Three Weeks with a Princess (The Improper Princesses #2) by Vanessa Kelly

Jun 06, 2017 Nadwa @PainfullyFictional rated it really liked it

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My first ever historical fiction book, and I'd say it went very well!!
Although I don't have previous books to compare it to, I actually found that this book makes me want to read more books from this genre. Regency, London, plays, dancing... It was all very overwhelming, and extremely fascinating, to say the least. Though I'd say that Lia was a little naive at times...
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Jul 11, 2017 Sharlene rated it really liked it

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Jack has just become the Marquess of Lendale and Lia and her grandmother live on the premises. Her grandmother was the mistress of Jacks uncle, the previous Marquess, who left the estate in bad shape financially. Additionally, Jack's mother despises Lia and her grandmother, and wants them off the premises. Lia feels that, due to her illegitimate background and the scandalous mother and grandmother, she can only earn a living as an actress or a prostitute. She wants to be able to make her own way ...more

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Jun 22, 2017 Caz rated it really liked it

I've given this a B- at AAR, so that's 3.5 stars rounded up.

The fact that King George III’s sons were promiscuous and known to have fathered numerous illegitimate children comes in handy when you want to write a series of historical romances featuring a group of protagonists with royal connections. Following on the heels of her Royal Renegades , featuring fictional illegitimate sons of different royal princes, Vanessa Kelly has turned her attention to the Improper Princesses , daughters born o I've given this a B- at AAR, so that's 3.5 stars rounded up.

The fact that King George III’s sons were promiscuous and known to have fathered numerous illegitimate children comes in handy when you want to write a series of historical romances featuring a group of protagonists with royal connections. Following on the heels of her Royal Renegades , featuring fictional illegitimate sons of different royal princes, Vanessa Kelly has turned her attention to the Improper Princesses , daughters born on the wrong side of more royal blankets. Three Weeks with a Princess is a friends-to-lovers romance between an impoverished marquess and his childhood friend, the daughter of the Duke of York and a former courtesan-turned-actress. It’s well-written and I enjoyed the relationship between the central couple, but the heroine’s refusal to listen to good sense became frustrating, and the drama injected towards the end of the story was rather too contrived for my taste.

Lia Kincaid’s name is a byword for scandal, even though she has lived a respectable and somewhat sheltered life. Her mother was once a high-flying courtesan, and so was her grandmother, Rebecca, before she became the long-term mistress and companion of the Marquess of Lendale. Lia has been raised by her grandmother and the pair lives quietly in a cottage on Lendale’s estate, much to the disgust of the marquess’ sister-in-law. Fortunately, the ladies of the family – Lady John and her daughter, Lady Anne – rarely come to Stonefell Hall, but her son, Jack, is a much more frequent visitor; he was Lia’s childhood playmate and has continued to visit her and her grandmother throughout the years, in spite of his mother’s disapproval.

When the old marquess dies and Jack inherits the title, he is shocked to discover how badly the estate has been run, and realises he’s got his work cut out for him if he is to turn everything around – if that is even possible. He is also faced with the unpleasant task of having to inform Lia and her grandmother that his uncle made no provision for them whatsoever; Rebecca had hoped for at least a small annuity or bequest, but he left nothing, and Jack’s mother is already insisting that the ladies are turned out of their home.

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Jun 18, 2017 Laura rated it really liked it

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4.5 Stars

Lia and Jack grew up together. Well, sort of. He was the son of a nobleman, she the granddaughter and daughter of a courtesan and actress, so they were around one another, but there was always a separation, one that his mother definitely wanted to remain in place.

I liked the resolution of the situation with his mother, as I was worried this was going to be handled in a way I did not relate to...but no worries there, I believed the ...more

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Mar 27, 2017 Pat rated it it was amazing

Lia Kincaid comes from a long line of notorious women and has no hope of making a respectable marriage. Jack Easton is her childhood friend who is bound and determined to be her protector. Can it be that his feelings reflect more than he is willing to admit?

I absolutely loved this story! It had so many good elements in it - Suspense, humor, emotion, intrigue, some unexpected twists and (of course) romance! I was completely enthralled with the characters and the story. I was excited, amused and a ...more

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Apr 25, 2017 Amy ~ Love At 1st Read rated it it was amazing

