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Royal Secrets #7
Winning Back the Princess
A feisty princess with a passion for education. The wealthy philanthropist who dumped her. Can he win back the princess before it’s too late?
Princess Charlotte of Durham has been dumped by the wealthy aristocrat playboy to whom she gave her heart. But that just gives her more time to focus on being an advocate for literacy. When she’s invited to tour a nonprofit school in South Africa and offer her feedback, it’s a dream come true. If only the school wasn’t owned by her ex-boyfriend, Adam.
Adam Montgomery’s entire life has been dictated by his family’s business empire, right down to whom he’ll marry. A fling with Charlotte before submitting to his inevitable future seems harmless enough—until months later, when he needs her help to save the school. If it doesn’t open soon, the local tribes will sue his company for breech of contract. And Adam can’t let that happen.
With the project falling further behind every day, Adam plays to Charlotte’s passions and begs for her help. But as they work together to race against the clock, he realizes that all he really wants is Charlotte. Can he win back the princess before it’s too late?
This is a sweet/clean romance novel with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone.
Princess Charlotte of Durham has been dumped by the wealthy aristocrat playboy to whom she gave her heart. But that just gives her more time to focus on being an advocate for literacy. When she’s invited to tour a nonprofit school in South Africa and offer her feedback, it’s a dream come true. If only the school wasn’t owned by her ex-boyfriend, Adam.
Adam Montgomery’s entire life has been dictated by his family’s business empire, right down to whom he’ll marry. A fling with Charlotte before submitting to his inevitable future seems harmless enough—until months later, when he needs her help to save the school. If it doesn’t open soon, the local tribes will sue his company for breech of contract. And Adam can’t let that happen.
With the project falling further behind every day, Adam plays to Charlotte’s passions and begs for her help. But as they work together to race against the clock, he realizes that all he really wants is Charlotte. Can he win back the princess before it’s too late?
This is a sweet/clean romance novel with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone.
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About the author
Lindzee Armstrong
90Ìýbooks598ÌýfollowersLINDZEE ARMSTRONG is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than twenty books. She writes fun and flirty romantic comedies, as well as heartfelt women’s fiction that makes perfect book club reads. Like any true romantic, Lindzee loves chick flicks, ice cream, and chocolate. She believes in sigh-worthy kisses and happily ever afters, and loves expressing that through her writing.
Lindzee graduated with a BS degree in history education from Utah Valley University. She is married to her very own Prince Charming, and they are happily married and raising precocious twin boys in the Rocky Mountains.
Lindzee is represented by Lane Heymont of The Tobias Literary Agency.
Lindzee graduated with a BS degree in history education from Utah Valley University. She is married to her very own Prince Charming, and they are happily married and raising precocious twin boys in the Rocky Mountains.
Lindzee is represented by Lane Heymont of The Tobias Literary Agency.
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September 14, 2022
~Listened to the audiobook this time and I added a star to my original review. After reading about all the characters in this story and going back and rereading/listening to the books, I'm loving it even more. Knowing the characters a little bit more and what's coming for them, it has been fun catching the little glimpses of foreshadowing for them. Great audiobook if you're an audiobook fan!~
I love Princess Charlotte and was so excited to read her story. After one of the previous books in this series and seeing some glimpses of something brewing in the background regarding Charlotte and her trip to Africa to speak at a conference for education, I was waiting with patient anticipation to find out what was happening.
This was a great read. The setting (Africa), the characters (Charlotte and Adam), the struggles (second chance love) and so much more sucked me right in. Unfortunately my reading time was extremely limited due to end of school activities, and summer and pure exhaustion. But I did it! I finally was able to happily read and enjoy the wonderful conclusion of Charlotte and Adam's love story. *happy sigh* Seriously loved it! I love these two! (If you can't already tell!)
