You have been chosen. Those four words change Violet Spencer’s whole life, when against staggering odds, she’s selected in the “princess ballot.” Arbon Academy is affectionately known as the school for Royals. Only the rich, powerful, or heir to a throne gain entry … except for the one scholarship student accepted every five years. It’s a worldwide lottery, and one that Violet entered without … that Violet entered without giving it any serious thought.
But the media got it wrong and Arbon Academy is much more than a simple college for future leaders.
It’s a dark world of politics, intrigue, and dangerous guys who will stop at nothing to get their own way. Despite her best efforts at remaining off the radar, Violet finds herself a pawn between two of the most powerful monarchies in the world.
Prince Rafe of the Switzerlands and Prince Alex of the Australasias are bitter enemies both on the soccer field and in the political arena. Monarchies rule the world now, and every waking breath is a competition for the princes.
Control the ball.
Control the world.
Control Violet.
Whether it’s through love or hate, someone will ultimately win.
*This is book one in a dark college romance. It includes a-hole princes, nasty princesses, and one chick who will take none of their sh!t, all the while doing her best to make it out alive. HEA guaranteed. Eventually. 17+.
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This is the second series I’ve started by these authors and I’m sensing a pattern here.
The kind where they know exactly what to write to suck you into their world!
Princess Ballot is book 1 of the Royals of Arbon Academy series.
Secrets, royalty, betrayal, lies and more! When Violet is thrust into the world of Arbon Academy after winning the worldwide scholarship lottery; she falls immediately in between two rivals…Alex and Rafe! Their bitter rivalry goes back years and now Violet is right in the middle. Violet is torn between wanting to keep her friends and also wanting to uncover the secrets surrounding her. Secrets that involve her as well.
From the start I had my suspicions about certain characters and their intentions were towards Violet. What I love about the books by these authors is that they keep you on your toes, you don’t know what to think. I love the books that leave you with theories swirling in your mind; you dying to hash it out with a buddy or fellow reader. Those are the best books for me.
Princess Ballot (Royals of Arbon Academy #1) by Jaymin Eve & Tate James is a story set in an apocalyptic era where society is now ruled by royal families. Every 5 years the college to these royals have a lottery. Violet from the Americas has won. She is just aging out of foster care and is now being thrust into a world she knows nothing about. Violet is determined to get her education, keep her head down and not make waves. Unfortunately upon her first day she is the center of a tug of war between the Prince of Switzerland and the Prince of Australasias. This story is more than meets the eye. There is the typical snobbery by most of the rich kids looking down on the poor girl along with a love / hate scenario with a splash of a secretive underground fight club. What Violet endures at this school is not a walk in the park and can have serious implications due to the different countries and their alliances. I as so looking forward to the next book in the series. The end of this story left me with a teaser that has me chomping at the bit. Love the characters and the dynamics between them. 5 stars for me.
Absolutely brilliant completely addicted to these characters……
Loved loved loved this book ,violet is the latest winner of the princess ballot a sort of scholarship given every 5 years ,so the chances of winning are very very slim, violet is beyond happy to be given a chance of a life she never dreamed possible an education most from her background can only fantasies about ,her plan is to work hard keep her head down and stay away from all the crown princes……..if only it was that easy!!!!!
Violet is thrown in to a world of selfish entitlement and heeps of Deceit and lies!!!
I am in awe of the amazing writing these pair bring to the pages, the characters pull you in and take you on a journey through the world of the royals I cannot wait for more rafe,alex,Jordan nolan and mattie these characters along side violet are everything and after that ending I really need book 2 ……..
To say I devoured this book is an understatement. I’m not going to like I was in a bit of a book slump and this book totally got me out of it. Violet is one kickass heroine who didn’t let her unfortunate upbringing bring her down. When she wins the ballot to attend Arbon Academy she will do anything to survive the four years there. But what do you do when you have a few Royals that have your attention right from the start?! This book is hot, sexy and will grab your attention from the first page. I am dying to know what is going to happen next!! I need book 2! This is a must read!
“Princess Ballot” is a rocking book!! Oh my! Violet has been chosen to attend the special school for Royals. Little did she know what she was going to be getting into. Power hungry, politics, grudges, and a whole lot more happening at the school. Violet can’t help but to stand out. Put in the attention of two hot royals and she is in for it. Jaymin Eve and Tate James have created a fabulous tale of Violet’s new world and her experiences. Violet is a strong character but like many orphans, she has a desire to be wanted, loved, and feel belonged. Be forewarn this story has some dark themes. And has one mother of all cliffhangers at the end. (totally still worth the read, don’t let this deter you). I’m so excited for the next book especially after devouring this one.
“If you think I’m about to pat you on the back, like the rest of your sycophants, you have another think coming. I too can read, and I too enjoy the classics. You’re not Robinson Crusoe.” Rafe’s lips twitched. “Touché, Cinderella.”
This was so good. An intense, addictive treat for fans of angst-ridden bully romance. Just how am I supposed to wait until the next book comes out?!
