Book Review: The Reluctant Royal

Series: The Book Club

Publisher: Lange House Press

Release Date: May 26, 2019

Genre: Time Travel Romance

Lily is fascinated by the idea that a matchmaker has just been given the ability to grant wish fulfillment. When the purple haired matchmaker actually manages to send Lily into the past taking the place of Princess Liliana, betrothed to the Prince of Aragonia, Lily is excited to play along.
Eduardo, Prince of Aragonia, has only had his parents’ horrid marriage to compare to and is less than eager to make a similar match. When Liliana arrives, she’s different than expected, and he finds himself less bothered at his parents forcing him to marry. Can the two of them find happily ever after, or will the dangers of the past and Lily’s strange ways keep them apart?

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My Review ♥️

I have had several of the books from The Book Club series on my reading list for awhile and decided to jump right in the middle with The Reluctant Royal. I instantly fell in love with the story line (first comes marriage, then comes love) but wish there would've been more about the Book Club itself and a little more back story so I could better understand the foundation of why Lily is transported back in time and how, but that is my only complaint. It does touch on it briefly, but since I am starting the series in the middle, I could've used a little more to get my footing.

I enjoyed this book immensely, falling in love with both Eduardo and Lily, as well as the beautiful kingdom of Aragonia. Whimsical in both plot as well as the characters themselves, I found myself charmed and captivated from beginning to end. Perfectly placed with just enough tension made this a book that I devoured quickly, leaving a sweet smile on my face. I cannot wait to read more books in this series!

My Rating: ★★★★★

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Laura D. Bastian

Laura grew up in a small town in central Utah and now lives in another small town in northern Utah. She always loved stargazing and imagining life outside her own little world. Though they grew up only thirty miles apart, she didn't meet her husband until they went to college. A graduate of Utah State University with a degree in Elementary and Special Education, Laura has been using that training as she raises her children and writes make believe worlds. You can usually find her on her laptop either typing away, or on social media interacting with friends.