If you are a fan of romantic royal stories, I urge you to check out this whole Royal Secrets series. So good! You can read them as stand alones if you want, but they're so enjoyable read in order and getting to know all these characters who have cameos throughout. Definitely worth the time! And the elephants! Can I go play with a baby elephant please? I'll skip the lions though. ;-)
Content: Clean. Some kissing and some very mild innuendos.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
I love Princess Charlotte and was so excited to read her story. After one of the previous books in this series and seeing some glimpses of something brewing in the background regarding Charlotte and her trip to Africa to speak at a conference for education, I was waiting with patient anticipation to find out what was happening.
This was a great read. The setting (Africa), the characters (Charlotte and Adam), the struggles (second chance love) and so much more sucked me right in. Unfortunately my reading time was extremely limited due to end of school activities, and summer and pure exhaustion. But I did it! I finally was able to happily read and enjoy the wonderful conclusion of Charlotte and Adam's love story. *happy sigh* Seriously loved it! I love these two! (If you can't already tell!)
If you are a fan of romantic royal stories, I urge you to check out this whole Royal Secrets series. So good! You can read them as stand alones if you want, but they're so enjoyable read in order and getting to know all these characters who have cameos throughout. Definitely worth the time! And the elephants! Can I go play with a baby elephant please? I'll skip the lions though. ;-)
Content: Clean. Some kissing and some very mild innuendos.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
October 3, 2019
Updated review 10-3-2019. Listened to the audiobook and liked the story just as much as the first time. The narrator was good and I disliked Brionna just as much as when I read it. Lol
Princess Charlotte and Adam had a 10 day fling that no one, other than her cousin Emma, knew about, so when Charlotte sees pictures of him and Brionna together she can't talk or cry to her brothers or mother about it. Seems like it was more than a fling to Charlotte, which is going to make her stay in Africa slightly uncomfortable, to say the least. Charlotte's the keynote speaker for an education conference which was taking place at Adam's family's hotel. Can we say awkward?
Adam is expected to marry Brionna Cartwright to join their hotel empires, even though he's not attracted to her, and thinks of her as a sister or a cousin. Brionna keeps dropping hints about them working on a project together. Adam's family is building a school for local tribal children to attend, but he's way behind schedule because of various problems. When the person overseeing the project unexpectedly quits Adam begs Charlotte, who's very involved in education, to help so it can be completed and open on schedule.
I liked the characters of Charlotte and Adam, Brionna and Adam's father not so much. I think I liked the part of the book when Brionna was off looking for properties the best because Charlotte and Adam got closer and there was less tension. Brionna was bossy towards Adam, as if she knew everything, and he didn't know how to run a project. Brionna stepped out of her lane quite frequently.
I did get frustrated with Adam when Brionna's dad was in the hospital and he didn't leave once all her brothers arrived. If he had been her fiancee it would've been alright for him to stay, but he'd already told Brionna that he would be there only as her friend. It took Adam too long to realize where he needed to be. Meanwhile Charlotte's in Africa dealing with a major catastrophe all by herself. I didn't blame her for leaving and going back to Durham.
Speaking of Charlotte, I loved that she was a reader and when Adam first met her she was at a charity ball "nestled in a hidden alcove, leaning against the wall" obscured from view by a potted plant reading. I could picture her in an amazing dress hidden away completely absorbed by her book.
Each of these books can be read as a standalone but I'd already read the one that mentions Charlotte's brother goes to Africa to bring her home. It was nice finding out the other side of that story.
This is a clean romance. I received a complimentary copy from the author and chose to leave a review. All thoughts about the book are my own and freely given.
Princess Charlotte and Adam had a 10 day fling that no one, other than her cousin Emma, knew about, so when Charlotte sees pictures of him and Brionna together she can't talk or cry to her brothers or mother about it. Seems like it was more than a fling to Charlotte, which is going to make her stay in Africa slightly uncomfortable, to say the least. Charlotte's the keynote speaker for an education conference which was taking place at Adam's family's hotel. Can we say awkward?
