The Anti-Cinderella

I have lost track of how many times I have read this book, because it is my all-time favorite book by Tawdra Kandle. It came out around the time that Harry and Meghan announced their engagement. I picked it up to reread the other morning, only to later read the announcement that Prince Philip had passed in his sleep. It seemed meant to be to be revisiting this world. And then I realized I had never posted a review. Shame on me! This is the first in a set of three books about an American girl named Kyra (pronounced k-eye-rah] Duncan and her childhood summertime beach playmate Nicky Windsor. The rest of the world knows him as Prince Nicholas. The beauty of childhood is that royalty and celebrity don't mean much. What is more important is who can build the better sandcastle, chasing the waves, and eating ice cream cones, all while trading barbs, having fun, and creating those beautiful memories of friendship. Of course, after 10 years, children grow up and boys and girls see each other in a different light. Royal life doesn't necessarily get in the way for most of us who had these friends, but even general life can. So I think a lot of us can relate to the nostalgia. Fast forward 10 more years and now Kyra and Kicky are grown. Though their worlds are vastly different, they have still pursued similar goals in their respective careers. This, plus an attraction that never really went away, sets the stage for a transcontinental romance that is based on more than just physical attraction, but is guaranteed to make you swoon. A relationship with a royal [or any celebrity] is not going to be easy. Every aspect of your life is now on display. But the right match can make it all worth it. Dubbing Kyra as the Anti-Cinderella is perfect, because nowadays, I don't think many woman really want that kind of a fairytale that we grew up with in the older princesses. Kyra is strong, determined, and real. That is why Nicky falls in love with her. That's why when you read this, you want her to be your best friend. And Nicky is amazingly down-to-earth and wonderful. Many of us have had some kind of a celebrity romance fantasy at one point, royal or otherwise. This light story captures the pros and cons of such, without losing focus on the romance. That's why I have read it so many times. I hope you will enjoy it.

It's an amazing story. Honestly it's in many ways a true storyline. Many people develop some sort of bond like Nicky and Kyra that will last for a lifetime. We don't often realise it as children but it can often be love that roots itself deep within our hearts. This book is a perfect example of a childish bond/crush that can turn in to so much more when you meet that person again or when you get older. The book also portrays the truth of life very well when it comes to who a real man would choose to love.

I found this to be a very enjoyable and refreshing read. The book begins Nick and Kyra's romance. It does feature a HEA for now but their are two future books planned.This cute and fun royal romance is written with unique slant. Kyra doesn't feel she's Princess material and suffers from serious doubts and anxiety about it. I also really liked that it showcased the downside of it all, the lack of privacy, loss of friends, being stalked by the media and having the whole world watching and judging you. At its heart this is a really sweet romance that starts with a kiss when he's sixteen and she's fourteen, then years apart, before the real romance begins when they are reunited. With powerful, realistic emotions, sweet love, drama, humor and passion this is a pleasurable and entertaining read.