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The Princess and the Peer (The Princess Brides #1)
From New York Times bestselling author Tracy Anne Warren comes an enchanting new trilogy about three princesses brought together by friendship and fate. This is Princess Emma’s story…
When a royal summons from her brother arrives, Emma knows it’s time to embrace her duties as the princess of a small European kingdom, and marry the man her brother has chosen for her…a strang...more
When a royal summons from her brother arrives, Emma knows it’s time to embrace her duties as the princess of a small European kingdom, and marry the man her brother has chosen for her…a strang...more
Mass Market Paperback, 326 pages
Published
April 3rd 2012
by Signet
(first published April 1st 2012)
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I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
So very predictable and consequently I found it difficult to get through. I knew the resolution of the plot and sub-plots from the first chapters & had no interest in reading the story for myself, even though I was eventually proven right. The book is fine for a lazy afternoon at the beach but not if you want to curl up and lose yourself in a story.
The story has all of the elements of a bodice-ripper but nothing special or interesti...more
So very predictable and consequently I found it difficult to get through. I knew the resolution of the plot and sub-plots from the first chapters & had no interest in reading the story for myself, even though I was eventually proven right. The book is fine for a lazy afternoon at the beach but not if you want to curl up and lose yourself in a story.
The story has all of the elements of a bodice-ripper but nothing special or interesti...more
Very good book. When Emma finds out she is to marry a man twice her age to benefit her kingdom, she decides she needs a chance to live a little first. Being a little naive, she runs away to London, hoping to stay with a former teacher for a week. But first she is robbed, then finds out that the teacher isn't at home to help her. Nick comes to her rescue, and offers her a place to stay. He even brings in his aunt to play chaperone. For the next week they spend time together, with him showing her...more
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Quick & Dirty: A story of love and royalty.
Opening Sentence: Her Royal Highness Princess Emma of Rosewald stared at the letter held within her eighteen-year-old grasp, her fingers grown icy against the cream-colored vellum.
The Review:
In this story, taking place in the times of kings and queens, dukes and duchesses, there lives the Princess of a small country I don’t remember ever hearing of and the man who would be her husband, the Earl of Lyndhurst.
Emma i...more
Quick & Dirty: A story of love and royalty.
Opening Sentence: Her Royal Highness Princess Emma of Rosewald stared at the letter held within her eighteen-year-old grasp, her fingers grown icy against the cream-colored vellum.
The Review:
In this story, taking place in the times of kings and queens, dukes and duchesses, there lives the Princess of a small country I don’t remember ever hearing of and the man who would be her husband, the Earl of Lyndhurst.
Emma i...more
The Princess and the Peer by Tracy Anne Warren
Historical Romance - April 3rd, 2012
4 1/2 Stars
The Princess and the Peer is the first novel in the new and exciting Princess Brides trilogy about three young princesses and the twists and turns their lives takes.
The Princess and the Peer is about Princess Emma of Rosewald who has just received a summons from her brother to join him in London, accept her royal duty and marry the man her brother has chosen for her. Although she plans to do her duty Emm...more
Historical Romance - April 3rd, 2012
4 1/2 Stars
The Princess and the Peer is the first novel in the new and exciting Princess Brides trilogy about three young princesses and the twists and turns their lives takes.
The Princess and the Peer is about Princess Emma of Rosewald who has just received a summons from her brother to join him in London, accept her royal duty and marry the man her brother has chosen for her. Although she plans to do her duty Emm...more
The three best friends at the Countess Hortensia Academy, Princess Emmaline, Princess Ariadne and Princess Mercedes learned that soon Emma would have to face her royalties duties and marry King Otto, someone she has never met. Taking advantage of her brothers, King Rupert, delays in coming for her, Emma decides to run away for a week and enjoy her last days of freedom in London.
During her adventure in town, her purse is stolen and fortunately for her Dominic, the newly appointed Earl of Lyndhurs...more
During her adventure in town, her purse is stolen and fortunately for her Dominic, the newly appointed Earl of Lyndhurs...more
When Princess Emmaline of Rosewald is told that she must marry for the political future of her country, she runs away to London for a last fling before bowing to duty. But she doesn’t anticipate the confusion and chaos that greets her in the big city, nor does she know what to do after her reticule is stolen. Adrift in strange territory, she accepts the offer of a stranger who comes to her assistance.
