they were 8 years old. Richard left for school and then abroad. Cassandra stayed home and awaited Richards return, but she was blindsided because Richard announced his engagement to another.
Cassandra decides to make her come out in London and she becomes the toast of the ton. Jeremy their close friend helps out and this could make Richard finally see Cassandra in a different light, but could being in London with all these suitors change Cassandras feelings?
This is a lighthearted and fun book. We recently lost power and this was a perfect read to keep your spirits and thoughts on something else that was funny and romantic!
I would recommend this book to a friend!
I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.
Cassandra decides to make her come out in London and she becomes the toast of the ton. Jeremy their close friend helps out and this could make Richard finally see Cassandra in a different light, but could being in London with all these suitors change Cassandras feelings?
This is a lighthearted and fun book. We recently lost power and this was a perfect read to keep your spirits and thoughts on something else that was funny and romantic!
I would recommend this book to a friend!
I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.
February 23, 2021
Miss Cassandra Carlyle made up her mind at eight years old who she was going to marry. She always followed her brother and his two best friends around. The boys are from neighboring estates and are as close as brothers. When the day came to go away to school Cassie cannot let go.
Richard Radcliffe, Marquess of Sunderland promised to return, but neither knew it would be ten years. A lot can happen in that time and people change.
Our stubborn heroine has a lot to learn and some serious growing up to do.
Our true hero has much more patience than any could expect.
Lots of emotional trials for all.
A excellent story that will definitely make you want to read the next book in the series.
Richard Radcliffe, Marquess of Sunderland promised to return, but neither knew it would be ten years. A lot can happen in that time and people change.
Our stubborn heroine has a lot to learn and some serious growing up to do.
Our true hero has much more patience than any could expect.
Lots of emotional trials for all.
A excellent story that will definitely make you want to read the next book in the series.
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