A Royal Christmas Proposal

Royal Babies #7

by Leanne Banks

A Daddy For Her Little Prince?

Fredericka Devereaux is no pushover princess. She's determined to provide the best life possible for her infant son, Leo. So when her brother, the ruler of Chantaine, insists that she and her hearing-disabled son need a protector, Ericka objects. But her new bodyguard, handsome Treat Walker, warms her heart as he cares for her baby…and proves himself deserving of his name…

Treat keeps telling himself that he's not into Ericka and her little family. She's stuck-up and a royal—hardly his type! Despite his best efforts, the former football player finds himself charmed by the sexy single mom and her adorable infant. This Christmas, all Treat wants in his stocking is the royal twosome he's sworn to protect!

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Harlequin

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 18, 2014

About the author

Leanne Banks was born on 14 May 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, which she claims she can only use on fictional characters. When her first book was published in 1991, she used the money from her advance to take her family to Disney World.

Leanne is known for telling a story with strong emotion, characters with whom everyone can relate, a kick of hot sensuality, and a feel-good ending that lingers. She believes in creating stories for her readers that will allow them to escape into a place filled fun, emotion and sensuality. She believes that she has the best readers in the world because they understand that love is the greatest miracle of all.

Leanne is the recipient of Romantic Times Magazine's career-achievement awards in Series Sensuality and Love and Laughter, and her books have been recognized by the Award of Excellence Contest, the Romance Writers of America RITA Award contest and the National Readers' Choice Awards. She is grateful for awards and reviews and was particularly moved by a letter from a reader remarking that Leanne's book got her through a chemotherapy session. The reader's letter inspired a favorite turn of phrase: Never underestimate the power of a romance novel.

Leanne lives in her native Virginia with her husband, two teenage children and a Pomeranian. She also has a little condo in South Carolina where she writes in the off-season. She loves music, chocolate, quotes, and new adventures.

Reviews

[Dyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Royal Christmas Proposal
I always love visiting Chantaine, even more so at Christmas! I enjoyed reading this latest edition of Leanne Banks Special Edition series. I think my favorite part were when funny little lines popped up and made me smile. How can you go wrong with quotes like this in your story?
“You gave me the Texas version of the Jolly Green Giant.”
“He gave several burps and let air out of his backside…”
“”…but we have a bad diaper situation,”

It’s a feel good story and it was nice to hear from the siblings I met in previous stories. Ps. I love little Leo!

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fredericka Devereaux is a princess with a son, Leo, who has a hearing disability. She has made a lot of mistakes in her life but coming home to Chantaine to raise her son isn't one of them. She wants to raise her son as a single mother away from the palace grounds but still close to her family. Her brother, Stefan, is the ruler of Chantaine and he insists that she have a personal security detail.

Montreat Walker, Treat for short, is a former professional football player who is now part owner of a security company in Texas. He wants to take his business international so he jumps at the chance to work for the royal family of Chantaine. He figures he will find a spoiled and prissy princess to guard so he is surprised how down-to-earth and devoted to the care of her son that Ericka is.

The relationship between Ericka and Treat is a stilted one at first but as the story progresses they find a way to work together. Treat is trying to keep it all business but admits he enjoys spending time with Ericka and Leo. The budding relationship between this threesome keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. This is a great Christmas story of love and family that I recommend to everyone this holiday season.

[78sunny · Rating 2 out of 5]

An sich hat sich der Inhalt super angehört. Eine Prinzessin (moderne Zeit) verliebt sich in ihren Bodyguard. Leider ist der Schreibstil aus meiner Sicht extrem einfach. Es war langweilig geschrieben. Alles wurde einem voraus genommen, selbst sinnlose Tätigkeiten wurden erklärt und teilweise hatte ich das Gefühl, die Autorin traut ihren Lesern kein logisches Denken zu. Ich habe mich durch die Geschichte gekämpft. Die Reaktionen und Handlungen der Figuren waren für mich überhaupt nicht nachvollziehbar, alles war betont perfekt, wirkte künstlich und keiner war mir richtig sympathisch. Ich werde von dieser Autorin definitiv nichts mehr lesen. Dieser Geschichte kann ich nur 2 von 5 Sternen geben.

