It’s an impossible situation, but if anyone can save Flicka, it’s her loyal, hot, ripped, bossy, protective, truly maddening, totally off-limits bodyguard.Flicka von Hannover was a princess, but not anymore, sort of. To hide from her conniving soon-to-be ex-husband and divorce him as soon as possible, she runs to the place specified by her prenuptial agreement, Las Vegas.She has left everyone and … Vegas.
She has left everyone and everything behind except Dieter Schwarz, her bodyguard who saved her that terrible night and smuggled her to Paris and now to Nevada. Living with the six-four, ripped, bossy Swiss mercenary is driving her crazy in more ways than one. Every time he comes near her, she wants to rip his clothes off with her teeth.
Her ex knows that she must be in Las Vegas to establish residency to divorce him, and his men are looking for her. When his Secret Service try to kidnap her and Dieter saves her again, the adrenaline and heat of the moment are too much for them to resist.
But her ex knows that she has to file the paperwork to divorce him, and he’ll do anything to stop her, even mounting an assault with his army on the courthouse when she tries to go to court.
When an actual prince—who has a Secret Service, an army, and real spies—is hunting you down, you run, and you hide IN A FARAWAY LAND.
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She’s done it again. Ms. Babylon will keep you on the edge of your seat and won’t let you go. As soon as you think you know, Bam there’s a twist. I could not put this book down and cannot wait to see what happens next. The twists and turns are riveting and enthralling. I am leaving a voluntary review for an advanced copy of the book.
Full Of Bravery, Fear & Adrenaline Fuelled Hotness
This ‘episode’ of the gripping 5 part Fairytale, is ‘In A Faraway Land, part 3’ and is a ‘waiting game’ for our Princess & her Bodyguard. They are, of course, so much more to one another!!
Flicka has to wait 6 weeks to be able to establish residency in Las Vegas before she can apply to divorce her bigamist, rapist, possible attempted murderer & general sleaze of a guy, that is her husband and also a Prince of Monaco!!
Dieter is running out of cash, he needs to retrieve his daughter & arrange a way to access money!! It should all be simple enough. He loathes the thought of leaving Flicka alone in Vegas but there is no other choice
Will our Princess really become a waitress as this author’s ‘fake synopsis’ on episode 1 suggested? Will Pierre & his many guards find her & kidnap her back to Monaco? Will the Russians come a knocking to exact revenge or will Dieter’s Dad save them all, if he finds them after jumping on a flight after seeing that video in episode 2?? One thing we know for sure is Flicka won’t endanger Wulf, Rae & their baby, knowingly & Dieter won’t endanger any of them unless its a last resort!!
The love & trust between the two main characters is so beautiful it shines through, especially regarding her trauma It’s only shakey as far as ‘Will he leave me again? ‘
Alina, Dieter’s daughter, is delightful So are their relationships
Some larger economic issue’s become raised during parts of this book. They are so relevant but so subtlety written that it almost passes you by as ‘just part of a story’ rather than actually highlighting an injustice that is perpetuated throughout the US & so many other Countries around the world. This author truly knows her craft & is clearly highly intelligent. How else could she keep these interwoven stories straight??
I really enjoyed ‘In A Faraway Land’ but due to its very nature it wasn’t quite as ‘full on’ as episodes 1 & 2. It would’ve been overkill if it was & this author is just too skilled to fall into that pitfall, thankfully!!!
Another highly recommended read. Roll on 31st July ’18 for ‘At Midnight’ to be released You know this reader will has 1 clicked that pre-order button
Debbie, 1970, UK
Blair’s books are always at the top of my “must read” list. This third book is no exception. Twisty intrigue make this continuation such an involved excellent story. Of course included is Blair’s signature romance and steam. There was a point I thought of the adage “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade”. Several places touch on current and overwhelming Economic issues. Do not miss this third in the series and if you have not read the first two, now is the time.
Dieter, Alina and Flicka making a go of it in Las Vegas as regular people. Good suspense and treatment of what happened to Flicka at Pierre’s hands.
Blair Babylon
AUDIO REVIEW:
I have been addicted to Flicka von Hannover’s story and have devoured them in a matter of days. Having been rescued several times from her dangerous and evil soon to be ex husband, Flicka and Dieter have escaped Europe and are now hiding out in Las Vegas.
However Pierre’s secret service are on the trail, knowing that she must submit divorce papers to the court in Las Vegas. After another kidnapping attempt is thwarted by Dieter, the feelings that have been just beneath the surface finally boil over and they succumb to their feelings that are just as intense as they were in the past.