Adam is expected to marry Brionna Cartwright to join their hotel empires, even though he's not attracted to her, and thinks of her as a sister or a cousin. Brionna keeps dropping hints about them working on a project together. Adam's family is building a school for local tribal children to attend, but he's way behind schedule because of various problems. When the person overseeing the project unexpectedly quits Adam begs Charlotte, who's very involved in education, to help so it can be completed and open on schedule.
I liked the characters of Charlotte and Adam, Brionna and Adam's father not so much. I think I liked the part of the book when Brionna was off looking for properties the best because Charlotte and Adam got closer and there was less tension. Brionna was bossy towards Adam, as if she knew everything, and he didn't know how to run a project. Brionna stepped out of her lane quite frequently.
I did get frustrated with Adam when Brionna's dad was in the hospital and he didn't leave once all her brothers arrived. If he had been her fiancee it would've been alright for him to stay, but he'd already told Brionna that he would be there only as her friend. It took Adam too long to realize where he needed to be. Meanwhile Charlotte's in Africa dealing with a major catastrophe all by herself. I didn't blame her for leaving and going back to Durham.
Speaking of Charlotte, I loved that she was a reader and when Adam first met her she was at a charity ball "nestled in a hidden alcove, leaning against the wall" obscured from view by a potted plant reading. I could picture her in an amazing dress hidden away completely absorbed by her book.
Each of these books can be read as a standalone but I'd already read the one that mentions Charlotte's brother goes to Africa to bring her home. It was nice finding out the other side of that story.
This is a clean romance. I received a complimentary copy from the author and chose to leave a review. All thoughts about the book are my own and freely given.
May 16, 2019
Fantastic Romantic Diversion
I want to be transported to the African setting in this book. The beautiful hotel, the safari, the elephant preserve. I wouldn't mind hanging out with these characters either. They were both easy to like. The chemistry and attraction was there from the beginning, growing and swelling with each turn of the page. This was a fantastic, romantic diversion.
I want to be transported to the African setting in this book. The beautiful hotel, the safari, the elephant preserve. I wouldn't mind hanging out with these characters either. They were both easy to like. The chemistry and attraction was there from the beginning, growing and swelling with each turn of the page. This was a fantastic, romantic diversion.
May 14, 2019
Romance, clean; series but stand alone read
This was a cute read. Some drama in the plot that was interesting. I enjoyed the read, but it was a little slow for me at first until I started getting into the story a bit more.
Princess Charlotte, Adam were good characters for me, the others were a bit flat for me as a reader.
There were misunderstandings and misperceptions, lots of drama, along with a bit of royalty and romance. I think the ending of the book was more of a fit for me as a reader. Adam seemed to not quite get what was happening with the other characters manipulations and machinations for a bit, and hence some of the misunderstandings. It helped he really did have a genuine honest heart to ease into this.
Regardless, still a fun read and romance. Always perfect with HEA in store.
This was a cute read. Some drama in the plot that was interesting. I enjoyed the read, but it was a little slow for me at first until I started getting into the story a bit more.
Princess Charlotte, Adam were good characters for me, the others were a bit flat for me as a reader.
There were misunderstandings and misperceptions, lots of drama, along with a bit of royalty and romance. I think the ending of the book was more of a fit for me as a reader. Adam seemed to not quite get what was happening with the other characters manipulations and machinations for a bit, and hence some of the misunderstandings. It helped he really did have a genuine honest heart to ease into this.
Regardless, still a fun read and romance. Always perfect with HEA in store.
May 6, 2019
I absolutely loved Charlotte! How could I not when she likes to take a book with her everywhere she goes. Talk about instantly connecting with a character! I loved her passion for education and children and her genuine heart. I also really liked Adam. I got a bit frustrated with him sometimes, but he figured it all out eventually. I loved their story, and the amazing setting of it. Another great book in the series!!
I received a complimentary copy of the book, which I voluntarily reviewed. I have given my honest opinion.
I received a complimentary copy of the book, which I voluntarily reviewed. I have given my honest opinion.
