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Royals of Valleria #4
Charlotte & Nate
A playboy prince ready for love.
Prince Nathaniel, Valleria’s newest Minister of Finance and Treasury, likes it when numbers add up. What doesn't add up is his attraction to Charlotte, a woman whose kisses are as sweet and addictive as her desserts and whose tough exterior hides a painful past. It's true he's been dubbed the ‘Playboy Prince’, but Nate may be ready to settle down – if only he can convince Charlie to take a chance on him.
A hardened woman, softening her heart.
Charlotte Wyler has worked long and hard to overcome a tough American upbringing to become one of the top chefs at Valleria’s royal palace. Charlie’s used to the heat of the kitchen, but not of Nate's lips against hers. Even though his easygoing attitude and irresistible smile unnerve her, she doesn’t want to be another notch in his – or anyone’s – bedpost.
A dangerous conspiracy, putting them both in the line of fire.
Just when Nate and Charlie begin connecting on a deeper level, scandal ensues. Discrepancies in the royal coffers means Valleria is deeply in debt, placing both Charlie's and Nate’s jobs in jeopardy. As Nate prepares to deliver a controversial austerity budget to the Royal Council, both he and Charlie also begin to unravel deception near the highest levels of government.
When Charlie becomes a pawn in a dangerous game, will Nate be able to save both her and Valleria from destruction?
This novel features a love between a stubborn and supremely talented American chef who loves vibrators and a sexy and smart European prince, a royal family that loves one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional palace walls.
This is a standalone book in the series with no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. Emotional trigger warning: discussion of potential assault.
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Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honour, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
Prince Nathaniel, Valleria’s newest Minister of Finance and Treasury, likes it when numbers add up. What doesn't add up is his attraction to Charlotte, a woman whose kisses are as sweet and addictive as her desserts and whose tough exterior hides a painful past. It's true he's been dubbed the ‘Playboy Prince’, but Nate may be ready to settle down – if only he can convince Charlie to take a chance on him.
A hardened woman, softening her heart.
Charlotte Wyler has worked long and hard to overcome a tough American upbringing to become one of the top chefs at Valleria’s royal palace. Charlie’s used to the heat of the kitchen, but not of Nate's lips against hers. Even though his easygoing attitude and irresistible smile unnerve her, she doesn’t want to be another notch in his – or anyone’s – bedpost.
A dangerous conspiracy, putting them both in the line of fire.
Just when Nate and Charlie begin connecting on a deeper level, scandal ensues. Discrepancies in the royal coffers means Valleria is deeply in debt, placing both Charlie's and Nate’s jobs in jeopardy. As Nate prepares to deliver a controversial austerity budget to the Royal Council, both he and Charlie also begin to unravel deception near the highest levels of government.
When Charlie becomes a pawn in a dangerous game, will Nate be able to save both her and Valleria from destruction?
This novel features a love between a stubborn and supremely talented American chef who loves vibrators and a sexy and smart European prince, a royal family that loves one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional palace walls.
This is a standalone book in the series with no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. Emotional trigger warning: discussion of potential assault.
* * *
Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honour, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2015
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About the author
Marianne Knightly
244 books152 followersMARIANNE KNIGHTLY is the pen name for the author of over twenty novels and novellas of sexy, soulful contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She is most well known for her Royals of Valleria series, a contemporary royal romance series with a hint of suspense set in her fictional country of Valleria.
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October 11, 2023
Love this entire series and sub series!
The only "Bad" thing I would say is that not all books are available on Audible! Only 1 through 4 are on Audible! If they others were also....I buy them in a heart beat!!!
The only "Bad" thing I would say is that not all books are available on Audible! Only 1 through 4 are on Audible! If they others were also....I buy them in a heart beat!!!
December 19, 2017
I love how the author brings family together and how they can get through problems that come up and that they have to face. But they always make it right and they fall in love.
August 12, 2025
mha faltat plooot nose una mica ñe pero bueno ha estat be
October 6, 2025
Tradução péssima! Mesmo em português do Brasil!
March 10, 2017
It is well written and a joy to read. The characters are full bodied and the plot is well thought out.
July 11, 2022
Heads up: while this story can stand on its own, it's greatly enhanced by reading the series in order. My review will be in reflect with the rest of the series.
Wow, the image of the family you want to be a part of goes downhill fast. More of the past is brought to light along with a lot of pain. What I really liked about this story and more as the series developes is how real the family is. Yes, they are royalty but that is more a added expectation and stress than always a blessing. The are depicted as real people with faults and who make mistakes and don't always know what is best.
Wow, the image of the family you want to be a part of goes downhill fast. More of the past is brought to light along with a lot of pain. What I really liked about this story and more as the series developes is how real the family is. Yes, they are royalty but that is more a added expectation and stress than always a blessing. The are depicted as real people with faults and who make mistakes and don't always know what is best.
February 4, 2016
Lots of swearing and love scenes. I like the characters. Like getting to know the Royals of Valleria.
There is plenty of drama, danger and sweet treats.
Charlotte is a baker and American. She lives in the servant quarters in the Palace. Has no family.
Prince Nate is fourth in line. He is now minister of banking and he has found out that billions have been stolen from Valleria. Evidence leads to him. His main vice right now is sweets.
There is plenty of drama, danger and sweet treats.
Charlotte is a baker and American. She lives in the servant quarters in the Palace. Has no family.
Prince Nate is fourth in line. He is now minister of banking and he has found out that billions have been stolen from Valleria. Evidence leads to him. His main vice right now is sweets.
January 10, 2016
Very few grammatical errors in this book compared to the previous 3. Continue to enjoy these characters Marianne has written about. I love how she brings back all the characters from the previous books.
May 29, 2017
Love this series,
but how can you fall madly in love within a week.
but how can you fall madly in love within a week.
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