A beautiful, defiant princess. A renowned, sinfully gorgeous Hollywood actor.A love affair that is sure to rock the British Monarchy¿and the world. Princess Adeline’s and Josh Jameson’s love affair began intensely and passionately. They knew any future together was impossible-her status as a princess and his standing as a Hollywood heartthrob dictated that. But the heights of pleasure they could … could take each other to were wildly unanticipated by them both. Josh’s absolute disregard for Adeline’s status quickly drew her into his hedonistic world. And her perfectly worn mask and false façade captivated Josh to the point of obsession. The boundaries became blurred. The physical became emotional. Their hearts became entwined. But a cruel turn of events rips their worlds apart and Adeline is more bound than ever by the protocol and expectations her title commands. The army of royal advisors who guard the secrets and scandals of the Monarchy will go to unthinkable lengths to keep the smoke and mirrors in place¿and Josh away from Adeline. She knows the power she possesses comes with agonizing sacrifices. Walking away from Josh devastates her¿but it keeps him safe from the corrupt institution that has ruled her life. Yet Josh refuses to lose the woman who has consumed him so completely, distorted his boundaries, and stripped him of all sensibility. Will the power of the British Monarchy triumph? Or will Adeline and Josh’s fierce love for each other change the course of history?
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His True Queen by Jodi Ellen Malpas is book Two in the Smoke and Mirrors series. This is the story of Princess Adeline Lockhart and Josh Jameson. I have not yet the previous book which did set me back some since this book continues their story from book one ‘The Controversial Princess’, so I would say to read the books in order to fully enjoy their story. My goal now is to read the first book since I enjoyed the ending of their story. I found it fairly easy to catch up but loved it so that I want to read their full story. We have a Royal subject Adeline in love with a American man named Josh. Josh too has feelings for Adeline but being from different world and watching them work toward their goal of love.
Enjoyed this book!
I was really looking forward to this after the cliff hanger ending of book one. Unfortunately this book just dragged… I wanted to like this book more…. but it was just meh.
There was just so much extra stuff and it dragged. A few plot twists that didn’t add up. Adeline was a massive complainer and just miserable. Josh didn’t try to make her life any easier he wasn’t the nicest to her. I don’t feel like they even had a love story they just had a lot of sex and sneaking around.
I think it could have been amazing but the whole book just felt flat. All the smoke and mirrors references though out the book got redundant for me.
The ending was the worst part. I don’t really understand why that’s what she choose to do. I had to know how it ended I was invested in this story after book one and and most of this book. I just didn’t really like it. It was a lot of sex and flat characters for me.
Classic Jodi Ellen Malpas. I really enjoyed both books in the Smoke & Mirrors Duology but His True Queen as my favorite of the two. I know this is fiction but it feels like JEM is giving us a true behind the scenes look at the world of the royals. As always JEM brings the heart along with the sexy to this story of love and loss, duty and being true to one’s self.
Five sublime stars! This is an epic way to finish the best Royal Romance you will ever read! Absolutely recommended!
For the Queen’s sake! Ladies, hold your knickers because His True Queen by Jodi Ellen Malpas is dangerously hot and too bloody perfect for its own good. It took my breath away with all the turns and twists of Josh and Adeline’s story. I’ve never expected them. I lost my mind, my heart ached and my soul was almost broken. This book drained me and it left me with a big book hangover! I wonder how I will overcome this book if it is a perfect ending to a duet that had me on the verge of madness.
Jodi painted the Royal World like an elegant circus where the clowns (counsellors) distract the public (people) with smoke and mirrors to ensure the real stars (Royals) succeed with their main act. It is poetically hypocrite all the lies told and the control damage done to protect the monarchy. In my opinion, in the 21st century, the monarchy does not longer function as government system because it is losing its power due to its archaic traditions and protocols. If they do not renew them, they will lose not only the power but the representation of what monarchy is as an institution. Wow! As you can see I am passionate about politics as my career demands it.
