“An amazingly addictive page turner!” ~Book Readers ClubOnce upon a time, there was a girl who dressed up and went to a big party at the palace. When she was there, she met a prince. They danced and fell in love…Damn good line. Too bad I don’t believe a word of it anymore. My name is Claire Montgomery, and I’m not a princess. I’m a fighter. I worked hard to earn my place on the emergency image … to earn my place on the emergency image repair team for one of the biggest public relations companies in the country. We’ve been called to the renowned Chicago headquarters of Stone Global Corporation, where it’s our job to clean up a heap of the Stone family’s filthiest laundry. Our success will be the biggest victory of my career. I’m on my game. I’m ready.
Why doesn’t ready include a contingency plan for Killian Stone?
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This could have been better, but it wasn’t. A very modern take on Cinderella, complete with a nasty stepmother and nastier stepsister. The first quarter of the book was ‘meh,’ but I was prepared to slog through it. Until I got to the bedroom scenes.
If ever there was a case for ‘show, don’t tell,’ this book is it. References to pop culture and a Van Halen song title will age this book in at most five years, if not less. I admittedly skimmed over the bedroom scenes because, quite frankly, they made me gag. Not since the dancing genitalia in another book I read this year have I been so exasperated with the writing.
The characters are flimsy cardboard cutouts that wouldn’t stand a chance in the Chicago winds described in this book. The plot arc is predictable. I hoped for a complete conclusion at the end, but was dismayed to find there are two more books (which I won’t read) in the series.
Save your money and your time. If great fairytale retelling is what you want, go check out Demelza Carlton.
Killian and Claire! OMG the have captured my heart! I love how strong Claire is, she comes off as meek, but it takes real strength to show kindness instead of anger. Killian is alpha to the max and definitely enjoys watching Claire break through the box she keeps herself in. These two are polar opposites, but in such a way that they compliment each other. I cannot wait to see where this takes them!
Claire and Killian clearly have some issues that they need to work through. I like the fast pace of the book. I found it entertaining. I like the word banter between Claire and Killian. I also like how the writer describes Killian male dominance. It helped me visualize him better. I have to say the same for Claire. All in all. I liked the book. I reviewed this ARC after receiving a free gifted copy
Both of these authors are new to me. I was definitely not disappointed, this won’t be my last book by either author. This was an intriguing, whimsical, endearing and entertaining journey to go on with Killian and Claire. I absolutely enjoyed every single moment of this book.
I have had this whole series on my shelf for the last year and CAN NOT believe I waited so long to read this book. I definitely should have read this sooner.
Victoria and Angel are one of my favorite writing Duo’s of all time. When they two get together, you know they are going to write something from the heart.
Killian and Claire’s story was an adult, modern-day, sexual, retelling of Cinderella and I LOVED IT! I love that cat and mouse chase, I loved that family drama, relationship drama, the secrets and the obstacles of life. Claire and Killian go together very well and I cant wait to see where there the next story takes them.
This book is very addictive and a page turner . Who doesn’t love Killian with all his family issues. Killian and Claire make a cute couple. This is one steamy n book . Killian is such an alpha male. This was my first read with Angel and Victoria and I’m hooked. It’s almost like a Cinderella story but with a twist. It’s a modern day fairy tale we all want . Can’t wait to read No more Masquerade.
This was my first ever Angel and first ever Victoria book! I must admit that I was stuck in a rut and reading the same book over and over in fear being disappointed. I discovered this series shortly after I got over that! To say that I was mad at myself for being so dumb is an understatement, but let’s leave it at that. I say this only because I feel like this book really changed my Outlook in new authors and k think that is important! Ok, now, Killian. Holy crap! He is everything and more! He’s strong willed, smart, driven, commanding, dominating, loving, kind, and seriously everything…Claire is smart, loyal, guarded, determined, and everything you’d want in a lead female character. The push and pull between the two are magnetic. Their chemistry is page turning. I simply loved all the back and forth that went into their relationship. You can’t have true, soul changing love without some speed bumps right? The storyline is for real and so contemporary! I appreciate a story that really sucks you in and writing that really impresses you. Angel and Victoria struck gold in this series! I’ll forever be a fan of their books!
Didn’t want to put it down. Bought second book.
I loved the Creative characters who were both witty and charming. Claire is a strong, witty & self confident. Killian is closed cautious but intrigued when he finds Claire in a conference room crawling across a table talking to herself. Funny, thought provoking and heartwarming. Enjoy
Claire is under threat of blackmail by her boss’s Cruella daughter. It makes for an interesting plot twist as she is pursued by her billionaire client who has no eyes for Cruella. But Cruella is persistant.
Was so good to read
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I admire every author for all their hard work. I enjoyed the story, and will read more books written by this author. The characters are adorable and the story telling is consuming. I escaped in a well-written romantic fictional world until I finished reading.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
No Prince Charming is my first taste of Angle Payne and Victoria Blue’s storytelling. No Prince is book one in the Secrets of Stone series, and published in March of 2018. I like that these two authors have come up with a modern day Cinderella, kind of, plot. There are just enough Cinderella notes to flavor the story without being a complete copy. I’m impressed with this fresh take.
Claire Montgomery is complicated and yet predictable. She works for her son-to-be step-mother and step sister. They’re awful, as you would expect. Their PR company is hired to revamp the image of Stone Global. She’s meek, taking all the grief the control freaks throw her way. She competent, smart, lovely inside and out, but really, really, needs to speak up for herself. The writing duo have written the step-sister, Margaux, as the one you love to hate. I adore a character that evokes such emotion.
Killian Stone needs a PR firm to repair the damage his brother has wrought. This guy is as close to Prince Charming as you can get in the 21st century. Handsome, strong, sexy, rich and besotted with Claire. Did I mention rich and handsome? He winds up chasing our Cinderella, but she’s fast. The big obstacle for our couple will be secrets, so darn many secrets. Somehow Claire manages to stand up to Killian and not be walked all over. Of course, she runs away.
Our couples story is continued in book two, No More Masquerade. That’s where I’m heading, I want to know what happens to Claire and Killian. There are loose ends that I hope are taken care of. Happy reading.
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What a fantastic story. I don’t often go through the gamut of feelings reading romance novels but this one brought out love, anger, frustration, disgust, happiness, heartbreak, intrigue, and tears to match them.
The characters have my heart…. I can’t wait to read the next in the series. Killian needs an heir…..
Angel Payne Never disappoints. This book was awesome! It started off great and halfway through the book I couldn’t put it down.
Loved it!
Good sex scenes, moderately interesting story line.
Claire Montgomery is a fixer. She fixes problems that the wealthy have. Her newest challenge is with the Stone Corporation. She never expected Killian Stone. Killian is trying to keep his brother Trey out of the spotlight and out of trouble which is where Claire and her firm come in. In trying to keep Trey in line some other secrets might come to light and it will take everything these two have to make sure things go as they should.