AdrianI’m a gentleman and a card shark, so taking the lead on the new upscale casino on Villroy is a natural fit. I’m proud to run the place, especially given our flagging economy. Except, after a month in operation, it’s been proving to be more than one prince can handle. I need a right-hand man (or woman) to make this operation a success, and hundreds of jobs are counting on me.And then my … on me.
And then my twin, Silvia, gets in touch about Sara, a girl we were close to as children when her family summered in Villroy. Ironically, at twelve, we swore a solemn vow to marry when we were twenty-five. We’re now twenty-five.
But that’s not why Silvia contacted me. Turns out that Sara, like me, loves poker, but now she’s in trouble, running a poker game in New York and upping the pot high enough to attract the wealthy underbelly of the city. Of course, I ride to the rescue with the perfect solution—a job, working for me.
Except the stubborn woman won’t stop her game, won’t leave New York, and won’t leave her sister, who’s all grown up. Now I find myself wanting her for more than just business, unable to leave her in such a dangerous situation. But my kingdom is counting on me to make the casino a success.
Something’s got to give.
The Rourkes Series
Royal Catch (Book 1)
Royal Hottie (Book 2)
Royal Darling (Book 3)
Royal Charmer (Book 4)
Royal Player (Book 5)
Royal Shark (Book 6)
Rogue Prince (Book 7)
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Could it be I’ve fallen in love? I think so. Royal Shark sneaks into the heart with a vengeance and charms it’s way into your soul. Adrian and Sara have a childhood crush touched by tragedy. He was once her hero. She was the girl he couldn’t forget. A chance encounter resurrects a love story that was thirteen years in the making. Can her fear of the past and his certainty of the future become an everlasting romance for the ages. Gilmore takes young love interrupted and makes a lasting impression.
I’m so glad I finally got to read Adrian’s story!
The bond that he and Sara share from childhood is amazing and I loved watching how everything unfolded. It’s really amazing how some connections are meant to be from the beginning and how things always happen for a reason to bring you back together.
Can’t wait to read more Rourkes!
Wonderfully rich, sexy, fun and heartwarming second chance for a young romantic journey that fate decided needed another chance…. Loved it! Adiran is so fun, sexy and irresistibly charming. I really loved visiting Villroy and some of my favorite Royals. This adventure is filled with danger, misunderstandings, intriguing new/old friends and exciting reignited passion.
Adrian and Sara’s royal story was a fun and wonderful adventure in Royal Shark by Kylie Gilmore, book six in The Rourkes series. As a child and pre-teen, Sara spent her summers on Villroy, playing with Royal twins Silvia and Adrian. At age twelve, Sara and Adrian swore a solemn vow to marry when they were twenty-five. Adrian is in charge of the new casino on Villroy, hoping to attract more visitors to the island and improve the economy. Being a gentleman and a card shark is was a natural fit. Unfortunately, Sara’s parents were killed the following year and she stopped communicating with the twins.
Living in New York it was natural for Silvia to locate Sara but after learning about the poker games she was operating she contacted Adrian with her concerns. Adrian was once Sara’s hero and now that they were both twenty-five it was time for a visit. Adrian rides in with the perfect solution, return to Villroy to work for him at the casino. Adrian did not expect the stubborn, independent Sara to give up her game or leave her grown sister. Adrian goes all in, convincing Sara to take a chance on him, his job offer, and a return to Villroy.
Ms. Gilmore wrote a wonderful, sexy, and moving tale filled with sexual chemistry, challenging situations, and endearing characters that is not to be missed. I loved how she found a way to provide Adrian and Sara a love and future together that neither ever expected. I highly recommend Royal Shark to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Royal Shark is my favorite of the Royal Rourke series by Kylie Gilmore. Adrian Rourke is a card shark is running the casino for his family and is over worked. Adrain, his twin Siliva and Sara were childhood play friends on the island of Villroy during the summers when Sara’s family vacation on the island. When they were twelve Adrain and Sara made a marriage pact when they turned 25 and that was the last time they saw each other. Silvia tells Adrian about Sara running private poker games in NYC and she is not sure Sara is safe and he needs to help her. This is a heartwarming wonderful story of a Knight and shining and Adrian makes a perfect knight. I highly recommend reading this book. I received this book as an arc for an honest review of it.
This has been a truly captivating series. Each story is self contained & can be read as a stand alone. The main cast of characters are the same royal family & their assorted & diverse collection of family & friends.
Royal Shark is the story of a pair of childhood friends that promised to marry each other when they reach 25 years old. Since her parents died, Sara hasn’t set foot in Villroy. She can’t handle the memories. Adrian found out she was running card games in New York & wanted her to help run the new casino in Villroy. He didn’t expect the attraction that flared from the moment he saw her all grown up. He also didn’t count on her stubbornness.
This was a hot, sexy, entertaining read. The royal family is brought down to earth & is very relatable the way Ms. Gilmore writes about them. The interactions are highly charged, witty, & emotional. Sara had to learn that her memories could give her comfort instead of despair. Adrian had to learn to treat Sara gently & differently than he had treated the other women in his life. Neither of them trusted the connection they felt. This was an excellent addition to the series.
Royal Shark was a great story by the talented Kylie Gilmore, this was a story that will tug at your heart strings have you giggling out loud and totally have you fall for these fantastic characters. This is Adrian and Sara’s story, two people who grew up being the best of friends during the summers of their youth. Due to circumstances they lose touch until Adrian’s sister Sylvia brings them together. I really enjoyed Adrian he was such a hero and Sara is a great sister together they make this a great story
I have to say I absolutely loved this book or should I say The Rourkes this was a great series and so well written in my opinion. Can’t wait for more from this author. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
If you like friends to lovers, first crush and a very protective book boyfriend, then this is the right book for you. Sara and Adrian spent their childhood summer holidays together on the beach of Villroy Island. At the time, she had no clue he was a prince and it didn’t matter, as they loved to play together and were card games partners. Until the day the first kiss and a pact to marry when they were both twenty-five happened…. Soon after that, Sara lost her parents in a tragic accident and returning to Villroy seemed to open a wound she didn’t want to touch. So many years passed before Adrian’s twin sister reunites with Sara and tells Adrian about her. This happened when both were 25 years old. But would they remember it? Read it and find out the most romantic story of the re-ignite of a first love into a HEA.
Such a sweet story! I loved that the book started with Sara and Adrian as children. That sets the perfect tone for the rest of the story. Sara has been through a lot, and she has some healing to do. Adrian is just the man to support her while she reaches for a new life. It’s all very romantic.
I was glad that we got to know more about Silvia, and I really like Chloe, Sara’s sister. And I am excited to see that this is not the end of the series! We briefly meet Dylan in this book. He is one of the Rourke cousins, and the teaser chapter of his book looks terrific.
I loved the chemistry between Adrian and Sara , their past history together as children was a nice touch. Their pact to Marry at 25 Made When they were in their teens. The banter between the two of them was very witty . The only thing that stopped me giving this 5 stars was the fact that gambling, casinos and poker does absolutely nothing for me and I found the subject off putting. Other than that this was another page Turner and I can’t wait to read the next one about the Rourke cousins .
I loved Adrian and Sara’s story – and loved that it was Sylvia (his twin) who reunites them! There were hurdles, neither of them were perfect but they were perfect for each other! A very entertaining read with a spark!
Spoilers! Sara spent summers on Villroy playing with twins Adrian and Sylvia. Who also happen to be a prince and princess. When Sara and Adrian were 12 they made a pact to marry at the age of 25 and sealed their pledge with their first kiss. Sadly, that is the last summer Sara’s family visit’s Villroy due to a tragedy. Although Adrian and Sylvia reach out to Sara many times, Sara isn’t ready to face the memories of her 12 year old self and a happier time. It’s taken her too long to learn to handle her grief and she can’t go down that rabbit hole again.
Then Adrian shows up at her door after hearing Sylvia did the same and wasn’t turned away. The attraction is immediate and intense. Adrian, who now runs the casino on Villroy, is there to #1 see Sara and #2 alleviate Sylvia’s concern that the poker games that Sara’s running are safe. After spending one evening with Sara, Adrian is convinced that their younger selves knew they were meant to be together and how perfect Sara would be to help run the casino with him. Now to just convince Sara who is resistant to even a visit to Villroy.
Enjoyed this book as I did all of the other Royals. However, not quite as much. The others I found myself hard-pressed to put it down and more swoon-worthy.
What a great final story in this amazing series! I think Adrian took the cake for the hottest and most lovable Rourke brother! 5 royal stars for this one!
Meet Adrian, male twin to Silvia, he’s a card shark, and is now running the casino recently opened on the island of Villroy. It’s definitely been a struggle for him and he really needs some help. His sister and her husband are silent partners in it with him, and silent they are! When Silvia fills him in on their old friend Sara, and what she’s up to, she thinks she may have some trouble and asks him to go check it out in NY. He hasn’t seen her in twelve years so he jumps at the chance.
Sara has been taking care of her younger sister since they lost their parents. She’s doing what she needs to to put her through med school. Running a poker game with some rich russian men, earning more in two nights a week then she did working two jobs weekly. When she ran into Silvia, her friend from when she summered on Villroy with her family, she never expects to see Adrian at her door. They had a pact when they were young, and now they are twenty five, has he come to collect?
Read along and enjoy the last of the Rourkes, or is it? Grab this one asap!
Thirteen years ago, when they were just 12 yrs old, Sara Travers said goodbye to Prince Adrian. But before they parted they made a pact. If they were both single at the age of 25 they would reunite and marry. What girl doesn’t dream of marrying a prince, and even if Sara didn’t care about becoming a princess she has dreamed of Adrian coming for her and them having their happily ever after. But the sudden loss of her parents left her to care for her young sister.
Adrian has never forgotten his first love and when his sister contacts him regarding the danger Sara is putting herself in Adrian makes it his priority to change that. The fact that they are both 25 years old now is just a coincidence.
Sweet story, dramatic plot, with memorable characters, I truly loved this book and the entire series!
I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.
Hot, sexy, and romantic, are just a few words to describe Royal Shark. Adrian and Sara are so closely connected, even after years apart, that their chemistry jumps off the page. I have to say that Kylie Gilmore weaves such a fantastic story around them that it’s hard to put down until the end. A five stars must read.
Adrian seems to be the quiet brother but he is every bit the hero to Sara. These two spent summers together as kids and when they come together as adults their chemistry is so good that it is clear they were always meant to be together. Sara has a few demons to overcome before they get their HEA but Adrian is patient and persistent. This is a really sweet romance with great characters.
I guess that is how it is done. One pact, one call, one encounter, one love. Adrian and Sara story was pure and sweet.
Determined to still be the hero, Adrian went above and beyond. Showed love, support, and a little manipulation. To be honest all he did along with Chloe was drop some truthism and bring light to darkness. Heal the broken and break down walls that was built for survival.
Kylie has a knack for royalty and segwaying into the next series…. This was a touching story and one full of promise and a few tears.