Royal Rebel: A Royal Romance

There’s a feeling in this book that it’s very much part one of a series. There aren’t the big, dramatic conflicts I’ve come to expect in a stand-alone romance. However, it’s easy to see that a lot of care and attention have been given to setting the stage for them in the future. As such, this story has a slower build-up. I also thought it has a bit more of a ‘literary fiction’ feel to it since it focuses so much on the characters. And that’s in no way a bad thing. We get lots of page time to fall in love with Tristan and Amelia as they fall in love with one another, as well as time to fall in love with the land Haldonia itself. They were very easy to fall for. I loved how down-to-earth both Tristan and Amelia are. They may be about to become the most powerful people in their kingdom, but neither of them takes advantage of that power. They’re also not perfect; they have their vulnerabilities and several trunks of emotional baggage. I’ve become very invested in their story and I can’t wait to see what comes next. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author through Give Me Books Promotions.

Royal Rebel by Laramie Briscoe is the first book i n her brand new Haldonia Monarchy series. I love a good royal romance and this book was no exception. Tristan is a down-to-earth royal who has spent his youth exercising his right to be young but now that his 25th birthday is here - he is ready to step up and become the ruler he has been rained from birth to be. Amelia has known her whole life that there was a chance that she & Tristan would be wed. Now that the day is approaching the stress of what this means for hr, her future, and the changes that will take place in her life become almost too much to bear. If it wasn't for the instant connection that she and Tristan share she'd be lost. But with his affection and unwavering support this may all work out in the end. Instant attraction and chemistry, royal plots, strong men and strong women working together, sexy, and heartwarming with a small slice of danger. This is told in dual POV and ends on a tiny, baby-sized cliffhanger that gently leads us into the next book in the series, also about Tristan and Amelia. Loved it! Enjoy!

Royal Rebel is a great bit of lighthearted royal romance from Laramie Briscoe. I love that Tristan and Amelia seem to just fit together right from the start rather than the butting heads and fake romance that we so often see in this type of story. The marriage may be arranged, but this couple lucks out with each other. They're compatible, they have great chemistry, and they are absolutely adorable together. They do have a few growing pains, mostly from outside sources, but problems are easily resolved, and the whole thing is an entertaining and engaging read. This is just the first book in the series, so how this couple does now that they have the titles remains to be seen. Laramie Briscoe always gives great characters, and this one is no different, so I'll be anxiously awaiting what comes next for this couple.