The temptation of her lips… prince say yes to her every desire
Forced to leave his home as a boy, famed portraitist Ziyaeddin is secretly the exiled prince of a distant realm. When he first met Libby, he memorized every detail of her face and drew her. But her perfect lips gave him trouble—the same lips he now longs to kiss. When Libby asks his help to hide her feminine identity from the world, Ziyaeddin agrees on one condition: she must sit for him to paint—as a woman. But what begins as a daring scheme could send them both hurtling toward danger…and an unparalleled love.
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Soul-shatteringly romantic, this incredible tale is filled with endless amounts of passion, devastating heart-ache and a happily-ever-after for the ages. A true love story that will leave readers smiling with tears in their eyes at the end.
Determined to follow her dream of becoming a surgeon and keenly aware that she’ll never be permitted to do so as a woman, Libby Shaw decides to disguise herself as a man. But when a portrait artist known as The Turk recognizes her for the woman she is, she realizes that maintaining anonymity will not be as easy as she initially thought and that she may need an ally to help her with her ruse. Falling in love was never her plan, but not doing so soon becomes as unavoidable as pursuing the education she so desperately craves.
When the woman whose lips have haunted Ziyaeddin for the last three years appears as a man at a surgical lecture, he is intrigued. When she begs him to keep her secret, offering herself as his subject in exchange for his help, he cannot resist the temptation. Especially since he knows what it is to live a secret life, exiled as he is from his homeland, a royal prince disguised as an artist. But he knows responsibility awaits him in Tabir and that he will soon be called on to do his duty, making the fierce attraction he feels toward Libby a dangerous distraction he must resist at all cost.
Katharine Ashe is exceptional. She possesses the extraordinary ability to render complex human emotion on the pages of her novels, and The Prince is no exception. A story that stands apart from the rest in its uniqueness, this is one romance readers will not want to miss and one that I would highly recommend!
OMG – I thought The Duke was my favorite Katharine Ashe book and it was UNTIL I read The Prince!
This is not your typical HR novel, it is fresh and original and while the trope of a woman dressing as a man is not new, this story is unique and completely mesmerizing! Once I started this book, I could not put it down.
Ziyaeddin Mirza, exiled Prince of Tabir is hiding, he has assumed the identity of Ibrahim Kent, portrait artist and awaits the day he can return to his country and reclaim his birthright. Ziyaeddin is one of the most honorable and romantic heroes I have ever read – there is nothing about him that I would change. Not. One. Thing.
Elizabeth “Libby” Shaw is the adopted daughter of Dr. Shaw, she met Ziyaeddin in the previous book and she became his secret obsession. Libby’s dream is to be a surgeon, she is brilliant, motivated, compassionate and unfortunately, a woman she also has an anxiety disorder (imagine Temperance Brennan from Bones and Adrian Monk have a love child – that is Libby) . To attend lectures and become an apprentice, she assumes the identity of Joseph Smart. Her father is leaving for a year in London and Libby will be staying in Scotland with her friend Alice, this is the perfect time for her to prove her worth as a surgeon. The disguise is going to be the only problem, coming and going as both Joseph and Libby is sure to cause some problems. So when she sees Ziyaeddin at a lecture and knows that he sees through her disguise, she hatches a plan – she asks him to paint pictures for her and sign them Joseph Smart – NO, she says she could live with him as Joseph, saying he is her patron – NO. He sends her on her way. Later he reconsiders and makes her an offer, she may live with him as Joseph and he will introduce her to Charles Bell on one condition – she sits for him once a week and lets him paint her. She agrees.
Over the course of the next few weeks, she registers for classes, makes friends and Bell finds a surgeon to take her on as an apprentice. At her first sitting with Ziyaeddin, she asks many questions, but gets no answers. He avoids her, but he does her small kindnesses. He desires her, but knows they have no future – she has dreams and he has a destiny to fulfill.
Little by little, he shares his past with her, he is the only person she feels completely comfortable with and she desires him. But he maintains a distance between them. When he tells her that there can be nothing between them. She insists on making a new prosthetic for him and after considerable badgering on her part, he agrees. But when he is in pain after the new prosthetic and she says he needs massage and offers to administer it – he refuses and flees to visit the Duke. She is lost without him, he is her anchor and without him, she begins to fall apart. When he returns, he is shocked and devotes himself to helping her recover.