[Kathy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Royal Christmas Proposal
by Leanne Banks
This is another of Ms Banks great books. I have loved this series from the first book. She does a great job of making her heroes or heroines deal with difficult situations which gives the reader some insight they might not have had. In this installment Ericka falls for her bodyguard. She is also a new single mother having divorced her husband and dealing with a baby with special needs. It all adds up to a great story that was hard to put down.

[Mary Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rebellious Princess who wants her family to realize she has changed her ways and can take care of herself and her baby son balks at getting a bodyguard. The bodyguard isn’t thrilled to have to guard a spoiled princess, but is pleasantly surprised when he meets this independent yet loving and beautiful woman/mother. Can love, respect, and the mutual love for a baby boy draw two seemingly different people together? Come join Princess Fredericka Devereaux and Treat Walker in Chantaine as circumstances and the Christmas spirit weaves a trail to a happily ever after.

[Deanna Vrba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fredericka and Leo both found someone who could protect them and be a miracle to them when they least expect it.

[Melody Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

***4.5 Stars***

Loved this book. This series is truly delightful. I loved the main characters and it's so super to see a man care so deeply about a woman and her hearing-disabled baby. This read was heart-warming!!

[Jodie Portugal · Rating 3 out of 5]

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My honest review

[Vikki Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

very sweet story. I love this author

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Royal Christmas Proposal by Leanne Banks
(Harlequin Special Edition\Royal Babies)
A DADDY FOR HER LITTLE PRINCE?

Fredericka Devereaux(Ericka) is no pushover princess. She's determined to provide the best life possible for her infant son, Leo. So when her brother, the ruler of Chantaine, insists that she and her hearing-disabled son need a protector, Ericka objects. But her new bodyguard, handsome Treat Walker, warms her heart as he cares for her baby…and proves himself deserving of his name…

Treat keeps telling himself that he's not into Ericka and her little family. She's stuck-up and a royal—hardly his type! Despite his best efforts, the former football player finds himself charmed by the sexy single mom and her adorable infant. This Christmas, all Treat wants in his stocking is the royal twosome he's sworn to protect!
how did Fredericka Devereaux and Montreat (Treat) Walker meet?
What is Treat Walker job?
What is Erickas son name?
will Fredericka Devereaux and Montreat (Treat) Walker be more than friends?
This Christmas, all Treat wants in his stocking is what?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
A Royal Christmas Proposal by Leanne Banks is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I highly recommend reading A Royal Christmas Proposal by Leanne Banks.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Leanne Banks.
Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
more books by Leanne Banks.
Maverick for Hire (Harlequin Special Edition\Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys)by Leanne Banks
Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! (The Fortunes of Texas: Welcome to Horseback H Book 1)by Leanne Banks
How to Catch a Prince by Leanne Banks
The Maverick & the Manhattanite (Harlequin Special Edition\Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys)by Leanne Banks

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Princess Fredericka Devereaux is part of the royal family living on Chantaine, an island in the Mediterranean. Her brother, Prince Stefan, is the head of the family now and she has other sisters. Preferring to be called Ericka, she is the single mother of baby Leo. Her ex-husband left her before she even realized she was pregnant and has not been a part of Leo’s life.

Ericka lives in a well-secured cottage on the island with Leo’s nanny. She has official family duties that she must carry out each day as do the other royals. However, she spends every minute with Leo that she can. The sad thing is that Leo was born profoundly deaf. Even at his very young age, Ericka works with him each day trying to teach him sign language.

For added security, there is a small apartment attached to the cottage which houses Ericka and Leo’s body guard, Treat Walker. A former football player from Texas, Treat has been in this business for quite awhile ever since he sustained some injuries earlier in his football career.

Treat is very careful to ensure that the gates and fencing around the area are secure and accompanies Ericka and Leo when they leave the home. Although Ericka doesn’t always feel it’s necessary, Treat insists as their safety is key.

Ericka worries a lot about Leo. There is a special type of surgery he can receive when he’s a little older that may reverse the hearing loss. But, that’s still up in the air right now.

