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 devoured this book in an instant. Nana Malone knows how to write cheeky, easy to read, romance stories.
From the very first chapter I was entranced into the tale of Xander and Imani. You are transported from an action filled beginning, going back to how their love story began.
Meeting the characters you can tell that their chemistry is off the charts. The first introduction on how they met is hilarious and very steamy indeed!! Imani is really an easy going character to fall in love with. She has a past that is heart breaking and I hope she has the strength to overcome it.
This story will make you laugh and swell into smithereens. Xander might be portrayed as a playboy but when he realises he cannot get enough of Imami’s spell over him, he is a sweet kitten.
I cannot wait to see how their love will transpire, especially after that angsty cliffy.
This was a fantastic read about Xander & Imani who we meet in the London Royal duet, both are complex characters and the way we go between past and present in order to see how they came together and whats happening now is smoothly done and you fall in love with the characters even more for it. Beware this ends in a cliffy that will have you curse and wanting the next book now as you are so hooked so start the countdown until the next book is out!!
Imani (love that name!) and Xander have chemistry. Not that either wants to acknowledge it, but it’s so there. It’s not real, though, or at least, not forever, so Imani knows better than to give the playboy prince her heart, right?
They both have pasts, have demons, and the way they come together is just, wow. Pretty perfect. The actual amount of time is short, but their relationship evolves quickly and organically, and by the end and with the crazy cliffhanger, I was dying to know what’s going to happen next.
I love Xander and Imani, both together and individually. She’s strong and giving with a big, big heart. Xander is perfect for her, even though he pushes her away at first. He’s a tough one to get to know, but I fell pretty hard for him, even though I still don’t feel like I know him as well as I want to. I know more layers will be revealed in Playboy’s Heart, though. And I will find out what’s more important to him: vengeance or his love.
Hot dam Xander Chase is all man. He is the right amount of hard and soft. It takes a special guy to pull off part asshat and part sweet and still be love able. I have nothing but great feeling for Imani. She strong and the perfect lady to smooth out Xander’s rough edges. It was so enjoyable to reconnect with characters that I fell in love with a long time ago as well get a new twist to the retelling of their story. Like I said it’s been a while since I first met these too but it’s been long enough that was I thoroughly engulfed with the story. Uuuuug Nana I adore you but you know you keep us on the edge with these cliffhangers I was so into that I didn’t realize that I was at the end already. What the hell. Hurry up February because I need more Xander and Imani. If this is your first Nana Malone book give yourself a treat and go and read as many as you can afford. Nana Malone, you are my book hero. Keep up the fantastic work Warrior Queen. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Arrrggggh! I knew this was the first book in the Playboy Royal duet, and yet I’m always surprised by the edge of a cliff Nana Malone leaves us hanging for the next book! We were first introduced to our Hero, Xander, in the London Royal duet featuring his brother Lex and his lady love, Abbie. As a matter of fact, Xander is a world renown photographer and professor. He met Abbie and crushed on her when she was his student, but in the end she chose Lex. Royal Playboy is told in a dual perspective so we learn how Xander is doing knowing that Abbie will never be his. He meets his actual heroine in an unusual way and doesn’t think he’ll ever find her again when she disappears. Fate weaves her magic and brings the two together in a chance meeting. Of course each of them holds a secret which makes them wary of a relationship, but their chemistry together is breaking down barriers faster than they can react. I know Ms. Malone will eventually give us a HEA for these two, but we already know there are huge obstacles outside of their control before they can get there. Can’t wait for the conclusion!
By now any reader of this author’s work should be prepared for the unexpected and yet we aren’t! The cliffhanger is a real doozy on this one but I know she will resolve it in spectacular fashion! The wait is frustrating!
I have to say that the stories continue to be epic and entertaining. Reading the first and second duet in order is necessary but you can enjoy them without having read any previous stories. I would recommend that you start at the beginning when you are able and you’ll find how interwoven everyone and everything is without it being difficult to follow. Always enjoy her stories!
Xander and Imani are both fighting off the demons in their lives, some still tormenting them. She left her home to travel to London to seek her dream and a few issues followed her. Xander came across as a much older and aloof character in a previous story but he comes alive here. Just shows how your perspective can change! I know you will enjoy this story and many more to come.
Xander Chase and his pregnant wife Imani was attacked on the road. He has nothing but revenge on his mind; but he stays by her bedside while she lays unconscious, telling her the story of how they met…
Imani was an actress who just got cast as the lead in a play. As part of her research for her role, she interviews Miriam -an escort- who offers to refer her to one of her clients—the one who pays her just to talk to him. She didn’t to, but then she’s desperately in need of money to send home and accepts the offer.