I’ve always been a fan of the friends to lovers trope. The stakes are higher in these romances. There’s more to lose. And there’s just something about watching the closeness that was already there develop into so much more. In Vanessa Kelly’s Three Weeks With a Princess, she delivers a fabulous friends to lovers story with witty dialogue, hilarious scenarios, and steamy romance in a regency setting. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Though a simple country girl, Lia Kincaid came from a long I’ve always been a fan of the friends to lovers trope. The stakes are higher in these romances. There’s more to lose. And there’s just something about watching the closeness that was already there develop into so much more. In Vanessa Kelly’s Three Weeks With a Princess, she delivers a fabulous friends to lovers story with witty dialogue, hilarious scenarios, and steamy romance in a regency setting. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Though a simple country girl, Lia Kincaid came from a long line of notorious women. The illegitimate daughter of a famous actress, she had never been acknowledged by her father, the Duke of York. Raised by her grandmother, the former mistress of the late Marquess of Lendale, Lia and granny lived in a cottage on the Lendale estate. Lia had known no other home and considered Stonefell Hall hers. She and granny loved the estate “despite the occasional snub from the locals or the sense of exclusion they felt when the Lendale family visited”. Lia more or less existed alone on the estate without friends or relationships that normal country girls had. Except for Jack. Though she only saw him three times a year, Jack was her dearest friend, her only friend. She couldn’t remember a time she hadn’t loved him. He’d been there for her, “rescuing her from numerous scrapes and defending her against the slights and censures that sometimes came her way”. She was just a country girl to him, but he was her world.
Jack Easton had rarely involved himself in the family business, even knowing the title would one day fall to him. For years he’d tried to escape the family drama by focusing on his military career. A life he loved. But now he was someone he’d never wanted to be, the Marquess of Lendale. Though his uncle, the Marquess, had been a kind and generous man, as a businessman, he was a disaster. Jack’s own father had died from drink and excess and had left Jack to pick up the pieces. Stonefell Hall now stood on the brink of ruin, but Jack accepted his responsibilities. He had to think of the tenants and staff, his mother and sister, and Lia and her grandmother. Jack had loved Lia from the moment he’d met her. She was family to him, but also a dear friend.
Shortly after the death of the marquess, Lia and her grandmother learned that the marquess had left nothing for them. Now Lia and her grandmother would be entirely dependent on Jack for support. Lia knew what a hardship that was for him. Not only was the estate in dire need of funds, but Jack’s mother was hounding him to rid the estate of the noxious presence of the Kincaid women. With no money left for a dowry and thus no way to find a suitor, Lia would have to find a way to support granny and herself. She couldn’t add to Jack’s burden. With plans to join her mother’s acting troupe, Lia left for London. Unfortunately, since she couldn’t sing, dance, or act, that career was short lived. She really had no choice but to follow in the family footsteps. Lia would have to become a courtesan. And Jack should be her first.
What follows is a devilishly fun romp through London with Jack trying to save Lia from her crazy schemes. Much like he’d had to do for her as a child. Though the idea of making Lia his mistress horrified Jack, it also appealed to him more than he cared to admit. He thought too highly of Lia though to let her turn to that sort of life. He had to deal with Lia rationally. But when it came to Lia, he felt anything but rational. She was his. She’d always been his. The thought of not having her in his life was simply unthinkable.
This story has the perfect balance between breathless comedy and compelling romantic tension as you wait for Jack and Lia to figure out they were meant to be together. I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderfully engaging cast of characters. I loved seeing Gillian again and meeting all of Lia’s newfound family. The bickering and banter were delightful. Lia and Jack’s witty exchanges were just like a married couple even if they didn’t realize it. This romance is full of warmth, wit, and tenderness. And steamy too! I loved when Jack was counting off Lia’s “assets”. What a marvelous addition to the Improper Princesses series. I can’t wait to see what adventure is next! A Book Obsessed Chicks Review Team Selection.
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Jun 15, 2017 Barbara Rogers rated it it was amazing

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Series: The Improper Princesses #2
Publication Date: June 27, 2017

This is a wonderfully witty and charming tale. Both Lia and Jack grab your heart from the very beginning and just won’t let you go. You’ll weep at their sorrows and laugh at their joys.

Lia has three strikes against her from the moment she is born. Her mother is an infamous actress, her grandmother is an infamous courtesan and she is the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York. Her grandmother is the mistress of the late Marquess Series: The Improper Princesses #2
Publication Date: June 27, 2017

This is a wonderfully witty and charming tale. Both Lia and Jack grab your heart from the very beginning and just won’t let you go. You’ll weep at their sorrows and laugh at their joys.

Lia has three strikes against her from the moment she is born. Her mother is an infamous actress, her grandmother is an infamous courtesan and she is the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York. Her grandmother is the mistress of the late Marquess of Lendale and Lia and her grandmother live in Bluebell Cottage on his estate, Stonefell. She’s been raised in gentility, but she knows she’ll never find a man of quality to marry. She has lived on Stonefell since she was three years old and she loves it, the village and the tenants. She’s always taken an active interest in helping to look after the property. Her bright spot is Jack’s regular visits to the estate. They’ve been friends since she was a toddler.

Jack’s parents are in a contentious marriage. His father is a profligate womanizer who flaunts his paramours in front of his wife constantly. His mother has become a bitter woman and has a particular dislike for Lia’s grandmother. Jack looks forward to his visits to his uncle’s estate, Stonefell, for the peace and serenity and for the time he gets to spend with Lia.

When Jack’s uncle passes away, Jack becomes the new Marquess of Lendale and learns that the estate is nearly bankrupt. He also learns that his uncle didn’t make any provision in his will for either Lia or her grandmother. Jack has every intention of continuing to care for them, but he also has to find a way to turn the estate around. Not an easy task and he certainly doesn’t want to have to make a marriage of convenience to an heiress in order to rescue the estate.

Lia loves Jack and doesn’t want him to feel responsible for her and her grandmother. When she learns that there isn’t any provision for them in the old Marquess’ will and that Jack is almost broke, she decides to take off to London to be an actress – and if she can’t be an actress, she’ll be a courtesan. Jack takes off to London after her and is intent on returning her to the estate.

Lia leads Jack on a merry chase through London. She discovers she doesn’t have a career as an actress and she decides to learn to be a courtesan – she finds she’s not very good at figuring that out either. It is a good thing Jack likes to be the knight in shining armor because he has to come to the rescue quite often before they finally get their HEA.

