Vengeance is best served piping hot.Prodigal Son. Black Sheep. Playboy Prince. I’ve been called lots of things. Merciful is not one of them.It doesn’t matter what you call me, as long as I get what I want… sure I had a heart. Now that I know, I’ll give up anything to have her…
Well…almost anything.
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I am all in for Xander and Imani’s story! They are off the charts H-O-T! Nana Malone has written two wonderfully perfectly imperfect characters. Each of them are dealing with a barrage of issues that could break less resilient individuals. When the two meet their visceral connection is unexpected but undeniable. No spoilers, just know that the journey to HEA is rife with angst, drama, heat, intrigue and chemistry. Be forewarned the book ends in a stunning cliffhanger that has me waiting with baited breath for the conclusion.
f you love suspense, alpha men, drama and a wonderful storyline you will love this book. Xander is no one to play with and when he falls for Imani it is for real. You get to see another side of Xander when it comes to Imani. The drama that they have to endure is something else. The chemistry between these two is wonderful and I enjoyed the flow of the story and look forward to the next book.
I greatly enjoyed Xander and Imani’s story. The beginning had me going what the heck. It was emotional to say the least.
The more I read I was pulled deeper into their story and was before long completely engrossed in it. It’s definitely one that was hard to put down. I kept telling myself just one more chapter and I’ll stop but I ended up reading it in one sitting. Their tale is well written with great twists. I loved the tension and banter between the two. Xander’s adoration for Imani is so beautiful. I honestly can’t wait for the next half of their story. I’m impatient to find out what happens.
Loved it! Adventure, romance and lots of emotion. What more could you want? After that exciting ending, I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Here’s my thoughts:
Another well crafted read by Nana Malone.
Xander is a player prince, a ruthless player until he meets Imani. Who knocks him for six and off his game.
Recommend.
This is the first book in the Playboy Royal Duet. OMG! Xander and Imani’s story is fast paced, intriguing and suspenseful. I love these broken and beautiful characters! The Prologue is breathtaking. The story ends with a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to read the next book in this duet, Playboy’s Heart. I need more of Xander and Imani!
First things first, wtf?! I was so thrown off by how much I liked this and let’s be honest, I wasn’t expecting much and thought this was going to an over the top cheesefest sooo… bravo Nana Malone! Kudos to you! This was a lot better than I had expected. The hot chemistry, oozing sexual tension and well done opposites attract component won me over and I’m mind blown to find out this was so well written for a book with less than two hundred pages. It sure flew by and before I knew it the cliffhanger ruined me. LIKE. HOW. DARE. YOU. END. WITH. A. CLIFFHANGER?! How dare you?! Nevertheless, I am looking forward to the highly anticipated next installment of this duology.
Royal Playboy pushed the envelope! I couldn’t get through the pages fast enough and of course; Nana Malone doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the last few pages. Imani and Xander are perfect together even with their differences. We are left with questions and trying to figure out Xander. As always, beware of starting this duet, you won’t be able to put it down until the last page.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Vengeance is best served piping hot. Prodigal Son. Black Sheep. Playboy Prince. I’ve been called lots of things. Merciful is not one of them. It doesn’t matter what you call me, as long as I get what I want…What I crave. And it’s not the crown. She is the Princess I didn’t see coming. the one I didn’t plan for. Until her, women came easy. Until her, I wasn’t sure I had a heart. Now that I know, I’ll give up anything to have her..Well…almost anything.
This is on emotional roller coaster with the absolute most perfectly tortured man in Xander. I absolutely fell in love with him and he delivers his goodness in spades. He is damaged just like his brother Lex in the previous books but there is just something about Xander that drives you to the edge and I loved that. I also love the Nana Malone never fails to give the back stories of her characters. And then there is Imani. The princess that Xander wants with all his heart and soul. She is so perfect for him but has no idea just how perfect she is. This book is one that you will not be able to put down. And the ending. i am not even sure that I have that fully processed yet.
So many feels! This book was fantastic, watching Xander and Imani’s story unfold. But that ending!!! I need to know what happens next!
Royal Playboy finds his heart!
