Royally Tied

Crazy Royal Love #3

by Melanie Summers

He’s a rugged manly man who films survival shows in the most remote (and terrifying) places on the planet. He’s the man of my dreams. And he just proposed.

After a whirlwind romance that has taken us all over the globe, I’m preparing for my most thrilling trip yet—the one down the aisle to marry Will Banks.

Planning the perfect wedding isn’t easy in the best of times, so when you include two families who couldn’t be more different, tensions are bound to run high.

The last thing we need is an evil TV producer determined to get every last sneer on film.

With one horrifying disaster after another ruining our plans, Will and I must figure out how to pull it all together in time to say “I do.”

Royally Tied is a swoon-worthy romance featuring seriously funny shenanigans, plenty of heartwarming moments, two humpy terriers named Starsky and Hutch, and an unforgettable cast of characters that are sure to make you cringe, laugh out loud, and believe in love.

Genres: Romance, Royalty, Contemporary Romance, Audiobook, Royal Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary

234 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2021

About the author

Melanie Summers is a multi-award-winning, Amazon best-selling author of romantic comedies and women’s fiction. She’s written over thirty-five books for people who have 'had it up to here' with the real world and need to laugh, feel good, and sigh happily. When she’s not writing or reading, she's usually out for a walk with her adorable dog, Nelson, hanging out on the beach with her husband and their three almost-grown kiddos, or curled up on the couch for family movie night. Melanie resides on Vancouver Island, Canada where her life goal is to become one of those fabulous people who take daily ice baths in the ocean. So far, she can get in up to her ankles, which is not too shabby.

Melanie Summers also writes under the name M.J. Summers

Reviews

[Dikshya Pattnaik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weddings in general are too stressful, it takes a village to go through it.
But when it comes to Royal Wedding?
It certainly took an entire nation to help with it. To even describe it as 'Stressful' is nowhere nearly enough.

Finally the day has come, for Princess Arabella & Adventure man, Will to tie the knot. While Will is away most of the time shooting, Arabella is incharge of the wedding.
The preparations & arrangements are a nightmare. While desperate to get Will out of this hell of a contract with Dylan the Devil, the couple make a deal with her, by giving her all access to the Royal Wedding. Starting from planning to filming pretty much their every move.
NEVER have I ever laughed so hard in my life while reading a book.
Starting from the Airport mishap, the horny French lady, half naked shoots, to the fangirl blogs, Giles & his hosting techniques to the Royal rulebook(which had insane rules, btw), to comic family emails.
Top it all, the two families coming together for a vacation in Paradise Bay ( happy sigh), which couldn't lead to more Distraught & Disastrous events.
If you thought, you couldn't laugh anymore, then the 'Hoity-Toity' Royals & Royal pain-in-the-asses are ready to prove you wrong.
With almost every effort of Belle & Will-to make their families comfortable & the situation less awkward- goes down the drain, they're more certain with each passing minute that this was a bad idea.

It was satisfying & hilarious to see my favorite characters, interacting or merely tolerating(with) each other.
The hilarious argument whether dolphins are fishes or mammals resulted in deeply condescending events 🤣.
But with every chaos & shenanigans aside, Will & Arabella finally get their dream wedding, with the help of ofcouse their crazy families who came to their senses & best behavior.

With a heavy & content heart I finally say goodbye to Avonia, the Langdon & Banks family. What an amazing ride it has been. It was an honor to know these crazy heads👑💜.

[Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I was super excited to read this one but also sad 'cause it meant the end of this story. Which I loved.
This book was so pleasant and lovely to read. It's super fun to read this new stage of Arabella and Will's story, and it's amazing to see how much they've grown as characters. Although I have to say, Arabella kept infuriating me...a lot! but thank God she always realises when she's being ... let's say...ridiculous. I think I connected with and understood more Will than Arabella because I'm more like him, character-wise than is. Well, I'm also nature and outdoor lover but not at his level. Sadly, I don't have my own tv show yet.
As for the plot, I have to say it wasn't that strong, but it was fine and I absolutely enjoyed it.
Also, it's safe to say that this is the cheesiest book of the three, but it wasn't eye-roll cheesy, so I'm really thankful. This was the perfect way to wrap up this lovely story. And I'm looking forward to possible future books in this world.
Thanks to Melanie Summers, Xpresso Book Tours and NetGalley for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

They are now ready to plan their wedding, easy, not with their family. They are so different and wants different things for this wedding, now add in a television producer who wants all the dirt. It is not going to be easy. Can they smooth the way? Will they get the wedding they want? How will it all come together? See if the wedding finally takes place

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stacy Larson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love every book Melanie Summers writes. Her books are fun and entertaining and are just the right thing on a stressful day. I can't wait to see what she writes next.

[Claretabooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y llegamos al final de la historia de Arabella y Will 😭😭😭
Me da penita, ellos dos me gsutan mucho ☹️

Esta última parte me ha gustado bastante, aunque sigue el desarrollo clásico de esta autora (final feliz con boda), me gusta que esta vez no haya jugado la carta de la "pelea y ruptura pre-nupcial" como sí hizo en The Crown Jewels. Me ha gustado que el pequeño desacuerdo al inicio de la historia no interfiriera en su relación ni pusiera en duda sus deseos. Y me ha gustado que, si la boda ha peligrado (el bodorrio real, claro está) haya sido por las desavenencias de sus familias y no por ellos. Y me ha gustado que Arabella estuviera dispuesta a abandonarlo todo por él ❤

Me da penita que se acabe la historia, porque ya no es solo la suya, este libro ha puesto punto y final a toda la saga de la famila real de Avonia y me gustaban demasiado 😭😭😭
Quiero saber más 😢

[Ginny Muse · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great wrap up to the Royally series which follows Princess Arabella of Avonia and TV adventurer Will Banks of Paradise Bay from meeting, to falling in love while making a reality show in the wild, to learning to live in the real world in their seemingly mismatched relationship, to finally getting married.

We know that the worlds of royal Arabella and wild Will are very different, so the joining of these worlds in a big wedding is bound to have some bumps along the way. The story has its usual funny and light-hearted moments, as well as some touching and sweet aspects. There are also some frustrating parts of poor communication, but I guess there have to be hard parts added to make the story more interesting.

It’s not a very realistic story, and some huge issues are overcome too easily. But it’s a fun rom-com! I’m glad that problems get solved and people are happy!
I think this is the 9th book in 3 overlapping series. If you get this far, you know what you’re in for. If you liked the others, you’ll like this one.

I really enjoyed how this book wraps up everything with great glimpses into past characters. It has been a fun extended series to follow. Fun, light-hearted, enjoyable read! 4⭐️

[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging, charming, laugh-until-you-cry story. Princess Arabella of Avonia is finally marrying Will the professional adventurer, sort of the US version of our Bear Grills. To say that this book also has plenty of laughs would be an understatement. We need laughter in our lives, and I thank the author for giving me so many side-ripping moments during this miserable pandemic. She makes writing a terribly funny book so effortless and easy but we know that this actually is the hardest genre to do well. Full marks to the author for her writing skills, attention to detail, character descriptions and to good editing. This novel just goes to prove that while you need to take life seriously, it doesn’t mean you have to do it with a humourless, sad face. It is possible to do life justice with individuality, laughter, light-hearted fun, and humour as well as the prerequisite sense of duty, commitment, and fairness. I would strongly recommend this great book, and indeed the series for anyone who likes intelligent humour and who can laugh at our very human condition.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melanie Marnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arabella and Will's wedding is finally here and Melanie Summers made some of the occurences leading up to it absolutely hilarious. I'm talking tears rolling down my face funny. Let's just say that I will never look at a revolving door the same way again. Arabella is determined to avoid becoming a bridezilla and instead be a Zen bride. Plus she's worried how difficult it will be for Will to assimilate into the staid, protocol filled royal lifestyle. Learning how to bow and which fork to use isn't anything Will thought he'd ever need to know but he's very willing to for his Belle. Of course a wedding tale wouldn't be complete without family drama and when the maniacally controlling Dylan makes the couple an offer they can't refuse it seems that everything that can go wrong does. And, it's documented for all the world to see much to the happy couple's chagrin. But in the end it's the two families pulling together that gives the couple their blissful HEA.