A number of characters from the first book in the series have fairly prominent roles in this book and it was really nice to catch up with them. They are a loving, giving, lighthearted bunch and you’ll love them. You can read this as a stand-alone book, but knowing the background of the characters from the first book will make this one more enjoyable.

"I requested and received this book at no cost to me and volunteered to read it; my review is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher."
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Jun 25, 2017 Hannah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

ARC REVIEW

Book two of the Improper Princess series a spin-off the the Renegade Royals series, this series focus' on the illegitimate girls of the Royal Dukes. Lia is the daughter to the Duke of York, her mother an actress and she was raised by her grandmother who was the mistress to the Marquess of Lendale. This was another great improper princess story, Vanessa Kelly is witty and entertaining always able to find ridiculous and hilarious situations for her characters to get into.

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Book two of the Improper Princess series a spin-off the the Renegade Royals series, this series focus' on the illegitimate girls of the Royal Dukes. Lia is the daughter to the Duke of York, her mother an actress and she was raised by her grandmother who was the mistress to the Marquess of Lendale. This was another great improper princess story, Vanessa Kelly is witty and entertaining always able to find ridiculous and hilarious situations for her characters to get into.

Upon the death of the Marquess of Lindale Lia and her grandmother learn that he left nothing but a few paltry items to them in his will. Now Lia worries about what will happen to her grandmother and herself. The have lived in a little house on the estates property for practically all of Lia's life and now Lia knows she's going to have to find something so she can support her grandmother and not have to rely on the charity of the new Marquess.

Jack Easton is the new Marquess of Lendale, and while he has assured Lia and her grandmother a place for as long as they need Lia is realistic she knows that when he marries no proper English Lady is going want a former mistress and a bastard living somewhere on the estate. Jack and Lia have been friends since the first time they met as children and Lia has been in love with him just as long, now with the happy little bubble being popped Lia makes the decision that she must move to London and become an actress like her mother. Lia's mother doesn't want her daughter on stage and both her and grandmother agree that Jack needs to put her under his protection. That's the last thing Lia wants as much as she loves him she can not play second to Jack's wife when he finally decides to marry, but that won't stop her from asking him to help her learn how to flirt and find another lord to become his mistress. It seems that everyone but Jack realizes how much he loves Lia and it isn't until it's almost too late before he realizes he doesn't want some other woman only Lia will make him happy.

Overall, it was a great read. I loved the characters and I love the appearance of the Renegade Royal characters. It was a funny and romantic story I can't wait for the next one. ...more

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Jun 21, 2017 The Book Junkie Reads . . . rated it liked it

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The enjoyment in this read was watching Jack work so hard at trying to resist Lia. She was from a line of notorious women, but she did not have a complete skill set or understanding of what it would require or the ramification of the results. Lia alone could be a notorious woman in her own rights. She was hardheaded, quick tempered, for me not as intelligent or self-sufficient. She was just too needy but not willing to open her mind to the advice given. She wanted to do or seemed to want to do f ...more

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Jun 30, 2017 Gaele rated it really liked it

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I love this series, playing off the distaff wing of the Renegade Royals, Vanessa Kelly gives us illegitimate daughters of titled men, most who are fighting the stigma of their birth and living their lives in the best ways possible. This story is Lia’s, daughter of the Duke of York and one of a long line of notorious (think the tonne – and realize ‘notorious’ is code for anything from the wrong bank balance to murderous acts) women in her family. With her own parentage, and being raised by her gr I love this series, playing off the distaff wing of the Renegade Royals, Vanessa Kelly gives us illegitimate daughters of titled men, most who are fighting the stigma of their birth and living their lives in the best ways possible. This story is Lia’s, daughter of the Duke of York and one of a long line of notorious (think the tonne – and realize ‘notorious’ is code for anything from the wrong bank balance to murderous acts) women in her family. With her own parentage, and being raised by her grandmother, a former mistress of a late Marquess, she’s not figuring on a fortuitous marriage in her future. So she lives her life as if no one is watching: headstrong, decisive and occasionally frustrating: her independence which she guards jealously means she won’t ask for help from anyone, and is particularly averse to taking help or advice from family.

Childhood friend Jack Easton is in a pickle. He’s got a title he doesn’t want or feel he deserves, that title requires he marry well and find a bride with a substantial dowry. Unfortunately, he doesn’t want either, but he also won’t consider Lia as a romantic option even as he feels honor-bound to smooth the path for her – something her own father never did. Honorable with a dash of overbearing where Lia is concerned – their connection is one that alternated between frustrating and volcanic. See, Lia has no compunction about bedding Jack – he, however, can’t see beyond his own prejudices that guide his behavior. He doesn’t want to be like other men of the tonne, and he believes that Lia deserves better. If only she would take his advice, follow his rules – he could set her on the path to a marriage…….

Gillian and Charles feature strongly in this book – and it’s a wonderful addition. For in many ways, Lia and Gillian have the same sense of independence and stubborn streaks that are miles wide. It worked for Gillian and Charles, and while Lia’s feelings for Jack are so conflicted, Gillian sees right through the pair of them, to see what a wonderful match they could be. With several other characters from the Renegade Royals making cameo appearances, there is a wonderful balance between those who have made their matches and those struggling with the choices. With distasteful mothers for both Jack and Lia, neither of whom acquit themselves favorably, and the slow transition of the relationship between Jack and Lia that morphed eventually from fractious siblings to friends, to love – it was a wonderful installment in the series and has me waiting not so patiently for the next book.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Jun 11, 2017 Joana V. rated it really liked it

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Most of the requests I make on NetGalley get declined, and so I had stopped asking, but then I saw that this book, and I couldn’t resist. I had been seeing this cover for weeks now (on some of my favourites authors’ Facebook mostly) and, in all honesty, hadn’t yet taken the time to read its synopsis. When I did read it on NetGalley, I thought I had to I've receive an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion. Thank you.
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Most of the requests I make on NetGalley get declined, and so I had stopped asking, but then I saw that this book, and I couldn’t resist. I had been seeing this cover for weeks now (on some of my favourites authors’ Facebook mostly) and, in all honesty, hadn’t yet taken the time to read its synopsis. When I did read it on NetGalley, I thought I had to try – and was so happy when the request was accepted!

