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Jet-Set Billionaires #7

Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess

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In this sensational royal romance by Pippa Roscoe, can the roaring fire melt away their resistance?

A winter storm…

and a white-hot reunion!

Princess Freya is dreading the dutiful task that will mean facing Kjell Bergqvist again. The hardened soldier he’s become is nothing like the man who broke her heart eight years ago. But memories of what they once shared enflame new desires when a snowstorm leaves them stranded!

Kjell can’t forgive Freya for exiling him from his country—until they discover the truth of what really tore them apart. Without a royal title, he cannot offer Freya the future she deserves, but they have each other as long as the storm rages…

From Harlequin Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

This book is also part of The Royals of Svardia series.

Read all the Jet-Set Billionaires
Book 1: Penniless and Pregnant in Paradise by Sharon Kendrick
Book 2: The Royal Baby He Must Claim by Jadesola James
Book 3: Innocent in the Sicilian''s Palazzo by Kim Lawrence
Book 4: Revealing Her Nine-Month Secret by Natalie Anderson
Book 5: Cinderella for the Miami Playboy by Dani Collins
Book 6: Their One-Night Rio Reunion by Abby Green
Book 7: Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess by Pippa Roscoe
Book 8: Return of the Outback Billionaire by Kelly Hunter

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published March 29, 2022

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Pippa Roscoe

351 books51 followers
Pippa Roscoe writes sexy romances for Harlequin Mills & Boon and loves every happy ending in each of her books. With a major coffee addiction and a mild not-so-secret crisp eating compulsion – she spends her days fantasising about extraordinary romances, exotic locations and true love against all odds.

After graduating with a degree and a masters from Goldsmiths University, Pippa spent four years working on the BBC medical drama Holby City. After switching industries to publishing and spending five years as an editor working with incredible colleagues and inspirational authors, she finally decided to follow her own dream of writing and swapped London for Norfolk.

In her spare time she looks longingly at the countryside which she promises to roam, if she can drag herself away from her computer for long enough. She prefers to write outside in the sunshine, but during the winter is consigned to the kitchen – the warmest room in the cottage!

She can’t remember a time when she wasn’t dreaming about gorgeous brooding alpha heroes and sympathetic innocent heroines. Totally her mother’s fault of course – she gave Pippa her first romance to read at the age of seven! Pippa is inconceivably happy that she gets to share those daydreams with you all.

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2,945 reviews66 followers
March 6, 2022
Picking up a Pippa Roscoe book is always good, add snowbound in the title, a royal princess and with MS Roscoe’s way with words and the way she can dig deep into her characters soul and bring out all of the emotions and yes this was an awesome read, come along to the beautiful Scandinavian country of Svardia and get to know Freya and Kjell.

Princess Freya has a decision to make, one that will change her life but before her brother the king will allow her to do what she wants he insists that she meet up with someone from her past someone who always has had a place in her heart but she will do as she must and convince Kjell Bergqvist to accept what he deserves.

Kjell is a soldier, but eight years ago he was exiled from his country by Princess Freya and he will never forgive or forget her, he is out in the country in his cabin thinking about his future when Princess Freya arrives Kjell is not a happy man she is the last person he wants to see but then a storm arrives and they are snowbound.

Being snowbound together sees them finally opening up about their past, and when Kjell finds out what Freya plans to do he is not happy this woman was born to be a princess and he will do what he can to see her be true to herself even if he is left broken hearted and Freya will do whatever she can to see the Kjell finds happiness.

Their sojourn together in the most beautiful of locations sees a sensual melding of two people who are loving and caring and meant to be together, but royal protocol will stop that or will the King step in. This really is a beautiful story so beautifully written in true Pippa Roscoe fashion that brings out all of the emotions it had me crying with happiness and cheering them on, this is a must read book one that I highly recommend and it is the start of a trilogy I am looking forward to meeting Freya’s brother and sister.

