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The Escort Collection #5
Escorting the Royal
Happily Ever After is Only for Fairytales…Prince Clive’s grown tired of his crown’s heavy burden. As heir to the throne of Astos, he’s one of the most sought-after bachelors in the world. When his sister gets engaged and electrifies the public with news of a royal wedding, all eyes are on Prince Clive.
Will the perennial bachelor bring a date? And if yes…who?
Gorgeous escort Tarryn gets the opportunity of a accompany the handsome, reclusive prince to the royal wedding. The money for the assignment is insane—and everything she needs to turn her family’s life around. But Tarryn has a troubled past, one that just might catch up to her when the press splashes her image all over the internet.
Tarryn and the prince are from two different worlds. They could never be together. But their arrangement turns into a scorching, unstoppable attraction.
Can true love really conquer all? Find out in this romantic, fast-paced standalone romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Leigh James!Author's Tarryn is a domestic abuse survivor. What she's gone through may be difficult for some readers.
Will the perennial bachelor bring a date? And if yes…who?
Gorgeous escort Tarryn gets the opportunity of a accompany the handsome, reclusive prince to the royal wedding. The money for the assignment is insane—and everything she needs to turn her family’s life around. But Tarryn has a troubled past, one that just might catch up to her when the press splashes her image all over the internet.
Tarryn and the prince are from two different worlds. They could never be together. But their arrangement turns into a scorching, unstoppable attraction.
Can true love really conquer all? Find out in this romantic, fast-paced standalone romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Leigh James!Author's Tarryn is a domestic abuse survivor. What she's gone through may be difficult for some readers.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2021
About the author
Leigh James
51 books522 followersUSA Today and Amazon Top-10 Bestselling Author Leigh James is currently sitting on a white-sand beach, watching the sunset, dreaming up her next billionaire. Get ready, he's going to be a HOT one!
Just kidding! Leigh is actually freezing her butt off in New England, where she lives with her awesome family and Winston the black lab. But she promises that billionaire is REALLY going to be something!
Her books have been translated into German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Leigh also writes Young Adult Paranormal Romance as Leigh Walker. Her smash-hit series Vampire Royals was previously optioned by Netflix.
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Just kidding! Leigh is actually freezing her butt off in New England, where she lives with her awesome family and Winston the black lab. But she promises that billionaire is REALLY going to be something!
Her books have been translated into German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Leigh also writes Young Adult Paranormal Romance as Leigh Walker. Her smash-hit series Vampire Royals was previously optioned by Netflix.
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August 29, 2021
The same as the first four
Nothing new, same formula as before. I read them all right in a row. Don’t do that. They get a bit boring. Thankfully there was a twist at the first end. What I’d like to read about is how Elena started her agency. Of the five “Escorting the Actress” was the best of the lot
Nothing new, same formula as before. I read them all right in a row. Don’t do that. They get a bit boring. Thankfully there was a twist at the first end. What I’d like to read about is how Elena started her agency. Of the five “Escorting the Actress” was the best of the lot
June 27, 2021
I absolutely loved this story. It was very Game of Thrones meets Pretty Woman with a dash of E-News Kardashian Shit Show.
Tarryn is so authentic. At no point was she irrational or over the top. She stayed level headed and pure of heart which was a perfect match for Clive who carries the same qualities. They were a fantastic match and I hope they make an appearance in future series books. Hint Hint I want more Escort books Leigh James!!!
I really appreciated the real world issues that were addressed in this book and how survivors can be impacted long term emotionally and mentally from experienced physical trauma. As a very analytical person I am guilty of picking apart story lines but at no point in this book did I feel that anything presented was far fetched.
In previous books in this series I wrote about how upset I was that forgiveness was given to shitty people who did horrible things and I felt this was a toxic message. Despite this being fiction I didn't like how the author had wrapped up the endings with a bow and undeserved forgiveness. I was on the edge of my seat expecting the same for this story and was soooo relieved to see that this pattern was broken and several characters were instead empowered and took charge of their own paths.