This is my first Vanessa Kelly’s book, even though it’s not the first one in the series. I would have loved to have the read the first (will probably read it soon!) because I loved the characters from book one on this book!

My favourite kind of story is friends to lovers, because it actually implies more knowledge of the person than just the physical attraction – which in most historical romances leads to the characters trying to get to know each other. Here, Jack and Lia are from completely different worlds that have been blended together, making them the perfect friends as kids, a great start for a couple.

It’s a book full of adventure and it tries to show a bit of the tougher side we sometimes tend to forget when reading this kind of books. I liked Jack, but thought that sometimes he was more than just a bit overprotective…he was too controlling, which led me to, from time to time, crinkle my nose. I understood his position however, I didn’t think he was doing something to change it and only complained at the end of something happening. However, he did have his nice moments, and I did enjoy him as a main male character. Lia, on the other hand, was a very active, strong, “get it done” kind of girl, which I really liked. She was very determined, she was a loyal friend (not just to Jack), she knew what she wanted and she didn’t stop until she got to it, no matter how many obstacles came in her way.

I didn’t like Lia mum – I wasn’t supposed to, right? She was a good character to serve as a comparison to her daughter and make us see even more the difference and how good and kind-hearted Lia was. Her grandmother was adorable and I’m sure she knew the ending before even Jack and Lia did! I don’t think Gillian (Lia’s cousin) deserved to be slapped when she was just defending her family, just like I didn’t like that Jack’s mum was so horrible to Lia just because she carried the name as her mother and grandmother, I didn’t think it was fair to make her an example (okay, to be fair, she also made Jack’s mum remember her worst moments in life - but that wasn't her fault!). And the fact that Jack allowed it to happen, didn’t really sit well with me, no matter how many apologies he said.

Lia’s newly discovered family is very kind and protective (hello characters from book 1!) and I liked how they tried to make Lia feel part of their family from the moment they knew of her existence.

Jack and Lia had a bit of a weird relationship. Childhood friends, he was her only friend to be truthful, and she had a crush on him, but never pursued it. His home was almost her home, since she cared and worked in it, for free. He only realized he liked her more than as a friend/sister when she told him about her grandmother (ideally, genially!) crazy plan for him to be her protector or at least help her get one. There could have been a bit more romance, and seduction for me.

All in all, it was a pleasant book that I read in just one day and couldn’t put down, a book that introduced me to a new author I want to continue following, even though there were some small details I would have liked to see more explored. ...more

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May 11, 2017 Nicole rated it really liked it

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This novel was a good read and the second book in the series. You do not need to read the first book but some of the characters in the first book appear in this book. This series is about illegitimate children from royalty that are trying to achieve respectability in society despite their upbringing.
Lia Kincaid, illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, was raised on the Lendale estate since her grandmother was the lover of I received this book from net galley for an honest review. Thank you!!

This novel was a good read and the second book in the series. You do not need to read the first book but some of the characters in the first book appear in this book. This series is about illegitimate children from royalty that are trying to achieve respectability in society despite their upbringing.
Lia Kincaid, illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, was raised on the Lendale estate since her grandmother was the lover of the late marquess. Lia's mother is an actress and mainly left Lia with her grandmother. Lia is kind, compassionate, and protects others.
Jack Easton, the current Marquess of Lendale after his uncle died grew up with Lia and spent time with her, even though his mother discouraged it. Jack's mother has her reasons for disliking the Kincaid women, even though none of it has to done with Lia. Jack has inherited debts and needs to marry an heiress. However, Jack will not have the marriage his parents had, where is father had several mistresses and did not treat his mother well. Jack always cared for Lia, and she him.
Lia knows Jack needs to marry well and that she and her grandmother cannot stay on the estate. She plans to go to London and tries acting, but is not successful and then starts to think she should get a protector. This angers Jack and he does not want Lia with any man but him. They argue constantly over this, both having valid points. However, with Lia's background, it would be hard to find a respectable gentleman to marry. However, Lia gets help from family she did not know she had. Still, there are others who want to see Lia fail and will try to hurt her and others around her, since Lia is protective of people and will stand up to those, regardless of their status. Jack realizes he loves Lia and wants to marry her despite some people's objections. When he realizes Lia is serious about getting a protector, he does everything he can to convince her that she belongs with him. Will Jack convince Lia to marry him or will Lia try to save Jack from what she believes is a mistake even though she loves him? ...more

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Jul 05, 2017 Melody May (What I'm Reading) rated it really liked it

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Basically Lia has a lot going against her in Three Weeks with a Princess, I mean she's an illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, and if that wasn't bad enough she's the daughter a courtesan/actress. However, she grew up in a very shelter life, thanks to her grandma and her lover. Even though she grew up shelter, there's no way of escaping the notoriety. By the time we start the story, her grandmother's lover left them in a pickle after he died. Now Lia needs to figu Posted on What I'm Reading