I lost myself in the web of lies, the consuming suspense, the raw passion and the forbidden love. Everything made me strongly aware of the brilliant and magnificent story that hooked me up since I read The Controversial Princess. Theories were made but none of them were near to the real big thing. His True Queen is: forbidden love wrapped around the monarchy! It is reckless love versus posh responsibility.
With this book, it is clear that Jodi Ellen Malpas bows to no one when it comes to writing. Her talent is impressive! She is a bloody Queen. It is like she was born to write because it comes naturally to her. This time isn’t the exception. She delivered a rebellious masterpiece. The plot is magisterially developed. It is an explosive journey. It is a potent cocktail of secrets, lies, smoke and mirrors that clouds your mind.
I guess Joshua Jameson was a challenge for Jodi because her American Boy is reckless, careless, sexy, and dominant; his passion, his drive and his unapologetic approach to live make him impossible perfect and unique. He is capable of doing anything to get what he wants, to get what he desires regardless of the consequences. Jodi has created him as the very perfect book boyfriend!
On the other hand we have Adeline. She is a strong and rebellious heroine. Her heart is divided between love and duty. Being a Royal means nothing to her if she can’t be with the man she loves. Her fate was written but she will defy the system. She will break the mirrors and she will disperse the smoke that hides the truths although Will she be able to sacrifice her happiness to protect her family? Will she give up her American Boy? Josh is the only one who really sees her. He is her king. He is hers as she is his. The attraction between them is pure fire and it can’t be denied, not even to blind eyes. The question here is: To fight for love or not to fight for love.
There is too much to say about this book that words are not enough to express how much worth it. Five stars are not enough this book deserves five shining crowns. A Royal Romance like this is everything and more.
Note to the author: Dear Jodi, could you please write Prince Edward’s book? I have the feeling that he has too much to say. Will he worth the try? His broken soul intrigued me.
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
At the end of book 1 Adeline got the chock of her life and thought she had lost the love of her life. With her father and one brother gone, the other brother always in a drunken stupor, she isn’t sure she can be the Queen her country needs. None of her advisers think she is capable of being queen so they try to control her actions. And keep Josh away from her is one way to control her. But Josh is what makes her strong and keeps her mind clear.
Josh doesn’t care that Adeline is queen, he just wants to be with the one he loves. But with the threats and advisers trying to keep them apart, he will do what he can to be with her. But when something happens that pushes her away, Josh must set things right before he faces her so she will know that he is telling her the truth.
What Adeline has to figure out is who is trying to keep them apart and why? Can she accept that her and Josh may never be together? Will Josh let the monarchy destroy his life just to be with Adeline? Will love or duty win in the end?
I loved everything about the first book but this one was a perfect mix of love, duty, deception, suspense and a totally awesome ending. Jodi Ellen Malpas has outdone herself again. So if you are looking for a great story, the you need to read this duo and I hope you love it too.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
His True Queen-Yessss…The much awaited conclusion of the Smoke & Mirrors Duo by Jodi Ellen Malpas. Ohhh gahhh I can not get enough of this book, I actually kept trying to turn the page on my kindle cuz I did not want it to end!!!!
Let me just tell you, I thought I was going to die a slow death while waiting for the conclusion of the Smoke & Mirrors Duo, after that one hell of a cliffy that Jodi left us in at the end of book 1-The Controversial Princess.
Holy Crappoolaaa was it a doozy…lol
Anddd this is one of those reviews that is sooo hard to write because I don’t want to mention something in this book 2 review to screw up your reading experience. Soooo, if you have not read book one, GASP cuz that’s just a crime…lol You really, just need to stop reading my review and go one click the first book The Controversial Princess, cuz you are sooo lucky book 2-His True Queen is expected to release on August 7, 2018. So there will be minimal waiting after that crazzzy ass cliffy we had to endure. lol
I do want to say that Josh Jameson is still just as Hawt and Alpha male as he was in book one!! Good lord I think he was more alpha in this book.. SWOON!!! I do believe I may have read where he might have thrown that beautiful, defiant princess over his shoulder a time or two..haha
Sooo Yummy!!!
