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For Love & Money #3
The Royal & the Rich Girl
EXCERPT:
"Be real with me, Abigail. Please."
I paced the room, not wanting to look at him. "If I knew how, I would."
"You mean if you wanted to, you would," he corrected, reaching for me as I passed him. His hand closed around my wrist, and I wanted to recoil less than I needed to stay--less than I needed him to love me.
"If you knew anything real about me, I know you would leave." The words broke from my throat like a sob.
He pulled me into his chest, strong arms embracing me. "If you knew anything about me, you would know that I'm staying."
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ABIGAIL STEELE: Happy. Bubbly. Leading the perfect life. At least... on the outside. On the inside, she hides secrets too dark to be shared, and scars that will never see the light of day-unless one man succeeds at uncovering them.
PRINCE EMANI: Royal. Religious. Loving. To him, family is everything. At least, it was until the incident years ago that separated him from them forever. He does his very best to support the girl who is falling apart on the inside, no matter how much she tries to conceal it.
But in the end, you can only try so hard on another person's behalf. In the end, they have to attempt to save themselves, too. That is, until God intervenes...
"Be real with me, Abigail. Please."
I paced the room, not wanting to look at him. "If I knew how, I would."
"You mean if you wanted to, you would," he corrected, reaching for me as I passed him. His hand closed around my wrist, and I wanted to recoil less than I needed to stay--less than I needed him to love me.
"If you knew anything real about me, I know you would leave." The words broke from my throat like a sob.
He pulled me into his chest, strong arms embracing me. "If you knew anything about me, you would know that I'm staying."
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ABIGAIL STEELE: Happy. Bubbly. Leading the perfect life. At least... on the outside. On the inside, she hides secrets too dark to be shared, and scars that will never see the light of day-unless one man succeeds at uncovering them.
PRINCE EMANI: Royal. Religious. Loving. To him, family is everything. At least, it was until the incident years ago that separated him from them forever. He does his very best to support the girl who is falling apart on the inside, no matter how much she tries to conceal it.
But in the end, you can only try so hard on another person's behalf. In the end, they have to attempt to save themselves, too. That is, until God intervenes...
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2022
About the author
Nicole Lam
27 books188 followersNicole Lam is a romance author who loves nothing more than, well, love. In her books, you’ll find emotional twists, heart-rending drama, and two broken people who find each other and choose happily ever after in spite of their problems. Her books feature heartwarming, relatable characters, swoony kisses, and no explicit scenes.
When she’s not writing, you can find her staying in her house for three-quarters of the year to avoid the Canadian winter, curling up with a good book, or learning yet another language.
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When she’s not writing, you can find her staying in her house for three-quarters of the year to avoid the Canadian winter, curling up with a good book, or learning yet another language.
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April 13, 2023
Sweet. Really had to push myself to finish tho. That being said loved the Bible verses at the beginning of each chapter - really what I needed:) Also Emani's SO SWEEEETTTT. that and loved seeing Kat and Alex again and the scenes with Emani and Alex were top tier haha.
December 22, 2022
Her stories make you think about how we evaluate life.
Real life relationships and problems are explored in these stories and dealt with a biblical perspective that I found helpful. I love every character they appear real.
Real life relationships and problems are explored in these stories and dealt with a biblical perspective that I found helpful. I love every character they appear real.
May 25, 2026
*-4.5-*
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to rate this a 5 star or a 4 star—so we’re just go to put it in the middle :)
*-characters-*
Abigail: I really loved her and could relate to her some! I did wish she had more faith in God/more time in the end buttt
Emani: I’m thinking he is my favorite love interest so far! I loved his faith so, so much!
Allie: shes…. Suspicious.
Katerina and Alexander were amazing as always—and their little boy Mattias! Oh my goodness! There wasn’t rlly any new characters soooo yeah. But oh my Antonio needs to get his life together—I know the end of the last book he did, but since this book is before that happened, I was mad at him 😭
Age rating: 12+ I guess? No language that I remember, Abby did have a small panic attack once—which God helped her through. Romance was just kisses—but Emani and Abigail do live together. Also, there was a few shootings and mentions of the mafia but not as much as book 2.
I absolutely love this series so much! One thing I loved about this one in particular was that there were Bible verses before every chapter! I just love how this author writes! I love the prayers the characters prayed, the faith, everyones love for God—just ugh! And I also rlly like how yes, it’s romance but Theres so much action! I feel like that’s what most romances don’t have—but Nicole has rlly done a good job including that which makes me just want to read nonstop!
Anyway, I recommend reading the other books before this one, since it may be confusing, but you could read this as a standalone if you wanted :)
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to rate this a 5 star or a 4 star—so we’re just go to put it in the middle :)
*-characters-*
Abigail: I really loved her and could relate to her some! I did wish she had more faith in God/more time in the end buttt
Emani: I’m thinking he is my favorite love interest so far! I loved his faith so, so much!
