Who doesn’t love an opposites-attract, good girl meets bad boy romance?ZellaThis year is all about discovering who I really am.Hiding away in an unknown campus tower in my spare time, watching the world fly by isn’t exactly helping but a road trip with a sexy bad boy could do the trick.A road trip to a place 700 miles away might not seem like much but to me, it means freedom – and answers.I’m … to me, it means freedom – and answers.
I’m looking for an adventure, I never expected Ryker would help me find it.
Ryker
I’m no prince charming, but I may just be her knight in shining armor. Captivated by her ridiculously long hair, I soon find out there is so much more to Zella than her hypnotizing locks.
I’ve got a past as dark as my black leather jacket and Zella is as bright as they come, but I can’t tell her no when she asks me to put my skills to the test, in more ways than one.
If I had known the consequences of my shady side hustle, I would have backed right out of that stone tower without a second thought about the girl I can’t get out of my head.
The Love Hack is a modernized take on the classic Rapunzel story, but Zella is no damsel in distress.
Note: this book was previously published as Innocent Princess. The Love Hack features the same loveable charters and the same wonderful story.
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Innocent Princess Lauren Helms is the second installment in the Modern Princess collection. Lauren has quickly become one of my go-to authors, especially after the 425 Madison Series. I surprised myself by signing up to read and review this fairy tale retelling series as this is typically outside of typical choices. Grab a coffee and let’s chat about this modern retelling of Rapunzel.
Zella has finally escaped the clutches of her overbearing mother. After being homeschooled for her entire life, Zella has enrolled at Cam U with her best friend and is determined to make up for the lost time by checking off every single item on her bucket list.
Ryker flies just under the radar…at least he thinks that he does. After a chance meeting with Zella, Ryker wants nothing more than help Zella checking off items on her bucket list. Will his bad-boy reputation scare her off or tempt her?
I have to say that I was very pleased with this fairy tale retelling. Lauren added just enough details of the fairy tale to make you realize that it was Rapunzel but did not step over the cheesy line. You know exactly what I am talking about. Lauren has created wonderfully flawed, believable characters who tug at your heartstrings and pull at your protective side.
My rating of Innocent Princess by Lauren Helms….4 out of 5 propellers.
I really enjoyed this modern retelling of Rapunzel! Zella and Ryker are definitely opposites that attract – and that attraction is literal fire on the pages. While Zella is innocent and overly sheltered, Ryker is a total bad boy who has to find himself out of trouble a few times in this book. When secrets come to light that change Zella’s life, it’s Ryker to the rescue – and together, they go on a fun (and sometimes slightly dangerous) adventure.
Zella is seriously sunlight on a page. She’s happy, she’s innocent, but she’s got a rebellious streak that really allows her to grow and become her own woman. Ryker’s already rebellious, but Zella’s sunshine helps him turn into the man she needs and deserves.
Thank you to the author for an advanced copy of this book. It’s a great read in this great series.
The storyline was well written and the characters were created with such great detail and depth that I was totally captivated throughout the entire book!
Innocent Princess by Lauren Helms is the second book of the Modern Princess Collection, it is a stand alone book so you don’t need to have read any of the other books in the collection.
It is a romance story, with our main characters Zella and Ryker, who both attend Camelot University.
Zella has spent her life sheltered and hidden away from the world, she finally breaks free and follows her best friend, Cameron, to Camelot University, this is where she meets Ryker, the sexy guy that she just can’t get off her mind.
Will Ryker lead Zella on a journey of self discovery and fall in love along the way, or will it all end in tears? You’ll have to read to find out!
This is a sweet and easy to read romance novel with a “Rapunzel” like feel to it, with some twists and turns along the way.
This is such a sweet lovely story. It makes you feel good the moment you start the opening page. I mean seriously who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? It’s what we all crave, to have our happily ever after. However, that ending doesn’t always come without a price. This is a modern Rapunzell. Even though we meet Zella in a tower, that’s not where she’ trapped. Let me tell you the journey,innocence and the discovery of both Zella and Ryker is worth reading this book. If I had one thing to wish for it would be for more back story on her upbringing and the why her mother was the way she was. Also ,I want more information on Cam. He really interests me. As they say that’s a tale for another time. Sometimes dreams come true, at least they do in books.
This is a modern, coming-of-age, retelling of Rapunzel. Zella and Ryker develop an immediate connection and turns out he can help her find her birth parents. This is a cute, sweet story about finding love and moving forward. It is clean romance, which I was not expecting as this is my first book by this author, but it did go with the story.
I thought that this was a great read. Zella and Ryker’s romance is a modern, reimagining of the classic Rapunzel fairytale. I found the characters likeable and I enjoyed their chemistry. The story held my attention well and this book read easily. This is a sweet and cute read that was very fun. I am electing to post a truthful review.