Highly recommend
Tarryn is so authentic. At no point was she irrational or over the top. She stayed level headed and pure of heart which was a perfect match for Clive who carries the same qualities. They were a fantastic match and I hope they make an appearance in future series books. Hint Hint I want more Escort books Leigh James!!!
I really appreciated the real world issues that were addressed in this book and how survivors can be impacted long term emotionally and mentally from experienced physical trauma. As a very analytical person I am guilty of picking apart story lines but at no point in this book did I feel that anything presented was far fetched.
In previous books in this series I wrote about how upset I was that forgiveness was given to shitty people who did horrible things and I felt this was a toxic message. Despite this being fiction I didn't like how the author had wrapped up the endings with a bow and undeserved forgiveness. I was on the edge of my seat expecting the same for this story and was soooo relieved to see that this pattern was broken and several characters were instead empowered and took charge of their own paths.
Highly recommend
August 18, 2021
Wow what a great read!
I enjoy reading her books. They are very interesting and well written. They are hard to put down. Always the truth comes out in the end.
I enjoy reading her books. They are very interesting and well written. They are hard to put down. Always the truth comes out in the end.
August 17, 2025
Che scoperta questo libro!!!! 4.5⭐
Copertina stupenda e intrigante che mi ha attirata subito. Storia ben scritta e sviluppata... soprattutto perché c'è tanta carne al fuoco ed è stata gestita bene!
Il personaggio di Tarryn mi è piaciuto da subito: una ragazza tenace, determinata e indipendente. Le qualità che l'hanno fatta avvicinare subito al suo principe... magari capitasse anche a me un'occasione come la sua!😂 (Con tutto il rispetto per il passato di abusi di lei, sia chiaro. Anzi, l'autrice è stata molto delicata e ha trattato col giusto tatto l'argomento).
Ad ogni modo, ho sempre avuto la pelle d'oca e le farfalle nello stomaco 🦋🦋🦋
in ogni occasione tra Tarryn e Clive. Una coppia dall'inizio anche se non se ne erano accorti e volevano negare la verità. Tra alchimia, chimica e amore celato questa storia mi ha trasportata letteralmente a vivere con loro ad Astor: tra matrimoni, cocktail party e appuntamenti il libro mi ha catturata🥰
Il passato della protagonista, i litigi a palazzo, i segreti e le macchinazioni dei reali, hanno portato la relazione dei due a un livello successivo; roba da matti. Ci sono passione, dolcezza e premura che li contraddistinguono da una "finta" coppia qualunque, come in tutti i fake dating trope. È come se avessero fallito nella loro missione dall'inizio, ma in senso positivo per fortuna 😍✨
Una storia ben fatta e l'ho adorata, una bella rivelazione 💯
Poco conosciuto come libro e l'autrice stessa, ma andrebbe letto!!!!
Copertina stupenda e intrigante che mi ha attirata subito. Storia ben scritta e sviluppata... soprattutto perché c'è tanta carne al fuoco ed è stata gestita bene!
Il personaggio di Tarryn mi è piaciuto da subito: una ragazza tenace, determinata e indipendente. Le qualità che l'hanno fatta avvicinare subito al suo principe... magari capitasse anche a me un'occasione come la sua!😂 (Con tutto il rispetto per il passato di abusi di lei, sia chiaro. Anzi, l'autrice è stata molto delicata e ha trattato col giusto tatto l'argomento).
Ad ogni modo, ho sempre avuto la pelle d'oca e le farfalle nello stomaco 🦋🦋🦋
in ogni occasione tra Tarryn e Clive. Una coppia dall'inizio anche se non se ne erano accorti e volevano negare la verità. Tra alchimia, chimica e amore celato questa storia mi ha trasportata letteralmente a vivere con loro ad Astor: tra matrimoni, cocktail party e appuntamenti il libro mi ha catturata🥰
Il passato della protagonista, i litigi a palazzo, i segreti e le macchinazioni dei reali, hanno portato la relazione dei due a un livello successivo; roba da matti. Ci sono passione, dolcezza e premura che li contraddistinguono da una "finta" coppia qualunque, come in tutti i fake dating trope. È come se avessero fallito nella loro missione dall'inizio, ma in senso positivo per fortuna 😍✨
Una storia ben fatta e l'ho adorata, una bella rivelazione 💯
Poco conosciuto come libro e l'autrice stessa, ma andrebbe letto!!!!
