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Unexpected Royals #3
Designing For a Royal
A year ago, Clarissa Lee was an unknown, struggling London based fashion designer, until receiving a surprise phone call from the royal palace. Fast forward to the present where business is booming and she is creating the dress for the upcoming royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Leeds. Her work life is a fairy-tale.
Her personal life, however, is another story. After the scars of a past relationship, Clarissa closed her heart off to the world, afraid to trust again.
Patrick Nelson, the Earl of Renbrook, understands what it is like to be broken. It has been two years since his last relationship and his father’s untimely death. When his mother announces she has remarried, Patrick seeks to escape the family estate. A meeting in London with his childhood friend, the Duke of Leeds, provides the perfect excuse.
When Clarissa and Patrick unexpectedly meet, sparks fly. Together can they learn to conquer the past and that love may be in the cards for them after all?
This sweet-romance is the third book in the Unexpected Royals series, but can be read as a standalone novel.
Her personal life, however, is another story. After the scars of a past relationship, Clarissa closed her heart off to the world, afraid to trust again.
Patrick Nelson, the Earl of Renbrook, understands what it is like to be broken. It has been two years since his last relationship and his father’s untimely death. When his mother announces she has remarried, Patrick seeks to escape the family estate. A meeting in London with his childhood friend, the Duke of Leeds, provides the perfect excuse.
When Clarissa and Patrick unexpectedly meet, sparks fly. Together can they learn to conquer the past and that love may be in the cards for them after all?
This sweet-romance is the third book in the Unexpected Royals series, but can be read as a standalone novel.
- GenresRoyal Romance
252 pages, Hardcover
Published October 19, 2021
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About the author
Tomi Tabb
18 books40 followersTomi is a self-proclaimed caffeine addict who is more than excited to be able to share the inner workings of her mind with you through her characters.
She writes romance with a focus on royalty and sports.
When she's not working, Tomi loves to hunt for pumpkin flavored foods and watch home renovation shows.
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She writes romance with a focus on royalty and sports.
When she's not working, Tomi loves to hunt for pumpkin flavored foods and watch home renovation shows.
Connect with Tomi:
https://linktr.ee/tomitabbauthor
Website: https://tomitabb.com
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tomi-...
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 7, 2024
I wasn't a huge fan of this one. I dont know if it was the pacing or the character. I just didn't feel it at all. The writing is still cute, and the story is adorable. I just couldn't get into it. I didn't want to pick it back up at all, which is super frustrating for me.
February 11, 2022
As a Book Reviewer, I received a free ebook copy of this book. Designing for a Royal is the third book in the “Unexpected Royals” series by Tomi Tabb. It is the story of Clarissa Lee, an up and coming fashion designer in London and Patrick Nelson, the Lord of Renbrook. Both Clarissa and Patrick have been greatly hurt by people they have loved, and both struggle to trust again, but when they meet, there’s definitely an attraction.
Tomi Tabb has done it again. Just as in the first two books in her Unexpected Royals series, she has created characters the reader will love and be happy to invest their time in their story. In addition to Clarissa and Patrick, there are other characters that add to the story—some you will like and some you may dislike. Tomi Tabb’s characters always endear themselves to readers.
In Designing for a Royal, Ms. Tabb has included an unexpected twist that adds suspense and a bit of mystery to the story. However, I did feel this particular subplot in the story could have been wrapped up better. I had my suspicions and kept waiting to find out if my suspicions were correct. It wouldn’t have mattered to me if I were correct or not, I was just looking for full closure on this subplot. Ms. Tabb did wrap it up, but it didn’t have that “finished” feeling.
Even with that one piece seemingly missing full closure, I must admit, I again greatly enjoyed the story of Designing a Royal and, once again, Ms. Tabb’s mains characters will live on in my memory. I highly recommend Designing a Royal to anyone who enjoys a good, clean romance story with some humor mixed in. I also highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories about modern day royalty, although all of Ms. Tabb’s characters are fictitious. As a matter of fact, I recommend all three books in the “Unexpected Royals” series. Each can be read as a stand alone. However, there are character ties that connect each book.
Tomi Tabb has done it again. Just as in the first two books in her Unexpected Royals series, she has created characters the reader will love and be happy to invest their time in their story. In addition to Clarissa and Patrick, there are other characters that add to the story—some you will like and some you may dislike. Tomi Tabb’s characters always endear themselves to readers.
In Designing for a Royal, Ms. Tabb has included an unexpected twist that adds suspense and a bit of mystery to the story. However, I did feel this particular subplot in the story could have been wrapped up better. I had my suspicions and kept waiting to find out if my suspicions were correct. It wouldn’t have mattered to me if I were correct or not, I was just looking for full closure on this subplot. Ms. Tabb did wrap it up, but it didn’t have that “finished” feeling.
Even with that one piece seemingly missing full closure, I must admit, I again greatly enjoyed the story of Designing a Royal and, once again, Ms. Tabb’s mains characters will live on in my memory. I highly recommend Designing a Royal to anyone who enjoys a good, clean romance story with some humor mixed in. I also highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories about modern day royalty, although all of Ms. Tabb’s characters are fictitious. As a matter of fact, I recommend all three books in the “Unexpected Royals” series. Each can be read as a stand alone. However, there are character ties that connect each book.
October 24, 2021
I adored this book!
Not only did we get to catch up with Clara and David, but we were able to witness Clarissa in action. She expertly created stunning dresses for Clara, and had to work her tail off. All while falling for her neighbor, fixing issues with her family, and overcoming many obstacles.
I was all in with this story, and could not put it down.
Not only did we get to catch up with Clara and David, but we were able to witness Clarissa in action. She expertly created stunning dresses for Clara, and had to work her tail off. All while falling for her neighbor, fixing issues with her family, and overcoming many obstacles.
I was all in with this story, and could not put it down.
November 18, 2021
great read
If you want a feel good read. This is it. Takes you from despair and hardships. To conquering life’s healing.
If you want a feel good read. This is it. Takes you from despair and hardships. To conquering life’s healing.
November 27, 2021
Amazing Romance
This is definitely an amazing love story with a lot of endearing and enchanting characters that will have you rooting for their happily ever after moment.
This is definitely an amazing love story with a lot of endearing and enchanting characters that will have you rooting for their happily ever after moment.
April 12, 2023
Great read
This book is as good as the last one can’t wait to read the next one. I know it will be as good as this one
This book is as good as the last one can’t wait to read the next one. I know it will be as good as this one
March 16, 2024
Loved, loved, loved the book.
I like it especially including the original characters and sharing her unique talents. Patrick cared for her and protected her.
I like it especially including the original characters and sharing her unique talents. Patrick cared for her and protected her.
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