Basically Lia has a lot going against her in Three Weeks with a Princess, I mean she's an illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, and if that wasn't bad enough she's the daughter a courtesan/actress. However, she grew up in a very shelter life, thanks to her grandma and her lover. Even though she grew up shelter, there's no way of escaping the notoriety. By the time we start the story, her grandmother's lover left them in a pickle after he died. Now Lia needs to figure a way make sure her grandma and her stay safe. Sounds like a challenge. Lia is bound to figure things out. I mean she has a few options: 1) Become an actress like her mother or 2) Look for a protector. Yeah, not the most appealing solutions, but that's the best she can do, after all she doesn't really know her father is royalty. Seriously, she's shelter.

Then there is Jack. Jack has always been a good guy to Lia and her grandmother. Practically her only friend, and he knows Lia and her grandmother's situation is pretty dire. However, he plans to protect them and from Lia's crazy plans. Once they all head to London it does get a bit good, and interesting. A lot of things are reveal, and the goal is to make Lia be respectable. By the way is a challenge because of her heritage, and Jack's mother. By the way, she has a vendetta with anyone with the last name Kincaid, which the reason why is reveal later on in the story.

You know what, I enjoyed Three Weeks with a Princess immensely. We have a friends to lovers kind of story. Jack and Lia have been friends forever, and their relationship is changing, because they can't keep their feelings to themselves. Plus, Jack doesn't realize he's in love with Lia, but he doesn't anyone else to have her. He's a bit overprotective, and he believes it's because she's naive about things. Anyway, these two go back and forth on what is the best solution on Lia's life, while he's trying to figuring out his feelings. Not an easy task. Anyway, Lia and Jack's story is a lot of fun, because of the bickering. Plus, it doesn't help Jack when Lia meets her family, and boy are they a hoot. Overall, a pretty good read. I did like Lia and Jack's adventure in the pursuit of finding their happiness. Their isn't an easy one, after all her dubious birth and his highborn birth make it a little difficult, but not impossible. So, if you are need of a little adventure through some parts of London, take a ride with Lia and Jack with Three Weeks with a Princess.

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Jul 02, 2017 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Book Review For: Three Weeks with a Princess by Vanessa Kelly 'Three Weeks with a Princess' by Vanessa Kelly is book Two in the "The Improper Princesses" series. I have read the previous book and feel this can be a standalone book. This is the story of Lia Kincaid and Jack Easton the Marquess of Lendale. Lia is the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York and her mother was a famous actress but was never acknowledged by the Duke. Lia was raised by her Grandmother, who was the mistress of the ol ...more

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Jul 05, 2017 Sofia Lazaridou rated it liked it

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One would expect from a novel called Three weeks with a princess to read a story where the hero spends three weeks with a princess. He does spend some time with the princess, but I wouldn't say that the title matched the content of the story. It was rather misleading. To be fair they might have spent three weeks together, but it wasn't the focus of the story. This is the sum of the story I felt I was reading.

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Jun 23, 2017 Maria Dariotis rated it it was amazing

Three Weeks with a Princess
by Vanessa Kelly

Lia Kincaid the illegitimate daughter of a Duke and a notoriously famous courtesan is in a pickle. For as long as she can remember they have been living on the estate of the Marquees of Lendale out of sight but barely on the fringes of society. All she's ever wanted was Jack Easton. That could never be reality he's the new Marquees and he needs to marry a woman of respectability and money.
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Jun 22, 2017 Jaci rated it it was amazing

Vanessa has done it again!! A love story between two people of two different worlds. Lia Kincaid lives at Bluebell Cottage with her Grandmother and has the run of the estate Stonefell where she grew up. Lia knows that she is a walking scandal. She is one of the illegitimate offspring of a Royal Prince. Her mother and grandmother have been mistresses to powerful and wealthy men. She has no intention of following them into that profession. Then her grandmother's protector died and did not provide Vanessa has done it again!! A love story between two people of two different worlds. Lia Kincaid lives at Bluebell Cottage with her Grandmother and has the run of the estate Stonefell where she grew up. Lia knows that she is a walking scandal. She is one of the illegitimate offspring of a Royal Prince. Her mother and grandmother have been mistresses to powerful and wealthy men. She has no intention of following them into that profession. Then her grandmother's protector died and did not provide for them. Now she has to find a way to provide for them both.

Jack Easton's uncle has passed away and he must go to Stonefell to take over management of the estate and title of Marquess of Lendale. The estate is nearly bankrupt from his Uncle's excesses and disregard for the condition of the people who depend on the estate for their livelihood. As always when he visits the estate he always stops at Bluebell Cottage to see Lia and her grandmother. Lia and Jack have been friends for ages. Jack has to tell Lia and her grandmother that even though his uncle did not name them in his will, they will always have Bluebell Cottage and his financial support.

Lia knows that Jack cannot afford to support them. She has decided to go to London and become an actor like her mother. Jack follows her to London and mayhem commences.

