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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Jessa did not have a great childhood due to her mother’s death and her father’s health issues. Her father moved them around constantly with no warning, so she was never given the opportunity to form relationships or lay down roots. She has finally found a place to call her own and isn’t about to give it up.
Roone has been sent by the King and Prince to protect the long lost princess Jessa as the family is still being threatened. The only catch is that she doesn’t know she really is, and Roone has been ordered not to tell her.
From the moment they meet the sparks fly. Roone knows that he needs to keep their relationship strictly business however for the first time in his life he is finding that difficult. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other but what happens when Jessa finds out who she really is and why Roone is really there?
This is the first part of the Royals United duet, so it does end on a cliffhanger. I loved the chemistry between them including the way they had of driving each other crazy. Full of suspense, twists and heat I am looking forward to more of this couple’s story.
Roone’s job is to protect Jessa per King Sebastian. He was not ready for Jessa and her smart mouth and independence. These two did not plan on falling for each other. Roone and Jessa have great chemistry (love/hate relationship). I enjoyed the constant back and forth between these two. I loved the story and am ready for more.
Roone.
You have Roo-ined me for all other bodyguard/undercover/royal watchers!
I first became a fan of Roone in the very first book in the Royal’s series, and loved his broody part in the second set (Lucas’s story). Now, he’s the feature in the last set (I think?) in this pairing of Royal siblings.
His role is to go undercover and watch Jessa, the lost princess that doesn’t know she’s a princess. She’s the product of an affair from the King, and you learn that while her “dad” has been keeping her hopping and moving constantly, it wasn’t due to his paranoia. Someone is really out to get her.
Roone is there to be her “co-worker” and watch over her. Under the premise of a newly developed dating app, the two of them are paired together (with the help of the computer programming queen: Ariel). Of course, the two bicker and banter, and have sexual tension that is off the charts.
“The angel on my shoulder tried valiantly with one last protest. But the devil that had taken over my soul was having none of it.”
Of course, secrets are revealed, and that ending — WOW! I’ve been left with Nana’s cliffies on the prior series, but this one. wow. WOW!
Add in Ariel as the super-techie side kick and this is one great read! I’m ready for the second in this duet, and hope that Ariel gets her own book next!
Royal Tease is an amazing read!! Nana did it again!! It’s full of suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat wanting to know more!! Jessa and Roone’s story is filled with secrets and strong chemistry. I really enjoyed reading Royal Tease and can’t wait to see what else will happen.
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I have been waiting for Roone’s story since Sebastian and Penny’s first book and I LOVE that his better half is with Sebatian’s sister! Jessa and Roone have a chemistry that I love and I can not wait to finish their story!
What a wild ride! From the moment Roone and Jessa meet, sparks were flying. This book is full of excitement and sexiness with a little bit of laughs thrown in. Such a great addition to this series
Royal Tease is Roone and Jessa’s story. This story had me hooked from the beginning!!! I loved Roone since Sebastian’s story and I love him as the lead character in this series. Jessa is the missing princess but has no idea. We learn her backstory and how she has an unusual childhood and difficulties with her father. Roone and Ariel are working together undercover and their banter is perfect. The introduction and development of Roone and Jessa’s relationship is fantastically written and very believable. Jessa has some brushes with danger and there are so many different players that I cannot wait until the next book. Also this was left with the biggest cliffhanger that has me on the edge of my seat!!! Another great read from Ms. Malone!
What a combustible amazingly hot duo!
Jessa is a feisty woman in control of her life who doesn’t know she’s a princess. Roone has been sent by King Sebastian to protect her. They meet with a bang! She’s working her job when a fight breaks out. Roone’s there and doesn’t want anything to happen to her so he throws her over his shoulder and carries her away. And that’s how it all begins…
Roone now works with Jessa and sparks are still flying. As part of the fun, they’re both working on an account called Meet Cute which sets up people to date. Of course, this has all been set up by Roone’s boss, Ariel. Roone gets paired with Jessa and of course she stands him up but sends in a substitute. Can you see how this relationship is going? It is so much fun to read about these two. Watching Jessa fight the attraction and Roone working hard to get her to like him. Such a great read!
Just when you think things might be going well, there’s a crack and just as Roone goes to patch it…. BAM! I did NOT see that coming! What a killer ending and I can’t wait to read the next book.
A fantastic read!!!
Loved this warmhearted romance with Roone and Jessa!
Jessa has a very different “lost royal” story than that of her brother, Lucas, and it’s every bit as intriguing and surprising as his. As the king’s best friend, Roone knows that his job is just to monitor and protect the princess – nothing more – but the red-hot chemistry between them quickly takes the place of reason and self-restraint.
As we’ve come to expect with this series, the conflicts are multi-layered and full of twists and turns. The writing is perfectly on-point and the characters jump of the page and into the reader’s heart. It’s another terrific romance, and I’m looking forward to reading its conclusion. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Jessa and Roone don’t get along. Roone knows he should avoid his best friends younger sister, but that doesn’t happen. crazy good intense chemistry. Loved the storyline. Read now.
The chemistry between Roone and Jessa can be felt from their first encounter. The first installment of their story doesn’t disappoint. Jessa is unaware of the truth of her family. Roone has to pretend to be someone else and get close to Jessa. You know that when Jessa finds out there is going to be hell to pay. She is related to Sebastian and Lucas. =) The story moves quickly and is a fun read. I enjoyed learning more about Roone’s family, but hope to learn more. I am also hoping Ariel gets a story or a happy ending too….maybe a future story? Can’t wait for part two of this duet! I received an advance copy for an honest review.
Loved every second. Nana Malone is an amazing storyteller and writing. This story draws you in. Didn’t want to stop reading it. I absolutely loved it. I voluntary review an advanced copy of this book.
Nana Malone never fails to draw me into a story so far that I don’t look up for HOURS. I got so engrossed in this story that I almost missed my first day on a new job. The plot twists, unexpected surprises, and all the fun I’ve come to expect blew me away in this story, along with some unexpected things never saw coming! I’m anxiously awaiting the next book!!!
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Un-freaking-believable. I cannot believe the author left me hanging like that. How could she? I mean, is he or isn’t he? I feel like I’m swinging from a trapeze with no net below and praying I don’t fall. This story is incredible with suspense, mayhem, love, adventure, lies and half truths, and secrets.
Will Jessa and Roone survive all of the lies and secrets? Was her father as paranoid as everyone thought or was he more sane than believed?
Stay tuned for the conclusion to this story. If you don’t like cliffhangers then hang on to this book until the sequel comes out. But you definitely want to read this story.
All I can say is the one thing all these royals have in common is the ability to run. It must have been in the fathers genes. Teehee! I will warn you this book ends in a really big cliffhanger. I hate cliffhangers, but I think the next one Teasing the Princess comes out in about a month, that’s not too long of a wait. Now for the review Nana Malone grabbed my attention from the start and kept till the end. If you have read the other Royals Series you would have met Roone, the loyal protector of Sebastian and Lucas. Now he has bee sent to protect their sister Jessa. All I can say is he has his hands full and she is nothing like Sebastian and Lucas. I loved Jessa she is strong, independent and his have none of Roone trying to control her. Jessa makes me laugh because of her antics. I’ve wanted Roone’s story since Lucas and Bryna’s story. Nana Malone put just enough drama, steam and humor. Nana Malone ended this book in a cliffhanger I did not see coming. Royal Tease is my favorite of the Royals stories. In my opinion Nana Malone did a good job of bringing you into the royals life. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy.
Great start to a new Royals book! Roone is sent by Sebastian and Lucas – his best friends – to protect their sister Jessa, who has no idea she even has siblings or is of royal blood. I love the love/hate/flirt/lust relationship of Roone and Jessa. The cliffhangers get me with each one of these series so I’m waiting desperately for the completion. Another great read by Nana Malone.
Roone’s mission: protect the long lost princess, Jessa. Now, how best to ingratiate himself with the feisty, independent woman without giving away his true identity? Or even more pressing, without losing his heart to her, to the princess who happens to be his best mate’s sister. Yep.
I love Nana Malones’ royals! First Sebastian, then Lucas and now best friend Roone. Don’t tell the king and the long lost prince but I think Roone has them beat in the swoony, cocky & adorable department. Paired with the ever sassy Jessa, and these two are a couple to watch. Be forewarned, as is the standard with Nana Malone, there’s a doozy of a cliffy, so if you want to avoid it, wait until Teasing the Princess comes out in January before you read. I personally can’t wait for their conclusion, because this first part was fire! It’s fun and witty, super sexy, and had me glued to my Kindle after every page as I waited to see what else these two would find themselves up to. January can’t come soon enough for me!
From beginning to end FANTASTIC! Alpha woman-check. Alpha male-check. Over the top chemistry-double check. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT HAPPENED CLIFF-HANGER- check, check, check. I’m not sure I’ll survive waiting for the next book.
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Good and action packed. I love these characters. What an ending! Please bring on the next book asap!