My thanks to the author for my copy to read and review
Profile Image for Bree Hill.
1,041 reviews580 followers
February 19, 2022
If you aren’t a Harlequin Presents/Mills & Boon Modern believer, Pippa Roscoe is one of the authors in the line who will make you one! Oh Freya & Kjell my loves. I’ve never been much of a royalty romance person but the more Presents I read, the more I see the appeal.
This is a second chance romance between a Princess and her love from college whom she unbeknownst to her, was hired to be basically a bodyguard for her. A military man hired on to protect her but not give away his identity. Once she learned who he was…her words that followed sent him into exile.
I won’t spoil how their paths cross again but it does involve a ton of snow and some delicious forced proximity. This book has some serious issues discussed in it-Freya has learned she in unable to have children-and as a Royal this brings with it it’s own set of problems.
I love that so much of the book is these two in this winter wonderland all alone-very Once Upon a Time in a land faraway vibes that just add to the magic of Presents.
It was sexy, it was sweet. I loved these two together. Can’t wait to see where the series goes!
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March 7, 2022
Note to self: infertile heroine kind of sad.
Profile Image for Susan in Perthshire.
2,231 reviews119 followers
April 17, 2022
I struggle to know how to rate this book. The author is a good writer but I’m afraid I struggled with so many aspects of the story - that I actually struggled to finish it. I am clearly in a minority here - judging by the reviews.

I found the story unrealistic, banal and the heroine Freya - particularly unsympathetic and unengaging.

I know we have to suspend disbelief when reading Harlequin/Mills and Boon but there should still be an element of credibility. How many more small kingdoms can there be hidden in Europe?

In this alternate reality, there are dozens of island monarchies in the Mediterranean, more hidden in the mountains between France and Spain, and France and Italy and now we have another one settled next to Sweden.

These royal states also appear to occupy a fictional realm in terms of their constitutional, social and political setups. They bear no relationship to modern monarchies even whilst referencing members of real monarchies.

Here, the heroine is unable to marry a commoner, is infertile and will be whipped through the streets (or the modern equivalent) for daring to be infertile and so unable to provide heirs - even though her brother is the king - and yet it’s her role as a Princess and what she can do for her people that is what gives her validation and self worth (and that’s the hero’s rationale for not helping her stop being a princess?). Oh I was beyond shaking my head by this time, at this poor excuse for what was keeping the hero and heroine apart

The story is told with multiple flashbacks which I found really annoying because they never really showed us how their love developed- Freya’s over the top response to discovering that poor Kjell was her secret protection officer made no sense to me. She’s a Princess - full of duty, responsibility and protocol - yet she didn’t understand how difficult it had all been for him? She’s responsible for him being exiled - does nothing to check he’s okay - and has never discovered who his mother is?

The hero is so underwritten. Full of honour and duty he’s stayed celibate and will give up all chance oh a happy ending for him and Freya because she’ll only be happy if she’s a Princess? It takes the King to make it okay in the end.

This was so close to being a perfect read. From the moment the h/H are reunited - there are some of the best scenes which draw the reader in and assaults all the senses and emotions. There’s Fabulous prose and great descriptions but I just could not believe in either the characters or the plot line. Sorry - PR has written many books that I’ve enjoyed and I will no doubt like others she writes in future. Ultimately, I just didn’t like this one.
2,405 reviews
January 28, 2023
4.25 stars

This has been the first Presents that I have read in awhile. I have to say that this felt different in vibe compared to other Presents I have read yet the tropes felt very familiar. I really liked the setup with lots of history between them as they were reunited once more, but I thought it would have little more tension and angst to it. Even though I appreciated the flashbacks of what had between them, I think did take time away to focus on the angst. It could have been so angry, which was what I wanted. Overall I enjoyed the story and the forbidden romance while with past traumas and healing from them once they re-connected once more.
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Profile Image for Fiona Marsden.
Author 37 books147 followers
February 7, 2022
This book had all the feels. Totally all the feels. It had all my catnip and more.
This is the first book in a new trilogy set in the Scandinavian kingdom of Svardia and we meet the first of three siblings, Princess Freya, second in line to the throne of Svardia after her brother King Aleksander and older sister to Princess Marit.

CW: Princess Freya has just learned she has infertility issues.

