Rich. Entitled. Possessive. I know exactly what I don’t want. I escaped to London under the cover of night, never thinking I’d run smack into a man who would turn me inside out. I had a plan. Simple, really. Step one: Follow my dream, away from from the demons of my past. Step two: Land on my own two feet, preferably far, far, away from the man who hurt me and broke my heart. Step three: Live a … me and broke my heart.
Step three: Live a little and avoid all men with dark secrets.
So far, I’m not doing so hot.
He’s a royal amongst peasants, and the last kind of trouble I need–a filthy rich alpha who can see straight into my soul. Our secrets hold us both captive.
Something tells me I’ll be powerless to stop his magnetic pull, especially when he tells me I’m going to be his, damn the consequences.
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Note: A long long time ago, I wrote a book called LONDON BOUND. You can no longer get that book, but Alexi and Abbie have gotten another chance to tell you their story in a whole new way. LONDON ROYAL and LONDON SOUL are a new take on their story adding them to my royals world! These books have fresh material, a fresh plot, and are being told from a whole new point of view. Enjoy!
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Nana Malone’s stories always have this sensual, breathtaking and exhilarating feeling. And London Royal took it to a whole new another level. I gasped. I sighed. I cursed. I had this dreamy look in my face one moment and my heart was pumping from the dangerous turns in the very next moment. Nana Malone kept me on the edge with this explosive, dramatic, thrilling and passionate tale.
The story follows the lives of Abbie and Lexi. Abbie has finally left her abusive asshole boyfriend in USA and is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional photographer. She is putting up a brave facade and her loyal girl friends are there. But she is still shaken and broken and vulnerable inside. And the last thing she needs is someone like Alexi invading her dreams and reality. Because he is rich, sexy, bossy, from a royal family and every bit of confident arrogant and dominating guy she should avoid. But she can’t. Because the version of Lexi when he is with her is absoultely protective, caring and charming. What she doesn’t know is Lexi’s deep, dark and dangerous secrets and baggages. While conspiracies begin, dangers lurk in shadows and hurdles come in form of Lexi’s ever more brooding and intense brother aka Abbie’s Professor Xander, they have a free fall.
The character development and story line is spot on. They have layers and shades. And my emotions were pulled in all the directions. And the suspense was killing me. Abbie is the symbol of woman power and self belief. And I adore her confidence and broken parts equally. And I will shamelessly admit I was attracted to so many fine male specimens in this story. Not only Alexi. Specially Xander. He has this elusive and dark edge that pulled me like magnet. The chemistry between Abbie and Lexi was the perfect example of slow burn. That kind where you feel like coming out of your skin from the need and longing yourself. And then the delicious explosion happens.
London Royal is probably my favorite story by Nana Malone till date. It left me begging and craving for more amazing moments from Abbie and Lexi. Be ready for goosebumps, blushing and palpitations!
Received ARC for Honest review
I gave this book five stars because it was amazing. Abbie and Lex were the perfect couple. I am so glad Abbie took her power back. It was cute how both brothers wanted her. I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to see what will happen next. Good job as always Nana!!
Times are changing. Nomea cracks in two. How can the Chase brothers react to something that was never supposed to happen?
Lex was once a man with many skeletons. A man who had more secrets than Google or Microsoft. Hiding behind sleight of hand…well, that is until Abby falls into his arms, literally.
Having spent more years than she can fathom living her life for everyone else, Abby takes a drastic turn and heads off-script. Seeing as the script wasn’t created by her, altering her path was the best thing she could ever do.
Upon meeting Lex and Abby have chemistry. Chemistry that neither one of them knows what to do with. Blood is not always what keeps you safe. Blood doesn’t always look out for your best interest. Sometimes it’s those we choose that have our best interests at heart.
Once again, this wickedly awesome author does what I love to hate…leaving me on tenterhooks for the second instalment. Well blooming done Ms. Malone. You’re as crazy as you are brilliant.
Their story starts out in the present and then flashes back to the past when when Lex and Abbie first meet. It was a long hard road for both of them and will be even longer if the ending is any indication.
Abbie thought she had found her Prince Charming but instead found out he is an evil frog. She has ventured to London to follow her photography dreams and hopes her past stays where it belongs.
Lex has a painful past of his own and is trying to figure out where he belongs and what the future holds for him. From the moment that he and Abbie meet they are drawn to each other and life keeps throwing them together but will the secrets between them bring them together or force them apart?
This story takes you on a journey filled with heat, emotion, intrigue and so many twists. This is first part of a duet so it does end on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more of Abbie and Lex.
Abbie and Alexi are good for each other. I love them together. Alexi knows how to treat a woman and Abbie needs that. I loved this book.
Abbie has been getting abused by her boyfriend for years. She has refused to see him for who he really is. He will never change. After he hit her and stole her dream from her, she got the nerve to tell him it’s over. She left to follow her dream. Abbie kept getting the feeling he was stalking her, but she blew it off. Abbie didn’t want to fall for another guy. She didn’t want to be hurt again. Alexi would show up where she is at and would say all the right things. Can Abbie trust Alexi, that he won’t hurt her? Can and will there be a realationship between them?
Nana Malone has done it again. I could not put this book down. The characters just jump off the page. The emotions are so real, I can feel it. That ending!! Oh my word!! I’m ready for the next one. I loved this book and I highly recommend this book.