Nick Gregory, the Earl of Lyndhurst after his elder brother’s death, is still adjusting to his...more
Nick Gregory, the Earl of Lyndhurst after his elder brother’s death, is still adjusting to his...more
*spoilers*
I didn’t have any complaints starting out. It seemed to be just your run of the mill story, with average characters. There was nothing particularly enthralling or interesting, but it wasn’t bad.
What a stunner.
I don’t think they had the phrase stunner out in the 1800s.
The first time they meet it’s the instant attraction that I absolutely hate.
She was just too pretty for him not to smile.
Omg, make me gag.
I didn’t like how things were happening so fast. On pg. 16 they were already meeting...more
I didn’t have any complaints starting out. It seemed to be just your run of the mill story, with average characters. There was nothing particularly enthralling or interesting, but it wasn’t bad.
What a stunner.
I don’t think they had the phrase stunner out in the 1800s.
The first time they meet it’s the instant attraction that I absolutely hate.
She was just too pretty for him not to smile.
Omg, make me gag.
I didn’t like how things were happening so fast. On pg. 16 they were already meeting...more
Princess Emmaline of Rosewald, wants just one week of freedom, before her brother announces her engagement to a much older man. She wants to experience London the way a regular person can and not as a princess with all the ceremony. On her first day as a free woman she meets Dominic Gregory, Earl of Lyndhurst, who helps her out. Nick, is a former naval captain, who is a reluctant earl. He rather be out on his boat, but he's responsible to a fault and he tries to help anyone in need. They develop...more
I loved loved loved this cute regency romance about a princess named Emmaline and an Englishman named Nick (Dominic Gregory). Completely unaware of Emma's status, Nick falls in love with her and his feelings are reciprocated when she stays at his townhouse in London during a rebellious run away from the palace. Wanting to have a little fun before her arranged political marriage, Emma meets Nick and can't stay away - even when she has to return home. When Nick discovers her true identity, the two...more
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So many things about this book strain the bounds of credulity
An earl meets a girl in a market and offers her the run of his house?!
He recently took up the mantle of being earl, but he spares 2 weeks of his precious time to gallivant around London with the out of work governess he's invited to sponge off of him as his houseguest?
A princess runs off and no one is searching for her?
The princess thinks she can get away with running away and staying hidden for several weeks in a row doing what she w...more
An earl meets a girl in a market and offers her the run of his house?!
He recently took up the mantle of being earl, but he spares 2 weeks of his precious time to gallivant around London with the out of work governess he's invited to sponge off of him as his houseguest?
A princess runs off and no one is searching for her?
The princess thinks she can get away with running away and staying hidden for several weeks in a row doing what she w...more
Tracy Anne Warren has been one of my favorite romance authors for years and I loved the princess and the peer just as I expected to. Admittedly it was a bit predictable, but to be honest I read this genre because I like the guaranteed happily ever after, so that really didn't detract from the story for me. Books where there is a lot of internal conflict and angst between the hero and heroine tend to turn me off. I was enchanted by the true devotion, love and passion that springs up between Nick...more
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I always enjoy reading about a romance that blossoms from friendship. Neither Emma or Nick start off with romantic intentions, but they were so well matched and their attraction undeniable that I was rooting for it to happen. Of course, once it does, things get complicated. I actually felt just as anguished as Emma and Nick while reading about the many ways they couldn’t be together. I longed with them! So yeah, I...more
I always enjoy reading about a romance that blossoms from friendship. Neither Emma or Nick start off with romantic intentions, but they were so well matched and their attraction undeniable that I was rooting for it to happen. Of course, once it does, things get complicated. I actually felt just as anguished as Emma and Nick while reading about the many ways they couldn’t be together. I longed with them! So yeah, I...more
Emma knows that soon it will be time for her to marry the man her brother has planned for her. She has been craving freedom and a bit of fun before she is truly shackled to a man she hasn't ever met. So she comes up with a way to run from her companion, and heads to London. Where she bumps into Nick Gregory. He shows her the true enjoyment of life, and she finds herself charmed and fascinated and only wants more of him. Then when she least expects it, she knows that she is falling in love and th...more
This is the first book that I have read by this Ms. Warren. I know I will be seeking out more of her works. The Princess and the Peer was a random pick off of my library's audio-book shelf. Occasionally, I can find a recently published book that sounds good. I was hoping for a good romance and I wasn't disappointed.