When our story opens, Freya is confronting her brother, the King, about her decision to step down as "spare" because of the potential for scandal and concerns about the security of the royal line once her medical condition gets out. This is tough for Freya because she's always been the perfect princess, finding fulfilment in her role helping her people.
Aleksander is reluctant to allow this, knowing how important she is to the country and also how hard it would be for the youngest sister to step up into that role.
He gives Freya a last mission to accomplish. Only if she succeeds will he release her from her royal obligations.
And there's the catch. She is commissioned to travel to Sweden to meet with a soldier who has refused to receive his medal for valour.
The soldier is Kjell Bergqvist who was once Freya's bodyguard when she was a student. And you guessed it, they have History. With a capital H. Maybe HISTORY. Cos it was a doozy.
They both had reasons to consider the other betrayed them, so this first meeting is going to be difficult at the very least.
As you can guess from the title, Princess Freya is delivered to Kjell's cabin on the cusp of a massive snowstorm and when she is delayed, her official helicopter leaves without her. Hmmm. Yes. Very likely. Nods.
So. Do I need to go on?
Not really. But as you've guessed, they are snowbound with only one bed and a lovely couch and some reindeer hide rugs and suchlike. Worst of all, they have to talk. Well not really, but there were so many things that needed saying after eight years they were (snow)bound to spill out.
Freya and Kjell always knew there was no future for them, in the past, the present, and the future. Not unless she went ahead and renounced her princessness and then there was the children issue, or lack thereof.
It made for a very emotional read and earned it my official romance review fifth star for making me cry.
I loved the ending and the little epilogue which was careful not to give too many spoilers for the other two in the series although there are hints along the way.
Like her diamond trilogy, some of the events in the other books are concurrent to the events in this book. I look forward to reading Marit's adventure and then finding out Aleksander's secret.
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185 reviews2 followers
May 8, 2022
Ok book, not a big fan of Nordic royalty stories,, but it was nice that it’s part of a trilogy. I like trilogies.
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115 reviews120 followers
July 16, 2022
Really really enjoyed! Kind of torn between a 4 and 5 star so this might change!
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559 reviews9 followers
September 7, 2022
Beautiful and emotional read with great MCs. Loved it.
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303 reviews1 follower
October 4, 2022
Better than I thought it would be. But I freaking hated the fertility issues. But super spicy and fun. Also, my god, it takes me forever to read a book when I have to read the physical copy.
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902 reviews27 followers
August 22, 2022
Reviewed at Happily Ever After Romance

Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess caught my attention from the start and never let go until the final page. Freya’s and Kjell’s story is filled with passion and pain for this is a second chance for this couple to sort out their past and perhaps find a way, together, into their future.

There was a time during Freya’s college days, far away from the confines of the palace and her royal life, when she found true love. Unexpectedly, yes. Yet she was convinced that she had found the love of her life… only to discover so much of what she knew was a lie. Unable to know where the truth ended and the lies began she broke off the relationship, but she’s never forgotten the man. And now, thanks to her brother the king, she’s about to come face to face with her past for one last time. Unfortunately, that also means facing the feelings of betrayal and her still deep love for Kjell.

As the opening story in The Royals of Svardia series, Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess hit me with a solid emotional punch that kept me flipping pages. When Freya and Kjell have the chance to face what happened in their past, to see each other as they truly are, to allow those feelings to emerge even if only for a few days the passion, the emotions, the reality of this couple just explodes off of the pages. I hurt for them both, in different ways, but while it’s obvious that they still love each other – it’s also obvious that there is some deeply felt pain that must be dealt with.

I loved how this author pulls us into the story, the layers of reasons why things happened as they did, the aloneness of being snowbound with the one you thought would be your forever love – and to have the chance to grab that forever love this time around… it was an amazing story. Freya has decisions to make, her future is not what she had thought it would be, but can she make a new future with the man who has always had her heart?

If you love a romance with heartwrenching emotional issues at play, a couple who obviously belong together, and passionate, sizzling chemistry between them… then you’d love Frey and Kjell. I binge-read this series (trilogy) this weekend and the experience was emotional overload as the princesses and the king of Svardia finally find their happiness. Good, solid story, believable characters, definitely recommend.

I own a Kindle edition of this title.
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729 reviews21 followers
March 19, 2022
Snowbound with his Forbidden Princess by Pippa Roscoe is a regal love story where two strong and beautiful people are faced with the ultimate challenge of scarifying their love for the sake of duty, more than once.

Freya desperately wants to step down from royal life but her brother, the King, demands one final royal duty from her which lands Freya back into the hemisphere of Kjell, her one true love who betrayed her many years ago. Abandoned at Kjell's cabin amidst a terrible storm, it's only a matter of time before Kjell and Freya must face the past and the painful memories it brings. Turns out it's not only Freya who has been feeling betrayed all these years.

Clever flashbacks builds the love and backstory between Freya and Kjell and reveals the reason he was exiled. Pure love radiates off the pages but there's a lot of hurt to unpack and issues to resolve. Pippa Roscoe has written such an exciting, emotional and heart-breaking story. I loved the change from the norm where it's all "I can't love you because I'm a brick wall". It was super clear Freya and Kjell loved each other; it was everything else that the author threw at them that was the roadblock.