After the surprises at the end of the previous book, we get to learn more about Dieter’s past. As with the other books, there are numerous twists and turns that left me shaking my head.
Lucy Rivers and Jason Clarke continue to do justice to the story that Ms.Babylon has created and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I couldn’t wait to see what happened next with Flicka’s story and I am left in the same position at that end of this installment. I liked how we learned more about Dieter’s past as the pair navigate life as a commoner without the excesses that Flicka was used to in her royal lifestyle. There were a few twists in this story that I did not expect but have now kept me hooked to this story. I can’t get enough of this story and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this story!
I liked this book better than In a FarAway Land. In my opinion this story showed the grit that Flicka is made of. Flicka did not just sit back and let Dieter wait on her. She did everything she could to contribute even though Dieter did not want her out in public. I liked Dieter’s protective side and how loyal he is to Flicka, the best part of Dieter was he knew when he had to let Flicka do what she needed, because she was going to do it either way. No matter what Flicka did Dieter was there. In my opinion there was the right amount of suspense and action. I really enjoyed the interaction between Flicka and Alana. This does end in a cliffhanger, but I believe we’re going to get Dieter’s story in At Midnight.
I love this book and this series. Ended up buying all 4 to see the “happily ever after”.
Edited 3/19/21 to add my comments on the audiobook.
Overall – 5
Performance – 5
Story – 5
I’m really enjoying the voice actors for this series. Lucy Rivers does a great job with accents and so does Jason Clarke. If you are listening to this series without having first read it, I’m almost envious of you. I love this series so much but there’s nothing like experiencing it for the first time. I’m looking forward to listening to the next two books in this series.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
Original review below:
This series just keeps getting better and better!
Blair Babylon writes books that keep me on the edge of my seat right from the beginning. She creates the most devious plot twists and after reading In A Faraway Land I am even more anxious to see what her mind comes up with for the next book in this series.
This installment finds Flicka and Dieter living in Las Vegas so that she can establish residency in order to obtain a divorce from her disgusting husband who is a prince in title only; he is definitely not a prince of a human being. I particularly liked the courtroom scene in this book.
I pretty much won’t read books with cliffhangers but books by Blair Babylon are an exception. She has never failed to finish a series that contains cliffhangers and she finishes them rather quickly. Other authors are guilty of leaving their readers hanging for so long that you forget what the first book was even about. If you are phobic about cliffhangers, like I am, I encourage you to give Blair Babylon’s books a try. Check out one of her completed series and I think you’ll see what I mean about her writing; it’s captivating and engrossing.
The next installment of Runaway Princess, At Midnight, comes out on July 31st and I can’t wait to read it.
In A Faraway Land takes us to what many consider a faraway land Las Vegas. Dieter is trying to keep Flicka safe as she tries to divorce her prince not so charming and move on with her life. The courtroom scene is particularly AMAZING as we continue on Flicka’s Rollercoaster ride. Ms.Babylon outdoes herself in writing FANTASTIC stories with characters that we feel like we know so we invest in them and she does not disappoint when it comes to giving a return on our investment. I CAN’T WAIT for the next book to see what she has in store for us and where she’s taking us as I already know the journey will be PHENOMENAL since I’ve read ALL of her books!! I would definitely recommend this book and series!!! I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Pierre Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco
Flicka von Hannover, married to, Pierre
Dieter Schwarz, Flicka’s bodyguard
Flicka, still fleeing from her raping husband, Pierre. With the help from her bodyguard and former lover, Dieter, she was able to get out of Switzerland and to the US. To Las Vegas, a city named in her prenuptial papers to go to in order to get a divorce. She faces many challenges. Flicka has to obtain citizenship and stay under the radar of, Pierre and his goons. Can she do all this, can she survive six weeks or longer, if that’s what it takes, to do all that needs to be done? Will she be granted her divorce, or will, Pierre, and and his royalty get the courts to rule in his favor?
It just jeeps getting better and better!!!
One part of me can’t wait for the rest of the story of this runaway couple, while the other part of me didn’t want the story to end!
Flicka and Diether’s story will not just give you history, the thrill of the chase, the sexy adrenaline rush, and the intrigue of Diether’s past, it will also give you one of my most favorite courtroom scene ever!!!!
This is becoming one of my favorite series!!!
Flicka and Dieter are still hiding out in Vegas, and Dieter has to go out of town to pickup his daughter. Flicka never one to listen very well goes out after being told not to and makes all kinds of changes.
Someone who frequents the bar/casino knows Flicka or heard of her and he suddenly stops coming in, after court however she learns who that man really is and why he had interest in Dieter.
Everything is far from over for these two so hang on tight.