September 29, 2020
3.5 Stars
Cute and kept me entertained (I'm sorry but the elephant part just grossed me out)
Moral Note: No language, mild romance, mild innuendos
Cute and kept me entertained (I'm sorry but the elephant part just grossed me out)
Moral Note: No language, mild romance, mild innuendos
June 5, 2019
A fun read! Love Charlotte and Adam!
May 5, 2019
Charlotte and Adam began a relationship when he visited for ten days - and then he left and never called her. Next thing she knew, he was being reported to be in a relationship with Brionna, the woman whom his parents had always wanted him to marry - so of course she couldn't call him. Then, when she has finally got over him (hasn't she?), she agrees to speak at a conference on education, which is her passion. The downside is that it's being held at his hotel. Fortunately Brionna is always around and Charlotte has learned to armour herself against his charm... Or maybe not! When Charlotte ends up helping to get the local school up and running, she is thrown into his company even more, and a relationship develops. But then Brionna's dad suffers a heart-attack and Adam takes her to be with him in the hospital - and finds himself unable to leave her. Will he realise in time where his true place is, and truly win the princess?
I always enjoy the author's writing, and this was no exception. This is a clean, well written story that had me interested in the characters and eager for them to finally overcome the various obstacles - which finally happened in a very satisfying way. Note that, though part of a series, this can be read on its own with no problems (I've only read a couple of others so far). An enjoyable, relatively light, clean contemporary romance.
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
I always enjoy the author's writing, and this was no exception. This is a clean, well written story that had me interested in the characters and eager for them to finally overcome the various obstacles - which finally happened in a very satisfying way. Note that, though part of a series, this can be read on its own with no problems (I've only read a couple of others so far). An enjoyable, relatively light, clean contemporary romance.
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
May 3, 2019
I'm loving this series! I'm not usually a "Royals" type of gal (except for my Kansas City Royals), but I really am getting into these.
Adam was a bit of a loser at times and it was kind of hard to like him or sympathize with him, but he pulled it together at the end. Him letting one of the characters take charge all the time seemed really out of character.
I really loved Princess Charlotte. She had a heart of gold and really showed some strength of character in her actions. I did, however, want her to put the one character in her place. That would have been fantastic!
Charlotte and Adam had their issues a lot of the time, but I got my HEA, so I'm a happy girl! Can't wait for more of the series!
Adam was a bit of a loser at times and it was kind of hard to like him or sympathize with him, but he pulled it together at the end. Him letting one of the characters take charge all the time seemed really out of character.
I really loved Princess Charlotte. She had a heart of gold and really showed some strength of character in her actions. I did, however, want her to put the one character in her place. That would have been fantastic!
Charlotte and Adam had their issues a lot of the time, but I got my HEA, so I'm a happy girl! Can't wait for more of the series!
April 27, 2019
In order to move forward there are moments we have to look back. Experiencing the painful is what gives the courage to move on. In Winning Back the Princess, Armstrong takes that knowledge and builds a whole story around it. For Charlotte and Adam ended before they could begin. She gave him her heart and he broke it. Adam never wanted love, only to have fun. For Charlotte moving on is a necessity. Her role as a Princess keeps her busy. Yet, when the past invades her present, it will take more than a busy schedule to shield her heart. Especially when the man who threw away her love, now wants it back. I love stories that feature women of strength. Armstrong read my mind, when she dreamed up Princess Charlotte.
May 2, 2019
I gave this book 4-1/2 stars because Adam was almost getting on my nerves with how passive he was in handling “little miss perfect� but he pulled himself through in the end. The setting in South Africa with the animal reserves was just exquisite. I loved the feel of the book. The peaceful feeling when reading about this place just kept me glued to see what was going to happen with the school. Princess Charlotte was a great lead character and I admired her not only for her dedication to her platform on education but also for being willing to get her hands dirty.
September 24, 2019
Another fun story in this series.
4 1/2 stars
4 1/2 stars
July 3, 2019
Too many negative things happening
I had to really warm up to the story. Especially to Adam. I didn’t like him, nor did I like the way he treated Princess Charlotte. But when I got to know him better, I started to like him. Sadly that was also when I started liking Princess Charlotte less� but then, as she started to relax, I liked her again. But even though it got better, I still didn’t feel fully connected to her. And at the end something happened that made me dislike her all over again.
