The Cinderella Princess

Royal Holiday #1

by Melissa McClone

Thanks to a philandering father, ad exec Emily Rodgers knows happily ever after doesn’t exist. Relying on a man only leads to heartache. She takes care of herself, and work defines her life. But Emily soon finds herself in the hands of a real-life prince who defines the words charming and sexy. Not to mention reckless. If Prince Lucas doesn’t find a royal bride, Emily’s dream of being named a partner at the advertising firm will die.

Luc’s fun-loving ways have made him a magnet for scandal. His father gives Luc an ultimatum—find a wife on a reality TV show or be disowned. Rules require him to marry nobility, but after he meets the uptight American sent to find him find a princess bride, his search for Cinderella might be over. Too bad Emily wants nothing to do with him. Perhaps he can show her that fairytale endings can happen in real life…

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Royalty, Adult, New Adult, Fiction

206 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2015

About the author

I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, two daughters, son, dog and too many cats! I write "sweeter" contemporary romance novels for Harlequin and Tule Publishing.

Reviews

[Carol [Goodreads Addict] · Rating 4 out of 5]

RATING 4.5 STARS

The Cinderella Princess by Melissa McClone is book one in the Royal Holiday series.



Doesn’t every girl dream of meeting her prince charming, getting swept off her feet, having that glass slipper fit her perfectly? Well, not Emily Rodgers. Her father abandoned her and her mother when she was little for another woman. Work is Emily’s life. She is determined to never allow herself to depend on someone else for survival. If she can accomplish this one task for the ad agency she works for, she can get the promotion of partner she has been working towards and sacrificing for for seven years.

His Royal Highness Lucas Alexander Leopold Casimic von Rexburg, or Prince Luc, is the youngest of the royal children of the King and Queen of Alvernia. He is known as the wild child. The one that can’t settle down, the one that is always in the tabloids. So his father has given him an ultimatum. He will participate in a reality show to find a wife, a wife who has a royal background, a wife fitting for a royal family. If he doesn’t choose a wife, he will be disowned and cut off. The show isn’t going well, though. There have been no suitable candidates. None of the princesses want a second date. So Emily Rodgers is sent in to save the show and find him a wife.

“I have a feeling if anyone can find me a princess bride, it’ll be you, Emily Rodgers.”



When Emily first met Prince Luc, he seemed to be everything she imagined him to be from the tabloids. But she should know more than anyone else not to believe everything you read. She soon discovered that Prince Luc was not who she thought he was at all. There was so much more to him. She couldn’t let herself be attracted to him, she has a job to do, find him a princess wife, get her promotion, end of story. But maybe that’s not the way this story is supposed to end.

“He’d been searching for a princess, but Cinderella was right here in his arms.”



Prince Luc is immediately smitten with Emily. But he is required to marry someone with a royal background. Otherwise he will lose everything. But the attraction is something he can’t ignore. And all it takes is one kiss to know that walking away from Emily Rodgers might not be so easy.

“What am I going to do about you?”



This was a lovely, sweet story of finding Mr. Right when you least expect it, when you think what you want and need is within your grasp, only to find out that isn’t what you need at all. It’s a story that keeps our dreams alive of finding our own prince charming and fairy tales coming true.

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Figuring Out Your Path Stars
* * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
This is the first of a combined series of laypeople becoming involved one way or another with Royals. Each is written by different authors..so each has a distinctly different flavor.

As the first, we have a very ambitious Ad executive stuck working for a company which keeps promising her a partnership... but never delivers. She is now stuck fixing a mess... a Reality TV show of a Prince finding his Royal wife...yup.. like that is actually going to happen.

What does happen is a connection between this woman and the Royal... it is at first banter and pushing him to straighten up and fly right... then it blossoms into a real friendship with attraction. She sees the real him... not the persona his family has maintains... that he is a playboy, party boy who has no cares in the world...She sees a man who has a mission to help others and he keeps it hidden for the good of the ones he helps.

There are Princesses, dates and possible marriage material...although the real interest is between these two...

And what to do when life dictates one thing and the heart wants something unattainable

This was a read which had some very lovely moments and was enjoyed as an escape during my workday... and it took me exactly where I wanted to go.

I am off to the next Royal Holiday book... and have a feeling I may start looking around the corner for my own Prince Charming :DDDD


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A gifted copy was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

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[Briar's Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Cinderella Princess by Melissa McClone is an absolutely cute adaption of the "Cinderella" tale.

