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Lost Princes of Ambria #1
Secret Prince, Instant Daddy!
David Dykstra is determined to claim his rightful place as prince of fallen Ambria, and nothing will derail his quest. Until Ayme Sommers shows up, identifying him as the father of her sister's baby.
It's bad timing to say the least! But now he must put his daughter first, and make room for her and her beautiful, impulsive aunt Ayme on his journey home.
Soon sparks are flying between David and Ayme…. David's journey to becoming a prince isn't going to be simple!
It's bad timing to say the least! But now he must put his daughter first, and make room for her and her beautiful, impulsive aunt Ayme on his journey home.
Soon sparks are flying between David and Ayme…. David's journey to becoming a prince isn't going to be simple!
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2010
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Raye Morgan
386 books28 followersAka Helen Conrad and Jena Hunt
Helen Conrad was born on April 11, 1945 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. and grew up between Holland, Guam, and California, and spent a few years in Washington, D.C. as well. She obtained a B.A. in English Literature.
Helen was working toward a Master's in Library Science when she dropped out to have her first son. "One look into those baby blue eyes and I knew it was going to be a long time before I went back to school. But with young ones, you do have time to read, and the more I read, the more I learned about writing". She started writing because she felt guilty about spending so much time reading. "Through writing I figured I could still immerse myself in the stories I love, but I could actually claim I was working! The amazing thing was when I sold my first book and the excuse was justified. Dreams really do come true!"
After years of writing romantic suspense in the style of Mary Stewart and children's books in a lot of styles, she finally sold a romance to Jove's Second Chance at Love and there was celebration all around-at least in her ever-patient family of husband and four boys. She published four more romances for Jove under the name Jena Hunt, then began writing Silhouette Desires. A few sales to Bantam Loveswept and Harlequin Romance, Temptationand SuperRomance under the name Helen Conrad followed, as well as to Harpers, Dell Ecstasy, Mills & Boon, and even an historical with Zebra. Today, she is concentrating on Silhouette Romance, completely captivated by the breezy fun and touching poignancy of their compact, to-the-point form. She feels the perfect "quick read" should make the reader smile, sigh and put the book down feeling better about the state of love in the world.
Now, she lives in the Los Angeles area now with Nick, her geologist-computers cientist husband and the two of her four sons who still live at home."Having the boys around helps keep me up on the current trends," she says with a laugh. "But writing helps keep me in touch with the romance that weaves through the everyday lives we all live.
Helen Conrad was born on April 11, 1945 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. and grew up between Holland, Guam, and California, and spent a few years in Washington, D.C. as well. She obtained a B.A. in English Literature.
Helen was working toward a Master's in Library Science when she dropped out to have her first son. "One look into those baby blue eyes and I knew it was going to be a long time before I went back to school. But with young ones, you do have time to read, and the more I read, the more I learned about writing". She started writing because she felt guilty about spending so much time reading. "Through writing I figured I could still immerse myself in the stories I love, but I could actually claim I was working! The amazing thing was when I sold my first book and the excuse was justified. Dreams really do come true!"
After years of writing romantic suspense in the style of Mary Stewart and children's books in a lot of styles, she finally sold a romance to Jove's Second Chance at Love and there was celebration all around-at least in her ever-patient family of husband and four boys. She published four more romances for Jove under the name Jena Hunt, then began writing Silhouette Desires. A few sales to Bantam Loveswept and Harlequin Romance, Temptationand SuperRomance under the name Helen Conrad followed, as well as to Harpers, Dell Ecstasy, Mills & Boon, and even an historical with Zebra. Today, she is concentrating on Silhouette Romance, completely captivated by the breezy fun and touching poignancy of their compact, to-the-point form. She feels the perfect "quick read" should make the reader smile, sigh and put the book down feeling better about the state of love in the world.
Now, she lives in the Los Angeles area now with Nick, her geologist-computers cientist husband and the two of her four sons who still live at home."Having the boys around helps keep me up on the current trends," she says with a laugh. "But writing helps keep me in touch with the romance that weaves through the everyday lives we all live.
