I’ve been a prince in exile, but I’m finally going home, tarnished crown and all. This time, I won’t let anyone keep me away…Not Ariel, the woman I left behind. Not the killer on my tail. Hell, not even my cousin–the king–can stop me.Unlike my conniving brother, I have no designs on the throne. Let better men rule. But I do have a score to settle. Everything was going just fine until Ariel is …
Everything was going just fine until Ariel is assigned to my protection detail. Little Miss Hates My Guts will ruin everything.
One look at her and I know it’s not over between us. All I have to do is convince her I never forgot her…and not get dead in the process.
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Packed tight with witty banter, plenty of steam, and the occasional blast of Bond-style danger, Malone’s latest romp through the glamorous and sometimes suspenseful world of the Winston Isles royals will have you begging for more!
I love these royals! The world and the characters are freaking fabulous and DRAW YOU IN!! Get lost in this world with them!
Return of the Prince by Nana Malone is book One in The Prince Duet. This starts the story of Ariel and Tristan.
Ariel owns her own security business and we have read about her through some of the previous books by Ms. Malone. Tristan is a Prince that is returning home after being gone a long time. Ariel and Tristan haven’t seen each other in years..now it is time for their story. It of course starts off rocky after the way Tristan left but the attraction between them along with their feelings makes it hard to stay apart. This book slowly goes into their story and the working on getting their relationship on track. This does end setting us up for the next book / installment in their story.
The wait is over. Ariel FINALLY gets the chance to unbreak her heart. Malone has kept readers waiting long enough and she delivered as only she can. With Return of the Prince, I got to revisit old friends, discover new ones and dive into danger with an intriguing royal entourage. Is this the beginning of the end? Or the start of something new? By now these characters are embedded deep within my heart and reside in a place of honor on my bookshelves. My only disappointment is that I have to wait To Love a Prince.
Ariel and Tristan. Their story is full of romance and suspense. There are twists and turns that keep you guessing. I loved it and can’t wait for the conclusion!
I enjoyed This book. Young love. Second chance romance. Tristan is an intriguing character. He’s very protective and goes all alpha when the women in his life could be or are put in the face of danger, even when the danger to himself is far more obvious. But there is more than meets the eye.
His relationship with Ella is well explained and fits his character. His relationship with the fierce, independent Lady Ariel May be secret but after ten years those around them can see the embers ready to ignite.
The last chapters reveal even more secrets, one of which shocked me but explained a lot. I’m diving into To Love A Prince.
WOOHOOO!
I’m seriously so damn addicted to Nana Malone’s books, her royals are just EVERYTHING!
I’m a huge sucker for a new royal book from Nana Malone because let me tell you something right now, this woman can write some seriously awesome Royal books and Tristan, well damn that man was an excellent edition to this series.
Return of the Prince is centred around Tristan and Ariel and everything that’s going on in their lives. It’s crazy, it’s unexpected and it’s absolutely entertaining and I loved every second of reading this beauty.
The relationship between these two is strained, with their past and everything after that but there’s a twist thrown in here, one you won’t even think of because I sure as hell didn’t.
This book was amazing with just these two but throw in the other royals and their guards and damn, it’s excellent. It’s always good to hear from Penny, I freaking love that woman so much she’s too much fun and then Sebastian, Lucas and Roone. It’s always fun to see them pop up.
Nana Malone did incredible with bringing Tristan and Ariel’s story to life. They’re so fun to read about and I seriously can’t wait to see what these girls get up to in book two, no good I’m sure.
Return of the Prince is a fun read with a little sexy and a lot surprising. These characters will capture you’re attention from start to finish and you’ll enjoy spending every minute with them and be left needing more.
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A lifetime ago, and they might as well be strangers.
This is the book I’ve been waiting for. I’ve loved Ariel through all the through the books of the other characters, and she is tiny, fiery and extremely bad@r$e. Her past with the exiled Prince Tristan has both interested and taunted me, and I have not been disappointed. It’s been 10 years since he left her, reneging on the promise they’d made between them.
Tristan hints at a tormented past at the hands of his traitorous brother. He’s has gone on to become an international soccer star while his brother, having been caught in treasonous acts against the rightful ruler of the Winston Isles, languishes in prison. Now though, serious attempts are being made on his life. He has business to take care of back on the Isles, and seeing Ariel again is bringing up the feelings that have been his unwanted companion for the last decade.
King Sebastian is playing political chess with the Royal Council and lives are at stake. This duet has got to be the most intriguing of the whole series because the underlying plot throughout appears to be coming to a head. This being said, each duet stands alone, and Nana Malone keeps everyone appraised of the situation as each new characters story begins.
Reading any of Nana Malone’s books is always like having a fun conversation with friends. The crazy banter, sexual innuendos, the laughs, they’re all there. So is the serious stuff that we all cover with our mates, and the appreciation that we have for them when they’re there for us when we’re down or in trouble is felt by our characters for each other. That, all of that is in Nana’s books and I can’t described enough how much I look forward to reading them. The mere fact that I keep going back, even with my extreme hatred for cliff-hangers, says more than words can. 4.5 Stars, and I can’t wait for the second part of this duet!
Sexy and fun!!!!! Such a great read!
So much sexy goodness in a princely package! Get ready to swoon… 🙂
Did you ever have a book grab you from the moment you open it? Well this is one of those books. For those of us who are fans of this series this is the story we’ve been waiting for what seems like a long time. Guess what I’m not disappointed.