There are so many reasons why I love Vanessa's books. Her writing is intelligent and insightful and witty. Both Lia and Jack are complex, engaging characters that you will love. This book is has the right mix of action, heart stopping danger and a journey that will take Lia and Jack to a HEA. While reading this book I could not see how Vanessa was going to resolve the problems of Jack's and Lia's class difference because it seemed impossible, there were too many obstacles to overcome, but she does it with a ingenious ending that will satisfy and delight. Vanessa is one of my go to authors when I want to read a well written love story, and all of her books are keepers that I will read over and over again. ...more

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Jul 07, 2017 Mommaleena rated it really liked it

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This is the first book I've read by Vanessa Kelly, but it will not be my last her writing style is amazing! I look forward to adding more of her stories to my TBR list. Vanessa adds so much to her characters, she keeps you interested and then reels you in as soon a you start.... Which means you can't put it down until you've finished it! The banter between Jack and Lia is fun, it's like you're right there with them in the ...more

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Jun 26, 2017 Belinda rated it really liked it

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This was the most enjoyable read by one of my favorite authors. MS Kelly has done it again with the stories of The Improper Princesses. This book had me at first page and didn't let go. I just loved the locale with characters that were a lot of fun. You get a sense of how prejudice people were for those who weren't in their class. But with the two main people that did not seem true.
Lia Kincaid and Jack Easton who is now the Marquess of Lendale have been friends since childhood. Even though Lia's ...more

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Jun 26, 2017 Lori Meehan rated it really liked it

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I love friends to lovers troupe and Vanessa Kelly has written a good one. The main characters were well suited and witty and fun banter. The story line was interesting and flowed well and as throughout the series the secondary characters were a joy to read.
Jack Easton and Lia Kincaid have been friends since the day they meet at his uncles estate Stonefell. Lia's grandmother was the former Lord Lendale's mistress who he set up in a cottage on the estate. Lia grow up on the estate, loved by the s ...more

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Jun 22, 2017 Becky rated it really liked it

Such a sweet story!

After reading My Fair Princess , I was anxious to find out Charles's BFF Jack's story--and I'm happy to say, seeing him as the star of his own story made me love him even more. (Though OMG, could he wait any longer to tell Lia those three magic words? Men! Fortunately he knows how to bring an excellent ending, which makes up for much.)

I enjoyed Lia too, though her idea of becoming a courtesan/seeking a protector--which on a certain level seems to make a teensy bit of sense, ...more

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May 23, 2017 Tracy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Jack, the new Marquess of Lendale is Lia Kincaid's oldest and dearest friend. Lia is the granddaughter of the previous Marquess' mistress and the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York. She lives with her grandmother in Bluebell Cottage on Jack's estate, Stonefell.

Since the passing of his uncle, Jack has made some shocking discoveries, the main one being the ghastly state of the estates finances. He *I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*

Jack, the new Marquess of Lendale is Lia Kincaid's oldest and dearest friend. Lia is the granddaughter of the previous Marquess' mistress and the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York. She lives with her grandmother in Bluebell Cottage on Jack's estate, Stonefell.

Since the passing of his uncle, Jack has made some shocking discoveries, the main one being the ghastly state of the estates finances. He has no idea how he is going to be able to support the estate, let alone Lia and her grandmother. Jack has loved Lia for as long as he can remember, in a strictly platonic way, but seeing her again after so long, he begins to realize that Lia is no longer a little girl and is horrified by the lust he feels for her.

When Lia realizes that Jack is not in a position to support them any longer, she hatches a plan. She will move to London with her mother and become an actress - the only problem with her plan is that she can't sing, dance or act. Her grandmother suggests that she become a courtesan and Jack is adamantly opposed to this plan - he assures Lia that he will always take care of them.

Lia loves Jack and doesn't want to burden him, so she slips off to London without telling him. Lia knows that Jack will have to marry a rich woman to save the estate and knows that she and her grandmother will only cause him grief. When she arrives in London, she realizes her options are limited and being a courtesan might be the only thing she is qualified to do.

When Jack finally tracks her down, Lia learns that she has an extended family that she never knew about. Chloe, Dominick, Charles and Gillian all welcome Lia with open arms and tell her they will help her find a husband, by launching her into society. Again Jack is not happy with this plan, Lia is his responsibility and he wants her to go back to Stonefell.

Lia is still certain that she will have to become a courtesan and as much as she appreciates her new family, she continues to pursue her original plan and ends up needing to be rescued more than once. After one such rescue, Jack and Lia share a passionate encounter and Jack declares that they will marry. Lia knows that marrying Jack will ruin him and refuses - but they make a bargain, three weeks to either come to an agreement or Jack will help her find a protector.

What could possibly go wrong?

This is a wonderful addition to the Improper Princesses series! It is well written, flows nicely, has a lot of twists and turns, some laugh out loud moments, some tense moments and some very thought provoking scenes, it is not as steamy as most of the other books in the series, but the love scenes are on the warmer side. This is the second book in the series, but it could be read as a stand alone - however to truly appreciate Gillian's role in this book, you should read the previous book, My Fair Princess. ...more

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Jul 07, 2017 ies rated it really liked it

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Review hari senen deh.. gw keasikan baca cerita horor cekakak

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Jul 05, 2017 Eskimo Princess Jenkins rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Had some great moments but also not so great moments.

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May 26, 2017 Oumy rated it did not like it

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Well, this was a huge disappointment to be sure. See, I read plenty of Regency England romance. I'm not new to the genre, the general ambiance of the stories, the society rules nor the propriety etiquette of the era, so to me, Lia Kinckaid was laughably inadequate as a female lead from 1816 Yorkshire.