“I don’t care if you’re Adeline, a princess, or the Queen of Fuckin’ England. You will not treat me like you are superior. It doesn’t suit you. We are equals. Man and woman. Lovers. Friends.”
*Sighssss* Yesss….Yesssss you are!!!! There were times I absolutely wanted to throw my Kindle while reading!!! I could not take the angst at times…lol And ummm that is what I love while reading but, I was rooting for these two, I just wanted mushy, mushy love. haha But you know what, all that angst just made me love LOVE this read soooo much more!!!
I gave His True Queen 5 iScream “My American Boy” Cones!!!! Yess Jodi Ellen Malpas, I could read this story forever!!!! I hope there are additional books in the future with these 2!!!
Loved this book!!
After the death of the King and the Heir Apparent, many things come to light that are both shocking and intriguing. Prince Edward would not be King he was not the King’s son but the product of an affair. Yet one more thing to be hidden behind smoke and mirrors. After a blood test, the results prove that Adeline would be queen whether she wants it or not.
The devastation felt by both her and Josh carries through the funerals and the further still. He gets to confront her while she riding to alleviate the overwhelming stress.
Needless to say there is far more going on than meets the eye.
A dance at the White House leads to yet another encounter with Josh. The seemingly hopeless situation just gets more intense. With far more eyes watching and waiting.
Then there is the persistent suiter Haydon, who does manage to get a ring on her finger, totally under protest. Followed by a most embarrassing first appearance as an engaged couple.
As the series name implies, there are many smoke and mirror effects going on and the revelations are truly astonishing.
A nail-biting, suspenseful and sizzling conclusion to this duology.
Loved this story…could not put it down!
What a great way to end this story!!! I loved every minute of of this duet. The storyline and characters are all amazing. I do believe Josh has given the Lord of the Manor a run for his money in the swoon worthy department 😉 This book is a MUST READ!!!
I love Jodi’s storytelling!!! This one had me on the edge of my seat. Adeline and Josh were the perfect fairytale romance I needed 🙂
This is the first time I read a fictional story about royals and I loved it. Jodi always opens this world for us readers and give us head strong heroines and alpha males. Specially this one Adeline was so headstrong and took no crap! What I love with Adeline she wasn’t stuck up she was for the people and she made me feel she was like our Princess Diana. She knew what she wanted and she worked her butt off for women.
She done it again she as grabbed me into a hot and steamy world. I love the twist and turns in this story. You always questioning who is jeopardising Adeline and Josh relationship. I love that she brought two different people together as you notice they start to change in a good way they don’t care about Adeline’s title she is born to do. I love how Josh would do anything for Adeline. I love all Jodi’s alpha males I couldn’t position them as I love them equally.
I didn’t want this book to end really. I would love more but that’s what you always get from Jodi a world where you want to read on and on. If you new to Jodi’s books make sure to start with One Night 3 book series as you won’t be able to put it down and you will want to buy all of them.
Now I have her new book Gentleman Sinner on my To Be Read pile. I can’t wait to open it up and get consumed of love, darkness and smolding scenes with the alpha male Theo Kane.His True Queen Jodi Ellen Malpas
After reading JEM’s This Man series, I really felt that she could not top that. Jesse Ward was Lord of the Manor and that was that. That was until I read The Controversial Princess… I believe that JEM has created a well thought out duo in the royal romance category. I have read my fair share of royal romances and I wanted to see someone do it different. I loved how JEM made the heroine the royal and a controversial royal at that.
Adeline couldn’t be thrown in a box with the rest of the royals you have read about, but when she meets Josh the chemistry is through the roof. I loved Josh, he was a total package, and gave Adeline what she needed before she even realized she wanted it. In His True Queen, Adeline is thrust into a position she doesn’t want and it doesn’t help her love affair with Josh one bit, but I swear you need to read their story because it’s worth it. It is filled with drama, secrets, steamy scenes, and strong powerful characters that I love to read.
