He likes to be in control… also, I soon discover, the one my family secretly hired to protect me. Am I mad? Hell, yes. Am I game to play along? You bet.
She’s in over her head…
Everyone knows and loves Ethan Auprince. With his sexy-as-sin dimples and crazy likeability, he’s always the center of attention. I’ve been tasked with protecting celebrities, bigwigs, and high-ranking officials, but when I come face-to-face with the man I spent one incredible summer with, I’m in trouble. A careless mistake on my last assignment cost me, and now Ethan is looking at me like he wants to devour me, not cooperate with my subtle instructions while I work under the guise of his restaurant manager.
My reputation is at risk. His safety is on the line. But worse, we’re falling in love again.
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A wonderful addition to the American Royalty series.
Pascale and Ethan had a summer fling ten years ago, but Pascale left without saying goodbye. Ethan never forgot her or stopped wondering what happened to make her leave. When Pascale shows up at Ethan’s restaurant for a management position, Ethan can’t believe his eyes.
Pascale is a body guard who was hired by Ethan’s family to protect him from a stalker. It will be hard for her to do her job while keeping a secret from Ethan. When the secret finally comes out, old flames are rekindled. But what will happen to their relationship when Pascale gets some unexpected news?
I really enjoyed this second chance romance. It is passionate, but with a touch of sweetness added to the mix. The story moved along nicely and I really liked the characters, especially Rylee. She was a fun addition and changed the tone of the story giving it a little something extra. This is the second book in a series, but I think it can totally be read as a stand-alone.
After reading book one in this series I was excited for reading more about this fantastic family. Robin Bielman most definitely doesn’t disappoint when it comes to Ethan Auprince.
Ethan Auprince is a famous restaurant owner and a man who loves his family but what is missing is someone to share all that with. But when one day your past comes back into your present and you don’t know what this all means.
Pascale Nichols is a female bodyguard and when she is assigned to Ethan unbeknownst to him she never expected for all the past feelings to come crashing back to the forefront.
Can two people with a history navigate their life now to fit the other in or they just let the past be the past and not move forward into the future that will be the question that needs to be answered.
“Sweet Talker” (American Royalty Book 2) by Robin Bielman is a great read. I enjoyed Ethan and Pascale’s story. This was the first time I’ve read anything from this author, and I’m looking forward to reading more. This story has romance, passion, humor, close family, second chances, and more. I can’t wait to see what happens with these characters in this series. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, and series.
This is the second book in this series but it is a complete stand alone so if you haven’t read book one don’t fret it but you may want to read it anyway just because the writing is so great.
This is Ethan Auprince story he is the eldest brother and the restauranter who always seems to have a different woman on his arm as he wines and dines them What his brothers don’t understand is that ten years ago he had his heart broken by a woman that walked away when she had a family emergency. When it looks like Ethan has a stalker his brother employ a bodyguard in the shape of Pascale The only problem is she is the woman that walked away she thought he only thought of her as a summer fling so never realised that she hurt him. Now with them back in one another’s company will their passion for one another reignite and will she be able to do her job and keep him safe You will have to read to see
I loved this second chance romance! Robin Bielman never fails to keep me turning the pages with her books and Sweet Talker was no exception!
Pascale and Ethan had great chemistry and you just knew they weren’t going to be able to resist each other for long! Something unexpected happens in Pascale’s life though that impacts their future together and they both will have to decide if what they have together is worth the fight for their HEA.
Sweet Talker was a fun, sweet, sexy and heartfelt read! I really enjoyed it!
While this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
This is the first book I’ve read from Robin Bielman and I know it won’t be my last. I was completely sucked into Ethan and Pascale’s story. This is the second book in the series, however, it can be read as a standalone.
Ethan and Pascale spent a summer together 10 years ago, that summer they fell in love. Until, Pascale left without a word. Now, they are back in each other’s lives, but Pascale was hired by Ethan’s family to keep him safe.
I loved Ethan and Pascale’s relationship. Despite having ten years pass there is no denying the connection they share. That bond from ten years ago is strong and only growing between the two of them. When Pascale’s life takes a major turn, I loved that Ethan doesn’t shy away. He is super sweet and loving and majorly steps up.