Although Treat and Ericka try to keep their relationship professional, their constant togetherness soon results in an attraction between them. Since Treat is a body guard and Ericka is a Princess, where can this relationship lead?

This was a sweet novel that touched on how hard royal families work. A big part of the book is about the extra love and care required of parents of special needs children.

[Judyrudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Royal Christmas Proposal is the next installment in Leanne Banks Royal Babies series. Princess Fredericka (Ericka) Deverereaux has just returned from the United States to Chantaine after giving birth to her son Leo. She is divorced and trying to make it on her own with a special needs child. Montreat (Treat) Walker is an ex-NFL star who was forced into retirement due to an injury. He is part owner in a security firm and has been assigned to protect Ericka and Leo. Treat along with nanny Marley help her settle into life with a cranky sleep challenged baby. While providing her security, Treat also helps teach her how to introduce stimuli into Leo’s life that helps him to sleep. Ericka slowly begins to trust Treat. She opens her arms and lets him into her life. Treat tries to keep his feelings for Ericka from interfering with his job. Enter Ericka’s ex-husband plus one slip-up with her security and Treat begins to question his effectiveness. Christmas is a magical time of year and love is always in the air. I highly recommend A Royal Christmas Proposal. I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. Ms. Banks knows how to weave a tale and she did a fantastic job with this story. I loved Leo’s journey and both Ericka and Treat’s desires to provide him with a normal life away from the media. I’d like to disclose that I received an advanced copy of A Royal Christmas Proposal in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Susan James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Princess Frederica’s Happy Ever After turned to ashes when her husband dumped her for the star of his latest film. She returns to Chatelaine determined to build a perfect life for her profoundly deaf baby, Leo. Fredericka is happy to perform the duties her royal brother assigns her, but refuses to live in the castle. Her brother, King Stephan is equally adamant that she and Leo be protected. He assigns a body guard to stay with them at the cottage she’s rented.
The last thing she wants is another man in her life especially a six foot something ex-football player with a Texas twang in his voice and a disapproving eye for her cat. But when she sees his love and care for Leo and the look in his eyes when they rest on her, she begins to remember she’s more than a single mother.
Montreat Walker isn’t happy about being assigned to guard a “prissy princess,” but his security company needs to expand to European markets and this assignment is his key in. What he doesn’t expect is the way this courageous single mother and her son twine around his heart strings.
A delightful story wrapped in a Christmas bow. I loved it. I was especially pleased that Leo was a special needs child and that we got to see how Fredericka and Treat interacted with him. This is the second of the Chatelaine novels I’ve read and now I want to read the others. I received an advance copy in return for an honest review. Best early Christmas present ever.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Princess Fredericka “Ericka” Devereaux has made some mistakes in the past from wild child teen to marrying a cheating film director. But when she got pregnant she divorced the fool and grew up. Now she has moved back home to Chantaine but refuses to be a burden on anyone. Her new independence is important to her and all she wants to do is raise her baby. Being a royal means she needs a bodyguard. Enter Treat an American security expert who is trying to enter the European market.
This bodyguard romance is as sweet as they come. Baby Leo steals the show. Ericka’s story could have gone either way when she discovered that Leo was deaf. She could have left him to others to raise or she could do as she has and thrown herself into making life as full as possible and focusing on giving him the tools he needs to succeed. I like that this story shows how much work is involved when dealing with a special needs child and acknowledges that moms need love too.
I was lucky enough to receive an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

In A Royal Christmas Proposal, the latest installment of her Royal’s series, Leanne Banks takes on the very serious subject of infant disabilities. Princess Fredericka Deveraux is the newly minted single mother to Leo, her profoundly hearing impaired son. Ericka thinks moving home to Chantaine will help provide moral and family support; what she doesn’t realize is the stubbornness of her older brother who will also provide daily security. Treat Walker is said security. Though Ericka doesn’t want to like Treat, they slowly begin to form a bond. Treat’s gentle treatment of her son certainly helps warm her heart. While Treat and Ericka are fun to watch, Leo steals the show. Banks provides glimpses into life with a profoundly deaf child and the strength it takes to ensure a normal life. Banks infuses the story with heart and Christmas spirit. A must read for anyone who loves kids and Christmas.