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December 16, 2021
Where to begin?
1. I'll start with the book's name.....It should have just been Secret Prince and something else because David wasn't an instant daddy, he wasn't daddy at all.
2. The description of the book is wayyyyy offf and completely wrong. I think the only thing right is the character's name.
3. Felt rush and short.
4. This had so much potential. I was enjoying the story line until I realised I was almost at the end and romantic had happened. I was waiting for some big switch for when David and A get closer but it never happened and then all of a sudden they're in love.
5. So many unanswered question...
1. I'll start with the book's name.....It should have just been Secret Prince and something else because David wasn't an instant daddy, he wasn't daddy at all.
2. The description of the book is wayyyyy offf and completely wrong. I think the only thing right is the character's name.
3. Felt rush and short.
4. This had so much potential. I was enjoying the story line until I realised I was almost at the end and romantic had happened. I was waiting for some big switch for when David and A get closer but it never happened and then all of a sudden they're in love.
5. So many unanswered question...
August 17, 2019
leído en Septiembre 2013
June 17, 2015
David ist der rechtmäßige Erbe von Ambria. Doch die aktuelle Herrscher wollten seinen Tod, deshalb versteckt er sich seit er ein kleines Kind ist. Plötzlich taucht Ayme mit einem Baby bei ihm auf und behauptet das Baby sei das Kind des Prinzen von Ambria. Dann werden sie aber verfolgt von den Killern der aktuellen Herrscher von Ambria. David, Ayme und das Baby müssen fliehen. Auf dem Weg ans Mittelmeer, kommen sie beiden sich länger.
Für ein paar Stunden einfach mal abschalten und eine wunderschöne und aufregende Liebesgeschichte lesen. Ab und zu will ich nichts anspruchsvolles, sondern einfach nur den Alltag vergessen. Das sind solche Geschichten genau richtig. Hier bekomme ich immer mein Happy End, egal wie schwer es am Anfang aussieht und ich muss nie zu lange darauf warten. :)
Für ein paar Stunden einfach mal abschalten und eine wunderschöne und aufregende Liebesgeschichte lesen. Ab und zu will ich nichts anspruchsvolles, sondern einfach nur den Alltag vergessen. Das sind solche Geschichten genau richtig. Hier bekomme ich immer mein Happy End, egal wie schwer es am Anfang aussieht und ich muss nie zu lange darauf warten. :)
April 29, 2015
This is the first book in a series call The Lost Princes of Ambria.
David Dykstra has found out that he is one of the missing princes of Ambria, a small island country. Then Ayme Sommers shows up with a baby that she claims he is the father of and of that of her sister. David doesn't want to believe her but his life is in danger and figures Ayme's and the baby's is also. Romance blossoms and the real story unfolds.
This is a great little read for all those that like romance and royalty, and a little mystery as well.
David Dykstra has found out that he is one of the missing princes of Ambria, a small island country. Then Ayme Sommers shows up with a baby that she claims he is the father of and of that of her sister. David doesn't want to believe her but his life is in danger and figures Ayme's and the baby's is also. Romance blossoms and the real story unfolds.
This is a great little read for all those that like romance and royalty, and a little mystery as well.
April 27, 2016
It was an okay book. I thought the ending was a bit rushed and open ended, though. It wasn't exactly a HEA (though it's assumed it will be) as the issues David/Darius was facing his whole life and throughout the book aren't tied up. It just felt like there was more of their story to tell, like there needed to be a sequel. I'm assuming the other books in the series will shed more light on the lost royals and their progress to reclaim the throne of Ambria.
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November 27, 2010
This is a quick read.
March 14, 2013
File this under: Too quick of a read. The story is cute and the writing is decent, but this book could have used either a few more pages or a little tighter editing.
April 27, 2013
The last chapter felt really rushed. More like 2.5 stars.
August 21, 2014
Description didn't really match up to the story..
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