Within a fairy-tale palace overlooking the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Princess Cassandra of Sereno leads a charmed life—until that life is nearly cut short in an assassination attempt. Desperate to protect his daughter, the king sends the princess to safety in the one place he trusts: the neighboring country of Meridia. There, Cassie’s life is placed in the hands of a man who possesses … the skills to protect her. CIA agent Levi Marin has years of experience pretending to be someone he’s not, but posing as the boyfriend of a real-life princess is new, even to him.
With the CIA and Interpol hot on the trail of the assassin, Levi and Cassie do their best to blend in in Meridia and to remain professional amid their charade. Yet despite their best efforts, the charade begins to feel all too real. Their chemistry is undeniable, but forgetting the dangerous reality of their situation could prove a deadly mistake. Cassie’s would-be killer is still at large, and her search for answers is leading her ever closer to a shocking revelation that will rock the monarchy of Sereno to its core.
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This book is a very good read. It kept me spellbound and I could not go to bed because I was so wrapped up in the storyline and emotions that Tracy winds through her book!
I truly enjoyed this story. It is full of suspense, intrigue and plenty of good clean romance. The characters of Cassie and Levi are well defined and a very likable. The story holds you on the edge of your seat. It is a stand-alone novel, that is part of a series. There are characters that overlap, so it is more enjoyable to read them in order. Not sure if more are coming in this series, but I would definitely read more from this author.
In this companion novel to her Royals series, Abramson introduces readers to Princess Cassandra and the royal family of Sereno. After an assassination attempt fails, Cassie is sent away to Meredia, a neighboring country. While there, Cassie’s safety is in the hands of Levi Marin, an American CIA agent who has spent two years building Meredia’s Royal security. Nobody bothers to tell Cassie that Levi’s an American though because of her family’s well-known dislike of Americans. In order to provide the security that Cassie needs, Levi pretends to be Cassie’s boyfriend. What neither of them expects is for real feelings to develop between them. Abramson has written another entertaining, believable tale of life as a royal. Cassie is a sympathetic character as she struggles to come to terms with having her life in danger, falling in love, and learning her father is sick. Levi’s expertise regarding security is believable and fascinating as he works to keep Cassie (and his secret) safe. There’s plenty of romance and suspense for those who enjoy those things. I also enjoyed the realistic portrayal of the challenges of being royal as well as the luxuries. A great addition to the Royals series.
Traci Abramson never disappoints. Royal Heir has all the action, romance, and suspense her fans have come to expect–and this time she takes us to a couple of royal palaces too.
I really needed this book. It helped to take my mind off of all the uncertainty going on in the world around me. I needed an escape from the news.
The setting is a kingdom in the Mediterranean. Traci Hunter Abramson describes the scene vividly, it makes e want to visit. For now, I will do so vicariously in the pages of the book. 🙂
Someone is trying to kill the Crowned Princess. In an attempt to shelter her from harm, her father sends her to a neighboring kingdom where she meets Levi, an undercover agent for the CIA. Princess Cassandra seems to be serious and withdrawn in the media. Levi soon discovers that it is a public face and that there is a wonderful woman behind the mask. I really liked the characters and that they were well developed. The tame frame of the book is a couple of months, but it didn’t feel like a rushed romance
Levi works with others and his resources to track down who is behind the attempt of Cassandra’s life. It was easy to be drawn into the story and be right along with Levi as he protects the princess.
Traci Hunter Abramson is one of my favorite suspense authors for a good reason. I know that I will always pick up a well-written book that is entertaining and believable.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
I have read other “Royal” books by this author but they can be read as stand alone stories. She is an incredible author and I love her books!
The chapters alternate between different characters and their view’s of current events, but the story mostly focuses on Princess Cassi and Levi. Nice steady plot with lots of interesting characters, beautiful setting and lots of suspense from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed this clean, on the edge of your set, romantic suspense royal story! Highly recommend whether you have read her other stories or not.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
Royal Heir is book 4 in “The Royals”. It’s been a few years since book 3 was released, so I was very thrilled when I knew this book was coming out.
I love reading books about royalty and this series is about contemporary royalty. What little girl doesn’t dream at one time or another of being a princess? In Royal Heir, the story revolves around Princess Cassandra of Sereno. Someday she will be the Queen of her country, but after an assassination attempt, her father King Alejandro sends her away to a neighboring country for protection. There Cassandra meets CIA agent Levi Marin.
I really loved how Cassandra, or Cassie as Levi calls her, pretended to be Levi’s girlfriend as she hides out in Meridia. Levi’s goal is to try and find out who wants Cassie dead while trying to protect his own heart. Cassie tries to pretend but soon sees that she’s falling in love with Levi, a commoner. Even though the reader can see the writing on the wall, it’s fun to see how Cassie and Levi navigate these dangerous waters and work hard at keeping Cassie and her family safe.