When they finally kiss, it is like a dam is broken, he tells her it is a mistake and will never happen again. She gets news that her friend Coira needs her and he offers to help. But she is still hurt by his rejection and decides to leave the house. When he learns that she has left and is not with Alice, he grows frantic and when he finds her, alone and raging with fever, he brings her home. When she recovers, he asks her to forgive him and their relationship takes a turn.
When ugly rumors surface and Ziyaedinn’s life is in jeopardy – Libby realizes that she has been selfish and makes the ultimate sacrifice for the man she loves. He is awed by her and loves her, but he has a destiny to claim and she plays no part in it.
This book was epic, it is well written, flows wonderfully, has amazing characters, heartbreak, secrets, sacrifices, steamy-ish love scenes and an incredible soulmate type love.
While this book is the fourth in the Devil’s Duke series, it can absolutely be read as a stand alone title, as the connection to the previous books it very minimal. I cannot recommend this book enough, it is definitely one of my top picks for 2018 and has a permanent place on my keeper / read again shelf.
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The Prince is by far the best Katharine Ashe book I have ever read. I love Ms Ashe’s work. She is a true feminist that writes her heroines as equals to her males. The two need each other to function and she is no slouch when it comes to creating wonderful, likable characters.
Elizabeth “Libby” Shaw wants to be a surgeon more than anything. She lives in a time period where men are the only surgeons. She comes up with a plan to pretend to be a man, so that she can achieve her dream. Libby needs the famous portraitist, Ibrahim Kent, to help her with her charade. After being making a connection with Libby, Kent is drawn into her plans. As the story continues to grow, the readers find out that all is not what it appears with Kent. These two fall in love with each other, but both of them have separate dreams that are oceans apart. Can Libby achieve her dream while keeping her Prince? You must read this book to find out!!!
Katharine Ashe writes eloquent historical fiction. She is well versed in the background knowledge and the story is plausible, and I feel like she teaches me something every time I read her work. In this book, she not only tells a great story, but she gives the characters real issues. Libby has a condition that is known about today that people don’t like to acknowledge, but this character makes it real in her time period. She is a strong female that needs the strong male at her side. I loved how friends of the characters also played a big part in this book.
I read this book in about six hours, which I split in two days. I laughed out loud at this book, cried at different times, and made connections with these characters. Until I finished this book, I had three books that were my “go to” books. I have read those books millions of times. After this reading, I have four books that will be my “go to” books. This novel just resonated with me and I hope that you click buy quickly.
4.5/5
Really liked this one! 4th in a series and may be my favorite yet. Not your typical historical romance. Libby (who exhibits signs of high-functioning autism) is brilliant and desperately wants to become a surgeon (which is prohibited women at that time) and will do anything to realize her dream. Ziyaeddin is an ousted heir to a throne living incognito in Edinburgh. Zi is a very patient, understanding character who has lived through some horrible events in his life. I loved that there was a slow build up here, even though both characters (especially Zi), are both pretty much attracted to the other from the beginning. It’s a story of overcoming obstacles and prejudices and ultimately finding home and what’s really important in life. Very satisfying read.
I’m a fan of Ms. Ashe’s work already, but this book really impressed me. Hero and heroine–especially the heroine–are original and surprisingly unpredictable, given that we romance readers expect our happy endings. Such an event seemed pretty impossible, given the goals and aspirations of both characters, but no way was I giving up without finishing. Libby was also especially remarkable because I have a loved one who’s been through hell with OCD, so I could recognize anxiety disorder behaviors and marvel at their impact on her and how she’d valiantly worked to manage them. The prose is lush and gorgeous, the heroine admirable and endearing, the hero noble and to-die-for in his dedication to caring for her and respecting her needs and her dreams. It’s not often one gets to read a book so outstanding and unique in its field. I loved every word and page of it.
History professor/historical romance author, Katharine Ashe brings the past into the contemporary with an understanding of human nature and historical facts. Her novels are rich in history with a modern relevance.
The Prince is a timeless story of the heart versus dreams and responsibility.