Princess Ballot by Jaymin Eve and Tate James a five-star read that you wold strike for. This is the first story in the Royals of Arbon Academy series and what a start to a series, and what an ending. I don’t want to write more as I don’t want to spoil the story for those who haven’t read it yet. The writing is very good as always and once again they have written together characters that will make you care and make you feel for them. Do not miss this series as you would be doing yourself a disservice.
Wow.
I read and loved the last co written series by this dynamic duo so knew this book would be epic but omg!!!
This book/world is different to the norm but that’s part of what made it so special/intriguing.
Like their other co written series, the authors keep you on your toes from cover to cover, not knowing who to trust/root for.
I’ve literally only just finished book 1 and already itching for 2.
Would give more stars if I could.
Wow. This book was absolutely crazy good. I absolutely love how kick ass Violet is. The sexual tension between Violet and Rafe is off the charts. Once you start reading you won’t know who exactly to root for, either Rafe or Alex. But as you read you will definitely get your answer. I couldn’t believe the ending and I need the next book ASAP.
Dear Sweet Baby Kittens!!
I picked this book up on a whim, as I was craving a bully romance and this was getting some good reviews. I am beyond blown away. This might just be one if my top books of the year!!! I don’t think I have been so completely absorbed or enthralled with a story in awhile.
This story has everything I look for: addictive story line, interesting and unique plot, a fascinating world, intriguing and hot characters, action, secrets… Gah!! I devoured this and I jean DEVOURED every page. I don’t think I’m going to last until then next book. I need more Rafe, like NOW.
While some things were predictable, the story still had me on the edge of my seat, my heart pounding, my emotions all over the place and it had me gasping at the action. Seriously, one of my top five of the year (with only days to spare, lol)!!!
10 stars!!
One of my favorite author teams has done it again: Roped me in with interesting characters and a great plot, strung my emotions all over the place, and left me craving more! Another must read! Violet never expected her entry into the Princess Ballot to actually end up with her being selected out of millions of people to get a free ride to attend the coveted Arbon Academy with the world’s elite. And she certainly never expected to gain the attention of one of the crown princes when she’s the charity case that most everyone hates. Being caught in the middle of the warring crown princes whose past no one will talk about, stumbling into an underground fight club, and trying to get caught up with the grueling coursework Violet may be in way over her head.
This is a dystopian type college / young adult romance / drama series.
In this book we have Violet who is 18, and has lived in group homes / orphanage her whole life. She is considered poor / low life. She works hard in school and for what little she has. She has a hand full of friends in her group home. She never wanted for much. We don’t know her full back story. Somethings happens later in the book that we are left wondering how she knows how to do something but we don’t know what her story is.
Prince Alex gives Violet attention right away and wants to be with her and around her. He is considered a senior at the private college for the elite.
Prince Rafe also like Violet, but he takes a different route from Alex. Rafe is mean and rude to Violet. Violet wonders why he hates her so, but it’s actually the opposite, he lines her but doesn’t make it obvious.
Violet is instantly befriended by Mattie and her twin Nolan. Both are princess and prince of their country.
Some issues I had with the plot / book. Violet is 18 yrs old. Supposedly still in high school, working on finishing it up. Violet one day has a visitor to her group home who wants to take her right on the spot. Violet’s care giver didn’t tell her or give her any warning. Violet is whisked away to the Academy.
It’s supposed to be the first day of classes, but the writer is always saying how behind in classes Violet is even after day 1. How can she be behind? How do all the other students know who she is? Why do college kids where uniforms? Why do college kids have curfews and boundaries including where they can and can’t go?
We learn that Violet is a virgin, and the nurse inserts an IUD, without her convent or talking with her about it first. It’s not the nurses or administrations call on her being on birth control. Then a few chapters later, Violet is talking about sex and how great sex is and how much she wants Alex. So, she’s not a virgin after all?
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book. I am freely leaving an honest review.
I have to say that I wanted more, I was so disappointed when it ended, I couldn’t believe it was over already and I had to leave their world…and how could you leave it there you mean mean authors!!! I have to say I was totally pulled into the story from the very beginning. The characters are so very alive and right there that I got right into the middle of it all. I couldn’t put it down!I love the twists and turns and cannot wait for the next book!
Princess Ballot is the first book is the Arbon Academy series by Jaymin Eve and Tate James and I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here! This is such a fantastic debut for this new series!
Having won the opportunity to attend the prestigious Arbon Academy on a scholarship, Violet Spencer’s life literally changes overnight. Going from basically a ward of the state who has aged out of the system, she travels across the globe and lands smack dab in the center of a school for the world’s elite. The elite of the elite, really. On her first day, she catches the attention of two princes; Prince Rafe of the Switzerlands and Prince Alex of the Australasias, and the two royals couldn’t be farther apart in their treatment of the new girl. One wants to charm her, the other wants her gone.
But not everything and everyone is what it seems in this slightly apocalyptic world.
Even Violet. She has secrets of her own, secrets that could cost her everything.