May 25, 2026
Pretty Woman Meets a Prince
This was my first escort romance...
...and it will definitely not be my last!
I am relieved, though, that she only recently became an escort (out of sheer financial necessity) and was a reluctant one at best. The first chapter starts with her and her client, but luckily it was just a weirdo with an "adult baby" kink who did not want penetration. 👀
My favorite quotes:
My thoughts:
🤣hahahahahahaha, Clive with his "only a business transaction, no sex required" plan #failedfromthestart
💔OMG, my heart breaks for Tarryn
🙂↔️what.the.actual.fuck. is wrong with his sister Izzy? how shallow can someone be?
🔪f*ck the SOB that is his dad! just, f*ck him! he gave me the heebie jeebies
What you need to know:
📚standalone, part of The Escort Collection series
🫂dual POV, 1st person
🧚fairytale romance
🤴prince x reluctant escort
💅Pretty Woman vibes
🏰forced proximity
💔3rd act drama
🥵115 f*cks, 33 c*cks, 5 d*cks
❤️HEA
For the safety squad:
🌶️spice
🦺content warnings
This was my first escort romance...
...and it will definitely not be my last!
I am relieved, though, that she only recently became an escort (out of sheer financial necessity) and was a reluctant one at best. The first chapter starts with her and her client, but luckily it was just a weirdo with an "adult baby" kink who did not want penetration. 👀
My favorite quotes:
Fuuuck.
Tarryn laughed again. "I didn't think that princes said 'frickin'."
"I'm going rogue." I waggled my eyebrows. "No dressing gown, eating an American cheeseburger in my sweats. It's frickin' awesome."
He exploded inside me, his cum fueling my own off-the-charts, out-of-body whatever the hell it was that was happening to me. I didn't even know my own name anymore. But I sure as hell knew his. I was screaming it.
My thoughts:
🤣hahahahahahaha, Clive with his "only a business transaction, no sex required" plan #failedfromthestart
💔OMG, my heart breaks for Tarryn
🙂↔️what.the.actual.fuck. is wrong with his sister Izzy? how shallow can someone be?
🔪f*ck the SOB that is his dad! just, f*ck him! he gave me the heebie jeebies
What you need to know:
📚standalone, part of The Escort Collection series
🫂dual POV, 1st person
🧚fairytale romance
🤴prince x reluctant escort
💅Pretty Woman vibes
🏰forced proximity
💔3rd act drama
🥵115 f*cks, 33 c*cks, 5 d*cks
❤️HEA
For the safety squad:
🌶️spice
🦺content warnings
September 8, 2025
This is the story of Clive and Tarryn, and I have
to say I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.
Clive is the Prince of Aros, and Tarryn works for AccommoDating Dating Service. Clive is sick and tired of everyone throwing women at him and trying to set him up so he takes matters into his own hands and hires AccommoDating service to find him a match for his sisters wedding. Tarryn is chosen and he finds her both sweet and beautiful.
Tarryn, however, has a history. She fled an abusive relationship after finding out she was pregnant with her daughter and has been in hiding for several years. Her daughter is sick and needs medications and treatment and Tarryn is already thousands of dollars in debt. When she finds out how much Clive is willing to pay for a few days of service, she is overjoyed.
There are several plot twists and turns to the story that keep it interesting and Clive is a real gem. He’s gorgeous, commanding, and more than attracted to Tarryn.
Overall enjoyment: 4/5⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice level: 3.5/5 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Darkness: 🩶
Angst level: 3.5/5 ❤️🩹
Plot: 4/5 🗺️
Writing: 5/5 🖊️
Ending: HEA
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
to say I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.