Mr. Kent (The Prince Ziyaeddin of Tabir) is in exile, making his way in the world as a renowned artist. He meets the inexhaustible Libby/Elizabeth Shaw at the devil duke’s home in The Duke and he has never forgotten her.
Dressed as Mr. Smart, Libby sits among the medical students during a public dissection. No one realizes the boy with the wild whiskers isn’t a lad at all. She has accomplished the impossible, a woman in the operating theater in Edinburg. Until she sees Mr. Kent and realizes he recognizes her.
The daughter of a doctor, it is Libby’s dream to become as surgeon but no one will accept a woman as a surgical apprentice. Women aren’t even allowed to study medicine.
Mr. Kent is awaiting the moment when he can return home and free his sister and his country from the people who assassinated his parents.
The Prince is a story about people risking everything to accomplish a dream and forfeiting it all for love. It is a story of friendship, respect and following your heart despite others’ expectations. These extraordinary characters face insurmountable odds.
This is Katharine’s best work so far. These characters are unique yet familiar. As a reader, I’m rooting for Kent and Shaw to get together yet that seems impossible. How can they accomplish their dreams and responsibilities if they give into their desires? The emotional rollercoaster ride brings us closer to this amazing couple and the other characters who support their story.
I’m so thankful for happy endings but it wasn’t the ending I expected.
If you’re a history buff like I am, reading the historical notes Katharine provides for readers is just as much fun as the stories they inspired. It is one of my favorite things about reading her books.
The Prince is the fourth installment of the Devil’s Dukes series, and one that I was anticipating after meeting our hero, Ziyaeddin, in The Duke. The Devil’s Dukes are a spinoff of Ashe’s Falcon Club series, which I have not read. I don’t feel like you need to read the earlier books before embarking with The Prince, but if you want to read his introductory book, check out The Duke.
Our hero, Ziyaeddin Mirza, Prince of Tabir, is secretly living in exile in Edinburg as Ibrahim Kent, portraitist. Between his famed talent as a painter and his Middle Eastern descent, Ziyaeddin stood out in Edinburgh society. He was also a near-recluse, and a curiosity that people referred to as “The Turk” – making his paintings and company more coveted. The reasons for Ziyaeddin’s exile were both sad and harrowing, and the isolation he felt leapt off the page. I had a great connection with his character, and I liked the pull he felt toward our unusual heroine. I also liked that he didn’t put on airs. He didn’t act like stereotypical royalty of the time. He wasn’t self-important or pompous. He was self-sufficient and kind and mature. The princely aspect was a nice change of pace from duke and earls and marquis.
Elizabeth Shaw, daughter of renowned physician John Shaw, is a heroine like no other. Insanely intelligent and plagued by a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Libby turned to medicine, specifically surgery, to quiet her mind. However, at the time, women were not allowed to practice medicine or attend medical school. In pursuit of her passion, we see Libby transform herself into Joseph Smart (with some help from our hero) and dazzle those in the medical community with her skill, ability and intelligence. Libby did not have the intent or desire to actually be a man, but rather saw becoming Joseph Smart as her only option to pursue her dreams, which were forbidden to women at the time. I would call her a feminist. When doors were closed to her, she found a way through… and never stopped fighting. I found her to be admirable and courageous, and wholly unique in the historical romance genre (at least from the books I have read). I liked her straightforwardness and lack of filter, though some of that would be attributed to her intelligence and possible psychological diagnoses. Her personality reminded me a bit of Sheldon Cooper, with some Asperger’s, OCD and borderline asexuality all mixed in. The way her mind worked was fascinating.
The romance between Ziyaeddin and Libby was not quite a slow burn, but it was close. They had an interesting chemistry, and the pull between them was undeniable. I liked watching Libby face the desire head on and confess her thoughts and feelings to Ziyaeddin without dissembling. But Ziyaeddin’s restraint and honor was just as impressive. Their banter was great, even if awkward at times. I almost felt like the romance took a back seat to their friendship and Libby’s pursuit of medical school, but I was fine with that.
I was a little surprised by the ending… but I’m gonna keep quiet on that to avoid any spoilers. Now I need to go back and pick up the Falcon Club series so I can learn the backstory on some of the other characters which appeared in The Duke and The Prince.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Avon.