Oh gosh - a prince falling for a marketing genius/television producer?! I am in! Seriously, I love marketing and love seeing a story that I relate to. I just... uh... need to find the prince now, right guys? Emily loves her job and wants to move towards being a partner, but that darn glass ceiling keeps hitting her in the face. But now, she has created a Bachelor styled show to find Prince Luc a wife! It reminded me of that fake Prince Harry Bachelor styled show to be honest!

Throw in that handsome prince who has a heart of gold (despite being a supposed "bad boy") and has his own foundation to help kids! Seriously, Melissa knows how to play to my heart! Luc is the dream prince every girl has dreamed of! He seems to lack some real big flaws, but he does let his family throw some dirt on his name.

To literally quote the book: "Sweet. Tender. Oh my." That was what I felt about this book - it is seriously the perfect quote. It's a romantic love story that makes your toes curl AND it's only about PG/PG-13. There's no erotica, no sex scenes - just some sweet kisses that will make your heart sing.

My biggest complaint about this book was that it was too short. I would have loved a couple of more chapters to flesh out some of the scenes we didn't see, but it was still good! Melissa McClone is a remarkable romance author and I definitely want to read more by her ASAP!

Side note: BEAUTIFUL cover. Ugh. She looks like a princess!

This book is apart of a series but each book is by a different author. So in my mind, while it is a series... this book totally stands on it's own. I hope Melissa carries this book out as her own series too, though!

Overall, I think this is a lovely book! It is soft, sweet and all around lovely! If you're looking for a contemporary read with the right amount of romance then I'd recommend this book.

Four out of five stars!

I found this book for free through Bookbub or iBooks. I can't quite remember which one I saw it on, but it was a freebie!

[Muse-ic ♬ · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was adorable!
What a short and sweet perfect Valentine's day read!

This is more of a short story than a book. It was literally very fast paced because the author had to squeeze the entire story into 150 pages.
Some people complained about the instalove, and it was a bit intsa-lovey, but again, everything had to develop so quickly, so I didn't mind it. It was cute :D
I'm a sucker for gentlemen!! Prince Luc may not seem like a gentleman, but it's because he has to hide that part of him. He needs to appear as the reckless partying prince because his family needs him to for some reason, when in reality, his greatest passion is his Dream Big Alvernia foundation. He helps children in need.
Seriously, how could you not fall for that??
Sexy, gorgeous, and thoughtful? Sign me up!

I really would have preferred that this book was a full on longer book. It could have been so much better. But as it was, everything flashed by.
This is like a mini Selection and the Bachelor.
Prince Luc's parents have given him a two week ultimatum to find a wife, and it was decided it would be done as a reality TV show, run by Emily Rodgers.

One problem, though.

Emily's job is to find a wife for the man who she seems to be falling for (surprise). And vice versa.

I really liked Prince Luc's choice of wife because she was kind-hearted and genuinely caring. But I liked his wife even better: Emily! Woohoo! It was a little too convenient that Marie-Therese fell for his widowed brother Leo who has two children, but I was okay because she wanted to have children but couldn't due to her hysterectomy. It was all very fluffy and I was in a fluffy mood so I don't really care that much ^_^

Also can we take a moment to appreciate that cover? It's not much, but I love that hairstyle!

[Didi · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 STARS

A sweet story about going after what you truly want, this book was good and of course I liked it because I seem to have a thing for royal romance! It's a short read and easily devoured within a couple hours. I loved seeing how the supposed 'playboy' Prince was actually a kind-hearted man who did just about anything for his family. This is the first in a series with each book completely self contained and written by different authors. If you like royal romance then check this out. I've got the rest of the series on my kindle and can't wait to read them.

[Brittain *Needs a Nap and a Drink* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, fluffy, adorable.

There's really no need for a full review here. This was a freebie (I think) and kept me entertained for an hour or so. It was a quick read with a fun little plot. There was definitely some insta-love and the prince was a bit ridiculous. Think of this like a Hallmark movie.

