I will protect her at all costs… whether she likes it or not.Once upon a time, I threw a princess over my shoulder and carried her out of a bar fight.Jessa has carried that grudge ever since. Hates my guts. She’s uncooperative on her best days. Feisty. Stubborn. It’s adorable. Not a word I’d ever tell my best friend, of course. Because she’s his little sister.The plan was royally simple. Go … was royally simple. Go undercover and protect her. Seeing as it’s all I want to do already, it should have been the easiest assignment of my life. But of course, she is determined to cause trouble. And all the forbidden temptation manhandling her entails.
The stakes are too high to mess this up.
The monarchy is at risk.
And so is my heart.
(This is Book 1 in the Royals United duet.)
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First one in this series. Royal princess that doesn’t know she is a princess has her own personal body guard. But she can’t seem to get along with him. He tries everything to keep his feelings to himself but does start to fall for her. But will it put her in danger ? Another enjoyable book from Nana. She does an amazing job writing these royal books. Enjoyable from beginning to end. Can’t wait to read the next one and see what happens between the princess and her bodyguard.
Roone Ainsley! I’ve been waiting for your story, and Nana Malone didn’t disappoint. Jessa is the ideal compliment for Roone. The chemistry depicted between the two characters is equal parts funny, acerbic, and sexy. I laughed and cheered while Roone and Jessa stubbornly fought their attraction. Their respective internal dialogues with self and relentless appendages are insightful and humorous. Ariel is the friend we all need. Of course N.M. left me hanging with an amazing cliffhanger, that has me looking forward to the next book.
5 Stars
Review by Amy W.
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Royal Tease by Nana Malone contains an arrogant bodyguard and a reluctant princess that start out as enemies but soon become more.
Roone is not thrilled with his new assignment to guard the lost princess, but it’s his job and he’s good at what he does. Except when he finally meets her, she is more than he bargained for, not to mention she is gorgeous. He has his work cut out with her.
Jessa doesn’t need a man for anything and especially not the cocky SOB that is Roone. She has more important things to worry about than the handsome man that has weaseled himself into every part of her life.
The two of them clash but the passion between them burns hot, even when they both have reasons not to fall for the other.
Nana Malone quickly became one of my top ten favorites when I read Royal Bastard. It was my first read by her and I fell in love with the characters, especially a surly bodyguard by the name of Roone. I was ecstatic to learn he was getting his own story. And I might have squealed a bit when Royal Tease finally landed on my kindle. Roone and his lost princess were all I had hoped for and I cannot wait for the conclusion of this duet!
Oh my! Roone and Jessa are two of a kind. They claim to hate each other but their bodies are not having any of that. From the moment they meet I couldn’t put their story down. I had to know what was going to happen with this princess and her royal guard. Just like our other royals, there is suspense and mystery but more importantly, there is so much sexual chemistry that the anticipation drove me crazy. I need more now!!!! Grab this latest smash from this author about more royalty than you imagine.
Just when you thought this series could not get any better. Malone Squared hits you right between the eyes with this one. This book will have you laughing, crying, horny and breathlessly awaiting the next book in this series. They definitely do good cliffhangers. This series takes a deep look at Roone who is sent to protect Jessa, the lost princess of Winston Isles. We all know how it is supposed to go, but does it ever go that way. Roone is straight-laced and by the book type of guy. Jessa is no none sense, focusing on staying put and making a life for herself. I can’t even begin to try to figure out how Jessa’s story will end but the ride to get there will definitely be thrilling. These authors captivate readers separately. United they are off the charts.
Famous last words/mantra our hunky Hero, Roone, keeps repeating to himself and his partner, Ariel., about his burgeoning feelings over our heroine, Jessa. Roone and Ariel are Royal Guards on assignment to protect Jessa, who is not yet aware that she is the long lost sister to King Sebastian of the Winston Isles (Royals Undercover series) and Prince Lucas (Royals Undone series). There’s a conspiracy threatening the royal family which ultimately puts Jessa in danger, who doesn’t yet know of her royal lineage nor the danger it poses. I love that Jessa is a strong heroine who is used to fending for herself since her father used to move them around a lot, paranoid that there was constant threat of someone trying to take Jessa away. Things start to happen which cause Jessa to wonder whether her father was mentally ill. Roone, on the other hand, has to temper his “soldier protection” mode to try and gain Jessa’s trust so he protect her without her being aware. His attempts along with Ariel’s “helpful hints” provide some light humor as Jessa continues to keep him at arm’s length. Because this story is told from a dual POV, I love the “comments” each of them have with their respective libidos as they try to deny the attraction both of them feel. I can’t wait to see how their story concludes!