[Kristi]

One of my edits, available now! 💜

This is the last book in Melanie Summers' Crazy Royal Love laugh-out-loud romcom series, which is best read in order. (Book 1 is on sale for just $1.49!) It also features secondary cast from the Crown Jewels and Paradise Bay series, making it the ultimate Melanie Summers crossover book. (Book 1 in the Crown Jewels series is on sale for $0.99, and Book 1 in the Paradise Bay series is on sale for $1.49. Just sayin’, there’s no excuse to not read them all!) 📚

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[Anjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I started the first book in the series, I was unaware that the characters already had a history in the form of other books by the author. This crucial point escaped me somehow when I was looking at the blurb before picking it up.
It is not a very strong sticking point because all three books in this series focus exclusively on one couple and their issues.
The best part about it was the elaboration on the course that the lead couple's life takes during different stages of their 'togetherness'; this felt quite realistic and made this an enjoyable collection.
Finally, in the third instalment, there is a wedding in the offing. Now that there is an official name to the relationship, Will has to manage to adhere to similar rules that Arabella is used to. This includes but is not limited to bodyguards and dance lessons. The author quite succinctly puts together the tension of two families meeting and the pressure to please and ensure everything goes smoothly and, most importantly, everyone is happy (an almost impossible task at the best of times). There is a tension of a different sort here as well as understandable quarrels, but there is a happily ever after, which makes it worth it. This last bit is not a spoiler, given the genre.
The author injects humour into quite a lot of scenes, and I really enjoyed her style of storytelling. I would definitely recommend this series and the author to anyone on the lookout for a light read with some heavier undertones and a HEA.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience of this and the other books in the trilogy.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chaos, adventure and lots of laughs continued in this fun third part sequel!

This trilogy is the first set of books I’ve read of Melanie Summers and I’m definitely a fan of her work for life! These books were fun, quirky, and full of lighthearted drama and chaos. I’m a sucker for a princess-story or royal-family story so that also doesn’t hurt 😊!

As a semi-recently married woman myself I could relate to the wedding planning stress and coordination, and of course all the ups and downs of blending families (although our families got along a lot better haha!)! I actually was in a long distance relationship with my now-husband while we were wedding planning so very relatable! I can’t even imagine how nutty we would have looked if we were being filmed 😂.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story and will miss these characters and might just have to dive into the Paradise Bay series which was a precursor to this spin off!

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This trilogy is the first set of books I’ve read of Melanie Summers and I’m definitely a fan of her work for life! These books were fun, quirky, and full of lighthearted drama and chaos. I’m a sucker for a princess-story or royal-family story so that also doesn’t hurt 😊!

As a semi-recently married woman myself I could relate to the wedding planning stress and coordination, and of course all the ups and downs of blending families (although our families got along a lot better haha!)! I actually was in a long distance relationship with my now-husband while we were wedding planning so very relatable! I can’t even imagine how nutty we would have looked if we were being filmed 😂.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story and will miss these characters and might just have to dive into the Paradise Bay series which was a precursor to this spin off!

Thanks so much to Melanie Summers my fellow Canadian and of course to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and love every minute!

[Melenareads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Royally Tied is an excellent read that continues the story of Will and Arabella. I love coming back to the world and characters Melanie Summers has created.

There's a lot happening for Will and Arabella as they prepare for their wedding and for Will to become part of the royal family. Of course, things don't go as planned which makes things hard for them, but hilarious to read about. Their story kept me smiling and laughing the whole time I read. As we have seen them meet and fall in love in previous books it was interesting to see how they handled the pressures here.

This was just the fun and sweet book I was looking to read, and I think I will read anything Melanie Summers writes. She's definitely become one of my favorite authors.

Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this final instalment of Arabella and Will’s story. This one chronicles the lead-up to their wedding and all the preparations that come along with that while Will is also taking royal etiquette lessons as well as continuing to work for ABN following the previous storyline. Meanwhile Arabella is continuing her charity work while planning the wedding with besties Tessa and Nikki. However she feels it would be frivolous and fiscally irresponsible to have a lavish celebration and there is extra pressure that comes with decisions surrounding that.