[Alia Ros · Rating 4 out of 5]

“But since you’re offering, could I please have the other shoe?”
Awwwwwww

OMG I am way impressed by this book. I definitely loved how everything turned out, it was a nice short read. I wasn't expecting it to be this good tbh. Love love Luc <3 WHY DO U HVE TO BE SO PERFECT

[Dirty Dayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 the shoe fits stars
**edit**

4.5 the shoe fits stars



I am a sucker for a Cinderella story!!!
I don’t know if anyone else is aware but this series (Royal Holiday) is so different. Because each book in the series has a different author! So you never know what you are going to get as far as style (unless you’ve read the individual authors)
I rarely ever change my reviews but this book inspired me to collect the next two in the line (of 4) therefore it cant possibly be just a 4. This book is a Cinderella meets the bachelor!
Emily is in line for a promotion and if her TV show about Prince Lucas finding a princess and getting married takes off she is going to get promoted. But the Prince makes it difficult dragging his feet and not trying to swoon the princesses/countesses etc .
Emily’s goal is to find Prince Luc’s best qualities and make everyone fall in love with him. But Luc has lived as the familys bad child for so long he looks like he wont be the best catch amongst social gossip circles.
Emily sets Luc up on many dates but they appear awkward, quiet and not at all romantic. When she asks Luc about them he has such a way with words and her making her dance amongst the garden and kissing her shattering her whole world.

Emily learns that Luc has a foundation for children and my heart swelled seeing the kindness and humility that Luc shows the children and even has a little princess.
As Emily falls for Luc she realizes she has no chance in marrying Luc because he is royalty and she is the total opposite of royalty.

And Emily finds Luc the perfect wife in every way. Princess MariaTherese was what he needed in a wife, what is country needed in a queen and what the people needed.
Emily ends up broken hearted, jobless and the last thing that she hears is
Would you like a happily ever after with that kiss?

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read through this book quickly. It was so easy to settle in with. I loved the banter and the sparks between the two MC's. Emily and Luc fall in love while she is trying to find him a royal wife. But she is not a princess and he would have to give up his title and money to marry her. Good stuff, that.

While there are no actual sex scenes in this book, there is sexual innuendo, references to sex, and a completely sketchy scene in the beginning where the prince is hung over, naked and flaunting it. There is also mild swearing.

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kitty's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

I wasn’t sure how my psyche was going to take reading a true romance story. I have been reading so much paranormal and heavy romances, that I didn’t know how I was going to react to true, unadulterated romance. Well, my heart swelled and I shed a few tears but I made it through this amazing book about true love and Cinderella finding her Prince Charming.

First impressions are just wonderful things. And Emily’s first impression of Prince Luc is a hysterical. Hung over, naked and a woman’s voice making its way through his fog filled brain has him wondering just what he did last night and why there was a woman demanding he get up and get dressed. As he rolls over, as he sees the vision in front of him and as he goads this uptight, straight-laced demanding woman, he can’t but wonder what it would take to get her to relax and have fun.

Emily is a woman on a mission. It’s up to her to get the Reality TV show back on line after its star, Prince Luc, just disappeared. With no Princesses lined up to date the playboy, bad-assed Prince, she has her work cut out for her. The last thing that she needs is a stubborn, hung-over Prince being defiant and ignorant. Her job is on the line, her promotion is on the line and she will not allow this arrogant man to throw her off course.

As the story unfolds and you see just what kind of a man Prince Luc really is and you watch Emily fall in love with him, your heart breaks and a tear slips your eye. She’s not a Princess, she’s not royalty. He will lose his inheritance, his title; he will be disowned by the King if he doesn’t bring home a Princess Bride. She has to find him the perfect woman to stand by his side or he could lose everything that he worked so hard for. All this at the expense of breaking her own heart.

OMG, what an ending to this story. So much is revealed about who Emily and Luc really are and why they do what they do. And, I absolutely love strong, empowered woman that stand up for what they want and move forward in life with a purpose. Emily was that and so much more. The book actually took me by surprise with how much I enjoyed it and how entertained it kept me. There were humorous times, loving times and heart-breaking times. The story flowed from one scene to another without any breaks or hiccups. Lake Como and Alvernia were brilliantly described and the characters were brought to life.

With references to The Bachelor, a reluctant Prince, an adamant woman and a family that demands obedience, The Cinderella Princess had the perfect recipe for a true to life romance.

Review copy provided for an honest review.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

<3 Such a fun Cinderella story.

Content: no sex, mild language, innuendo & a sketchy scene at the beginning but nothing happens (hungover naked prince).