Clive is the Prince of Aros, and Tarryn works for AccommoDating Dating Service. Clive is sick and tired of everyone throwing women at him and trying to set him up so he takes matters into his own hands and hires AccommoDating service to find him a match for his sisters wedding. Tarryn is chosen and he finds her both sweet and beautiful.
Tarryn, however, has a history. She fled an abusive relationship after finding out she was pregnant with her daughter and has been in hiding for several years. Her daughter is sick and needs medications and treatment and Tarryn is already thousands of dollars in debt. When she finds out how much Clive is willing to pay for a few days of service, she is overjoyed.
There are several plot twists and turns to the story that keep it interesting and Clive is a real gem. He’s gorgeous, commanding, and more than attracted to Tarryn.
Overall enjoyment: 4/5⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice level: 3.5/5 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Darkness: 🩶
Angst level: 3.5/5 ❤️🩹
Plot: 4/5 🗺️
Writing: 5/5 🖊️
Ending: HEA
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
January 9, 2022
Ok this was the best one. I actually liked it. It's true it had many of the same story lines: guy hires an escort and says he wont need the "full services," girl has complicated past, guy wants girl and vice versa, they fall for each other, and HEA.
But as far-fetched as this one was I like Tarryn and her back story made it more interesting and in a way you empathize with her. Clive seemed like a great guy, and he didn't waffle much but took charge knowing he wanted Tarryn in his life.
The end scene made me tear a little, I'm such a softie.
As ludicrous as this whole scenario would be where a prince falls for an escort, I thought this one was sweet.
But as far-fetched as this one was I like Tarryn and her back story made it more interesting and in a way you empathize with her. Clive seemed like a great guy, and he didn't waffle much but took charge knowing he wanted Tarryn in his life.
The end scene made me tear a little, I'm such a softie.
As ludicrous as this whole scenario would be where a prince falls for an escort, I thought this one was sweet.
December 26, 2021
wonderful happy story! (spoiler)
I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend. My favorite of the series, I LOVED that there wasn’t the tradition awful fight where the couple breaks up and then gets back together. There definitely was the traditional climax to the story and it was a drama filled ride but the couple stayed together the whole time as a team despite doubts they might have had. I think more stories should be told like this.
I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend. My favorite of the series, I LOVED that there wasn’t the tradition awful fight where the couple breaks up and then gets back together. There definitely was the traditional climax to the story and it was a drama filled ride but the couple stayed together the whole time as a team despite doubts they might have had. I think more stories should be told like this.
January 28, 2023
This was another good instalment in this series. Tarryn is hired to be the date of a handsome prince. Unfortunately her dark secrets have to remain hidden. Prince Clyde is fed up of living in a bubble. When a beautiful escort enters his life, he has to fight his feelings for a love that can never be. This follows the formula of the other books in this series, but Tarryn's backstory is quite intriguing.
June 11, 2024
I don’t know if I should cry because it’s over or celebrate bc my book curse is finally broken! This book was everything I wanted it to be. I mean, an American girl and a Prince falling in love. Yes, please. Each character was so unique and the author did a superb job of developing their personalities. The slow burn was 🔥, the sexy scenes were not overbearing but placed just right, and the plot was perfectly played out. I loved every second of this book.
June 22, 2024
A girl who's life has not been easy, working as an escort to pay off crippling medical bills, gets a gig to escort a prince to his sister's wedding and of course they fall in love. The storyline has been done before but it is done beautifully in this book. You can' help but fall in love with Clive and Tarryn and want them to get a HEA. The twist at the end with the King not getting his own way was beautiful.
June 4, 2026
Love This Story!
What’s not to love about a romance between a dashing prince and an incredibly gorgeous female escort? Absolutely nothing! Escorting the Royal has everything readers could want, including a dastardly power hungry King, a psychopathic stalking ex boyfriend, three sets of friends finding love for the first time, an adorable little girl, and more sizzling passion than most find in a lifetime. Sublime and riveting!