I love how the beautiful Mediterranean is detailed so breathtakingly. You feel like you are there walking the sandy beaches and smelling the salty ocean water. The one thing that isn’t totally clear is why the unrest in Serano is happening and how it will all fall out. Royal Heir is truly a mix of intense action, forbidden romance, and an exciting culmination that you might not see coming. This clean romantic suspense will make a good read for upper teens and adults. It can be read as a stand-alone, but as always I recommend you read books 1-3 in the series first.
Royal Heir is a fantastic kick off to a new series for author Traci Hunter Abramson. The story is set in the beautiful Mediterranean and has royals, suspense, and romance. In this story, Abramson has an excellent plot with characters that readers will love. And the story builds upon itself with the turn of each page. Readers will love the chills that this book gives them, whether from the spine tingling excitement of stolen gems to the thrilling romance. This story will immediately grab the attention of readers, keeping them turning pages and wanting more. An excellent and fast-paced novel, readers will not want to set this one down.
Genre: contemporary, romance, suspense
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Publication date: March 2, 2020
Number of pages: 304
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Traci Hunter Abramson’s suspense books are always my favorites! She has such a way of writing, it just keeps the reader wanting more. There were parts in this one that I wanted to yell at the hero or heroine to stop. But, of course, they couldn’t hear me.
This book will stand alone just great. However, it will make more sense if you’ve read Royal Target, Royal Secrets and Royal Brides first.
This one features Princess Cassandra of Sereno. It’s always fun to imagine the life of a princess. And Cassandra has had a great life. But things change rather quickly when it appears that she is the target of an assassin, in her own home! She’s whisked off to a place where her dad thinks she’ll be safe and protected by Levi.
Levi is a great bodyguard and a nice guy. I really enjoyed how quickly Cassie goes from a job to someone he really cares for.
I loved the carefree parts of this book. Where Cassie knows she’s safe and Levi pretends she’s his girlfriend. But the more suspenseful parts are what kept me wanting to read more and more. I’ll just be honest, this author’s books never take me long to read, because I can’t put them down.
If you love suspense books, you’ll love this one!
I was sent a copy of Royal Heir as a gift from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
I’m always excited with Traci Hunter Abramson comes out with a new book…especially when it’s part of a series I enjoy. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one, but I will admit that I never gave Levi much thought in the other books. I think I thought Allen and his bomb sniffing dog would get the next book, so I was pleasantly surprised.
I don’t think you would need to read the other books in the series before you read Royal Heir. It would be more enjoyable for you because you understand some of the minor characters more, but I don’t think it’s necessary.
I loved the bold cover. Not bold in a bright color sort of way (which the other Royal series books were bright) but I loved the crown over the light. It’s simple and it just kinda hits you, and I love it.
I actually really liked that at the beginning of the book Levi was not excited to have Cassie around. She was a spoiled princess, and I loved that we got to see that change. I love what getting to know others and letting others in does to a person, and so that’s fun for me to read.
This book was well written, entertaining (in a “I don’t want to put this down” sort of way), and classically Abramson. I might actually change that. Some authors later writings get a little old, but it seems to me that Abramson’s just keep getting better. I can’t wait until her next one!
*I received a copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
Traci Hunter Abramson quickly became one of my favorite mystery/suspense authors when I got an e-reader as a gift in 2012. I don’t think I’ve read a book by her that I haven’t liked, and this is one I LOVED. This is part of the Royal series, but it can be read as a standalone. I promise you won’t be lost if you haven’t read the other books. If you have read the others in the series this picks up about a year after Royal Brides. This is my favorite of the all the Royal books–it’s got a princess, a handsome and smart hero, a shadowy villain, lots of action, and it takes place on a beautiful Mediterranean island, plus the book has a gorgeous cover.
This story is told from several viewpoints–Cassie’s (Princess Cassandra), Levi’s and the villain’s. I liked seeing things from the bad guy’s perspective–the reader knows what he’s doing, but not exactly who he is or how he fits into things. It was another piece in a mysterious puzzle of who wants Princess Cassandra dead and why.
If my life were ever in danger Levi Marin’s the guy I would want protecting me. He’s smart, brave and knows his stuff. His first priority was always what was best for Cassie. I thought the romance between them felt believable–not rushed. I felt for Cassie when she had to face her fear of heights because I’m afraid of heights too.
I liked the way the author balanced the budding romance between Cassie and Levi with the action. I thought the plot moved at a steady pace until the exciting conclusion. I got so caught up reading I didn’t want to put the book down to do other things. There never seemed to be a good place to stop reading. This is a great addition to my Traci Hunter Abramson book collection.