This is a great group of characters, even the secondary ones I fell in love with. While initially the story started off a bit slow for me, I quickly got sucked in and didn’t come up for air until I was on the last page! I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next and Princess Ballot has laid such a strong foundation for this series to stand on. I am so anxious to read what happens next, especially after that ending!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
“If you think I’m about to pat you on the back, like the rest of your sycophants, you have another think coming. I too can read, and I too enjoy the classics. You’re not Robinson Crusoe.” Rafe’s lips twitched. “Touché, Cinderella.”
What’s really going on there? 5 stars read 2019
After reading the Dark Legacy series by these two authors, it didn’t come as a surprise to me that this new series was going to be just as good was a Dark Legacy series
WOW Jaymin and Tate
Violet is selected as a scholarship student to rich Prep school
From day one, she catches sight of two hot guys at school
But Violet only wants one thing to forget about her past and start over,
unfortunately, her life is turned upside down
Rafe sexy hot ruthless with attitude
Alex sweet talk hot with attitude
Overall a fantastic start to the new series, strong female character with attitude
Hot guys, dark violent abuse humiliating sexy and hot
And extremely interesting and exciting
I couldn’t and did not want to finish this book
Story told Violet point of views
The best Christmas gift you made to us Thank you for that!
Omg, omg, omg!!! This book. This book. Gah!!!
If it wasn’t obvious yet, yes, I’m bumbling like a complete idiot here because this book blew me the fuck away. What the fuck was that ending? I need to have the next book right now. I need my Rafe’s fix right this second. Gahhh!!!
Seriously, you guys, I started this book without breaks at all because the story itself will keep you hook from start to finish. The entitled boys of this series will drive you mad with hate or love or both, at the same time. Violet is one tough chick, spitfire, and who doesn’t take shit from anyone. Man, the slow burn build up of Rafe and Violet’s is driving me crazy! The sexual tension between these two is so thick and fucking hot, I find myself catching my breath. Whew!
I’m not gonna say any further but trust me when I say, just read this. Specially for those fans of dark with a dash of bully romance. And oh, Rafe is mine, LOL! #fightme
Loved this and the next book can’t come soon enough!
Wow. I totally wasn’t expecting anything that happened in this story to happen. But. It. Was. Everything.
Coming into this book, I didn’t read the blurb, I just saw that Tate and Jaymin wrote it together and knew I had to read it. And I am so glad I did.
This story is crazy unique. The atmosphere that they live in is like nothing I’ve ever read before.
I won’t spoil anything but I knew there was a reason I didn’t trust some of the characters.
I have a huuuuuge crush on Rafe though. He’s dark and broody. Mean. Brutal.
Violet is no violet. She is no pretty wallflower. She is fierce and strong. But in a world that is totally different from today’s world, she has to dim that light. She can’t let anybody see her strength.
I can not WAIT to see what happens in book two. I will be impatiently waiting for the next release!!
Jaymin Eve and Tate James are one of my favorite writing duos and Princess Ballot is one of the reasons why.
At Abron Academy begins every door is a secret and lie. Those you think you can trust you can’t and those you think you hate you just may not. The Royal Academy is full of selfish, arrogant, a-holes.
Violet Spencer is the Princess Ballot winner. She’s an orphan who knows she doesn’t belong, but refuses to waste the chance she’s been given. She’s beautiful and has caught the eyes of both Prince Alex and Prince Rafael. The two princes have a history that Violet has found herself in the middle of.
The twist and turns, secrets and lies kept me needing more and turning each page. The layers of history and betrayal in the circle of royals has Violet in danger and she has know clue as to why or that it’s even there.
Princess Ballot is the perfect example as to why I love these two. If it weren’t the holidays I would have not stopped until I finished. But now that I have I need more.
And that cliffhanger is exactly what I expected from then. It is torture and I need more. I need the Playboy Princes now! All the stars for Eve, James, and Princess Ballot!
I have not read either of these authors before, and I consider them a great new find! This story has a unique dystopian edge, a history all its own and was fun to read. Warning – this is the first in a series and does end in a cliffhanger!
An underdog story is hard not to love, right? Violet is plunked down in the middle of a Royal Elite university as the Princess Ballot winner. Thankfully, not everyone is a detestable bastard. She makes some friends, but as usual, not everything is as it seems. There’s something engaging about Violet and this new world. Can’t wait for the next one!
Brilliant!!!
Violet is an awesome, strong, badass FMC, who is thrown in a royal world, more dangerous than the poor one she was born at; full of secrets, betrayal and darkness, she is lucky to have found such an amazing allies in the twins Melli and Nolan… Now she needs to figure it out whom she really can trust, if that is even possible, before he gets a broken heart, or is it to late already???… Between her attraction to “sweet and nice” Alex and “grumpy bully” Rafe, trying to survive the big load of classes and homework and keeping her secrets from being revealed, Vi has her work cut for her and more… Now, after discovering the ugly shock truth her new friends warned her about, what is going to happen???… OMG this book left me pleading for more, that cliffhanger is killing me… A MUST READ new series!!!