Review: Royals Next Door

 

Piper's summer is about to get way more interesting. As a school teacher, she has the summer off. She's looking forward to relaxing and spending time with her mother. She's not anticipating her world to be turned upside down with the arrival of royals moving in next door.

The British Prince and his new bride need some time away from the spotlight. Their handsome bodyguard isn't too sure about Piper. But Piper's determined to befriend him. What could possibly go wrong?

My Thoughts: This book is based on the what if Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan moved next door to you for the summer. What if you became friends with them? What if that moment changed your life forever?

This was a fun premise and a fun read. I love royal books and while this isn't a royal romance (the romance is with the bodyguard) it's royal adjacent. I loved the moments in the school - the baking moments - and the banter between Piper and Harrison. I liked how Piper discovered herself and began to join the world a little bit more. I enjoyed the frank discussion of mental health - for both Piper and her mother. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My library

Library Recommendations: Grab this one for your romance section!

Review Battle Royal

 

Sylvie competed on Operation Cake. Now, four years later, she's returning to the show as a guest judge. She's hoping the show will grant her a boost at her bakery - even if she does have to deal with Judge and Baker Dominic De Vere.

His cakes are so vanilla and boring - as his her personality. His life could use a lot more sparkles and glitter. 

When a royal engagement is announced, both bakers compete for the change to bake the royal cake. The royal, Princess Rose, isn't your typical princess. She's torn between the tradition cake and a cake that reflects her personality. As both bakers are judges and competing for the royal honors, they're spending more and more time together.

Could the become something more than enemies?

My Thoughts: There sadly is no tagline for this book, but it should be something along the lines of A Great British Baking Show type romance between two judges in an enemies to lovers story mixed with a Royal Wedding. I loved this book for so many reasons: the baking, the bakeries, enemies to lovers, Dominic's relationship with his sister, the baking show, the royals, the lost secret romance, and the banter. 

And it's the first in a new series. I can't wait for the next one!

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: Library Read

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your romance collection!