Allie: shes…. Suspicious.
Katerina and Alexander were amazing as always—and their little boy Mattias! Oh my goodness! There wasn’t rlly any new characters soooo yeah. But oh my Antonio needs to get his life together—I know the end of the last book he did, but since this book is before that happened, I was mad at him 😭
Age rating: 12+ I guess? No language that I remember, Abby did have a small panic attack once—which God helped her through. Romance was just kisses—but Emani and Abigail do live together. Also, there was a few shootings and mentions of the mafia but not as much as book 2.
I absolutely love this series so much! One thing I loved about this one in particular was that there were Bible verses before every chapter! I just love how this author writes! I love the prayers the characters prayed, the faith, everyones love for God—just ugh! And I also rlly like how yes, it’s romance but Theres so much action! I feel like that’s what most romances don’t have—but Nicole has rlly done a good job including that which makes me just want to read nonstop!
Anyway, I recommend reading the other books before this one, since it may be confusing, but you could read this as a standalone if you wanted :)
April 2, 2024
Aside from there being a few grammatical errors here and there and having worded a few sentences myself, I'd say that I say that I enjoyed the book. In my review for the second book, I mentioned there being a plot hole due to a kidnapping situation and it was answered throughout this book, meaning that both of these books takes place at the same time (page 116 explains the situation that lead the Cavalli's to the take action against the Steeles). A continuity issue that I came across was when Abigail left her phone in the car in one of the chapters while she was taking Katerina to the hospital, meaning that there was no mode of communication she could have and a few chapters later, she now has her phone again. Additionally, I don’t remember Lucas being in the same room as the Cavallis during the exchange in the second book. However, my memory could be failing me in this assumption. A moment that I found to be contradicting was when Antonio says "A sister for a sister" and Abigail agrees, he suddenly doesn’t want Abi because he has no use for her. Why offer the idea if you wouldn't ned her? It seemed like he did need her in the later chapters though, but I just found to be contradicting. Lastly, what happened with the gift Alli gave Emani? He never opened it, so we never saw what was inside. I assume it's because the author plans on continuing the series. The way the book ended leads to a book that may be focused on Georgia's story. However, I still feel like the gift could’ve been opened near the ending of this book because the story is centered around Emani and Abigail.
Now, what I loved about this book was Emani and Alexanders relationship/bond. Same with Katerina and Abigail. We got to see more of Abigail's struggles, which I absolutely loved and it showed us why she is the way she is. I'd say that out of the three books, this is my second favorite. I loved how Emani cared for her even after everything they'd been through.
It may have taken me a while to finish this, but overall, this was a great story, it just had a few inconsistencies here and there.
Now, what I loved about this book was Emani and Alexanders relationship/bond. Same with Katerina and Abigail. We got to see more of Abigail's struggles, which I absolutely loved and it showed us why she is the way she is. I'd say that out of the three books, this is my second favorite. I loved how Emani cared for her even after everything they'd been through.
It may have taken me a while to finish this, but overall, this was a great story, it just had a few inconsistencies here and there.
March 27, 2026
Wow. What a rollercoaster of emotions this book was. Abigail and Emani’s story was anything but simple. I liked how the both of them gave each other space to develop and realize that the only one who could save Abigail was God. I think Emani realizing how much he was pushing himself to be there for her was good to see and for Abigail to realize that she didn’t need to perform in order to be worthy of the Father’s love.
Katerina and Alex’s progression into parenthood was sweet to see as well. To witness how much Alex had changed from the first book was amazing - how caring and attentive he was to both Katerina and their son, Matthias.
Even getting a little bit of a look into what happened to Lucas and Antonio during his time away from Christina was good to see as well. I think it helped give a bit more context as to how they and Lucas get roped into the rest of the story in The Mafia Boss and the Christian Girl although, I felt like it would have made more sense for me to read this book first before that one, simply because the events in this book correspond with the events in that book.
Seeing Allie come back was great, I hope we get more of her eventually but I’m excited to read the next book about Georgia and George. Especially because we’ve heard snippets of what was going on between slightly but I can’t wait to know more about it fully.
Katerina and Alex’s progression into parenthood was sweet to see as well. To witness how much Alex had changed from the first book was amazing - how caring and attentive he was to both Katerina and their son, Matthias.
Even getting a little bit of a look into what happened to Lucas and Antonio during his time away from Christina was good to see as well. I think it helped give a bit more context as to how they and Lucas get roped into the rest of the story in The Mafia Boss and the Christian Girl although, I felt like it would have made more sense for me to read this book first before that one, simply because the events in this book correspond with the events in that book.
Seeing Allie come back was great, I hope we get more of her eventually but I’m excited to read the next book about Georgia and George. Especially because we’ve heard snippets of what was going on between slightly but I can’t wait to know more about it fully.
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July 6, 2026
The Royal & the Rich Girl by Nicole Lam is a Christian romance that explores emotional healing, faith, and hidden trauma within a relationship centered narrative.