One of the things I like about in this series is that the author writes strong heroines. Don’t mistake strong with not feminine. The two qualities are not mutually exclusive of the other. When the author writes them and describes their appearance their personalities shine through and you can actually visualize them in action. This is no different. I’ve been a fan of Ariel since the first book, flaws and all. She has her issues but she’s loyal to a fault. Tristian of course is devastatingly handsome and a tad arrogant. Of course he has his hidden reasons as well as his flaws.
I don’t do spoilers cause I don’t feel it’s fair to the author. You can read the blurb or better yet read the book. Besides, it’s a mystery romance. There’s many scenarios to run through. I have my suspicions and in book two I’ll find out what kind of sleuth I actually am. The true essence of the book besides the mysteries is the human questions it brings to the table. Are we responsible for the sins of others even if they’re in our family? Do they define us? Can we get beyond the past? The one biggie is why don’t we communicate better? When did we become mind readers? It’s not outrageous to be written into the story because that’s what makes this so real. Yes, the story is about royalty and such but royals are human. The realness comes in the fact that everyday humans predetermine what is in the mind of another instead of confronting them straight up. We allow our hurt feelings to get in the way. We decide we know as fact when in fact we have no conclusive facts. We have circumstantial evidence. We assume. I know what it means to assume. So although this is fiction, it brings real issues.
Don’t worry we get our villains, although we’re still trying to figure out who they are. We are also reacquainted with our favorite characters from the past. If you haven’t read the other stories I suggest you do. You’ll laugh tear up, smile, swoon get the romance you’re looking for, the intrigue and mystery and of course you’ll get the heat. Some of the best part of this journey was the anticipation of the heat. It’s delicious.
I read this book in one sitting for two reasons it was easy reading and I couldn’t put it own. I’m really looking forward to the next installment. I’m hoping it’s not the last of this series. Once again this author nailed it.
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great read
‘Return of the Prince’ is the first book of Nana Malone’s ‘The Prince Duet’. Annnddd finaly Ariel’s book is here. I have been waiting for Ariel’s story since Cheeky Prince; it’s been a long wait, but definitely worth it. I cannot pass without saying this, so far Ariel is my favorite character in the Winston Isles books.
Ariel Scott, red haired firecracker, is smart, loyal, sassy and a total bad*ss with weapons. After leaving Royal Guard, she opened her own security firm Royal Elite, but thanks to our King Sebastian, she also became a King Knight. All her closest friends are in relationships; we already know our beloved queen and king, Penny and Sebastian, Bryna is engaged to Prince Lucas, our Princess Jessa is engaged to Earl/Royal Guard/King Knight Roone. The only other bachelor in the group is Jinx and she is not really in the inner circle. After reading this story, it makes so much sense why she was never with someone. Her first and only love left her the day they decided to runaway. After 10 years without a contact, she was assigned to protect the man she was never able to let go. Prince Tristan is an international soccer star. Since leaving Winston Isles 10 years ago, he always wanted to come back to his home. However, after his brother Prince Ashton’s betrayal, everything became harder for him. Now there are people trying kill him and his fiancée, and his cousin decides to send his King Knights to protect him, his life gets more complicated. After not seeing each other for ten years, now they have to spend too much time in close proximity. Even though, they both work really hard to fight the attraction and there comes a point, they both fail. 10 years of heartbreak is not easy to get over and there are still too many things that is still hidden. The book ends with a huge cliffhanger, I already have a clue regarding who is trying to kill Tristan but with Nana Malone you never know
‘Return of the Prince’ is full of suspense, action steamy moments that you won’t be able to put it down. I cannot wait to read second book of the series and happily there won’t be a long wait. ‘To Love a Prince’ will be release on May 21st. Also, it was great to see the whole gang again. I am also hoping and looking forward to read Trace, Jameson, Zia and Tamsin’s stories.
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Already did
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
I really enjoy when a book makes me smile and laugh. The characters are awesome they are entertaining with so much drama and chemistry.
Love this author great series
A new royal romance from Nana Malone!
Return of the Prince is part one of the second chance romantic suspense Prince Duet. It should not be read as a standalone because the story will be completed in To Love a Prince.
For fans of Nana Malone’s royal series, this is the story many of us have been waiting for! We finally get to see Ariel (hopefully) get her happy ever after!
Ariel and Tristan were young lovers that were never destined to meet or be together, yet, they fell into a summer romance anyway. While they thought they had plans to take the next steps of their lives together, they were pulled apart by deceit and treachery . . .both left thinking the other was to blame. Now, ten years later, Prince Tristan’s life is in danger and the only one capable of keeping him safe is the newly knighted Ariel. Too bad they hate each other even though they both are fighting an intense attraction and hidden feelings they refuse to let see the light of day.
Return of the Prince has so much intrigue and drama that I was literally left on the edge of my seat wanting To Love a Prince right now! The way that Ariel and Tristan dance around their sexual tension and unresolved feelings is intense and as hot as can be.
The first part of this duet was such a great set up to part two, but also amazing in it’s own right. I loved watching Ariel and Tristan circle one another, denying what they want. I’m completely wrapped up in all of the intrigue surrounding Tristan, his finance (yep – and it’s not Ariel), Tristan’s brother and the Royal Court. I want to know just what Tristan’s brother has on him. I need to know who is behind the attempts on Tristan’s life or is his fiance in more trouble than we suspect? Mostly, I want to see Ariel kick some butt to keep her lover safe now that she and Tristan have found each other again. 4.5 stars!
Action packed royals just in time for Prince Henry’s baby announcement!