I gave this book five stars because it was spectacular. I love reading about the royals. Jessa and Roone were so perfect together. Her Dad trained her well for trouble. I am shocked at what she did at the end. I am truly on pins and needles waiting for the next book. Good job as always Nana!!
Roone, the protector. He is best friends with and security for King Sebastian and Prince Lucas.
They have a sister, Jessa – she doesn’t know who she really is, and Roone (along with Ariel) have been sent to London to protect her from a danger that they aren’t sure of. Roone goes in undercover to work along-side Jessa and they have this wild chemistry between them. He is very overprotective and she feels she doesn’t need protecting, that she is a strong woman and can take care of herself.
After several incidents, she realizes that she is falling for Roone and they begin a relationship. She had a paranoid father who always made her feel that his delusions were keeping them on the run. Just as they would settle in one place, he would pick them up in the middle of the night and move them. As she became an adult, she had to have her father committed and he later died there. She always felt guilty about putting him in a home.
After she collects her father’s personal belongings, she sees these sketches of men with tattoos of daggers and starts to wonder who they are.
After meeting with an old family friend, he tells her that her mother had left her dad for a short while and during that time had a relationship with another man. Her father and mother reunited but at the time, her mother was pregnant. Her father never told her that he was not her biological father and that her real father was King Cassius from the Winston Isles.
She then finds out from this friend that the people in the sketches are from the Royal Family. She begins to feel her father was not as ‘ill’ as she thought. She runs home to grab a bag to run yet again when Roone shows up to tell her the truth about who she is but it is too late because she already knows.
She trusts no one and as she is about to leave, she raises a gun towards Roone. And shoots.
… And now we have to wait for the rest of their story. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Nana Malone is an excellent writer. This is not the first book I have read of hers and it certainly won’t be the last.
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Nana Malone has delivered again. Roone and Jessa are hot fire. The heat is enough to melt your kindle. Proceed with caution. Roone is holding secrets, but so is Jessa. Will they make it? It’s told in different pov’s, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a hea. I highly recommend this book. It is such a royal tease. You need to one click it.
Page turner. Fun. Royal. Beauty. Excitement. Nana Malone has done it all over again. This time we get a royal she. . .
Jessa was all that was strong, independent, smart, sassy, sexy, feisty, self-assured . . . and a challenge for one Roone. These two together find that this was not just a simple little game of life. There was so much more. Dive in and see what Jessa and Roone have to show you and do be ready to be on the edge. There will be more to come. Cliffhangers get me every time. I want my gratification now.
What I really enjoy about this author’s writing is that whenever I read one of her books I just fall in love with the whole idea of love again.
Royal Tease is a fun read, Roone is a great character, I couldn’t help fall for him but at the same time wouldn’t have minded ruffling his feathers to see what is under that “by the book” exterior and that is exactly what Jessa manages to do. I liked her as well, she was feisty and a take no nonsense kind of girl. Their journey together was extremely well told, full of great dialogue, drama, hidden agendas and secrets that really need to see the light of day.
Royal Tease introduces us to King Sebastian and Prince Lucas’s little sister Jessa. King Sebastian sends his best friend and most trusted guard, Roone, to protect his sister from the treat against the crown and to one day bring her home. This should be a cake walk for someone with Roone’s experience but Jessa isn’t to be told about being the lost princess yet. Jessa just like her unknown brothers, is very good at giving her guards the slip and making Roone’s job hard.
Roone has his hands full and all the while he is fighting a the very strong attraction to Jessa and wanting to get his hands on her. His own sense of duty and loyalty to his best friends and their country as well as feeling like he’s not good enough drives him to keep his hands to himself. That is until he can’t.
Roone finally gives into the attraction and decides to not fight it. He can guard her better if he’s closer to her right? What happens when Jessa makes a discovery about her past and who she really is and realizes everyone has been lying to her? Can their new found feelings survive?
Roone is so swoony and Jessa is a strong woman who knows how to take care of herself . You can’t help but want her to let Roone take care of her too.