Maybe it’s because I felt cheated out of their beginning. When the story starts they already have a history together and I feel like I missed out on that. That getting-to-know-each-other phase and the falling in love is always my favorite bit. When the book begins Adam and Charlotte start out by trying to avoid each other. As a reader you therefore cannot feel any connection between them. They weren’t very successful at avoiding each other, but there was no spark. I didn’t FEEL it. It didn’t excite me. But then, when they were finally together, just the two of them, I finally felt that yes they could be good together. If only they’d had more alonetime. Moments like this kept me reading. Kept me interested enough to go further. But then something annoying would happen, for instance when Charlotte started whining and complaining about having to wear a hardhat at a construction site! That was immature and very un-princess-like. And frankly, not what I would expect from an intelligent woman. Plus she was supposed to have experience thus must have worn hardhats before. Moments like this kept me from liking the story. Charlotte could be very irrational and I didn’t always understand why she didn’t do certain things, like talk/listen to Adam. She whined a little too much. I didn’t fully understand her aversion to Adam. She was too quick to judge. And too quick to believe the paparazzi, when she knew full well they lie a lot. She believed the worst in Adam a little too easily. So I never fully bonded with her and that’s what I want, that’s what I need.
I didn’t like it when there were setbacks again and again and again. Too many. Both to do with the building of the school and Adam and Charlotte’s relationship. There came a point where I got fed up with yet another setback. I didn’t like the vandalism and the reason why. Although I must say, there was some good insight into the culture of the local tribe and the need to hold on to that culture. And insight in culture versus education. And it was also clear a lot of research had been done on monarchies. Even though the author didn’t get everything right (I should know, I live in a monarchy) I could forgive that as it’s fiction, so by definition not real.
A squeaky clean romance, just kissing. Dual POV, which I always like, because you get both sides of the story. But as you have been able to tell from this review, I just didn’t take to this particular story. I had thought, before I started, I would surely be giving this 5 stars. Because other books by this author I have LOVED and are among my favorite books EVER. But this one, sadly, no. For me, it needed more romance, a more upbeat tone, more positive things, more of a fairy-tale-feel. I realize this review is a bit on the long side, but I just had a lot to say. Up until right before the end, it had been mostly okay for me, on average, but then something happened that made me score it even lower. It left me feeling very disappointed and that’s not a good feeling to have at the end of a book. I’m sorry for being so harsh, but I can’t sugarcoat how I felt.
*** SPOILER, PLEASE DON’T READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS ***
At the end Charlotte goes away, leaving the school in a lurch. Yes, something awful happened, and of course anyone would feel discouraged, but I thought she had a backbone. I thought she had courage, will, strength. I thought she wasn’t a quitter. I very much disliked her at that point. She just abandoned them and there are NO excuses for that. A coward thing to do. I found this school-sabotage and self-sabotage very unpleasant to read about. And yes, there’s a HEA, but like at the start of the book I felt like I missed out: Char went from running away to the realization that she’d been wrong-all-along in one page. Three months later and it has all changed without me having been a part of that change. And that prevented me from enjoying the HEA. It was too fast with not enough detail, where the rest of the story was full of detail. Literally only: this, this and that, the end. So fast that I couldn’t wrap my head around it. And that resulted in me not believing the HEA. I couldn’t trust that their love would be strong enough this time to survive.
I had to really warm up to the story. Especially to Adam. I didn’t like him, nor did I like the way he treated Princess Charlotte. But when I got to know him better, I started to like him. Sadly that was also when I started liking Princess Charlotte less� but then, as she started to relax, I liked her again. But even though it got better, I still didn’t feel fully connected to her. And at the end something happened that made me dislike her all over again.