THE PRINCE is is one of my all-time favorite reads. The plot is fantastic, the writing is gorgeous, and the sexual tension sizzles on every page. At its core are two strong, unforgettable characters: one battling an invisible disability–anxiety–and the other battling a physical disability (he’s an amputee). Since both battle prejudice–of sex and race–this historical novel is extremely relevant to current times.
I started this late on Saturday, fell asleep with the kindle on my face and then woke up and stayed in bed until 2:00 until I finished it. Yes, it was that good. Just three chapters I said…and then three more chapters…and then good heavens what time is it? Should I get dressed? Should I eat? Who cares, there’s more Libby and Ziyaeddin to read about 🙂
For those who have struggled with other books in this series, have no fear with this one. This book can stand alone. The Falcon Club threads wrapped up in The Rogue and The Earl and The Devil’s Duke wrapped up in The Duke. The Prince…it’s just for fun because the characters are so damn interesting they don’t need anything else to embellish or strengthen their story. If you’ve read the other books in the series, other characters make minor cameos but on the whole a new cast of characters take center stage.
The bulk of the story takes place in Edinburgh, where the heroine, Libby, is willing to do whatever it takes to become a female surgeon. Ziyaeddin is a prince in exile, surviving on his art. Both characters can look at a person and see beneath the skin–Libby can see their bones and muscles, while Ziyaeddin can see their soul. How these two come together and truly fit together is original, well-paced, and hits just the right note of sensuality. Libby is driven to become a surgeon–she is consumed with it. Female surgeons are not allowed at this time in history and Ashe (in her author’s note) uses some exceptional, real women of the time as inspiration for how Libby pursues her dream. Nothing else matters and she risks everything to fulfill her calling…until Ziyaeddin starts to matter also. Little by little, the romance builds as Libby excels but feels inexplicably drawn to Ziyaeddin. Ashe has her characters do extraordinary things–but for me, it all felt believable. I would not have been brave enough to risk all as Libby did, but her fastidious, unrelenting pursuit of medical knowledge made it admirable, engrossing, and suited to exactly what I imagined for her.
Ziyaeddin for his part was also different. For a good portion of the book, Ashe keeps the reader in the dark about his feelings. She occasionally gives the reader a peek at his artistic side and how he views the world, but how he comes to care for Libby, understanding her passion, helping her to succeed…all of it is shown with few words and powerful actions. He is careful in his movements, in his speech, and in the personality he shows to the world. Only Libby and her constant motion, brilliant mind, and open heart slowly break in and see the true man. And what she does for him…well, its unorthodox and sweet and perfectly suited to her. The give and take of this novel was excellent and what real love is all about.
The story initially focuses mostly on Libby and the medical college, with short vignettes that depict how Libby and Ziyaeddin interact each week…and grow closer and closer and closer. But once the two admit there’s something between them…yeah the book pretty much lights itself on fire. What was so fascinating about this book was how steamy it was without actually having tons of sex scenes or anything gratuitously described. In fact, this book had the least number of sex scenes, but I’d consider it the most sensual. The sexual tension was so palpable, their connection so strong, it was pure romance. I loved it.
Anyway, there are so many details I’m leaving out because I don’t want to spoil anything. I just want everyone to read it so I can celebrate this book all over again when it comes out in May. Both characters are different from the norm, yet I could connect with each for different reasons. The setting was new, the glimpse of the medical college and other mysteries of the time was fascinating, and Ashe’s subtle critique of the racism and bigotry that existed (and sadly still exists) added depth and made the book un-put-downable.
THE PRINCE had beautiful writing, an interesting but easy to follow plot, well-drawn characters, and a romance that will stick with me for a long time. Ashe knocked it out of the park with this one. Even if you haven’t tried this series or didn’t care for the other books in the series, don’t miss this. Both characters are meant for each other and give everything to be together–it’s a story worth reading again and again. This was so good.
This is why I read romance.
5 stars.
I received a copy from Edelweiss. All reviews and opinions are my own with no influence from the publisher. Thank you for this lovely story.
Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw wants to be a doctor like her father. Her father has gone to London for several months and she sees this as an opportunity to go to medical school. Women aren’t allowed in medical school, so she dresses as a young man and uses the name Joseph Smart. She hopes to be an apprentice to a surgeon. While watching a public dissection she meets some other students and one of them, Archie, invites her to go to the pub with him and his friends. As she’s leaving, she notices a man she met two years ago, the artist Ibrahim Kent, and realizes he recognizes her. He follows her and agrees to keep her secret.
Ziyaeddin Mirza, is a mid-eastern Prince in exile using the name Ibrahim Kent. He makes a living from his fabulous paintings. He lost part of his leg and is in pain quite a lot. His sister is still in his homeland and sends a letter to him through a trusted source. She wants him to stay in Scotland until the time is right to come home. Libby decides to move in with him, so she can study in her disguise. He tries to say no but gives in to her. He paints and she studies medicine as they fall in love. Libby sees how hard it is for him to walk and makes him a more functional prosthetic leg.
Then comes the day he must return to his homeland. He gives Libby his house, so she can continue her studies.
There is a lot more going on in this book that I will not spoil. Mystery to solve, Libby’s issues and wondering if he’ll ever return to Scotland. Don’t worry, there is a HEA! I hope you’ll read this wonderful book. Katharine Ashe is an automatic buy for me.
I couldn’t put this one down.
Katharine Ashe has written a tour de force romance novel loosely based on a true story about a brilliant young woman who wants to attend Edinburgh’s all-male Royal College of Surgeons in a time when women could not be physicians and were widely barred from university studies. She successfully fools everyone except one man, a foreign exiled prince now making a living as a famous portraitist while awaiting the moment when he can return to his homeland and claim his rightful throne. She ends up taking a room in his home in order to complete her studies.
I won’t give spoilers here. The story is delicious, the characters engaging and captivating. This is the fourth book in the series but works as a stand-a-lone read. I have read the other books as well, all great, but this tops the quartet. You won’t be disappointed.
The best book I’ve read this year. And I read a lot of a lot of books. It is so original and the characters are like none you have read before. Once you begin reading, have your refreshments ready to go, as you will not want to stop.
Katharine Ashe has become one of my favorite, go-to authors, and this book is a perfect example why. I love this book so much. Libby and Ziyaeddin are just magic together and their connection is palpable. I love that Libby is not perfect, she’s quirky and OCD and has anxiety and probably a whole lot more. But she’s also super smart and generous and non-judgemental. Ziyaeddin is also generous and giving and a true deep, old soul. The side characters add great richness to the story. One can easily “see” Edinburgh and the settings from the surgeon’s college to Ziyaeddin’s artist studio, Ashe’s descriptions are evocative of not only the specifics but the atmosphere of each locale. The ending is sigh worthy. I will be reading this over and over.
Katharine Ashe’s writing is smart, sexy and sophisticated. Her story is unique, thoroughly plotted and she stays on-point throughout. I love that the story takes place over a long period of time – if you count the epilogue it is about forty years. The love that develops is the slow and enduring kind – yes, they were attracted to each other physically, but they actually got to know each other. I also loved that he was an honorable man – he kept telling her ‘no’ and avoiding her because he was so attracted to her and he knew nothing could come of their relationship. The heartbreak is palpable and I was sure that we wouldn’t see an HEA for our couple – I mean goodness – I was practically at the end of the book.
I really liked Ziyaeddin Mirza, AKA Ibrahim Kent, who is a Prince, in exile, of the small country of Tabir. He is a totally honorable man and is supporting himself as a portraitist while he is waiting for England’s government to assist him in taking his country back from the general who murdered Ziyaeddin’s parents and took over. Ziyaeddin is also a gifted portraitist – his eye sees beyond the flesh to the person underneath and that is what is reflected in his portraits.
Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw, AKA Joseph Smart, is a driven lady – she has to become a surgeon at all costs. Her father is a renowned forensic surgeon and they have lived all over England – wherever his rich and powerful patients resided. Libby has an anxiety disorder of some sort (and frankly she gave me one too). My friend described it this way – I hope she doesn’t mind that I’m borrowing her description, but it is just absolutely a perfect description of Libby — imagine Temperance Brennan from Bones and Adrian Monk have a love child – that is Libby.