The next step in Xander’s plan for revenge requires that he at least appear to be in a relationship. He makes an appointment to see Miriam and is surprised when he sees the beautiful Imani in his apartment instead. Who better to play the role of his girlfriend than an actual actress?
This picks up where the cliffhanger in London Soul left off, but it ends in yet another cliffhanger! Despite said ending, this was an enjoyable, easy read. The writing was done beautifully and the story flowed effortlessly. We also get to see what Lexi and Abbie are up to. Can’t wait for Playboys’ Heart!
Royal Playboy is a fake relationship contemporary romance written in dual first-person POV. It ends in a cliffhanger. No cheating.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Imani and Xander are so different its fun to watch them come together. Somehow these damaged souls have been making it work but will they….
Imani is escaping a drunk father who is suffocating her by his destructive behavior. But Imani has an amazing opportunity and she’s grabbing it. Now she just got the lead role in a play and she’s playing a call girl. She does her research by meeting one and realizes that she can make a lot of money by just talking with one guy and that will help her immensely. It just so happens that Xander, is the guy.
Xander is a gorgeous and successful man who has his own demons but somehow Imani makes him feel differently. Xander realizes that she’s not actually a call girl but he needs help in the form of a fake girlfriend for a weekend away and one thing leads to another.
As they begin to open up to each other, you can’t help but route for them and hope that they can overcome their pasts.
Of course, Nana leaves you hanging and you can’t wait for the next book to see how it ends. Another great read by Nana Malone!
Royal Playboy is packed full of everything I expect from Nana Malone’s books, suspense, intrigue and the always present family drama! When you combine all that goodness with fantastic writing and memorable characters that you pray find their way out of the darkness that brought them pain in their past, you have a book that you won’t want to put down!
The prologue will grab your attention and leave you desperately wanting to know the rest of Xander and Imani’s story! Can they conquer all of the obstacles thrown at them? Can two damaged souls find peace together? Well, grab hold because this book ends in a cliffhanger and it is only the beginning of their story! I can’t wait to see where their journey takes them in the second book in the Playboy Royal duet!
I absolutely loved the start of Imani and Xander’s story! They both have their own issues, but they are great for each other. With secrets, suspense and twists and turns you get a fantastic story! Wow! What a cliffhanger! It makes me what the next book now! I can’t wait to find out what happens for Xander and Imani!
Drama student Imani Brooks meets up with Miriam the escort as research for her role as a prostitute in a play. When Imani suddenly needs money fast, she decides to go method with Miriam’s client who just wants to talk. But when Imani meets the beautiful Alexander Chase, he wants to do more than talk and so does she. But when reality sets in, Imani wants to forget that she’d temporarily lost her mind and pulls a runner. What happens when Imani runs into Xander soon afterwards? Note: this story ends on a cliffhanger.
Royal Playboy is an intense, suspenseful and steamy story that will have you hooked. I can’t wait to read Playboy’s Heart, book 2 of the Playboy Royal series.
Royal Playboy by Nana Malone is the First book in the Playboy Royal Series. This starts the story of Xander Chase and Imani Brooks so their will be a cliffhanger setting you up for the next book/installment into their story. This book does have some trigger from the trauma that these two goes through. Their story goes through different times in their lives so that we can get the whole back story. Xander was set on revenge but with Imani he starts to feel something more. They both seem to find something in each other that they need but of course this just starts their journey.
Page turning book for me and I can’t wait for the next installment.
Wow, talk about holding a grudge. But considering the circumstances, I can’t hold it against Xander. But I love how Imani provides stability for him. Even though he hasn’t told her everything, she’s there for him and doesn’t hold anything against him. So many secrets are being kept by both of them, will they ever reveal them to each other?
With an explosive beginning and a mysterious ending, book two can’t come soon enough. What will happen? I’m looking forward to the reveals to come in book 2 and the conversations to be had between Xander and Imani.
First, after the major cliffhanger in London Soul, I was anxious to hear more of Xander & Imani’s story this time around. Let me say the wait was not in vain. Rewinding it back a little you have Xander and Imani two complex individuals who found each other. I won’t reveal too much but I found their pairing interesting because of what Xander & Imani brought out in each other. Both experienced past trauma and are learning to trust again especially when it comes to relationships. What is so great about Nana is her ability to address such serious topics while including steamy romance and her signature wit. Overall, I love this book even though I definitely yelled in my head about the cliffhanger even though I knew one was coming. Looking forward to seeing how the action picks back up in Playboy’s Heart.
