REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Once Upon A Royal Christmas: A Sweet Holiday Romance

 Good morning, readers!

I'm excited to kick off the Christmas in July series today with a book by previously featured author; USA Today Bestselling author, Robi Bielman.

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Once Upon A royal Christmas is Book 2 in the Palotay's of Montana series. We met the family last week with Book 1. 

BLURB:

After a cringeworthy first encounter, Rowan Palotay hopes she’s seen the last of Prince Theodore Chenery. But fixing her mistake garners even more attention from the prince, and when he requests she be his reporter for a news story, she can’t say no.

Prince Theo is completely enchanted with Rowan and finds her special brand of kindness and honesty impossible to ignore. Back home, his choices are made for him, but here in this small town where his mother grew up, he feels connections he never has before. And the more time he and Rowan spend together, the more he wants her—all of her.

When obligations back home take a turn he didn’t see coming, he’s ready to stake his claim. But when his father and the media get wind of his relationship with Rowan, Theo must decide whether to follow his heart or his royal duty.

Once I got into the story, I really enjoyed the ease of which we saw a 'royal' be like normal people - in this case, we really saw Theo's mom in him. 

At first, for me at least, there seemed to be a dump of information I felt could have been shown in a smaller bite. But again, that's just me. Some readers enjoy the deeper dive up front.  But as the story progressed, Robin did an excellent job of peeling back the layers of the heroine, Rowan. She is memorable, for sure. A little moody, speaks her mind and pretends not to be afraid of what other people will think.  

I also loved how Rowan's character brought Prince Theo out, making him comfortable. The way she did the interview over the course of days while showing him the town his mother loved so much was creative on both Rowan and the author's part.

My only contention with the story is actually part of the title. A Sweet Holiday Romance. While the overall tone is very sweet and loving, I don't equate 'sweet' and  'visual lovemaking scenes' to mean the same thing. When I think sweet, I think Harlequin. And, while a few of Robin's books have been made into Hallmark ( I need to look for those this month), this one didn't fit the advertising bill with me. 

For that alone, I'm giving ONCE UPON A ROYAL CHRISTMAS: A Sweet Holiday Romance... 

.8

You'll find out more about Robin by following any of the links below:

WEBSITE    FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM   TWITTER-X   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Robin Bielman - Repeat Performance

 Good morning, readers.

Hoping I can get this posted before the power flickers again. This heat and all the rain is playing havoc with the power grid.

I got home from my trip yesterday so I'm getting caught up. I there's a delay, it's only because I'm spending time with Bob.

REVIEW WEDNESDAY will post on THURSDAY July 3rd as we kick off the Christmas In July series.

Thank you for your patience.

Repeat Performance...

Good morning, readers.

This week I'm shining the spotlight on author, Robin Bielman. Actually, I'll be showcasing her both this week and next. Robin has a Christmas book that will kick off our #ChristmasInJuly series.

When I feature a Christmas book by an author over the course of this month, I'll also link you to their most recent book (usually non-Christmas) so you can have more great books to read.

Let's get started!

About Robin Bielman:

USA Today bestselling author Robin Bielman lives in Southern California with her awesome family and her very cute dog, Harry. She writes fun, flirty romantic fiction with one goal in mind: to leave you with a smile on your face. When not attached to her laptop, she loves to read, go to the beach, and frequent coffee shops with friends. She also dreams of traveling to faraway places and loves to connect with readers. Keep in touch on social! Xoxo

I'll be reviewing FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR tomorrow then next week, ONCE UPON A ROYAL CHRISTMAS

 In the mean time, you'll find out more about Robin by following any of the links below:

WEBSITE    FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM   TWITTER-X   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

 

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Falling For Her Bachelor

 Good morning, readers.

I'm sharing the first of two books I'm reading by USA Today Best Selling Author, Robin Bielman. 

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BLURB:

She’s always been the girl he had to protect. Now she’s the woman he can’t resist…

When Navy firefighter Nick Palotay returns to Marietta to go on the bachelor auction block for a good cause, he expects it to be risk free. But when he needs someone safe to bid on him and his sister's best friend is coaxed into stepping up, Nick isn’t prepared for the effect Cassidy has on him. She sends his mind to all kinds of dirty places…places his battered heart can’t afford.

Cassidy Ware is in waaay over her head. She’s always been Nick’s other little sister, but she’s all grown up now and just a glance from him leaves her hot and bothered. Still, she can stay immune to his charms and keep him at an emotional distance because she’s got an agenda, too. She’ll help the too-handsome Nick with his charitable deed, and, in return, he’ll help her keep an unwelcome suitor at bay.

A deal’s a deal, but when their “business transaction” turns into more pleasure than duty, can they walk away from each other without losing what matters most?

Seriously? 'Convenience' or 'business agreement' tropes are two of the best to write and Robin Bielman does them so well. She's a flirty, fun kind of author and she brings those characteristics out in her characters. 

FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR is a great way to ring in the upcoming 4th of July. Sparks of all kinds fly between Nick and Cassidy in this fun read. 

I'm giving FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR ...

.8

Next week, Robin Bielman's book, ONCE UPON A ROYAL CHRISTMAS kicks off our #ChristmasInJuly series. You won't want to miss a minute!

In the mean time, you can catch up with Robin via the follow links:

WEBSITE    FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM   TWITTER-X   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Robin Bielman

 Good morning, readers.

This week I'm shining the spotlight on author, Robin Bielman. Actually, I'll be showcasing her both this week and next. Robin has a Christmas book that will kick off our #ChristmasInJuly series.

When I feature a Christmas book by an author over the course of this month, I'll also link you to their most recent book (usually non-Christmas) so you can have more great books to read.

Let's get started!

About Robin Bielman:

USA Today bestselling author Robin Bielman lives in Southern California with her awesome family and her very cute dog, Harry. She writes fun, flirty romantic fiction with one goal in mind: to leave you with a smile on your face. When not attached to her laptop, she loves to read, go to the beach, and frequent coffee shops with friends. She also dreams of traveling to faraway places and loves to connect with readers. Keep in touch on social! Xoxo

I'll be reviewing FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR tomorrow then next week, ONCE UPON A ROYAL CHRISTMAS

 In the mean time, you'll find out more about Robin by following any of the links below:

WEBSITE    FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM   TWITTER-X   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela