The world knows him as Prince Perfect. She’s about to discover the truth.Prince Federico diTalora is all too aware of his dreaded nickname: Prince Perfect. He’s spent his life guarding his reputation, cognizant of the duty he owes his country and its citizens. But as a widower with two rambunctious boys, the strain of being an ideal son, father, and prince has pushed him to the breaking point.Pia … pushed him to the breaking point.
Pia Renati is in San Rimini to stay with her best friend, who’s pregnant and on bed rest. Faced with hours of downtime, Pia is tempted when Prince Federico, with his Mediterranean good looks and unimpeachable reputation, invites her to spend time with him and his two boys.
As Federico and Pia chase the boys around the palace gardens, they find themselves drawing closer. Pia didn’t travel to San Rimini for romance—it’s the last thing she wants—though there’s no denying her attraction to Federico. But can she trust Prince Perfect with her heart, when she sees all too clearly the pain he hides from the world?
Falling for Prince Federico is the fifth book in the Royal Scandals: San Rimini series. The six-book series includes:
• Fit for a Queen
• Going to the Castle
• The Prince’s Tutor
• The Knight’s Kiss
• Falling for Prince Federico
• To Kiss a King
** Falling for Prince Federico was previously published by Harlequin. This is an updated, expanded edition, bringing the story into the modern Royal Scandals world. **
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This is my 2nd favorite book in the series. Prince Federico is a very serious prince who follows the rules. He married his first wife because it was expected of him. Then comes Pia who is a very good friend to Jennifer but very insecure because of her upbringing. I just love how Federico and Pia brings out the best in each other and how Federico patiently waited for her to go back to San Rimini when she was ready. Can’t wait for the next book. Love it that every book
Nicole Burnham is a favorite author of mine. I absolutely love the romance royal trope. This book was well written with a great storyline. Although it’s a standalone, it’s so much better from reading the whole series. I was looking forward to Price Federico’s story and was not disappointed. His story was the most heartbreaking for me. I couldn’t wait for him to get a HEA. Such a good read.
Pia Renati and Federico diTalora could not be more mismatched if they tried. He’s Prince Perfect after all and she’s a khaki and tee shirt kind off girl. Yet they each have something to teach the other. Spending time with the Prince and his sons reminds her of her shortcomings. Pia’s naturalness and affability with Federico’s boys reinforces a need to become a better father. He realizes, maybe for the first time in his life, that he’s falling love and doesn’t want to do it alone. Despite the fact that he knows she shares his feelings, convincing Pia to become part of his life is another matter completely.
Living the life of a widow has forced Prince Federico to withdraw into himself; that is until Pia, an international social worker calls him out on it. While Pia is in San Rimini to help her best friend, Jennifer, through the last stages of pregnancy, she befriends Prince Federico and his two sons. Pia forces his hand and makes Federico realize that he isn’t living and that his sons are suffering; but his staunch devotion to his royal duties threatens to keep him from falling in love for the very first time.
A sweet romance about a second chance at love! An enjoyable read with admirable characters who have devoted their lives to others.
I read an ARC of Falling for Prince Federico and willingly left this honest review.
Federico is the type of character that hearts dream about. Not quite perfect. Far from broken, yet winged by pain. Pia is a wanderer, searching for a place to belong. She has no problem breaking the rules, except when it comes to exposing her heart. The perfect Prince and the rebel American should have nothing in common. However, these two strangers have much to learn when it comes to knowing the rules of love. A brilliantly, dramatic yet abundantly, sweet and haunting romance.
Falling For Prince Federico
Royal Scandals San Rimini Royals
Nicole Burnham
This is my favourite story in this series. Prince Federico, has always held a major role in all of the stories, along with his siblings Antony, Marco and Isabella. But Federico is guarded, quiet especially after losing his wife Lucrezia. Now as single father, Price Perfect is going to discover, that losing his wife, and his best friend doesn’t mean he’ll never find a real love, one he has never shared. My heart really broke for Federico, he is so clean cut, all about his relationship Le and country… there’s no fun in his life, everything is timed perfectly to the minute, this includes his young sons, Paolo, and Arturo who crave that fun open father.
When Pia Renati is invited to spend the final weeks of Jennifer’s pregnancy with her best friend. With Jennifer now part of he San Rimini royal family and pregnant with the newest heir to the throne, and in medical bed rest, she craves time with Pia before she starts a new job. Pia and Jennifer had spent many jobs together but their time together now and s normally by phone. So some uninterrupted time with her sounds perfect. But when she is greeted by Prince Federico at the airport her body betrays her. She is instantly taken by the prince, she knows of him, but not a lot about him… It seems the chemistry is not one sided.
As Pia enjoys her time at the palace, she gets to really spend time with Federico, and his gorgeous sons ( although their first encounter was less then perfect). But Pia and her odd outlook on life, her quick wit and her Americanisms intrigue the prince. In a life that is constantly in the media, Federico opens up to the crazy American, and discovers she is who his life has been waiting for! They make a funny, beautiful couple and the perfect Family, if she can continue to open up his perfect persona and he can talk her into staying in San Rimini. Many choices, many decisions, perfect conclusions!
This is Book 5 of Royal Scandals: San Rimini
This is the story of Frederico & Pia. Frederico, of course, is a Prince. Pia does work traveling around the world for charity work to enlighten people about HIV. She comes backs to San Rimini to help her best friend Jennifer. She is in her last month of pregnancy and has to be on bed rest. Her husband, Prince Antony is in the middle of negotiations away from home. Frederico picks her up from the airport. He doesn’t know what to make of her at first. Pia has extreme fears inside her. Frederico stayed on the safe side all his adult life. The attraction is there between them. What are they going to do about it, after hiding behind facades? You have to read the book to find out. I can tell you that you won’t be disappointed. This is a great series.
Pia Renati is called to her friend’s side while the friend has been confined to bed rest at the palace in San Rimini. Her friend, Jennifer, and former relief worker is pregnant with her first child. Jennifer is married to the crown prince and future king of San Rimini. Her husband, Prince Anthony, is away negotiating a peace treaty in Israel.
Much to Pia’s surprise she is escorted to the castle by Prince Federico, second born royal son of the country of San Rimini. Federico’s wife unexpectantly died two years ago leaving him a single parent to mischievous young boys. Pia and Frederico quickly are drawn into each other’s lives while navigating life inside and outside the palace.
Will Pia return to her work as a relief worker assigned to Africa? Or will she stay at the palace and deepen her relationship with the prince?
A perfect read that is hard to put down.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC I received. These thoughts and opinions are my own about this delightful story with multilayered characters.