The only thing wrong with this is that it’s the last Crazy Royal Love book and I am so sad to be saying goodbye to Arabella and Will and all their crazy antics. I suppose, though, I can always pop open a packet of crisps and restart the series from the beginning and visit my friends in Avonia again and again.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughing all the way to the altar

Royally Tied is the third book in the Crazy Royal Love Romantic Comedy series and is a crazy fun story. I have read the previous two books in this series so when I received this book I was really looking forward to cracking it open and having some good laughs, which are super important right now I have found. This book continues the crazy romance story of Princess Arabella and sexy rugged outdoors man Will Banks. Let's just say that these two have met more than one adventure and now they are ready to take on their biggest challenge yet....getting married. Not everything will go according to plan but there are more than enough zany antics to keep you laughing all the way to the altar and beyond.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot get enough of this series! Princess Arabella and her survival expert fiance Will are planning their wedding. Two very different families, with very different views, are determined to help plan these nuptials, despite the bride and groom's reluctance to have them help. Even the wedding dress idea is under attack. Everything from the ideas, the decor, the ceremony, to the food is under constant change. The whole thing is then under the scrutiny and camera of a reality tv producer. Talk about drama and angst!
But the book is light hearted, despite some real world problems, well written and laugh out loud commentary that keeps you in stitches.
I'm hoping that while this seems to be the last book in the series, Ms Summers will change her mind and do a Just Married with Baby book...

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Princess Arabella of Avonia is finally marrying Will Banks, a professional adventurer. The book will provide plenty of laughter for this final book in the Trilogy. It’s difficult enough to find private moments when you are in the public eye. But in their case, they are required to have a highly scrutinized public ceremony as planned or Will won't be able to get out of his contract with the network. It puts pressure on Arabella to not turn into the Bridezilla she is trying desperately to avoid!

This was a fun, sweet story line and the writing made it flow easily so that the reader could enjoy every moment. Everyone will have their own favorite moments to recount, so please read this final story so that you can share your favorites as well!

[K.J. Sweeney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a bit sad to leave the Avalonian Royal family behind. I loved the first series with Tess and Arthur and then I've loved joining Will and Arabella in this series. Fortunately, this last book was just as good as the others, with lots of laugh-out-loud moments and of course the romantic end to their story that they enjoyed.
In this book, Will and Arabella are trying to balance getting the wedding that they want with what their family and the rest of the kingdom want. It takes them a while to get everything sorted, but by the end, I was certainly left with a smile on my face.
I hope that this isn't the last that we'll hear of Arabella and Will. I'd certainly like to see how they are getting on.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Royally Tied" by Melanie Summers gives us a Royal wedding like no other. The way the story builds in this book was perfect. Such a major rollercoaster of emotions. This author has me laughing out loud and staying up all hours of the night when I read her books. If you are looking for a hilarious light hearted ROM-COM book - then look no further. However, if you are new to this author - you need to go and start at the beginning with "Royal Treatment" - or not, I guess if you are someone who doesn't care if the series is read out of order. There aren't any cliffhangers in the books - but they are all equally brilliant, so why not start at the beginning?
Regardless - this author is a must-have to add to your book collection.
Happy Reading...enjoy!

[Emily T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never want it to end! I have absolutely fallen in love with Avonia and all their wonderful characters, that I'm just not ready to part with them. This was the perfect ending to Will and Arabella's story, I loved getting to see both families, but Will and Arabella are just so perfect together, and I couldn't imagine a better story. Will is so sweet and swoon-worthy, that I just want one of him for myself! And I love Arabella and how she stands up for want she wants...she's a total badass! I absolutely LOVED this series, and am so sad it's over, but will just reread this series over and over to stay in this amazing world Melanie has created!

[Andrea Wenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this madcap romantic comedy, Will and Arabella finally get their HEA. But the royal wedding doesn't exactly go off without a hitch. There's a wardrobe malfunction involving edible underwear, a family feud on a royal cruise, and a bride who's ready to elope to Scotland like in a Jane Austen novel. But if the couple doesn't go forward with the public ceremony as planned, Will won't be able to get out of his network contract. Can the princess keep a stiff upper lip, or will she turn into bridezilla before the big day? Find out in this hilarious, uplifting story.

