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Palace Scandal #2
Provoked
She’s trying to move away from a world of wealth and privilege. He’s surrounded by a royal life and tabloid press. Staying away from each other seems like the best solution to the attraction between them. That is until the press forces them into a relationship that neither of them are ready for.
Maribel Ortiz has been in love with Prince Alonzo since she started high school. For years he didn’t see her as more than his best friend’s kid sister. And even though she’s not blind to the chemistry between them, he represents the one thing she’s trying to break free of. The aristocracy.
Alonzo knows the last thing Maribel needs is to be stuck in a relationship where her life is under constant public scrutiny. She’s made a life for herself and doesn’t need him complicating it.
So when they inadvertently find themselves the subject of media speculation, the fake relationship they’re forced into is more than either of them can handle.
Their relationship may be fake, but the feelings are so very real. Will both of them survive with their hearts intact.
Maribel Ortiz has been in love with Prince Alonzo since she started high school. For years he didn’t see her as more than his best friend’s kid sister. And even though she’s not blind to the chemistry between them, he represents the one thing she’s trying to break free of. The aristocracy.
Alonzo knows the last thing Maribel needs is to be stuck in a relationship where her life is under constant public scrutiny. She’s made a life for herself and doesn’t need him complicating it.
So when they inadvertently find themselves the subject of media speculation, the fake relationship they’re forced into is more than either of them can handle.
Their relationship may be fake, but the feelings are so very real. Will both of them survive with their hearts intact.
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Published July 18, 2021
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July 20, 2021
A fun, smoldering hot, sexy read! In this continuation of the Palace Scandal series, we get an intimate look inside palace intrigue, public relations of scandal-ridden royalty, and the tumultuous ups and downs of hidden desires suppressed for over a decade. Maribel wants to prove she doesn't need a man, much less a prince, to save her. She's no damsel in distress. Alonzo, the prince, knows he should keep his hands off his best friend's little sister. But when circumstances call for a "pretend" romance, things get "real."
Provoked is a sexy, fun book that I finished in one evening so it's perfect for a day at the beach of lounging by the pool although you may blush throughout most of the book.
I love this author and her sensual tales of palace life.
Provoked is a sexy, fun book that I finished in one evening so it's perfect for a day at the beach of lounging by the pool although you may blush throughout most of the book.
I love this author and her sensual tales of palace life.
July 19, 2021
Fantastic book I could not get enough of it.
Jasmine Bell does it again with this look into the royals and their BDSM club, another great book that pulls you in from the very beginning and has something for everyone who has a love for romance.
fills your heart with all of the feels and makes you want to become part of their world pack up and move to Astoria!
Cannot wait for the next one!
Jasmine Bell does it again with this look into the royals and their BDSM club, another great book that pulls you in from the very beginning and has something for everyone who has a love for romance.
fills your heart with all of the feels and makes you want to become part of their world pack up and move to Astoria!
Cannot wait for the next one!
July 22, 2021
Even though Bel wanted away from wealth and privileges she ended up back there but this time she is in charge of her life even though her father wants to keep control.
July 29, 2021
More Palace scandal in the world of Astoria!
Royalty, chemistry, steam and BDSM.
Romance, suspense, it’s all intense.
The book moves fast, characters from the past we’d thought were together but it wasn’t forever.
Another scandal, too much to handle, will she stay or go.
Our Prince doesn’t want to say no.
5 Stars, it’s worth a look. Everyone has to read this book 🌹
Royalty, chemistry, steam and BDSM.
Romance, suspense, it’s all intense.
The book moves fast, characters from the past we’d thought were together but it wasn’t forever.
Another scandal, too much to handle, will she stay or go.
Our Prince doesn’t want to say no.
5 Stars, it’s worth a look. Everyone has to read this book 🌹
July 31, 2021
What do you do when all you want is to be unnoticed? You fall in love with a prince of course! LOL This best friend's little sister romance is sweet and a little sexy. Maribel and Alonzo's story will have you from page one. Thrown together just to save another and are meant to be together no matter the cost.
November 9, 2021
This book was just as good as the 1st one. This book is the story of Maribel and Alonzo. They fight their attraction to each other. I like how everyone from the 1st book is in this one as well. Lots of steamy scenes. Will they fight their attraction or will they get a HEA? Read the story to find out.
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