I couldn't stomach finishing this book and had to stop at the 50% mark. I don't normally rate unfinished books unless I really hav ...more

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Mar 27, 2017 Kathy Jund rated it really liked it

4.5 stars!!! book two in the Improper Princesses series!!!!!!

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Jun 25, 2017 Cameron rated it really liked it

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I’ve conflicting feelings regarding this title. On the one paw, I greatly enjoyed some aspects of it, but on the other paw, there were some things which grated on my nerves and caused my fur to ruffle. Overall, while I did not absolutely love it, I did enjoy this story enough to recommend it to anyone who enjoys Kelly’s novels or is a fan of historical romance novels. There’s a little something for everyone within the pages of this book, from memor Originally posted on the blog What the Cat Read.

I’ve conflicting feelings regarding this title. On the one paw, I greatly enjoyed some aspects of it, but on the other paw, there were some things which grated on my nerves and caused my fur to ruffle. Overall, while I did not absolutely love it, I did enjoy this story enough to recommend it to anyone who enjoys Kelly’s novels or is a fan of historical romance novels. There’s a little something for everyone within the pages of this book, from memorable characters, humorous misadventures, and more. And if you haven’t read the first book in this series, I promise that you’ll want to by the time you finish this one.

Lia is a headstrong, decisive, sometimes rather exasperating woman. She’s fiercely independent and loathes the idea of being indebted to anyone, especially those she considers family (of which Jack falls into that category). While I love these aspects of hers, I sometimes felt that they were proving to be more harmful than positive traits. Lia is forever getting into trouble because of her stubbornness and naiveté. But despite this, I found myself liking her immensely, even if I kept shaking my head in exasperation throughout the book. Jack, meanwhile, was hard for me to connect with. I applaud his desire to want to take care of Lia, but I couldn’t stand his overbearing behavior at the same time. And yet, I do agree that Lia needed some reining in, so in that regards I can’t fault him too much. Jack is very much the responsible individual who feels obligated to make amends for the wrongs done by his father and uncle. He’s also about as stubborn as Lia is on certain matters. As a couple, their relationship is all over the place. When they’re not butting heads, they’re fighting their desires for the other, and when they finally do come together…you’ll need a fan to cool off.

I loved that Gillian and Charles feature prominently in this book mostly because I simply adore Gillian. And it is her reappearance in this novel which leads me to say that if you’ve not read her story, you’ll want to by the time you finish this one. I also enjoyed meeting Chloe and her husband Dominic, and if I wasn’t already interested in reading Kelly’s Renegade Royal series, I’m even more interested in picking up the entire series at some point because I want to know more about them, as well as Steele and Endicott, and how they factor into this particular series. Yes, you read that right, characters from Kelly’s first major series play roles in this one. And this is a feature that I greatly enjoy because not many authors will pull characters from older series and feature them in newer books, and if they do, their cameos are usually brief. As for characters that I was not enamored with, well let me just say that while I can sympathize with Jack’s mother, Lady John, to a point, I desperately wanted to claw her eyes out every time she made an appearance. Her behavior and views toward Lia leave much to be desired, and oh did she push my buttons. Grrr. I also strongly disliked Lia’s mother, she had very little by way of any redeeming quality, and I would say her only saving grace was that she had the sense to marry Stephen, Lia’s step-father. But honestly though, talk about a mother who should never have had a child. Ugh!

This book put me through a wide-range of emotions. There were times when I couldn’t help but smile over the relationship between Lia and Jack, they very much came across as siblings through the first half of the book, and there were times when I hissed in frustration or downright disgust. I have to hand it to Kelly for her skill at invoking a reader’s emotions, it certainly adds an element of depth to her writing that is hit or miss with other authors.

My only complaint with this book is the synopsis and the title don’t come into play until the last quarter of the book. I’m not going to say that I didn’t enjoy getting to know Lia and Jack through their various encounters at Stonefell and in London, but I will say that I feel the synopsis needs to be changed in order to truly represent what happens in this book. Now some may feel that this is an issue that in the grand scheme of things is not worth making note of, but I strongly feel that I would be doing readers a disservice by not mentioning it. Yes, I encourage you to give this book a read, but don’t expect this to be a story entirely focused on Lia attempting to make Jack her protector and their creating a series of tests to find the perfect lover for her over the course of three weeks. As I said, this particular part of the plot only happens during the last quarter of the book, so be prepared for other events and adventures to occur first.

Having said all that, I still liked this book a great deal and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series once it comes out. So if you are looking for a book to read this summer filled with misadventure, steamy moments, a bit of humor, and a leading lady who will steal your heart, give this book and its series a try, murr! ...more

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Jun 20, 2017 Bec - Book Magic: Under a spell with every page Reviews rated it it was amazing

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Lia Kincaid is a desperate woman determined to do whatever it takes to take care of herself and her grandmother now that the man who took care of them has died. However, her childhood friend, Jack Easton, the Marquess of Lendale is determined to make Lia see reason. Can he convince her to give him a shot at happy ever after, or will their families dislike for each other keep them apart?

What a riveting, fast-paced, entertaining read Ms. Kelly has penned in this story, encompassing the friends to
Lia Kincaid is a desperate woman determined to do whatever it takes to take care of herself and her grandmother now that the man who took care of them has died. However, her childhood friend, Jack Easton, the Marquess of Lendale is determined to make Lia see reason. Can he convince her to give him a shot at happy ever after, or will their families dislike for each other keep them apart?

