A Royal Second Chance Summer

This is my first read of this series although I am a great fan of the author's mysteries (written under a different name). Nicolas is in the States to search for a family heirloom. Lizzie, an antiques dealer, is just the sort of person who could help him only he doesn't make a very good first impression. As time goes on, however, there is no denying a mutual attraction but with neither of them being honest about their family situation - he's a Royal Prince, her family is rich - there is little chance of them ever getting together . . . It's been a while since I read a gentle romance, and I really enjoyed this one. The characters are beautifully drawn, the setting is quite lovely and the story has a magical feeling about it. I'm sorry I didn't get to read the earlier ones in series, but I definitely hope to read more from Viv Royce. Her cosy mysteries are always terrific and I'm pleased that this romance also fills that criteria. A lovely, easy, feel-good read which I'm both happy to recommend and give 4 stars.

4 star review of A Royal Second Chance Summer (Little Shops on Heart Street #3) by Viv Royce Viv Royce is a relatively new author to me. As with the first book I found this to be sweet romance, with a Royal flair. Although it is book three in the series, I had no trouble following. This was an entertaining read that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go until the last page. I found Viv Royce’s writing style to be enjoyable and the story flowed quite well, even though it was a tad predictable at times. Nicolas is on a mission to find a family heirloom and return if for his grandfather’s birthday. Lizzie is convinced that he is up to no good and has him arrested. What follows is a story that will make you smile and will make you laugh. As feelings deepen and love blossoms will Nicolas and Lizzie take the leap or will the secrets that lie between them destroy their fledgling relationship and break Lizzie’s heart? I received a copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley.

Swoooon! I loved this book! It is positively delicious and made me smile....so much so that when my adult daughter walked in while I was reading, she started laughing and asking what I was reading that made me smile so much.... That pretty much says it all - this is a sweet and non-traditional royal romance that I loved. Put this one at the top of your TBR list - actually,, pre-order it so that you can read it as soon as it releases - it's that good. While this is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel, however, it's so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all. The author is on my must read authors' list.