I enjoyed this story a lot. The characters were wonderful and not only was the story interesting but it was sweet, steamy, and funny, with a bit of suspense and mystery. The chemistry between Xander and Imani was undeniable from the very beginning and I enjoyed every minute they spent together. The one thing that bothered me a bit about Xander was his thoughts about Abbie. The attraction was okay but I thought it was a bit much when he kept thinking about it even after his brother told him what he did and he knew who Abbie would become. I loved that Imani did what she had to do even though it took her away from her sister. I hope her father gets himself together and I hope Ryan gets what he deserves. The ending was full of suspense and I can’t wait to read the next book. With that being said, I wished I had known that this was not a standalone story because I am truly starting to hate cliffhangers. However, this story was a great read and I look forward to the next book.
Ohhhh….Nana!!!! Why do you do this to me???
First, I need to say this is a CLIFFHANGER! But…it is a huge do-not-pass-this-one-up cliffhanger! It was a wonderful, quick, delicious read! From the start to finish I wouldn’t put it down. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!
This story of Xander (Lex Malone’s brother) and Imani starts out intense, and doesn’t stop! Royal Playboy gives the backstory of their relationship…at least part of it…because it is a CLIFFHANGER! (Yeah, I need to get over it, I get it!) Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this first book of the Playboy Royal series and cannot wait for the next book in the series!
3.75 stars–ROYAL PLAYBOY is the first instalment in Nana Malone’s contemporary, adult PLAYBOY PRINCE erotic, romance duet focusing on British photographer Xander Chase, and American actress Imani Brooks. Xander and Imani were first introduced in the London Royal series focusing on Xander’s brother Lex.
NOTE: ROYAL PLAYBOY is the re-release of the author’s 2015 LONDON CALLING (Chase Brothers #2) with added, modified and expanded content.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Imani and Xander) following two timelines, ROYAL PLAYBOY follows the fake girlfriend/boyfriend relationship between photographer Xander Chase, and American actress Imani Brooks. Imani is desperate for money having received a call from her sister saying their alcoholic father had not been paying the bills. Researching for an upcoming role, Imani finds herself interviewing a high priced escort that will eventually pull our heroine into the darker side of life where she meets a man who only wants to talk. To Imani’s surprise said man is none other than renowned photographer Xander Chase, the photographer hired to shoot her latest promo pictures for an upcoming show. But all is not well in Xander Chase’s world, and our hero soon discovers he needs a ‘significant other’ in order to impress some potential clients, clients he needs for his journey of revenge. What ensues is the fake girlfriend/fiancé relationship between Imani and Xander that turns into something more, and the potential fall-out a Xander struggles with issues from the past, as Imani’s past is out to destroy her short-lived happiness in the arms of Xander Chase.
The relationship between Xander and Imani begins as a business exchange but Imani struggles with her attraction to Xander Chase. Their one night together results in emotions that neither one expected, emotions that will soon develop into something more. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word in my romance story line-erotic or otherwise.
The colorful secondary and supporting characters include Xander’s brother Alexi, and his girlfriend Abbie -first introduced in the newly renamed LONDON ROYAL series ; Imani’s father, and her sister Ebony; businessman and Xander’s nemesis Alistair McMahon: escort Miriam; director Charles Adams; and Imani’s ex boyfriend Ryan Ellison.
ROYAL PLAYBOY is a quick read; a story of betrayal and revenge; secrets and lies; attraction, relationships and love. The premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is heart breaking and provocative; the characters are broken, desperate, and energetic. Royal Playboy ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned
For years he’d wanted one thing–it was time to go after it. Payback some would call it. There were other names to call it if they knew. He wouldn’t tell. Couldn’t tell anyone but his brother who already knew and was helping. He’d never expected to run into her. She wasn’t part of the plan until she became part of it. Neither knew their past. Neither knew how much they had in common and neither planned to tell the other or anyone else. Just as she felt again but refused to let him know. Until he became the answer to the problem she didn’t think she’d solve.
How could she make him feel again? What was it about her? When he tried to find her things changed and he didn’t just want her he needed her.
Two people with pain and hurt in their past. Can they be the answer to a future filled with love and feelings?
The author has shown us real situations in a love story. The kind of story we rarely find with characters we share their pain and wish for a happy future. Steam is always part of a Nana Malone love story and this is no exception. Then…
Right. The end is the cliffy for the second part of the story. Please hurry.
This is Book 1 of the Playboy Prince Duet.
This is the story of Xander & Imani. They meet when she pretends to be an escort with a man, Xander, who only hires an escort to talk. He has deep rooted problems from childhood. He went through a phase of being a playboy and it left him with more issues. The story starts out present day, and then goes back four years. He’s trying to get revenge for the man who was almost his brother. He makes Imani a proposal and she accepts. She has issues with her father and needs the money, but no sex. This is a great story, but Nana leaves you with a cliffhanger. I love Nana Malone’s books, to say the least. I can’t wait for the Book 2.
Brand spankin’ new Royal Romance!