What’s not to love about a romance between a dashing prince and an incredibly gorgeous female escort? Absolutely nothing! Escorting the Royal has everything readers could want, including a dastardly power hungry King, a psychopathic stalking ex boyfriend, three sets of friends finding love for the first time, an adorable little girl, and more sizzling passion than most find in a lifetime. Sublime and riveting!
March 24, 2022
"Gorgeous escort Tarryn gets the opportunity of a lifetime: accompany the handsome, reclusive prince to the royal wedding. The money for the assignment is insane—and everything she needs to turn her family’s life around. But Tarryn has a troubled past, one that just might catch up to her when the press splashes her image all over the internet".
April 12, 2022
Easily my all time fave book of the Escort Series. To say I'm in love with Clive would be the understatement of the year. Holy goodness gracious this prince is hot, hot, HOT. If there's one thing I love in a romance novel, it's men trying to restrain themselves while they are hopelessly turned on. Whew. Can we turn the AC on in here?
September 24, 2021
Although Escorting the Royal was basically the same story like the other first 4 books, it was nice getting a feel as to how royal families living everyday lives actually do it !!
Clive is very refreshing in his role as a royal, dearly loved him, cannot say the same for his tyrant father the King ....Tarryn was a super example of a mother's love for her child ..... just the usual end of the story but a great happy ever after ...cheers to Leigh !!!
Clive is very refreshing in his role as a royal, dearly loved him, cannot say the same for his tyrant father the King ....Tarryn was a super example of a mother's love for her child ..... just the usual end of the story but a great happy ever after ...cheers to Leigh !!!
October 14, 2021
Lovely
Excellent story, loved the twists and turns, the bad guys were bad and the good guys were good, it's what I have come to expect from this author and I have never been disappointed
Excellent story, loved the twists and turns, the bad guys were bad and the good guys were good, it's what I have come to expect from this author and I have never been disappointed
May 25, 2024
Escorting the Royal by Leigh James
Hot Hot love story!! Clive who's a Prince has hired a escort for his date to his sister's wedding! There's backstabbing, a stalker, news reporters, abuse, just a few things happening in this book.
Hot Hot love story!! Clive who's a Prince has hired a escort for his date to his sister's wedding! There's backstabbing, a stalker, news reporters, abuse, just a few things happening in this book.
May 15, 2026
Excellent story!
I love the way this author writes her characters, she gives them enough depth, background and detail that I become invested in their lives. I care about their stories.
Highly recommend this book.
I love the way this author writes her characters, she gives them enough depth, background and detail that I become invested in their lives. I care about their stories.
Highly recommend this book.
June 30, 2021
I recommend to read. I was not able to put my book down.
August 3, 2021
Loved it, both character development and plot line.
October 4, 2021
It started off strong but then it went downhill with the conflict resolution. So much potential wasted
December 29, 2021
Really enjoyed this one
March 30, 2022
Great Read! Amazing story lines.
Highly recommend! My 3rd of the 5! If you lime reading about royalty this book is for you! :) ,
Highly recommend! My 3rd of the 5! If you lime reading about royalty this book is for you! :) ,
February 19, 2023
Throughly enjoyed this book, hard to put down.
April 11, 2024
Love it
I loved the whole book. I think this book & the billionaire escort are my favorite in this series. Keep writing. Thanks for making book interesting again
I loved the whole book. I think this book & the billionaire escort are my favorite in this series. Keep writing. Thanks for making book interesting again
April 23, 2024
This one is so different out of all the 5 books! The individual character storylines as well as the whole book story was good to!! Loved it! Sad to have finished the series now though
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May 24, 2024
Prince Clive of tiny Astos must bring a date to his sister’s wedding. An American friend tells him of this escort agency. He hires escort Tarryn. Of course to falling for each other, but much more high drama with an abusive ex and best friend cousin wanting a date like her and drama amongst the royalty with horrible dad, wanning mom and conniving sister. I like tiny country royalty stories and thoroughly enjoyed the intrique in this one.
April 30, 2025
I loved this book. It was a cute story!
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