I am addicted to Nana Malone’s books. Even though I know the first of a duet ends on a cliff-hanger, and I hate cliffies, I dive in knowing we will get our conclusion relatively soon. Nana leaves her readers hanging, but only for a little while!!!
I met Xander in Alexi and Abbey’s London Duet, and I struggled to like him. Even the discovery of their traumatic joint history in that duet didn’t change my view about him. Sure, I understood, but there was nothing about him to recommend him to me. Ms Malone’s writing ability showed through in how she could change the mind of a reader, and she showed me just how damaged Xander had become, and it was only in meeting the right woman that he had everything to change and live for.
Fake relationships are another weakness of mine, and in meeting Imani, this is where Xander discovers another side of himself, the side where I found the honourable, loyal and loving man that she fell in love with. I loved their story, and I can’t wait for Playboy’s Heart, the second part of this duet.
I could forever wax lyrical about Nana Malone’s writing ability, from her wit and humour, through the realistic handling of difficult subject matter, to the chemistry and steamy moments between our couple. All while maintaining one hell of a suspense plot and a huge cast of characters that keep the momentum of her books going at a roaring pace. She does this all with an enthusiastic and busy air that matches her on-line presence.
Seriously, I cannot recommend her books highly enough to readers who love suspense, witty humour, fast paced writing, alpha men and the women who keep them on their toes, and royalty, all rolled up with a good shot of steam. Nana Malone has hit another 5 Star shot out of the park
When I started this story I really wasn’t sure about how much I was going to like Xander. I know a bit of his story from having read the London Royal duet, but this was all Xander. Consequently, I got off to a rocky start. However, very soon into the story I was hooked! Xander, who is already dealing with so much in his life, and Imani, who is desperately trying to achieve her dreams without being pulled back into the mire she’s escaped. They are perfect together. If you haven’t read any from this author before, be warned – this is just part 1 of a duet & will not give you a full story or HEA. For that, you have to wait it out until book 2 comes out.
Holy Moly was this book good!! Wow!! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars even though it is only Part 1 in this Duet. Let me just set the record straight right now…Alexander “Xander” Chase is my favorite Chase brother. His arrogance, sacrasm and standoffish attitude are all covers for the heartbreak that he tries so desperately to hide. This book is filled with mystery, intrigue, hot, laughter, and steamy romance, and chemistry between the hero and heroine that will set the pages on fire. This book will also break your heart. The underlying story of the hero and the heroine truly is emotionally gripping.
Royal Playboy focuses on Xander, Lexi’s older brother and cousin to Sebastian, King of the Winston Isles, and Imani Brooks, an America student studying at the RADA. Xander has the reputation of being a ladies man. He is gorgeous, rich, super talented, a professor who all students want in his class, since he is the best, and who happens to be an extremely sought after professional photographer. Imani is an aspiring actress who has the lead role in big play being putting on by the RADA, and that role is that of an escort. And yup…her acting role as an escort is very important to the story and Xander and Imani’s beginnings!! And from the moment these two meet the sparks fly and the passion ensues, along with more offers that neither Xander nor Imani can refuses, causing their two worlds to continually collide and orbit each other. I absolutely love these two.
Royal Playboy starts off right where London Soul (Lexi and Abbie’s story), but is so much more. The Prologue to this book had my heart pounding and me screaming NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Although this is a standalone, I highly recommend reading The London Royal Duet before starting this one. It will give you a more full reading experience, and who doesn’t want to be wrapped up in this wonderful world with this wonderful characters that Nana Malone has skillfully crafted with her brilliant storytelling skills? Royal Playboy grabs its reader right from Page Go and does not let you go…especially not with the cliffhanger that Nana Malone leaves her readers with. AGGGH!!! We are hanging by the end of our strings waiting for Playboy Heart.What a ride the start to Xander and Imani’s relationship!! I cannot wait for the conclusion to their story in Playboy Heart.
OMG sometimes authors shouldn’t be allowed to end their stories with cliff – hangers cause what Nana Malone did in this book is just brutal… You just can’t end book like this when book two is far, far away, okay maybe not that far but you know what I’ve mean.