“Things really heat up on the Mediterranean in Traci Hunter Abramson’s newest series. Meet the royals of Sereno, where stolen gems, fake romance, and trade embargoes are just the beginning of things to come. This fast-paced novel will keep you on your toes from the first page to the last.”
–Paige Edwards, author of Catherine’s Intrigue and Deadly by Design.
Traci Hunter Abramson is one of my favorite go-to authors. She writes several different genres and I enjoy them all. This book is a continuation of her royal books but can easily stand alone. I have to say that I sure love this cover better than the previous ones!
I love the setting of this book and wish I could go somewhere with warm azure waters right now. There is something about imagining the life of a princess in danger and a dashing, strong man to protect her. It definitely feeds those romantic notions that live in my head. Levi is awesome. Trustworthy, brave, smart. All the things a great hero lead should be. Levi and Cassie’s relationship feels mature and believable. I enjoyed them both very much.
The plot in this story has a great build up. Information comes in a steady stream and keeps building until the explosive climax hits. I was interested from beginning to end. This is a clean romantic suspense.
Content: mild violence, mild peril, kissing
– I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Everything I have come to know and love about Abramson’s books is in Royal Heir and then some! Royal Heir steps it up to the next level with the romance and the complete mystery as to who was trying to kill Princess Cassandra and why they would want to. The chemistry between Cassie and Levi could be felt through the pages! Levi was completely handsome, brave, and protective. He was the one you would want to have protecting you if someone was out to kill you! The mystery was the best part of the entire story, if you think you know who it is, guess again…and again. Abramson doesn’t make it easy and kept me wondering until all was revealed. I loved Cassie and Levi’s story, and look forward to the next book Abramson writes; it cannot be soon enough! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The following is my honest review of an advanced copy I was given of Royal Heir by Traci Hunter Abramson:
I’ve been waiting a really long time to read this book. Ever since I read the author’s Royal series which includes Royal Target, Royal Secrets, and Royal Brides I’ve been wanting to see the character Levi Marin get his own happily ever after story. Traci has finally made my desires happen and she did not disappoint me. In fact, according to the author, this book is going to be a start of a brand new world she is creating. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Though Royal Heir is a start of a new world, you still got to see some old friends in this book which made my heart happy. After all, you can’t have a royal book without the dashing Prince Garrett and the heroic Princess Janessa of Meridia.
This book is full of adventure, suspense, and some romance. All three great elements to make a great read. You are going to fall in love all over again as you get to know Levi Marin and Princess Cassandra (Cassie) of Sereno. You will not be disappointed with this read. I highly recommend this book to all suspense and romance readers.
This was the first book I have read by this author and it will definitely not be the last! Levi is an undercover CIA agent and Cassie is a princess, next in line for the throne. Together they have to figure out who is trying to assassinate Cassie and take over the country.
I loved that the story was told from multiple viewpoints – even the villian’s -yet there was still mystery and suspense in trying to figure everything out.
This is the fourth book in a series and though I want to go back and read them now, I enjoyed this book without having read the others first.
Wow! What a great book! This is the first book by Traci Hunter Abramson that I have read and I am glad that I picked it up. This book draws you in from the first page and keeps your attention the whole time. You want to know who the bad guy is and how the hero and heroine defeat him. I also loved the romance in the book between a commoner and a princess. I thought Traci did a great job of balancing both the romance and suspense aspects of her book. I look forward to picking up others of her books and reading them.
I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.
Abandon all household duties and find your comfortable reading nook. You’re not going to want to put this book down! This is my new favorite story by Traci Hunter Abramson. Five solid stars
She can create a story with the perfect amount of twists and turns and romance that keep you glued to the pages. The book is linked with the previous books but could be read as a stand alone, although you’ll have a much bigger appreciation if you’ve read the earlier three stories. I’m so glad to see Levi got his own HEA.
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I enjoyed reading Levi’s story and liked how well he and Princess Cassandra worked together. My favorite series from you’d author are still the Saint Squad and Guardian books, though.
Royal Heir is a fantastic addition to author Traci Hunter Abramson’s Royal series. While it can be read as a standalone, I do recommend reading the other three novels in the series prior to this one just so you can enjoy all the characters at a bit deeper level.
Levi Marin has been an undercover CIA operative in the kingdom of Meridia for a few years now. As his assignment is coming to an end, he gets enlisted to assist in one more case helping to protect Princess Cassandra of Sereno who recently survived an assassination attempt. The two seem to connect on a deeper level right from the start and I love how they grow and their relationship developed. The suspense is great. I always enjoy how the author tells the story from different perspectives. In this book one of those if the villain, but it turned into a bit of a twist that I don’t want to spoil so I’ll just say I like how it all turned out. Very action packed especially at the end and with a bit of a puzzle to unravel, this was a great read and I highly recommend it!