Ziyaeddin had met Libby a couple of years ago (in the last book). She is astonished when she sees him at an anatomy lecture she is attending. She’s dressed as a male, but she’s still afraid he might recognize her and call her out for dressing that way. However, he says nothing and leaves. He did recognize her – he’d recognize her however she was dressed – he was fascinated by her mouth and could never draw it just right.
Libby’s father is living in London for a year and she will be staying with a friend in Edinburgh. She sees this as the perfect opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon. She’ll dress as a man and enroll in the program. She’s already more knowledgeable than most of the professors, but she can’t practice without a certificate. Now – I’m not sure what she thought she was going to do AFTER she got her certificate – was she going to dress as a man forever? Society would never have allowed her to practice as a woman. I’m not saying that is fair – I’m just saying that was the time she lives in. It would have been a huge scandal and she would have been ostracized.
Once her decision was made, she managed to convince all of her friends AND Ziyaeddin to support her. Her friends helped her cover with her family so they didn’t realize what was happening and Ziyaeddin allowed her to live in his home as a male tenant.
Over time, Ziyaeddin shares his secrets with Libby – his true name, family history and how he came to be living in Edinburgh. They draw closer and closer – Libby embraces it, but Ziyaeddin fights it. He doesn’t deny it – he just fights acting on those passions.
The defining moment comes when a nasty rumor is started and Ziyaeddin’s life is at stake. Can Libby set him free? Can she sacrifice everything to save him? Is there another solution?
I thought this story was unique, but I do have to confess that I thought it was pretty wordy. I found myself thinking “get on with it” on a number of occasions and skimming pages at a time. I’m not saying it wasn’t a good story because it was, it could have just been several chapters shorter.
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Perfect! <3
Katharine Ashe excelled in The Prince. What a fantastic plot. Based on historical facts altered to create a fascinating novel.
I started reading and didn't stop anymore. Guys, I turned the night reading because she surprises each chapter. You think something will happen, and suddenly, everything happens differently.
The romance is full of adventure, female empowerment, prejudice, strength, and a sweet love story.
Not to mention that there is even my beautiful prince with a wooden leg. I just loved it.
Ah! If you are reading, be sure to read a note from the author where it contains all your research and the actual historical facts.
A must-see, super recommend.
I loved this book. This book is like the movie Yentel. This book is about a girl who goes against Society to be a surgeon when only a man was allowed at that time. The twist is one man sees through her disguise. This book had many twists, and the author effectively describes the conflicts the two characters go through.
Great tomance along with intetesting historical twits.
Loved these characters! The hesitancy of the Prince as his feelings develop. The Heroine is a very independent young woman who is susceptible to obsessive/compulsive behavior when stressed. The book takes its time to develop the relationship which is wonderful. You fall in love with the characters as they fall in love with each other. It’s a wonderful book, I loved it!
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my ….
This was from far away one of the best read I had for some time, it equals my love of Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas.
I do not know how to express my love for this book except saying I nearly read it in one setting, despite flu fever and usual daily core.
I fell in love with Libby and Ziyaeddin immediately, they are such compelling and beautify crafted characters.
I’m unable to give the author justice for the joy this read gave me.
A reviewer pointed Libby’s OCD as a flaw, which is not to me, it is also her strength, because she can’t stay still, she distracts her mind with heavy acknowledges. She is a hero in her own way, she fights for her dream and is afraid of very few things and none if it is to reach it. Her way of thinking, her mind will great her the entry of the Royal College Of Surgeons, but she faces a double task, follow her studies but also pass as a man. During this time, she learns also a lot about herself, to finally comprehend who she is really in the inside and outside.
Ibrahim Kent or Ziyaeddin Mirza is a man of few words but of great talent, somehow, his meeting with Libby changed the view he has of his art, she left an indelible man in his soul, so when two years later she asks for his help, he is not sure he will be able to stay away from her but still, he agrees. After the life he has lived, the betrayal and the pain he endured, he is a pure soul, he knows from the depth of his core she is too important to be let down, she is the slayer of his dragons. He will sacrifice anything to let her be, even if it is his own need of her.
It was a beautiful love story, not a romance but an awesome story of true love and what you will do in its name.