Abby spent five years with a man who said and was supposed to love her. Her family said she was lucky to be with a wealthy professional man. Even when he didn’t treat her like someone loved they still sent me back to him. And I stayed until one day I didn’t. I saw a future without him and pain and I ran to it,
Lex knew his life was too complicated but he wanted her from the first time he literally ran into her. Fighting the attraction didn’t work could they have something?
Abbie knew she should concentrate on her photography. She had a wonderful opportunity. Just out of a bad relationship should warn her from stepping into another even though Lex didn’t seem to be the same.
Could they have something? She left her past but had it left her?
Both of them have pasts but are so good together making the reader want them to find a future. The cliffy into part two as always makes the reader count the days for the conclusion
Aspiring photographer Abbie Nartey runs away to London to study photography and escape her abusive ex-boyfriend Easton Peters. Abbie takes her therapist’s advice to do things she’s always wanted to do and meets the handsome but mysterious Lex Chase. Abbie starts living her best life but feels that she’s being followed. Is Abbie just being paranoid or has Easton found her?
London Royal is a fun, suspenseful and steamy story that will suck you in. I can’t wait to read London Soul, Book 2 of the London Royal Duet
Nana Malone writes stories that just suck you in and leave you hanging for more and this story is no exception. Abbie is a woman finding her place in life on her own terms. Lex is trying to break free of his past. Together this couple sizzles across the pages and you become a vested voyeur to the push and pull of their relationship. Threats are all around them, can their circle be trusted, can they protect their hearts from getting hurt. That end had my adrenaline racing and and OMG across my lips. I cannot wait for the second installment of this duet to get Alexi’s story. Write fast, plea
Another great Nana Malone story! Abbie and Lex, seem to have that spark right from the first run into each other. That spark and passion we can all hope to find. Abbie has a complicated past, one she fears will catch up to her future. And Lex has not only had a complicated past but a future were still waiting to hear the rest of. I can not wait for more of these two.
Caught in a world that’s spinning out of control, two strangers risk everything and fall in love. London Royal is the best of Nana Malone. Abbie and Lex write their own fairytale. In the dark moments, they find strength. In the lighter moments, they find hope. In every moment in between they capture your heart.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Abbie and Lex are obviously ment to be together but secrets seem to work a little against them.
Though related by some relatives to the guys of the Winston Isles, this story is way different but you’ll nevertheless have a huge cliffhanger at the end you’ll just wonder about because you never saw it coming.
Again, Nana delivers a great book. Abbie and Alexi are two people with pasts that haunt them. As we keep reading, we see their relationship progress where Abbie does open up to Alexi and reveals her tragic past but he hasn’t revealed his secrets yet. But Abbie knows that he has things that haunt him in his past. Just as things really heat up. I have to stop now with my review because I will be giving away spoilers. What a cliffhanger!!! I can’t wait for the next book. This was the first book in this duet and if I could I would give it 10 stars. Awesome, Awesome first book of this duet!!!
I read London Bound way back when. When I started London Royal I was this seems very familiar. Then the last name of the brothers was mentioned and everything fell into place. I had forgotten some of the things other things I did not. I think this deals with the royalty end of things more than London Bound. Nana Malone did a good job of reediting to move it as a spinoff of the Royals Series. I love Abby and how strong and resilient she is. My issue with Abby is she need to learn ask for help, but she has been groomed to think she is not worthy. Alexi’s secrets are slowly coming out but we don’t know the story behind them yet, I figure these will be addressed more in London Soul. I feel Alexi and Abby’s chemistry. I appreciate the slow build of their relationship. In my opinion if you read London Bound, London Royal is still worth reading just be prepared for similarities. If you are a Nana Malone fan, in my opinion you will not be disappointed with London Royal. I forgot how the London Bound ended but it’s a giant cliffhanger. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader’s copy.
This is pure Nana Malone magic. The Winston Isles are missing, but the London theme more than makes up for it. Lex and Abbie are great characters, endearing and compelling. Beautifully wriiten and constructed, I loved this one so much. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Wow, what a great start to the London Royal Duet. Lex and Abby both have their tragic pasts they are trying to move on from. They are done feeling trapped and helpless and are determined to live their lives on their own terms, never to be dependent and vulnerable again. Lex and Abby keep running into each other and sparks fly! But the truths they both keep secret, make them keep their distance. They try to be ‘just’ friends, but their explosive chemistry makes it near impossible. There are several complications and plot twists in this fast paced story that kept me captivated and wondering what will happen next. I love the witty banter, the strength and resilience of both Lex and Abby, and the intriguing storyline. The ending left me stunned and I can’t wait for the next book in this duet!
Lies, secrets, abuse…who can you trust when your world is turned upside down? Can Abbie and Lex figure it out in time or is their feelings all for naught…looking forward to #2
Great read! Wow, what an intriguing book. I devoured this one!!! The chemistry Abbie & Lex share is hot!!
& What an ending!
Classic Nana Malone! I loved London Royal and can’t wait for book 2! Lex and Abbie have such chemistry and throw in some suspense and intrigue!that makes a perfect combination. I loved it.
London Royal has everything we have come to expect from Nana Malone and these royals, suspense and intrigue that will keep the pages turning and characters with off the chart chemistry!
I love Abbie and Lex. Initially fate keeps throwing them in each other’s paths but the pull they have towards each other overpowers everything else.
They each have their own secrets to keep and it is just a matter of time before everything unravels. Abbie has the crazy, dangerous ex she is trying to get away from so she can follow her dreams and Lex has his past he is trying to keep hidden and a friend in the present he is trying to protect. As much as they want to escape their secrets they have a way of surfacing when they least expect them to. Hang on because their story is not over!