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emily doesn't believe in happily ever afters. Not after her mother wasted her life sticking around her cheating father. All she knows is that she can only count on herself to get what she wants in life and what she wants is to become a Partner at her advertising agency. The trip to Alvernia to find a bride for Prince Lucas Alexander Leopold Casimir von Rexburg for a Reality Show will achieve just that. But it's not that simple when her heart is involved!

I liked The Cinderella Princess a lot! This was such a sweet, cute and light hearted read. Luc was portrayed as a reckless playboy prince who loved to party and even got himself checked into rehab (according to the media). I liked how all assumptions of Luc were thrown out the window as Emily got to know him better. Dream Big Alvernia was endearing and it made Luc even harder to fall in love with. Emily and Luc were the perfect modern day representation of Cinderella and Prince Charming. I was lost in the Patio scene. It was so romantic! Luc certainly didn't need any of Emily's help to woo a woman. This book would be best enjoyed with chocolates and delicious pastries.

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I didn't expect to end up loving this book as much as I do now. The more I read about Lucas, the more I see he's actually a decent guy. And even though it was an insta-love thing, but this one was really handled right.

I loved the conflict between Emily's promotion and Luc's title being on the line, such big losses for things they hold dearest, him her career and he his foundation. It was such an intricately critical situation they've been put into. And I'm glad they got to know each other before anything big happened.

My favorite moment is when Emily gave Luc his engagement present which was the video for the people he helped. And I loved how that video made him realize how in love with her he was. Talk about feels <33333

This is definitely a very good romantic book with a touch of fairytales.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note: This ARC was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emily Rodgers is an ad executive that's been sent to the small European nation of Alvernia for damage control on a reality show entitled The Search for Cinderella. This isn't exactly her field but her boss' wife is the head of the production company behind the show and what her boss' wife wants, she gets, even if that means having her husband's employees pulling double duty. Emily's main reason for agreeing is the dream of finally being made partner, something that's been long postponed by her boss. She's a team player and she'll do her best to fix whatever needs to be fixed...but then she meets Prince Luc.

His Royal Highness Lucas Alexander Leopold Casimir von Rexburg is the youngest child in his family, making him neither the heir or the spare, and has been pressured by his father to find a wife. He's agreed to take part in this reality show that lines up royalty, a pre-requisite as far his father is concerned, deemed suitable to be his wife. If he isn't engaged in a few weeks, he'll be stripped of his title and his allowance, something he wouldn't really care about, but the money he receives goes to something far more important than the parties, dalliances, and vices he's been accused of engaging in for far too many years.

When Emily first encounters Prince Luc, she's already made up her mind about what kind of person he is, but then realizes just how wrong she is when he shares with her a secret he's been keeping. She encourages him to use that secret to help bolster his reputation and to help bring in more good PR for the show. However, Luc refuses, and Emily complies with his wishes. As she does her job of finding better royalty for Luc to take on dates, they begin to develop feelings for one another. But Emily is a commoner and Luc has always put duty first. Are Emily and what they have worth sacrificing everything Luc has?

The Cinderella Princess is the first novella in the Royal Holiday series by Melissa McClone and was a super quick read. It was a sweet read about a no-nonsense workaholic of an ad executive and a charming prince, but both are more than what they seem. The tale of a royal and a commoner is something that's been written about many times over and isn't as foreign as it used to be (i.e. Charles and Diana, William and Kate). The idea of an actual prince agreeing to take part in a search for his royal wife may seem far-fetched but Luc's reasons show him as a sensitive and self-sacrificing type of young man.

The pacing was fast and while this wasn't a case of insta-love, the speed in which Luc and Emily fell in love does seem a bit far-fetched. But then, this is a novella and sometimes, things have to go much faster because of the limited number of pages. At least everything didn't develop in just a day or two and the fact that they were together all the time can be considered a factor as well. If you're looking for something short but sweet, The Cinderella Princess would be a good pick. It'll make you want your very own prince to sweep you off your feet, but then who's never wished for that before? ^.^ Four stars! ♥

Release Date: 02 April 2015

[Noella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily is a workaholic advertisement executive posted on the job to help turn a reality TV show, The Bachelor-esque style show with the prince as the Bachelor, into a success. Her chance for a promotion to a partner requires having to help Prince Luc with his public image and arranging his dates with various princesses. As she is doing her job, she finds an unexpected side to him that the cameras and the world don't see. I loved how we were taken along for the journey in discovering that Prince Luc was different to what his reputation suggested. I liked Emily, who was a career-driven and goal-orientated woman, a modern Cinderella but with the challenge of status and the corporate ladder replacing the stepmother and stepsisters!

