A Royal Second Chance Summer

3.75⭐ A Royal Second Chance Summer was a pleasing, drama free and utterly sweet romance. That's packed full of likable characters, including a Prince, a commoner, and a grandfather who gets a second shot at love; and for me it's the perfect story to read if you're looking for a couple of hours of pure entertaining escapism. **I was kindly provided with an ARC via Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**

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.