I know that this review doesn’t give you much detail, but this us the second book of a duo and I don’t want to reveal too much because that would make a spoil sport and I don’t want to be that.
Adeline Lockhart and Josh Jameson are to die for… and Long Live His True Queen!
** I voluntarily left a honest review after reading an advanced review copy of this book **
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The conclusion I have been waiting for is finally here! I am a huge fan of Jodi Ellen Malpas, she is a phenomenal writer that pulls you in. I always know when I pick up one of her books I am going to love it, His True Queen didn’t disappoint.
I loved Adeline and Josh. Their story was frustrating at times as well as heartbreaking. Things happened that I didn’t see coming. All the secrets and revenge pulled me in and had wondering what was going to happen.
This duet was perfection and I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to see what this author writes next.
Actual Rating 3.70
I hate to say I didn’t love this one nearly as much as I loved the first book in this duet. I think there were parts where not a lot was going on and I felt like the story was just dragging on and it caused me to lose interest in the story. All the things that I loved about this one kinda went out the window. I really loved Josh in the first book, but I was starting to dislike his selfish and childish behavior in this book. Adeline was entirely reckless with her relationship with Josh and was wayy to impulsive when it came to Josh. While she was funny a lot of times, I also found her to be a bit irresponsible. It made me feel like her relationship with Josh was purely physical since they didn’t really talk about too many important things.
I will say that I did like the last bit of this book. It was very enjoyable and it was quite a surprise. Oh the scandal. It was very juicy. I still liked Adeline for the most part and loved the fact that was determined to prove everyone wrong by trying to do the right thing for her country. She truly stood up for herself when was surrounded by those who would undermine her. I guess I would have to say I still enjoyed this duet for the most part, but TCP was so much better and kept me on the edge of my toes in anticipation.
(3.5 stars)
This was a book that I wish I could rate on the back half alone. I loved THE CONTROVERSIAL PRINCESS and couldn’t wait to read the conclusion to Adeline and Josh’s story but the first half didn’t hold my attention. Fortunately the story did pick up and then from that point on I didn’t want to put it down. Just when I though their hurdle was conquered, one final secret is revealed that propels Adeline and Josh into their HEA and their sweet and funny epilogue.
The novel takes us on a journey of Adeline becoming this strong female force and ruler of a country, whilst trying to maintain all the smoke and mirrors needed to keep the ever mounting royal family secrets. Jodi manages to write Adeline’s struggles with becoming Queen perfectly alongside her relationship with Josh. The angst continues to build and Josh and Adeline’s rekindled secret romance is a real page turner. His True Queen found it’s stride and made the romance blend with the royalty elements rather than fighting against it. It added an element of excitement and secrecy that I enjoyed this time.
His True Queen gave me lashings of romance with controversy and several plot twists that had me in tears, boiling with anger or had my jaw hitting the floor. Overall I really fell in love with Josh and Adeline in this novel and was gunning for them throughout the story. His True Queen is another outstanding novel by Jodi Ellen Malpas.
This 2nd book was just as good as the first, was a lit sad for the book to come to an end but loved the story line
I immensely enjoyed this enthralling conclusion to Smoke & Mirror duology. The author just blew me away on how she brilliantly wrote this book with more secrets and the unexpected twist and turns. The whirlwind, steamy rendezvous between the sexy American actor and the queen of England definitely added the excitement that will keep you glued to the story.
Adeline maybe controversial but she knows what she’s doing and she won’t allow anyone to hurt the people she loves. And she may question every “monarchy tradition” because she’s the Queen of England after all and being manipulated by despicable people doesn’t sit well with her. That’s why I like her right from the start. She’s strong, smart and loyal to the people who believe in her. That’s why Josh, the American boy, is just perfect for her.
“Because he loves my fierceness but won’t think twice about putting me in my place.”
Jodi Ellen Malpas is a new author to me and I can’t wait to read more of her books. I absolutely recommend this book if you’re into an intriguing plot, sexy alpha-hero, and fierce, independent heroine. A must-read!