The Cinderella Princess was a feel good romantic story complete with a fairytale ending (and I mean literally!).

Note: I received a copy via NetGalley to review. This review is my honest opinion.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cheesy/Corny, and Cute. I gave this book 4 stars for a few reasons. The writing was cheesy and corny which was cute at times but a little weird at other times. Also the writing seemed okay but in this I
kind of story case, I guess it works. In the beginning too, I found that it felt dragged but towards the end I didn't get that feeling anymore. But I think the reason I felt like it dragged was because I found another book to read while I was reading this book, and I really want to read that too. My head was distracted by that. I definitely would recommend this book to people who like cheesy love story or hallmark movies. I can't wait to read the third book and I hope I get to see this couple appear once in the next book.

[Blodeuedd Finland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quiiiiick!

Setting: A reality show in a world where there seems to be HUNDREDS of kingdoms and principalities in Europe ;)

Lovers. Luc, the playboy who has a heart of gold. Emily, the hard working career woman who will turn this show around.

Background. Luc's father is an asshole for making him do that. Poor Luc. HELLO! Wouldn't love make everyone happy?

Drama. Oh no, Luc must marry a princess. Will they ever be together.

Answer. yes, this is romance.
Cute

[Kristen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't get to far in this, not even a chapter before there was talk of strip clubs, naked women, a the prince in bed drunk telling the main girl character to join him, and her in turn making a lewd comment to him. Not for me.

[Britney (BookDrunkSloth) · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Cinderella Princess by Melissa McClone was OK. I was happily surprised to find it was decently clean in the intimacy department. The worst that it got was the characters fantasizing each other now and then and it wasn't long or too drawn out. As far as the romantic aspect however, I wasn't convinced.

Emily Rodgers is an American woman who is extremely career driven. She has a goal to become partner at the company she works for, so she busts her butt to make every job succeed. She is tasked with saving a potential reality royal engagement show, because the prince is such a player that he is unsuccessful at landing a second date. When Emily arrives to start making changes, she is surprised in her attraction to the prince, who has such a bad reputation.

Prince Luc sure plays the bad boy persona well. He has some secrets up his sleeve as to his true personality, but he pushes those down for the sake of the monarchy and his country. When he wakes up and sees Emily in his hotel room, he is almost immediately intrigued by her. Through the fog of a hangover he manages to forget her name, and suggest some action. What a first impression; but Emily expected it anyways.

As Emily gets to know Luc throughout finding him a royal bride, she starts to unravel his puzzle. It also makes her want him all the more, but she isn't royal and thus doesn't qualify as a potential anything to Luc. Luc begins to fall for Emily because for the first time it seems someone truly cares enough to look past his outward persona and see who he is beneath it all. However, Emily won't allow herself to be as attached to any man as her mother was when Emily's Dad left them, so she fights her feelings.

I'm not one who likes romances with immediate attraction. It just always seems unreal to me. The story also seemed to go too fast. It lacked humor which I am drawn to with almost any genre of book. I wish I had liked this more, as I am looking for contemporary romance books that give me the same good vibes as a Rom Com movie. I will have to keep trying.

ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.

[Jen_C · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars

[Jessica Alcazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Copy provided by the author and by Tule Publishing for an honest review.

OH what fun this was to read! Lucas and Emily were absolutely perfect for each other!
OK, so Emily has no 'Prince Charming' dreams what so ever in her head. Her father up and took off on her and her mom when she was just a little girl. She doesn't believe in happily ever afters. She has her work and that's all she cares about. It's her companion. It's the only thing she's driven for. She just needs this one promotion to solidify her future. Cue .... our very own Prince! :) Lucas is an actual Prince! But charming would not be the word I would use to describe him LOl He's the wild-child of the family. The troublemaker. The one who just won't settle down. So daddy has to give him an ultimatum! Find a wife of royal decent or lose everything! And HEY ... do it on a reality show! (ok, ya'll can start laughing now because the cuteness has begun!) You would think that every princess out there would be falling at Luc's feet, but no, not so much. None of them want to even contemplate a second date. SO here comes Emily to the rescue. This is the chance of a lifetime that will surely mark Emily's future. The job of all jobs! But I'm pretty sure that falling for Luc is NOT what she had in mind as the save the day campaign LOL

This was an incredibly sweet story. It's about not giving up on your dreams and knowing when your 'present' dreams are not your 'destiny' dreams at all! It's about believing in the power of love!!

[Rachmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC was provided by the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

Let me warn you, this story is so cliché, predictable, so sweet should make my teeth ache (but in this case that didn't happen, thank goodness) and a bit unbelievable with an insta-love. But it worked for me. I was in the mood for sweet romance I think that was why I enjoyed it.

Despite the unbelievable thing that usually doesn't work well for me in the first place, a royal family set-up a reality TV show for their youngest son in search for his wife, I really liked the writing and the characters. It flowed smoothly with nice pace. It wasn't too slow or too fast. I think the author did well in keeping her readers glue to the story. I especially liked how Luc and Emily situation reveal at nearly at the end of the page without me being frustrated, though it was so clear for me to guess what will happen with them and with other characters.

The characters are lovable, all of them, the main characters and the supporting one. I actually enjoyed reading those princesses who have date with Luc. They are entertaining. As for the main characters, I liked that Luc isn't as people thought he would be. And yet at the same time he doesn't mind with it because he loves his country very much. I can see it in him, while Emily is more serious but also capable of having fun if she allows herself. I liked those personalities in her.

All in all, it's a nice sweet predictable romance story. I think this book proved that is not all of predictable stories aren't enjoyable to read.

[Sohinee Reads & Reviews (Bookarlo) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would you like a happily ever after with that kiss?

Yes please!

Guess what? I loved this book.

When it comes to romance novels, it's goes the same, hot and handsome hero, sexy heroine with long legs, lots of sexual tension, cuss words flying all over, lots of sex scenes, hero pushing away the heroine because unfortunately she fell in love with him and then the hero's senses starts working somehow and he finds that he too loves her. It's almost ALWAYS this way.

How often do you find romance books that has no cuss words (not even damn), no sex scenes, no dark themes going on yet the book turns out to be achingly beautiful?

The language used has that royal-ish (if it makes any sense) vibe to it. It's intricate yet the book doesn't have that many rococo usages. I loved the language. The sentences were at times Victorian again giving off a royal-ish vibe which suits the plot very well.

This book isn't that sweet and plain Jane. I mean it's sweet but not the honey dripping sweetness which I don't like much. A short sweet Cinderella story with bits of innuendos which I loved.

Luc and Emily both were very likeable characters. The first impressions weren't exactly nice but as they get to know each other, their real caring selves are revealed. The pace of the book was really good. For a short book, nowhere did the pace felt rushed or slow. It was perfect.

[Grace Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Luc the Prince is quite intriguing. In this delightful romance, Melissa McClone introduces us to the "royalty" way of doing things...only this certain Prince has the reputation of being quite the "bad boy." Emily is sent to his rescue, to find him a wife, to save his inheritance. What takes place next, is all a pure, wonderful fairy tale. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

[Johanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really quick read seeing as how I read it today. I'm a sucker for love stories, especially when there are princes involved. I don't know what that says about me. I enjoyed the love story, and even though it was short, I thought the characters and story were developed pretty well. It was pretty predictable, but I like that sometimes. Overall, a good, quick read if you like love stories, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cinderella Princess was a playful short that came with a prince, an American commoner, and glass slipper and dreamy carriage as well. This charming story told the tale of a man and woman who found love in the strangest of ways. Clean chemistry and sweet romance guarantee that this book will be a happily ever after hit for the true romantic.

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very predictable yet feel good read, but from the title you know what your getting going in, it reminded me of a hallmark film you watch at Christmas, lots of cheese but also lots of tingles.

Emily and Prince Luc are a fab couple that just cant stop kissing... as they try to find him a royal wife, short but incredibly sweet!

[Joann Herley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Cinderella Princess is a sweet romantic read that includes royals. Emily is a workaholic sent to assist with a reality TV show where Prince Luc is hoping to find a wife. They both must deal with a few surprises. It was a fun read with a very happy ending.

[Jackie (Jackie's Book World) · Rating 4 out of 5]

***Review to come.*** :D

[Marjolein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very romantic and cute short read.