Really loved this one, lots of energy, raw emotion and love. I can't wait for Freya's siblings stories, especially her brother's story!
3,735 reviews42 followers
February 27, 2022
This is a book in The Mills and Boon Modern Series and it is Freya and Kjell's story. Freya and Kjell have history as they had been so in love but thing's ended badly leaving Freya heartbroken but thing's are not always what they seem. When they are forced together by a storm will this be there chance to find out the truth of what happened giving them a second chance of is it too late for them to work everything out only time will tell what the outcome will be for them. I absolutely loved this book and I couldn't put it down as it was a real page turner and I felt all of the pain that they had both been through as if I was there with them and the chemistry and connection between them was still as strong as ever even year's later and you find yourself hoping that they can sort everything out as they are so perfect for each other and they definitely deserve a happy ending. Pippa Roscoe is an amazing author and writer and she weaves such a beautiful and magical story and I can't wait to read more of her books and I definitely recommend you read this book and you will not be disappointed.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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166 reviews
February 27, 2022
This book nails it with the tropes: Forbidden Romance; Snowbound; Forced Proximity AND the all-important, Only One Bed. But it is so much more than a sum of its parts. It tackles some serious and very real issues — infertility, PTSD, the problems faced by war-ravaged countries and highlights the importance of sign language to convey meaning. Wow, IKR! It is done so sympathetically and in such a way as to make you cry, make you smile and make you want to give a triumphant hurrah at the end...I really experienced all the feels with this one ❤️

I was immersed in this tale from the off — the gorgeous snowy landscape was breathtaking, the characters, their hefty baggage, the weight of responsibility on both sides, their past history...it was all so believable. As is their obvious love for one another. You want to fight on their behalf to get these two together on the page. A truly great romance and up there with the best!

An excellent start to what is sure to be an excellent, must-buy series!
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1,411 reviews19 followers
March 6, 2022
This is the 2nd book that I read by this author and I so enjoying what I have read thus far. This is a quick easy read, great plot, entertaining, page turner with a great hero and heroine. Oh no Princess Freya Of Svardia is planning to walk away from her royal position because she is infertile. Kjell is the former bodyguard and once love interest to Princess Freya. Romance between Princess Freya and her bodyguard was forbidden. While Fredya was in college Kjell was sent to be her bodyguard, when Fredya finds out who Kjell really is she gets upset and doesn’t want hear his Kjell response. The two are carrying around emotional baggage that the two must and should solve. Freya is sent by her brother the king to deliver a Medal of Valor to Kjell before he will allow her to step away from bring princess.

Will Princess Freya and Kjell rekindle their forbidden romance when she delivers the Medal of Valor, will she forgiven him for letting her know who really was?

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2,198 reviews14 followers
March 4, 2022
This is the 7th book in the multi-author Jet Set Billionaires series and it's also part of the Royals of Svardia series featuring Kjell and Princess Freya's emotional trope filled romance. We've got everyone's favorite trope forbidden romance then we add forced proximity and snowbound and the bonus of only one bed aside from the tropes this story deals with some serious issues. From the very beginning when we learn of their past history as well as their responsibilities and the weight they carry, the baggage they're each carrying as well as their obvious love for each other. It's all set among the beautiful backdrop of the snowy countryside. You really experience the feels reading their story I highly recommend it.

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837 reviews38 followers
April 5, 2022
SNOWBOUND WITH HIS FORBIDDEN PRINCESS by author Pippa Roscoe is an April 2022 release by Harlequin Presents series.
Kjeli Bergvist was essentially exiled from his home country when Princess Freya said she didn’t want to see him again. When he met with Freya again after eight years, embittered and hardened, so will he do what she asked him to do?
Freya didn’t know why Kjeli was so different now. Would he do what she came here to ask him to do?
SNOWBOUND WITH HIS FORBIDDEN PRINCESS is a sizzling hot and emotional romance. Author Pippa Roscoe, once again, astounds readers with her writing. With past griefs and emotional baggage, Kjeli and Freya were doomed to begin with. But how they managed to overcome the obstacles and come together for their happy ever after is magical to read. Prepare for the unexpected in this fast-paced romance.
Highly recommended for all readers of romance.
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3,555 reviews46 followers
March 17, 2022
A delectable reunion of first loves! With the first book in her Royals of Svardia series Pippa Roscoe delivers a top notch story that kept me engrossed from start to finish. Well-developed characters, a back story and continuation that sold the plot well and a sweet yet steamy romance.

Princess Freya is a sweetheart who is willing to forsake herself for the good of others. She’s on the verge of a turning point in her life when she’s forced to reconnect with the man that broke her young heart years ago.

