The Princess Plan

London 1845 "When one lived as simply as Eliza Tricklebank, one did not expect to gain an invitation to a ball, much less meet a prince." Well she did meet Prince Sebastian who was visiting from another country. It did involve copious amounts of rum punch and jumping ahead of the line, but yes she met the Prince! Thus the adventure begins! A twenty eight year old spinster who helps her sister with a gossip column and a visiting Prince, looking for an English wife, spirals into a tale of murder and mayhem! When Sebastian's secretary is found dead and he sees information metioned in a gossip column, he goes to find answers. A delightful tale that will keep you reading to find out what happens and if these two can truly find their road to happiness! I read this through Edelweiss.

Eliza and Sebastian’s story is an unusual, emotional and moving tale in The Princess Plan by Julia London, book one in A Royal Wedding. Prince Sebastian of Alucia is visiting London and being single has all of high society interested in finding him the perfect match. When his closest friend and personal secretary is found murdered it’s the only thing everyone can talk about, including spinster Eliza Tricklebank. Eliza assists her widowed sister publishing a gossip gazette. When an anonymous tip about the crime is sent to Eliza and published in her gazette, Sebastian decides to play detective with Eliza’s help. In the meantime, Sebastian has a trade deal on the line and mounting pressure to find a secure noble bride, yet he would rather spend time with a commoner, Eliza finding the killer. Eliza is not one to bend to the demands of others. I loved that about her as did Sebastian. He was so used to everyone bowing to him and not questioning him that spending time with Eliza and her obstinate manner was not just frustrating but also attractive. As things between Sebastian and Eliza heat up, behind closed doors, he must decide what to do; meet the demands of his country or his heart. Ms. London wrote a wonderful, emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Eliza and Sebastian’s a chance at love, happiness, and a future together. I love how Sebastian schemed to make it possible for Eliza to marry him. I highly recommend The Princess Plan to other readers and look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Great story! Very much a Cinderella tale. I mean who doesn't love a story about a regular girl and a prince. This is a book to be read for pure enjoyment. Loved the main characters, Sebastian and Eliza. Eliza is funny, quirky, and so honest and Sebastian was a lot more reserved and kind of jaded. When the two connect the unlikely pair seem to barely tolerate each other, but a murder mystery and Eliza's curious nature aids them in seeing each other for who they really are and becomes a fun ride for the reader. Add in some great secondary characters and this book gifts the reader with lots of funny banter and a beautiful slightly angsty, but very enjoyable romance.