Title: The Princess Plan (Royal Wedding #1)

Author: Julia London

Publisher: HQN 2019

Genre: Romance

Pages: 392

Rating: 4/5 stars

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Nothing gets the tongues of London’s high society wagging like a good scandal. And when the personal secretary of the visiting Prince Sebastian of Alucia is found murdered, it’s all anyone can talk about, including Eliza Tricklebank. Her unapologetic gossip gazette has benefited from an anonymous tip about the crime, prompting Sebastian to take an interest in playing detective—and an even greater interest in Eliza.

With a trade deal on the line and mounting pressure to secure a noble bride, there’s nothing more salacious than a prince dallying with a commoner. Sebastian finds Eliza’s contrary manner as frustrating as it is seductive, but they’ll have to work together if they’re going to catch the culprit. And when things heat up behind closed doors, it’s the prince who’ll have to decide what comes first—his country or his heart.

I grabbed the third book in this series as it’s set at Christmas. But I am not an animal, and I always try to read series in order. Therefore, I had to head back to the library and get books one and two to read first. This series starter was a fun delightful romance and murder mystery intrigue. We are thrown into political intrigue and dangerous factions with Eliza as she navigates an accidental friendship with a foreign prince. But of course we are also going to get some romance thrown in there. I loved Eliza’s ability to be herself in the face of societal pressures. She was a delight to follow throughout the storyline. And Sebastian was a lovely lead male character. I wanted a bit more about them once he declared his love, but that’s a usual complaint. Overall, I really enjoyed this one and will be continuing to read the trilogy.

Royal Wedding

• #1 The Princess Plan

• #2 A Royal Kiss and Tell

• #3 A Princess by Christmas

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