A Week of Royal Reads - Monday

Recently, an email from popular author Tara Wyatt popped up in my inbox (always a good thing, right?) Tara and I both write romances set in the world of modern royalty. Given that readers who enjoy my stories are likely to enjoy other royal romances, and that there are several of us who write about contemporary royal families, she thought it'd be fun to pull together a week of royal romance for all of our readers. So, for the next five days, I'll share tales of princes, princesses, and their tangled romantic lives. Give them a try. You might discover a great read!

First up: Rachel Lacey and IF THE SHOE FITS.

This is the first book in Rachel's Almost Royal series, and a perfect first read if you haven't tried her books yet. Here's the quick summary:

NOT ALL FAIRYTALES END AT MIDNIGHT

Elle Davenport is no princess—she just dresses up as one for her job at a local theme park. But when she gets the call that she’s won a contest to live and work at a real-life castle in Virginia, she finally feels like she’s found her calling. If she’s successful, her venture could become permanent, and that sounds like Elle’s idea of the perfect modern-day fairytale. There’s only one problem: the castle’s grumpy—and sexy—new owner wants her gone as soon as possible.

Theo Langdon never imagined he’d inherit the title of Earl of Highcastle so young. With his grandfather’s recent death, he needs to sell Rosemont Castle so he can return to London. If only he wasn’t butting heads with the vivacious new property manager at every corner. Although he’s got a life waiting for him in London, Rosemont Castle suddenly feels a lot like home, thanks to Elle. As the clock winds down on her time at the castle, he’ll have to reconcile his obligations in London with the American woman who’s stolen his heart.

If you're interested in reading the first chapter, seeing the Pinterest board behind the story, or for links to your retailer of choice, visit Rachel Lacey's website. There's information on the entire Almost Royal series, including bonus material.