What a riveting, fast-paced, entertaining read Ms. Kelly has penned in this story, encompassing the friends to lovers trope, a feisty and brave heroine that lands herself in some tricky situations in order to support herself, and a hero determined to do whatever it takes to protect her while realizing that she's the only woman for him. The way this story started had me sympathizing with the hero, as he's learning how much trouble his uncle was in regarding finances. Will he be able to find a way to turn things around? Will he be able to keep his promise to Lia?

The dialogue was intense due to the main characters back stories, the reason why their families dislike each other and the choices the heroine makes that land her in trouble. Will she find a way to solve her problems? Is what she asks of the hero too much for him to handle? Will the hero realize how deep his feelings are for the heroine before it's too late? Moreover, the heroine comes from a line of notorious women, so she's doesn't have much of a chance at a respectable marriage. However, I liked how determined she was to find her way in life, even if her decisions sometimes led to dangerous moments that the hero needed to protect her from. Lia is also strong and brave the way she stands up to the hero whenever she feels he's interfering in her life too much. Although she gives him plenty of reasons that he needs to interfere, because it seems trouble finds her wherever she goes.

While the hero, he faces some tough challenges, especially when it comes to his mom's attitude towards the heroine. Will he be able to make his mom see that Lia is not the enemy? That she's innocent of all her family has done to his family. I also liked how protective he was of the heroine, because she doesn't have the experience to handle city life and how dangerous it can be. But what I liked most about the heroine is how he had the support of the secondary characters and how they helped him with the heroine, especially when she got real stubborn and would do her best to avoid him.

Overall, Ms. Kelly has penned a fantastic read in this book that was made even more intriguing due to the dose of suspense and the chemistry between Lia and Jack, which was strong and had me cheering for this couple's happy ever after, because at times it felt like they'd never end up together. The way this story ended had me concerned for the main characters and whether they would come out on top of the danger they were facing. Yet, what I liked most of all was how things worked out between Lia and Jack, because there's no way he's going to let her doubts keep them apart. They're meant to be together, no matter what their families think. I would recommend Three Weeks with a Princess by Vanessa Kelly, if you enjoy Historical Romance, the friends to lovers trope, or books by authors Stephanie Laurens, Julia Quinn or Mary Jo Putney. ...more

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Jun 25, 2017 Amelia rated it it was amazing

In the second book of the Improper Princesses series, an illegitimate woman feels she will never find true love because of her background. She has lived an isolated life in the country, and now must make a crucial decision that will greatly affect her life and that of the man for whom she has always secretly adored. THREE WEEKS WITH A PRINCESS is a compelling historical novel, as the characters are charming while the premise is enjoyably delightful.

Though the father of Lia Kincaid is English ro In the second book of the Improper Princesses series, an illegitimate woman feels she will never find true love because of her background. She has lived an isolated life in the country, and now must make a crucial decision that will greatly affect her life and that of the man for whom she has always secretly adored. THREE WEEKS WITH A PRINCESS is a compelling historical novel, as the characters are charming while the premise is enjoyably delightful.

Though the father of Lia Kincaid is English royalty, her social status is seen as not acceptable because he never married her mother. She lives with her grandmother, a woman who has been a mistress to a marquess for years and even resides in a cottage on his property. The one bright spot while growing up was when Jack Easton stayed with his uncle, and she got to visit with him. Since he is now a soldier and will be gone for a long time, Lia dreams of him starting to see her as a woman and not a girl when he does return.

Upon the death of the Marquess of Lendale, the title goes to Jack. What he discovers about the estate is it needs immediate improvements or much could be lost. He also feels responsible for Lia and is totally unprepared for the effect she now has on him. When her grandmother comes up with a strategy which should help to ensure her granddaughter has a good future, Jack’s part in the plan could forever change his life along with how he perceives Lia.

Vanessa Kelly takes Jack and Lia on a journey of self-discovery, and what they come to comprehend could either bring them lasting joy or cause intense anguish. With much attention to each new development, the author had me coming to understand why her romantic couple reacted as they did, thus letting me see them as someone who could actually have been living through the circumstances these two had to face all too often. The Regency period had some very strict rules for anyone to live by if they did not want to be shunned, and Ms. Kelly uses this fact to the fullest as it influences every aspect of Lia’s life. I really felt sorry for her, because what her relatives did in the past is not her fault, but she is blamed nonetheless. Jack had always cared for her, and when he realizes his feelings are more than just those of a friend, society would surely condemn their relationship. All the major issues this couple has to overcome are depicted with believability, and I never knew how Jack and Lia would respond when an unexpected dilemma arose. But one thing for certain is their discussions were lively and packed with clever comebacks, while their determined natures kept interactions very interesting.

It was wonderful getting to revisit with the main couple from the previous book in the series, as Gillian and Charles made an engaging pair and her actions caused me to laugh more than once. Between countless amusing situations and mounting sexual tension, I was constantly entertained throughout the whole story. Vanessa Kelly has created an enchanting Regency story, and THREE WEEKS WITH A PRINCESS will long be remembered for its originality.

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In Vanessa Kelly’s captivating series, three young women are descended from royalty—in the most improper way. But that doesn’t stop them from pursuing lives rich in adventure. . .

Lia Kincaid, illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, comes from a long line of notorious women. Raised by her grandmother, formerly mistress to the late Marquess of Lendale, she has little hope of . But the new marquess, her childhood friend, Jack Easton, would make a very desirable protector ...more

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