Kjell is steadfast and self-reliant, but stubborn when it comes to hearing about the past.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a royal romance with a boatload of drama to unpack throughout. I’m looking forward to seeing the other siblings meet their match!
1,640 reviews13 followers
February 8, 2022
What a great start for a new trilogy py Pippa featuring a fictitous royal family. First up is the story of Freya, the middle child and 'spare' heir to the throne. I loved both her and Kjell, they are both great characters that I'd love to have in my corner. Tenderness, a bit of steam, laughter, tears, love and some seriously great surroundings - everything a romance needs. There are some serious and seriously tragic issues to their story as well and I really felt for them. Their HEA felt all the better for it and I can't wait to read her siblings' stories. One of the keeper shelf!

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3,472 reviews19 followers
March 4, 2022
This book features Princess Freya of Svardia, who plans to step down from her royal position due to infertility, and Lt. Col. Kjell Bergqvist, who she is sent to deliver the Medal of Valor before her brother the King will grant her request to step down as princess. Freya and Kjell had been close in college until she found out he was working as an undercover bodyguard for her father the King. His betrayal hurt Freya who refused to listen or see him after she found out who he really was. This is a great second Chance romance with well developed characters, an emotional storyline, and a huge snowstorm.

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10k reviews34 followers
March 3, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. A hidden truth revealed separates Freya and Kjell. Years later she is sent to get him to accept a medal after receiving disheartening news for herself. Her brother, the King, arranges for her to be stranded with Kjell. the love they fell for each other never waned and the time together allowed them to start healing from their individual pains. I like how it was solves so they can be together by King Aleksander and how Freya and Kjell make life be fulfilled and full of love.
1,920 reviews9 followers
March 3, 2022
A fated romance with all the drama!
What’s not to love about a strong female protagonist, Princess Freya and her former undercover bodyguard and love interest, Kjell meeting back up for the first time since their fiery reveal where Freya said unforgivable words that damaged Kjell. When Freya is left behind with Kjell, I wondered how long before the fireworks will start between them? With both having a keen sense of supporting their country and caring for the other, it’s hard to see a way through for their happily ever after or is there? This is a one sitting read as no good place to stop!
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1,539 reviews15 followers
March 31, 2022
Author Pippa Roscoe has done it again. I love the series "Jet-Set Billionaires" and book 7 is amazing. If you have not yet read books 1-6 I highly recommend this series. Princess Freya of Svardia, is planning to step down as the spare in her royal position because of infertility issues. Lt. Col. Kjell Bergqvist was exiled from the country by Freya. They were close in college but she found out he was working as an undercover bodyguard. When they meet again they find the years that separated them didn't change their feelings toward each other.
710 reviews12 followers
May 11, 2022

What is better than a Pippa Roscoe book? Its reading this amazing story knowing that after you read about Princess Freya and Kjell Bergqvist you will know there are more of this amazing family coming. Kjell is exiled from his country and doesn't take it well so when he confronts Freya sparks fly. Love starts and Freya is trying to face a future as next in line. Kjell cannot have her without a royal title. but life plays into it when she may not be able to be next in line anyway. Awesome story
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620 reviews
June 24, 2022
Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess by Pippa Roscoe instantly takes your breath away. The story is sensual, romantic, sexy, and brilliantly written with that classic Harlequin Presents trademark of angst, fire and seduction galore. The characters, Kjell and Freya, hook you from page one and the passionate journey they embark on is wrought with moments of heartbreak, raw emotion and in the end: love. A truly mesmerizing read and one which I highly recommend!

Highly Recommended
4.5 ⭐️
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250 reviews
March 8, 2022
I enjoyed this book, it was a great read. I did have to take a break for a day or two because of some aspects of the book. However, that did not stop me from picking it back to finish. Freya was a character that I easily adored. This story hit a ton of different genres that I love.. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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7,601 reviews37 followers
March 29, 2022
A very entertaining story with palpable emotion and sizzling chemistry. The characters were interesting and the scenes with them together were well written and enjoyable to read. I enjoyed the plot which had some intriguing moments. .
I requested a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,477 reviews
January 16, 2023
A love to surpass all.

This was a story of family love, duty and devotion. Freya had been trained from a very young age to put her duty to get country first and foremost. Meeting Kjell was a shock to her system as he was everything she needed and more. It took courage, bravery and love for Freya and Kjell to forge their life together forever.
5,450 reviews32 followers
February 27, 2022
This was a quick, fun read thanks to the well written character work and story line that kept my attention from beginning to end.

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