Thanks, Booksprout, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a royal seems like a fairytale but what happens behind close doors is a completely different story. So when the media is involved, readers realize always being on point is exhausting and the expectations overwhelming, just to keep their reputation intact. Unlike other rom/coms that focuses on the romance, I love how much comedy Summers injects into it that I will miss this series. Who knew a revolving door at the airport could be the background of so much laughter. But with Arabella trying so hard not to be a bridezilla, is she giving up what will truly make her happy?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

No, it can’t be over already! I am in no way, shape, or form ready to let go of the Banks family or the Avonian royals. Will and Arabella feed everything my fairy-tale-loving heart desired, as well as shenanigans, angst, and drama. Sure there’s a lot of “first world problems” shown in this book, but there’s also some brilliant commentary on being true to oneself, family dynamics, and the nature of celebrity hiding under all the humor. And even though we may have just seen the last member of the Banks family tied up in wedded bliss, I’m so glad to know that we haven’t seen the last of Paradise Bay.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.

[BigGirl BigBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how an author pleases their reader. Yes, in any good series the reader wants more but a good author knows when a story is finished. Here in this novel, "Royally Tied" you have that best of both worlds. You will not be let down, you will not scream.."THAT'S IT!!" and throw your book (or reader). You will be happy that Will and Bella finally get to the alter in one piece, but as you read you will really wonder how they make it there with their love and sanity intact.
Author Melanie Summers is the current queen of from coms and taking this series to the big screen would be a cultural asset.

[Neil Plakcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this whole series of rom-coms. Melanie Summers has the ability to create characters and situations that draw me in and keep me turning the pages, while laughing and feeling at the same time.

This is the third in this particular series, and frankly, I wasn't sure she could get a whole book out of wedding planning. But because Will and Arabella are such strong, well-defined characters, and because all the supporting characters have something to contribute, she carried it off very well.

I recommend starting with the first in the series-- or even going all the way back to the first book set in the Santa Valentina islands. That's how good they are!

[Denise Morse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Royally Ties is the third and final book in the Crazy in Love series, and you definitely need to read in order, this will not be a good standalone read.

The book picks up again after the events of the second book. Will and Arabella are engaged and planning the royal wedding, but as usual chaos ensues and drama is found around every curve.

For me, this one was my least fave of the trilogy. I just wanted them to be able to be happy already! And i knew how it was going to end but getting there made me so frustrated. That being said, I am sorry to say goodbye to Avonia and mainly Gran.

The series feels very Princess Diaries, and those Meg Cabot fans will love this book series.

[Evy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has left me with mixed feelings.
I can’t stand Dylan ( and I’m not the only one) and yet they sign another contract with her.... but I really needed this book for closure.

There were still some funny scenes like when Will starts to learn how to dance, or
the meeting between the two families: hilarious! Or the scene that comes afterwards!
Granny is a fantastic addition to the story as well with her witty replies.
And like always: love conquers all!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Chris O · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a really enjoyable book. Will and Arabella are trying to finalize their wedding that is being hijacked by family and work. They want to start being able to call the shots in their personal and public lives. Arabella has become more mature and is stretching out of her royal shell while Will is finding his way out of ANN contract that has him being called Sir Without a Shirt and his face on a plane.

Hilarity ensues when both families get together and when Arabella tries her hand at edible panties.

[Romcom Queenie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful ending to a great series. The planning of the Royal Wedding and bringing Arabella and Will’s family together was a hilarious and memorable way to end it. The meeting of the two families was the best. Loved the interactions with the siblings and the cute kiddos. You saw how much Arabella and Will genuinely love each other through the sacrifices they made for each other just to make the other happy. Will miss all the characters that I have grown to love. I am sad to say goodbye but am hoping to see some cameos in future books. I have received this ARC for my honest review.

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m sad to see this series end. I do love my fictional royals. Such a feisty romcom that had me rapidly flipping the pages as each was better than the last. Wow. I cannot dream up these kinds of things! Hilarity and shock and horror and just a whole lot of real life. Any mommas out there with preschool aged kids? Yeah, you know what I’m talking about. An enjoyable romance and a good combination of Avonia royals and Paradise Bay commoners.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.