The story follows Abigail Steele, a young woman who presents a confident and happy exterior while privately struggling with deep emotional wounds and personal secrets. Her internal conflict forms the emotional foundation of the novel.
A key strength of the book is the relationship between Abigail and Prince Emani. Their connection is built on emotional support, patience, and trust as he attempts to stand by her while she struggles to confront her past.
Prince Emani’s character adds a grounded and compassionate perspective, shaped by his own history of separation and personal conviction, which influences the way he supports Abigail through her challenges.
The narrative also emphasizes themes of personal responsibility and healing, highlighting the idea that true recovery requires internal change alongside external support.
For readers who enjoy clean Christian romance, emotional healing arcs, and faith centered relationships, The Royal & the Rich Girl offers a heartfelt and reflective reading experience.
The story follows Abigail Steele, a young woman who presents a confident and happy exterior while privately struggling with deep emotional wounds and personal secrets. Her internal conflict forms the emotional foundation of the novel.
A key strength of the book is the relationship between Abigail and Prince Emani. Their connection is built on emotional support, patience, and trust as he attempts to stand by her while she struggles to confront her past.
Prince Emani’s character adds a grounded and compassionate perspective, shaped by his own history of separation and personal conviction, which influences the way he supports Abigail through her challenges.
The narrative also emphasizes themes of personal responsibility and healing, highlighting the idea that true recovery requires internal change alongside external support.
For readers who enjoy clean Christian romance, emotional healing arcs, and faith centered relationships, The Royal & the Rich Girl offers a heartfelt and reflective reading experience.
March 27, 2026
Great Read
Wow. What a rollercoaster of emotions this book was. Abigail and Emani’s story was anything but simple. I liked how the both of them gave each other space to develop and realize that the only one who could save Abigail was God. I think Emani realizing how much he was pushing himself to be there for her was good to see and for Abigail to realize that she didn’t need to perform in order to be worthy of the Father’s love.
Katerina and Alex’s progression into parenthood was sweet to see as well. To witness how much Alex had changed from the first book was amazing - how caring and attentive he was to both Katerina and their son, Matthias.
Even getting a little bit of a look into what happened to Lucas and Antonio during his time away from Christina was good to see as well.
Seeing Allie come back was great, I hope we get more of her eventually but I’m excited to read the next book about Georgia and George.
Wow. What a rollercoaster of emotions this book was. Abigail and Emani’s story was anything but simple. I liked how the both of them gave each other space to develop and realize that the only one who could save Abigail was God. I think Emani realizing how much he was pushing himself to be there for her was good to see and for Abigail to realize that she didn’t need to perform in order to be worthy of the Father’s love.
Katerina and Alex’s progression into parenthood was sweet to see as well. To witness how much Alex had changed from the first book was amazing - how caring and attentive he was to both Katerina and their son, Matthias.
Even getting a little bit of a look into what happened to Lucas and Antonio during his time away from Christina was good to see as well.
Seeing Allie come back was great, I hope we get more of her eventually but I’m excited to read the next book about Georgia and George.
November 25, 2024
This was a pretty decent read. Although I'm not certain one can read this as a standalone novel. There were many references to the previous books in
At some point, I almost got lost figuring who was who... The entwined links between the characters was almost overwhelming. But I guess this is just because I continued this series after such a long time.
I loved the author's writing style that was punchy and the use of figurative speech really spiced up the book.
And I really also appreciated the character development in the main characters, Abigail and Prince Emani. The way their faith in God grew through trials and tribulations was really beautiful.
At some point, I almost got lost figuring who was who... The entwined links between the characters was almost overwhelming. But I guess this is just because I continued this series after such a long time.
I loved the author's writing style that was punchy and the use of figurative speech really spiced up the book.
And I really also appreciated the character development in the main characters, Abigail and Prince Emani. The way their faith in God grew through trials and tribulations was really beautiful.
September 23, 2024
Perfectly Christian
This was a charming story about realizing and finding the love of God as well as it is only God who can fill the empty void inside us. I enjoyed the added touch of scriptures at the beginning of every chapter.
This was a charming story about realizing and finding the love of God as well as it is only God who can fill the empty void inside us. I enjoyed the added touch of scriptures at the beginning of every chapter.
April 24, 2026
Good book but was disappointed at times
It was a very good book. Although with the sister Swap and how the baby was born, left me very disappointed. To be honest I almost didn't continue reading after that.
It was a very good book. Although with the sister Swap and how the baby was born, left me very disappointed. To be honest I almost didn't continue reading after that.
July 27, 2024
Good, good, good 👍 👏 👌 🙌 😎.
Thank you, Nicole Lam.
Thank you, Nicole Lam.
March 13, 2025
great series!
I loved reading about Emani and Abigail! Such a great couple! I am really loving this series and recommend it!
I loved reading about Emani and Abigail! Such a great couple! I am really loving this series and recommend it!
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