“Royal Playboy” is an epic start to new addicting story that I know we didn’t see nothing yet. I’ve read few other books written by her and I must admit I really like all of them so it’s no surprise that I will read many, many more. The way Nana Malone writes will keep you invested in the story from the beginning until the end when you understand finally that when you didn’t know you’ve read whole book.
Main characters of this story are Xander and Imani who cannot be more different from another or so it seems. In the beginning you may think that they are more like oil and water that they have even slightly chance in any kind of close relationship. But as the story continues and more their characters are unfold they more and more seem to be paired perfectly. They are really complex characters and even the way Nana wrote they first meeting shows that they are not an ordinary duo. What more is a big advantage of this book is really well written plot who will leave you wanting more asap.
So prepare yourself for enticing, hot, rollercoaster ride that will leave you wanting more because when it seemed that we will get long waited answers Nana threw a curve ball which left me with big jaw drop because I didn’t want to acknowledge that this part is over and now I will have to wait for book two. Now all is left is counting my days.
As for all readers who are looking for something addicting to read I totally recommend this book to all of you.
Imani is torn between protecting the one person she loves in the word and pursuing her dreams of pursuing acting. She has been cast in a role that could make her career, so she decides to get some first hand experience as well as earn some extra money it Xander into her life.
Xander has a painful past of his own and is on a mission to right the wrongs of the past. He believes that she is the perfect person to help him in his quest, what could possibly go wrong?
Intrigue, twists and heat all escalate into a cliff hanger that leaves you wanting more of Imani and Xander.
I Love, Love, Love reading Nana Malone’s books. Royal Playboy does not disappoint. I love how broken both Xander and Imani both are and how they find their way to each other. She lost her mom at a young age, and because her dad didn’t handle the loss well with drinking and driving his business into the ground, she was left to take the adult role in the family. She became her younger sister’s protector but when she had the chance to move to London to further her career, she went. She then had a really bad boyfriend experience which left her untrusting. While researching a lead role as an ‘escort’, she met with one of her escort friend’s clients. This particular client always paid his escort to ‘just talk’ as he had issues all his own. When Imani shows up for this scheduled session, Xander and Imani both immediately attracted to each other. Without giving away the story, let’s just say that this is a great love story that goes back and forth from present day to memories of their past. It leaves us with a cliff hanger I don’t want to miss (and neither will you) in the next book. I can’t wait!
4.4 stars
This is the first book of the Playboy Prince Duet and it is Xander’s story. From the first few pages, Ms. Malone has readers hooked with her explosive introduction and then dives into how Xander finally meets his match in a somewhat unusual manner. From the moment he meets Imani, there is just something about her that has Xander throwing caution to the wind and asking her to help him with a bit of a problem that he has. He needs her to be his fiancée for a brief stint. Imani is smart, quick witted, independent and is focused on becoming the best actress she can be. Yet after some going back and forth, she comes around and agrees to help Xander. What follows is a titillating storyline with intrigue, witty banter, and steam that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these two. It does end in a cliffhanger and I can say, like Veruca Salt, I want book two now! I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
I was left screaming with frustration but in a good way. The author has a way of bringing the characters to life and I was sucked into Xander and Imani’s lives. They needed each other and that need grows and just becomes explosive. I can’t wait for their conclusion.
Though I have read all of Nana Malone’s book her cliffhangers always get me,and this book is no exception.
I must admit I think Xander is my favorite character so far. A strong male who has a softer side when hecalliws it to come out, but also has this vulnerability that he doesn’t want anyone to know about it see. His past has definitely shaped him.
Imani is the perfect female for him. She too has a past which clouds her future. She sees past what all say about Xander and realizes he has a side few see.
These two need to learn to trust again and understand that their souls gave found their mate.
Like all Nana Malone books this one ends in a cliffhanger and you’ll wish the answers would be found sooner. The story and characters will keep you reading.
If you haven’t read any other books by thus wonderful author, you should!
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review
OMG!!! This book was amazing!! I just love Nana Malone’s stories!!! Her books are so addicting!!! This story is about Zander and his need for revenge and how far he’s willing to go… bring on book 2!!!