[Sheila Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the type of book that makes you feel so good that you put it aside so you always have it available for a "pick me up"! Erika and Treat are characters that are able to humble themselves for love. Erika's willingness to be a mother her son deserves instead of letting her nanny shoulder all the responsibility and Treat who is masculine enough to hold and diaper a child make this story a true Christmas delight. The family interaction makes me want to purchase each story of the Royal Deveraux's because the strength Erika exhibits is a part of a family dynamic that is definitely worth reading. A strong handsome bodyguard and a "Princess" worth loving and baby who steals your heart is a definite book to hold on to!

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

In A Royal Christmas Proposal, Princess Erika Devereaux is trying to recover from trials in her life one step at a time. After her ex husband leaves her for someone else she becomes a single mom. The joy of being a single mom is overshadowed by her son being profoundly deaf. While adjusting to life Erika also is assigned a new bodyguard, Treat Walker. Treat who is from Texas is alone in life and just wants to build his security firm. Once he is assigned to guard Erika and her son his life changes. Can two very different people find a life together? Ms. Banks as always gives her readers a sweet love story that captures you from page one.

[Madison Warner Fairbanks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Royal Christmas Proposal by Leanne Banks

He has found that she is not a "snooty princess" and he wants her. But should he cross that professional line? He is her bodyguard.
She doesn't initially like this tall dark American but as he starts helping with the baby she's charmed by his comments and care.

The next in the charming Royal baby books. A mother dealing with a baby's handicap and a surprising helping hand. Plus a few interesting facts thrown in about famous artists and inventors who were deaf.

Several editing errors that should have been caught before printing.

I won a copy of this book from an author contest.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leanne Banks gives us a sentimental romance of a man who thinks he has nothing left in this world except his security business, and a woman who is not only a princess, but a single parent of an infant with disabilities who is the most important person in her life. She is not happy when she is forced to have a bodyguard to protect her, but she never expected to find out her heart is big enough for two people?

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Lynne Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series and thought it was over with the last book. So glad I was wrong.
We've only see Fredericka sparingly in the other books, so I didn't know what to expect. However, I loved that she's a fierce mom to Leo. This was a quick read and an early Christmas present to me.
I received this book from the author for an honest review and I honestly hope this series doesn't end anytime soon.

[Hollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story from Leanne Banks! So full of heart! Treat is the security expert hired by Fredericka's brother to watch over her and her son. While Ericka watches Treat care for her hearing impaired child she also warms his heart.
Leanne writes a great story to warm the reader's heart!
Merry Christmas to Us all!

[Isha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful story. Ericka has her whole world turned upside down when she discovers that her newborn son is deaf. Add to that the fact that she is now a single mom because her husband has moved on with someone else. Feeling as if she is to blame for her son's predicament, she returns home. Her brother hires Treat to be her bodyguard and sparks fly.

[Liralen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not an actual review—just quick note of some typos:

The next day, the artificial pre-lit Christmas arrived outside her well-secured gate. (56)

He crowd chuckled. (182)

"Why wouldn't I be?" he asked, a hint uncertainty flickering in his. (197)

I really want to see the arrival of an artificial pre-lit Christmas.

[Amy O'neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet story. The love this mother has for wanting the best for her baby, while trying to get him to hear. I could have just imagined thelook on that baby's face when he heard his mama for the first time. Treat was so sweet while taking care of them. loved this book.

[Harlequin Books]

"Banks’ princess and the pauper romance is touching; her seemingly ill-fated sexy guardian hero and party princess-turned-fierce-mama-bear heroine mesh beautifully. Her handling of cutie pie Leo’s disability is impressive" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).

Miniseries: Royal Babies

[Linnea Bassin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story

This is the first book that I read from this author. I enjoyed the story. The characters were well written and I found it easy to read. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, Leanne Banks proves why she's one of my go-to authors. I loved this book!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous read from Leanne Banks. The Royal Babies series always entertains. Come to Chantaine & experience life with the Royals!

[Spinneretta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last of the Chantaine royals series. good.

[Sinead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely cute story.