Maybe it’s because I felt cheated out of their beginning. When the story starts they already have a history together and I feel like I missed out on that. That getting-to-know-each-other phase and the falling in love is always my favorite bit. When the book begins Adam and Charlotte start out by trying to avoid each other. As a reader you therefore cannot feel any connection between them. They weren’t very successful at avoiding each other, but there was no spark. I didn’t FEEL it. It didn’t excite me. But then, when they were finally together, just the two of them, I finally felt that yes they could be good together. If only they’d had more alonetime. Moments like this kept me reading. Kept me interested enough to go further. But then something annoying would happen, for instance when Charlotte started whining and complaining about having to wear a hardhat at a construction site! That was immature and very un-princess-like. And frankly, not what I would expect from an intelligent woman. Plus she was supposed to have experience thus must have worn hardhats before. Moments like this kept me from liking the story. Charlotte could be very irrational and I didn’t always understand why she didn’t do certain things, like talk/listen to Adam. She whined a little too much. I didn’t fully understand her aversion to Adam. She was too quick to judge. And too quick to believe the paparazzi, when she knew full well they lie a lot. She believed the worst in Adam a little too easily. So I never fully bonded with her and that’s what I want, that’s what I need.
I didn’t like it when there were setbacks again and again and again. Too many. Both to do with the building of the school and Adam and Charlotte’s relationship. There came a point where I got fed up with yet another setback. I didn’t like the vandalism and the reason why. Although I must say, there was some good insight into the culture of the local tribe and the need to hold on to that culture. And insight in culture versus education. And it was also clear a lot of research had been done on monarchies. Even though the author didn’t get everything right (I should know, I live in a monarchy) I could forgive that as it’s fiction, so by definition not real.
A squeaky clean romance, just kissing. Dual POV, which I always like, because you get both sides of the story. But as you have been able to tell from this review, I just didn’t take to this particular story. I had thought, before I started, I would surely be giving this 5 stars. Because other books by this author I have LOVED and are among my favorite books EVER. But this one, sadly, no. For me, it needed more romance, a more upbeat tone, more positive things, more of a fairy-tale-feel. I realize this review is a bit on the long side, but I just had a lot to say. Up until right before the end, it had been mostly okay for me, on average, but then something happened that made me score it even lower. It left me feeling very disappointed and that’s not a good feeling to have at the end of a book. I’m sorry for being so harsh, but I can’t sugarcoat how I felt.
*** SPOILER, PLEASE DON’T READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS ***
At the end Charlotte goes away, leaving the school in a lurch. Yes, something awful happened, and of course anyone would feel discouraged, but I thought she had a backbone. I thought she had courage, will, strength. I thought she wasn’t a quitter. I very much disliked her at that point. She just abandoned them and there are NO excuses for that. A coward thing to do. I found this school-sabotage and self-sabotage very unpleasant to read about. And yes, there’s a HEA, but like at the start of the book I felt like I missed out: Char went from running away to the realization that she’d been wrong-all-along in one page. Three months later and it has all changed without me having been a part of that change. And that prevented me from enjoying the HEA. It was too fast with not enough detail, where the rest of the story was full of detail. Literally only: this, this and that, the end. So fast that I couldn’t wrap my head around it. And that resulted in me not believing the HEA. I couldn’t trust that their love would be strong enough this time to survive.
June 16, 2019
Winning Back the Princess is book 7 in the Royal Secrets series. It is a full length novel penned by Lindzee Armstrong and is set against the beautiful backdrop of South Africa. The plot features Princess Charlotte, a royal advocate for literacy, and Adam Montgomery, the son of a hotel magnate who has taken the reigns of the family's South African hotel. As part of the agreement between the local tribes and the Montgomery family, a school for tribal children is to be built on adjoining lands.
Not everyone is happy to see this school built. Princess Charlotte becomes involved when tensions escalate, causing the school to become at risk of not opening as promised. Adam and Charlotte have a history that comes into play. Old family friends, uncertainty and insecurities begin to tear the couple apart and their second chance for love seems unattainable.