After learning she is to be married off to a king in order to save her country, Emma runs away to experience a little fun before the inevitable. What she didn't count on was meeting...more
After learning she is to be married off to a king in order to save her country, Emma runs away to experience a little fun before the inevitable. What she didn't count on was meeting...more
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I struggled to finish this one, mainly because I found Emma, the heroine, to be incredibly young and irritating. I don't mind being young, impulsive, or even headstrong. What I do mind is not having any common sense. *Spoilers below*
Run off and have an adventure, that's fine. Can you check and see if you actually have someplace to run to? When you decide that you have to go out and see London sans any kind of disguise, don't be surprised when you find someone actually looking for you. Last but n...more
Run off and have an adventure, that's fine. Can you check and see if you actually have someplace to run to? When you decide that you have to go out and see London sans any kind of disguise, don't be surprised when you find someone actually looking for you. Last but n...more
As with most of Tracy Anne Warren's books, by the end of it you can't help but feel that the love story has been too drawn out. Also, Dominick has a tendency for sappy confessions of his heart-felt love. There is also a terrible under appreciation for realistic consequences for the actions of the main characters. But, all-in-all, this is an enjoyable fluff piece for those of us who like Regency-Era romances.
I have generally loved Warren's other books, but this one was just average. There were two main problems -- it was very predictable and terribly improbable. I can buy into an unusual premise, but it must seem like it actually could happen. This just wasn't believable. Also the ending was very convenient and I saw it coming. Nice characters, good writing, but rather silly.
A nice historical romance. I really liked the description of the historical settings and the dresses/fashion/etiquettes of the past. I also liked the author's invention of many small kingdoms each with Kings and Queens, Princes and Princesses in Europe.
The author's writing was of high quality, the themes and emotions came through loud and clear. There are many uses of symbolism and metaphoric language. Great read, especially for adults who enjoy historical romance.
The author's writing was of high quality, the themes and emotions came through loud and clear. There are many uses of symbolism and metaphoric language. Great read, especially for adults who enjoy historical romance.
This book was good but very predictable. I thought the plot was nice. I also thought it was kind of strange how he just decided to let her live with him for like three weeks. It was good though. I am intrigued by the next story in the series and will definitely be reading it. The story was pleasant with no real shockers. Nicely written and engaging.
I won this book on a Goodreads Firstreads Giveaway. I should have known better than to sign up for a romance. The writing was great - very nicely written and easy to read. I loved the characters - Emma and Nick. But I had two problems with the book. 1st the bedroom scenes were getting too detailed so I had to skip quite a few pages. I know that won't be a problem for most readers - but it was too much for me. 2nd was by far what I saw as the biggest problem: an 18 year old princess, raised to be...more
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This was really very disappointing; I have really enjoyed her previous books but although the writing was good in this one, the characters just dragged the whole book down. Nick is 32 years old, a grown man lusting after an 18 year who ran away from school. He just picks her up and brings her home and then shows her around the city. Eventually he starts acting like an 18 year, too. Emma is extremely self-centered, like most teenagers. She only thinks about herself and how she doesn't want to be...more
I think the story is a bit trite and the characters self centered and a bit lacking in warmth. The cover is cute and the title nice but the story line just wasnt all that enjoyable. I would suggest a different book! LOL
DNF, but not because the book was spectacularly bad or anything... I just couldn't get into it. The author did have a slightly annoying habit of piling on adjectives, but that's more a matter of personal taste, I think.
Received this book as a Goodreads First Read giveaway. Although the story line was predictable, it was a fun read. I liked that although the main character, as a princess, had an inbred tendency towards snobbery, each time it began to surface she pushed that trait to the side when dealing with servants and situations beneath her royal status. It made her character much more likeable.
Nice flight away from reality... enjoyable. 2 or 3 encounters that could be skipped. the characters were ones you were rooting for!
This was an easy fun read. I could have done without the sex scenes, but otherwise the plot kept me interested.
Once disregarded Emma's unlikely behavior at the beginning, this is a very cute story with enjoyable characters.
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Tracy Anne Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of ten Regency historical romance novels, including At The Duke’s Pleasure and The Husband Trap. Her books have appeared on the USA Today Bestsellers’ list and the Borders’ Group List of Bestselling Single Title Romance Paperbacks. She has won numerous writing awards, including Romance Writers’ of America’s prestigious RITA® Award, the Nat...more
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