The characters in this book were super relatable and easy to love. I couldn’t get enough of the Auprince family, especially Gran. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and I’m definitely going to go back and read the first one!
This is the second book in The American Royalty series,but can be read as a standalone and Sweet Talker Did not disappoint,I adored it just as much as the first book.In this installment we get to known the eldest brother Ethan Auprince a gorgeous ,sexy and very handsome restraunteur and his attraction to a woman who broke his heart 10 years ago after a steamy Summer spent together,
Pascale Nichols left him without an explanation and disappeared without a trace.
But now she is back in his life.
Hired by his family to Protect Ethan who is being harrassed by a stalker,Pascale has to try to keep her real purpose a secret so she has aquired the job as his restaurant manager so she can keep tabs on him,and protect him without Ethan suspecting shes actually his bodyguard.
The chemistry between them is still very much alive and they find themselves falling into an easy friendship which complicates matters for Pascale.But this is not the only curveball in this story,there is so much more to this romantic tale and it will keep you so intrigued and your eyes glued to the pages.
I was totally sucked in and enchanted by this book it flowed effortlessy and I enjoyed ever single word. Robin Bielman always creates characters to swoon over and I adore both Ethan and Pascale they are a wonderful couple.
This is a fantastic read and I Loved it . I Highly recommend it to anyone who loves a feel good second chance Romance.
This sinfully sexy book is second in the American Royalty series and it features Ethan and Pascale/Callie. I don’t think I’ve ever come across such a catchy and unique name. I love it! These two have a history that goes back 10 years. It’s been that long since they’ve seen each other. He’s been receiving some threats from an unknown, obsessed woman. His family hires Callie to be his new restaurant manager but secretly she’s really been hired as his bodyguard. Is it really a secret? He let her go ten years ago but not this time! These two have some UBER sexy chemistry. Ethan is extremely appealing in EVERY way. Just reading the words, I can see it playing like a movie in my head. I can hear his deep voice and it gives me chills.
After the climax of the original plot is finished, the story takes off in an unexpected direction. The ending comes up quicker than expected but leaves you satisfied. Since we have one more brother that needs his story told in this series, I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of Ethan and Callie.
A great addition to the American Royalty series. I was hooked from the start. Ethan and Pascale’s story gave me all the feels. Their chemistry, banter, low-times and love kept me reading long past my bedtime. Grandma Rosemary always makes me smile. I can’t wait for Drew to meet his match.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC received via NetGalley.
When restaurateur Ethan Auprince needs to hire a new restaurant manager he never expects Pascale Nichols to fill that position. What makes it worse is that she is the one woman who got away. But this time Pascale has an ulterior motive as a bodyguard to keep Ethan safe. Can she hold back her emotions and get the job done? Or will the memories she has held close to her heart once again come to the surface? Will it be a chance for a second time romance or will the reunion be heartbreaking? This was a fabulous read. The characters were beautifully written and the storyline flowed effortlessly. The reader cannot help but want these two to get their HEA and with each turn of the page become more invested in their romance.
A second chance romance that I loved from the first page. Ethan Auprince might be a bit entitled, but he’s a real decent guy at heart. He loves his family and his friends, his job is his life, oh, and he’s not looking for a serious relationship. Until SHE walks back into his life again. The one that got away, his one true love, Pascale “Callie” Nichols. What he doesn’t realise is that she’s been hired as his bodyguard. Sweet, funny and sexy, with a little bit of angst. Great charactersI I love all the Auprince clan, grandmother especially, she’s a real feisty one. The humour and banter between grandma and grandsons is hilarious. Callie is just the right amount of soft and hard to match Ethan, and I loved how they interacted together. A match made in heaven, I just hope that they can ride the storm, and Callie can get past her fears that a relationship with Ethan won’t work. Highly enjoyable, summer read. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via email. This is my honest review.
Pascale and Ethan
I absolutely loved this book until I got to the ending;; maybe the last 20-30pages. Give it a try, you might like the ending.
It was ok. Could have been better.
This has been the hardest review for me to write. I swear, I’ve gone through 20 drafts before settling on this one.