Lindzee Armstrong is a superb storyteller. She brings to life the beauty of South Africa and the importance of traditions to those who dwell there. A marvelous addition to the Royal Secrets series. I give 5 stars to this clean romance!
Not everyone is happy to see this school built. Princess Charlotte becomes involved when tensions escalate, causing the school to become at risk of not opening as promised. Adam and Charlotte have a history that comes into play. Old family friends, uncertainty and insecurities begin to tear the couple apart and their second chance for love seems unattainable.
Lindzee Armstrong is a superb storyteller. She brings to life the beauty of South Africa and the importance of traditions to those who dwell there. A marvelous addition to the Royal Secrets series. I give 5 stars to this clean romance!
May 5, 2019
I enjoyed the romantic story unfolding in beautiful Africa. The words wove such a strong image of Africa that it made me want to go visit. I also liked the Education Without Borders that played such a pivotal role in this story.
The on again, off again relationship between Princess Charlotte of Durham and Adam Montgomery was realistic and frustrating at times. Their characters needed to find out what they truly wanted and to put each other first. There was also some interesting drama with Brionna, which added a nice element to the story line.
I have really enjoyed this series and I enjoyed seeing Adam try to win back the princess, his princess. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
The on again, off again relationship between Princess Charlotte of Durham and Adam Montgomery was realistic and frustrating at times. Their characters needed to find out what they truly wanted and to put each other first. There was also some interesting drama with Brionna, which added a nice element to the story line.
I have really enjoyed this series and I enjoyed seeing Adam try to win back the princess, his princess. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
May 20, 2019
Princess Charlotte of Durham and Adam Montgomery had a secret romantic relationship. She thought it meant more until he doesn’t contact her and tabloids reveal he is already in a romantic relationship with Brionna Cartwright, a hotel heiress. I don’t blame Charlotte for being hurt and mad; he should have never started something with her if he knew he was unofficially promised to someone else. Brionna was clingy and overbearing, throwing herself at him and trying to take over everything he was working on like she was the one in charge. It was great how passionate Charlotte was about education and making a difference. But she runs at the first sign of difficulties with Adam. Theirs was a rocky relationship with many misunderstandings.
May 2, 2019
This was an enjoyable read with insecure characters. The chemistry between Charlotte and Adam is undeniable throughout the book. Their lack of communication hurt them several times. Charlotte had a heart of gold that was passionate about education, yet she was quiet, reserved and insecure when in crowds. Adam was hurting after his mother died. He was working so hard to measure up to his father's standards, but kept failing. Brionna, the woman that his parents wanted him to marry, was a great addition to the story. She threw a wrench into the chemistry that was brewing between Charlotte and Adam.
May 9, 2019
A very interesting story about Princess Charlotte of Durham and Adam, the son of an earl who is also the owner of a world wide hotel chain. This begins with a lot of chemistry taking place with this couple Charlotte and Adam, Charlotte's cousin, and Brionna - a "friend" of Adam's whose family also owns a world wide hotel chain. There are lots of underlying issues in this story - a story filled with drama that draws the reader in (at points wishing you could offer your advice!). The author has done a beautiful job in portraying the African culture, the animal preserves, and giving an elephant a bath! You felt like you were right beside them. A very clean and sweet romance that is full of drama and adventure. I would recommend this book.
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary, honest and completely personal review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary, honest and completely personal review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
May 9, 2019
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book and was pleasantly surprised! I adored it! This is the first book in the royal secrets series that I have read. All of the books in this series can be read as stand alone’s. Princess Charlotte I just adored. Her compassion for the children and their education made me smile. Even though her emotions were all over the place over Adam. She did t let this interfere with what was important. Then there is Adam. He really needed to figure things out. An once he did and realized what he could have he made it all right. This is a cute, fun romance that I recommend.
April 30, 2019
( I received a digital copy of the book. Thanks to Lindzee Armstrong !! )
I liked how the book started and progressed atleast until around three fourth of it but afterwards I was astonished by some of the decisions of the characters. I don't agree with them as they are too noble and idiotic. So after that I wasn't really there into the story. But until about then I was liking it.
That the author has put in a lot of efforts and research for the book is obvious. And I liked the book up until the part when I stopped liking it . But I can't exactly recommend it .
I liked how the book started and progressed atleast until around three fourth of it but afterwards I was astonished by some of the decisions of the characters. I don't agree with them as they are too noble and idiotic. So after that I wasn't really there into the story. But until about then I was liking it.
That the author has put in a lot of efforts and research for the book is obvious. And I liked the book up until the part when I stopped liking it . But I can't exactly recommend it .
May 6, 2019
A fantastic romance between a princess named Charlotte and a Lord’s son, Adam. However, as many times as Adam screwed up, I’m surprised that Princess Charlotte kept forgiving him. I guess that’s what love does. I’m glad they both had their HEA. I personally have learned that when you love someone enough, and try to understand where the other person is coming from, then you will forgive the other person’s ignorance and chalk it up to lessons learned. This is a book well worth reading. I highly recommend it.
September 9, 2020
Loving all things royal, I enjoyed this read. The second chance at love became a third chance, and then. . .well you'll have to read how it all comes together. I enjoyed Princess Charlotte's tender heart but thought she needed to be a bit bolder and speak up at times. I also enjoyed her cousin Emma who DID have that measure of boldness and DID speak up. I was disappointed with Adam who seemed to let people walk all over him. But overall, I enjoyed this clean romance and its opportunity to escape to all things royal.
June 4, 2021
This was a good, enjoyable read. A clean romance that had an actual story connected to it. Princess Charlotte of Durham wants nothing more than to have a school built because she was interested in everyone having an education. Meanwhile, Adam Montgomery, who has the money from his family's business, is trying to build a school but with nothing but problems. On top of that, Adam had been with Princess Charlotte for 10 days and never really got over her. The story is about an opportunity for Princess Charlotte to help build a school and many Adam can get the princess.
April 30, 2019
If you love books about royals, you'll love this book, and the other royal books by this author. This book has a lot of heart and it's pretty swoon-worthy, filled with the "feels". I especially loved how the characters were portrayed and how the guy had to work to win back the princess. Do pick up a copy of this book if you like strong characters who have backbone and drive (and are also royalty).
May 2, 2019
If you love royalty, action, suspense, drama, villains, heros, and more, this book is for you! Lindzee really brought the characters and storyline to life in vivid color. I felt like I was there in the rich South Africa countryside. I loved the interactions with the wildlife as week as the characters themselves. I couldn't put this story down:) I highly recommend this book and author!!! Happy reading!
May 3, 2019
An incredible story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So well written by Aubrey and hard to put down. Garrett and Natalie will set your Kindle on fire with their sizzling chemistry. Plenty of drama with the mafia, dangerous ex-boyfriends and super hot security guards. The main characters are so well-developed and likable. An engaging romance that I read as an arc and voluntarily chose to review.
June 10, 2019
I really liked this story. Fun characters. Great storyline. I really liked reading of how the characters growth in forgiveness and acceptance.
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I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists,
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Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists,
and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive
reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this
in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
April 28, 2019
Winning Back the Princess is Durham Princess Charlotte's story. This book has an intriguing cast of characters and showcases South Africa's beauty. Charlotte is passionate about education for the underprivileged and will be the keynote speaker at an education conference in South Africa. Will the Princess finally find love amid the beautiful South African landscape? A delightful modern day tale.
May 1, 2019
This is another great story in this series. This one taught us a valuable lesson in trust. That no lasting relationship can survive without it but like most things, this requires effort. But this effort is not without its rewards.
I received this as an arc and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
I received this as an arc and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
May 3, 2019
I loved the setting in South Africa. It was a fun location for Charlotte and Adam's story. While I knew it would have to have a happy ending, the twists and challenges they faced certainly kept you waiting to see how they would pull it off. Definitely a fun read for a rainy weekend or while sitting on the beach.
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