This book ends on a cliff hanger and I was given an advanced readers copy for a honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Roone: The plan was simple, go undercover, protect my best friend’s little sister. It should have been the easiest assignment of my life. But Jessa isn’t your usual princess. She’s feisty, and sexy, and stubborn, and gorgeous. Did I mention she hates me? From the moment I carried her over my shoulder out of a bar fight, I’ve been the persona non grata. But the stakes are too high to mess this up. The monarchy is at risk.
Jessa: I can’t stand Roone Ashcroft. There I said it. Shoot me. We go together light lightening and water. His annoying, steady obstinance is going to cost me my job. A job I have worked very hard to keep. No one is messing this up for me. I’ve had enough crazy in my life. But even if I wanted him-which I don’t, but if I did-I can’t even have him. My life is not my own. I’ve known that since birth.
Oh my gosh I loved this book. I had so much fun reading it and it is one that you guys do not want to miss. Jessa is a long lost princess and Roone is her bodyguard. However she does not know that he is her bodyguard. From the moment they meet their chemistry is off the charts and Roone is fighting his attraction to her. His best friend after all is the King and Jessa is his sister. This is the story of a man who wants no ordinary woman but a princess and the kicker is she hates him. Can he find a way to make this all work out? You have to read to find out but I promise your going to love this book. I can’t wait for the next one. I love Nana Malone’s books. I fall more in love with her writing style and characters with each and every book I read.
4.5 stars
This is one fun loving high impact series that I cannot get enough of. This is Roone’s story and Ms. Malone has penned it with her usual flair. Roone is a straight laced, follow the rules kind of guy who is learning that sometimes the rules have to be bent or broken. Again, he is tasked with the protection of another, a woman named Jessa. She is strong, independent and loving her life. However, things are not as they seem and she wonders if there is something that she needs to know. When Roone meets Jessa, there is an instantaneous attraction but she is off limits. However, the heart wants what the heart wants and the two fall for each other. Yet with Roone holding back the truth of who he really is and Jessa not knowing the secret of her past, will Roone tell Jessa the truth before it is too late? This is one drama infused storyline that ends in a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to read the next part of the continuation of their journey.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
I loved Royal Tease. It’s funny, sweet and suspenseful. The chemistry between Roone and Jessa is wonderful. I loved their banter. You could feel the attraction and adoration between the two coming of the pages. Their story has some great twists that keep the reader on the edge of their seat trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. I can’t wait for the next book.
I love how Roone gets his own book and of course it has to be with Sebastian and Lucas’s sister Jessa just cause you know it’s Roone. Jessa has lived a life of paranoia due to her up bringing with her Dad who recently passed away and while trying to finally comes to terms with his passing and continue to exceed at work Roone gets a job at her work and now she has to compete with him for what she has worked so hard for. The love/hate Jessa has for Roone is great and the fact we really get to know Roone along with his past means you want them to get together and work out, but well you know how it goes with those royals. And the ending .. wow really… give me the next book now I really need to know!!!!!!
An amazing book. Extremely entertaining, captivating, and interesting read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong and intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Love the Royal series and Royal Tease is not an exception. Ronne has a very difficult if not impossible job to do, protect the long lost princess, and in doing so not falling in love with her. Jessa considers herself no princess, she has had to work hard for what she wants and really hates the nickname, specially when Roone is the one to call her princess. She has suffer much in her life with the constant movings escaping the mysterious men that wanted to take her away and her father’s illness, but it all seems that he was not as mad as it appeared & must people might thought, something that she will discover a bit too late. This love / hate relationship of these two co workers and neighbours will be a fun ride that will leave you wanting more from Jessa and Roone, specially after the incredible cliffhanger…..
This is an amazing, sexy story with great new characters to fall in love with and some returning one that we already love.
Filled with passion, love / hate, romance, unexpected surprises, and new information this story will keep you at the edge of your seat, wanting to know right away what will happen with Jessa and Roone.
Wow! What a great book. It’s sweet, sexy and suspenseful. I devoured this book in hours and loved getting updates on other characters, I’ve loved each book in this series. Loved Roone and how hard he tries to resist hitting on Jessa. Loved how she realizes he doesn’t call her by name, just Princess. She’s is for a shock at the end. What an ending, it definitely left me wanting to hurry and get the next book. I highly recommend this book.
Royal Tease will give you all the love with a little tease to go along! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Nana Malone does it again with this new duet! Love can be so good and this story has you feeling that way but as only Nana can do she makes you say OMG I did not see that coming! I cannot believe how that ended and cannot wait for the next book!!!