Sweet Talker is book two in the American Royalty series which can be read as a standalone. This is Ethan’s story and it packs quite a punch. It’s a second-chance romance between two very strong personalities. There’s quite a bit of light-hearted banter in the first half of the book. Ethan’s family secretly hires bodyguard Pascale to ferret out the threats against him. Can she protect him while protecting her heart, too?
Then, there’s the second half of the book. Just as they get on the same page, bam! Disaster strikes and this suddenly becomes a totally different book. Dramatic romance is what I’d describe it as. The tone is serious, so serious in fact, I had to put the book down a few times. I finished it, I’m happy to report.
My honest opinion is that this book is actually two books in one. It misleads the reader, based on the blurb. I felt cheated, somehow.
I still give it three stars for superb writing. The character development is spot-on and the ending was good.
Fingers crossed book three is better.
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
SWEET TALKER is the second instalment in Robin Bielman’s contemporary, adult AMERICAN ROYALTY erotic, romance series. This is billionaire restauranteur Ethan Auprince, and security specialist Pascale Nichols’ story line. SWEET TALKER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Pascale and Ethan) SWEET TALKER follows the second chance romance between billionaire restauranteur Ethan Auprince, and security specialist Pascale Nichols. Ten years earlier, following a hot and heavy summer romance Pascale Nichols ran out of Ethan’s life. Fast forward to present day wherein, Pascale, now employed as a security specialist, finds herself working undercover as a restaurant manager for the man she never stopped loving. Enter billionaire restauranteur Ethan Auprince. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Ethan and Pascale, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to a close.
Ethan Auprince has a stalker, and unbeknownst to our story line hero, his family has hired a body guard in the guise of restaurant manager Pascale Nichols but the family does not know there is a romantic history between our story line couple. Ten years earlier Pascale Nichols’ life imploded and she ran to protect her head and her heart. Working for Ethan Auprince brings with it memories of the past, memories that force our heroine to look long and hard at what she wants, and where she is going.
The relationship between Pascale and Ethan is one of second chances. Ethan had no idea why Pascale walked out of his life ten years earlier, and struggles with the real reason she is now in his life. Hoping to reconnect with Pascale, Ethan begins a slow seduction of his restaurant manager/protector. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are reintroduced to Ethan’s brothers Finn Auprince and Chloe (Heartthrob #1), Drew Auprince, grandmother Rosemary; Pascale’s sister Paige; her boss Serenity; and five year old Rylee Stone.
SWEET TALKER is a story of second chances: secrets, lies, loss and love. The premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are colorful, animated and energetic but the ‘stalker’ story line was virtually non-existent ;the resolution was quick, non-confrontational, and rather unimpressive. SWEET TALKER is a great addition to Robin’s AMERICAN ROYALTY series.
3.5
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Rylee
Part of a series: American Royalty
Standalone
HEA
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
I didn’t think this one was as good as the first one in series. This was Ethan Auprince books, he is the older brother of the Auprince’s clan, there are three supposedly hot brothers, I hope you started with the first book which was Finn’s and Chloe’s and as I mentioned already I definitely liked that book more. In this book we get reintroduced to Ethan, who is being stalked by someone and he is not taking it seriously he sees it as harmless, however his family takes it more seriously and hires a body guard for him without his knowledge and that is where Pascalle enters who just so happens to be his ex, who had ghosted him about a decade ago. Pascalle apparently ghosted him because her best friend had been murdered by a stalker. These two get reacquainted and still have feelings for each other which Pascalle is determined to fight. She also had a previous problem with a job she had and she is determined not do so again. I just found the book too, I can’t even find the right word but the meaning is like too tied up too nicely-example she gets into being a body guard since her friend was murdered, I got that but coincidentally she ends up being her lost loves bodyguard- yeah no.. Then we meet the stalker really early on and we knew who it was, also too coincidental, and then how she ended up with Ryle.. So I wasn’t really happy with book I found it to cheesy, and I really hope that Drew’s is better than this one. What saved it for me was the rest of the clan.
rcvd an ARc at no cost to author..(netgalley) Voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions