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The Princess Problem (Drake Diamonds Book 2544) Kindle Edition
RITA Award Finalist for Excellence in Romantic Fiction
Always-proper princess Aurélie Marchand never flouts the wishes of her father. But when she’s set to marry a man she doesn’t love, Aurélie finally escapes—to glittering New York City. And she’s got a surprise for her hosts at Drake Diamonds: a magnificent secret treasure that can guide their fortunes forever. But it’s the dour but dashing Dalton Drake who is the true surprise . . .
Despite a store built on finding true love, after one tragic try at marriage Dalton is wed only to his family’s business. When the feisty princess appears on his doorstep, though, she immediately tries his patience . . . and charms her way into his fiercely padlocked heart. But can the secret-filled runaway royal become his forever bride?
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarlequin Special Edition
- Publication dateApril 1, 2017
- File size1257 KB
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- ASIN : B01M6ULQ9S
- Publisher : Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition (April 1, 2017)
- Publication date : April 1, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 1257 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 215 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,297 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,144 in City Life Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,610 in City Life Fiction (Books)
- #22,392 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
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About the author
USA Today bestselling author Teri Wilson writes heartwarming contemporary romance with a touch of whimsy. Three of Teri's books have been adapted into Hallmark Channel Original Movies, including UNLEASHING MR. DARCY (plus its sequel MARRYING MR. DARCY), THE ART OF US and NORTHERN LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS, based on her book SLEIGH BELL SWEETHEARTS. She is also a recipient of the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction and a 2022 inductee into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
When she’s not writing, Teri enjoys visiting schools and health care facilities with her Cavalier King Charles spaniel Charm, a registered therapy dog and reading education assistance dog. Teri also loves pretty dresses, cupcakes, going to the ballet and following the British royal family. Visit her at teriwilson dot net or on Instagram @teriwilsonauthor.
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I feel this is a sort of reverse Cinderella story in that Dalton is Cinderella, though maybe this is riches to riches? He's still wealthy, but his social status is below that of Princess Aurelie of Delamotte. But of course, the heart wants what it wants, and these two want each other.
As I've mentioned in other reviews of Teri's books, I love the vulnerability she infuses in her characters. Aurelie is Princess Jasmine stuck in her gilded cage and dreading an arranged marriage. But her foray into NYC and meeting Dalton changes all that.
The road to true love is of course not easy but the ending is oh so satisfying. I also loved the cameos from Artem and Ophelia, and I enjoyed meeting their sister Diana who will be the focal point of the final installment of the Drake Diamonds series. You can bet I'm diving into that story with as much enthusiasm as all of Teri's stories!
I really liked Aurélie. She suffered a blow to her outlook on life when she learned the truth about her parents' so-called fairy tale marriage. I liked how she took matters into her own hands and seized the chance to do what she wanted while she still could. I thought her methods were creative. I really liked when she came face-to-face with Dalton and stated her requirements, and didn't back down when he tried to intimidate her. It was sweet to see her enjoyment of the little things like eating a hot dog and shopping for vintage clothes.
I liked Dalton, too. He's a workaholic who has always put the company first, even though it cost him his fiancée, but he unbent enough in the first book, His Ballerina Bride, to help Artem win Ophelia. He's surprised when he is confronted by Aurélie, and hesitant to put his arrangement with her father at risk. It was fun to see him try to keep her under control and failing miserably.
I enjoyed the development of their romance. There are sparks flying between them from the start, but both have good reason to resist. Aurélie because she knows she will have to go home and marry, and Dalton because he swore never to put another woman at risk because of his behavior. I loved how helping Aurélie with her wishes began to pull Dalton out of the shell he had built around himself. He stunned everyone around him by actually ditching work to be with her. Aurélie was able to forget what was waiting for her when she was with him, and discovered that she was happier than she had ever been. The attraction continued to build until neither could resist it any longer. I loved how Aurélie seized her chance with such enthusiasm. The connection scared Dalton a bit and he started to pull away. A family crisis intensified his need to avoid more loss in his life and he continued to push. I loved that Aurélie stepped up to help in a different crisis, which brought the two of them back together in an intense encounter. But an unexpected arrival the next morning brought everything crashing down and sending Aurélie back home. I ached for Dalton and his misery at her absence and loved seeing his sister point out the obvious. I loved Dalton's solution once he made his decision. There was still an expected twist waiting for him before he could carry out his plans and I loved what it was. The ending was great and I loved how Aurélie proved to have more courage than she expected. I'd love to see more of her and her new future.
Dalton Drake is all business, all day, every day. But something shifts inside him when Aurelie presents his store an opportunity to display a previously secret royal jeweled egg. In exchange, she wants to spend a few days with the freedom of an average New Yorker.
Pearls. Diamonds. Puppy. And oh….a kiss in the back seat of a hired car.
Ms. Wilson has written a sexy little romp that is good medicine for a rainy day.