From New York Times bestselling author Kim Karr comes a dashing new, sexy standalone royal romance.A simple notification turns my world upside down…The tabloids are reporting,I’ve taken the crown and run. (Not entirely true)As you might have guessed,I’m not an ordinary girl and I don’t lead an ordinary life,But that doesn’t mean I always follow the rules.This time, though, I feel compelled to … always follow the rules.
This time, though, I feel compelled to obey.
Which means I have to find a king,
To sit alongside my throne,
Or lose it all.
With only the clothes on my back,
I head to the land of majestic playboys,
Where a royal rebel strides right into my life.
With his sultry eyes and sinful lips,
He turns my world right-side up.
The press is calling him washed up. (I think he’s anything but)
Gorgeous, sexy, irresistible,
And utterly charming,
He’s exactly what I’m looking for.
Everything is almost too perfect,
Too easy.
Until I discover,
This hot-blooded royal has a reason for being here.
And it’s more than just me.
That thing I said about easy,
Turns out…
Nothing ever is.
My royal rebel has a name,
It’s Prince Adrien Laurent.
My name is Princess Victoria Blanchette.
And this is our story.
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4.25 Stars
Tori just broke up with her fiancé – they’re better off as friends. But now she needs a new husband asap. Because if she can’t find one, her parliament will not make her the new Queen of Alexandria and chaos would ensue on the Vespa Isles.
Off to Rhode Island we go. To the town where all royal bachelors spend their summers! Best place to find a suitable royal husband.
But what if you can’t forget the one-night stand you had at the airport hotel on the way there?
She won’t ever see him again, and he wasn’t a suitable guy anyway … but what if he turns up in Newport too – and what if he IS suitable for a princess??
Well, this was so cute!
It starts a bit confuzzling for my tastes. Too many complicated chapters in the beginning. We get a prologue and then we get two different journalists who write about the royals … but then we get the story from Tori & Adrien’s POV. Once you get used to it, it’s totally ok! Just took me a moment.
The story is sweet and fun and sexy and exciting.
Yes, it’s all a bit silly with the über-fictional kingdoms and all the royals, but pfff, I didn’t mind that at all.
Adrien is mega sexy and adorable and a bit lost in his life at the moment.
And Tori is so sweet and innocent-ish and they would be perfect as a royal couple. But of course it’s not really all that easy …
I also love all the supporting cast – like Tori’s besties aka PA’s Rachel and Ava. And all the left-over princes!
We’ll hear more from this world soon!
I think what many readers will find fresh and interesting in this book … I didn’t much care for. The constant chapters from the press’s POV – it disturbed my reading flow and it just gave us shortened info about stuff that I would’ve liked to read about a bit longer. The story was a bit short and ‘unflowing’ because of those press chapters. Would’ve been better without them. Kim could’ve added a few more chapters with more details and more about everything. The wedding, the falling for each other, the mystery about the bad people. So much about everything was missing in this story. It all went to fast. Especially since this was the first book in this Royal Series and added to Tori & Adrien’s story we had to meet ALLLL the people of the future books!
But I still really liked reading it and I will read all the other princes’ books too!
WASHED UP ROYAL was a sweet & sexy & exciting Royal Romance!!
Run to your nearest amazon for your own Prince Adrien – this one is MINE!!!!
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
If you follow my reviews you know I love a good royal story. In addition to that this is a Kim Karr story. Need I say more? Didn’t think so. 🙂
So in this book we have Princess Victoria (Tori) and Prince Adrian. She’s a runaway princess and he’s a recluse prince. Neither want to settle down but there are reasons they must.
I’ve re-written this review several times because there’s so much I want to tell you but every time I type it out I think it might be spoilery and I don’t want to do that to y’all. What I want to say is this…
These two characters are great for one another. They compliment each other so well and though they have royalty in common their rank on the royal food chain is vastly different. Tori is about to become Queen. Adrian is too far down his family tree to be King.
If you adore royal romances I recommend this one to you. I’m pretty sure you will enjoy it as I did. Be sure to let me know your thoughts!
Karr makes strength look sexy. Washed Up Royal keeps romance fresh and sassy while making the characters endearing to a heart. Whether you love or hate her, Tori is central to what makes a heroine great. She knows her mind, follows her heart and is not afraid to shake things up. While Tori is the spice, Adrien is the heart. He’s part bad boy, part hopeless, yet all man. Has the woman who would be Queen found her perfect match?
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
What happens when a one-night stand turns into something more?? but then add on the fact that it was between 2 royals??
Read Washed Up Royal to find out that answer.
Washed Up Royal is the first book in Kim Karr’s newest series….The Unknown Royals. Each book will be about new couples and I believe are standalone novels, but you do meet all the other Royals in this story. This is a romantic comedy with the element of mystery/suspense added.
I loved the love story between Adrien and Tori. It was sweet, romantic and sexy 😉 But I also loved all the behind the scenes stuff regarding some of the inner workings of the other Royals. (That will makes sense when you read the book) I thought the flow and pace of this story worked well. Kim dives right into the heart of the story but didn’t rush things along.
Like I said this book is a standalone novel and is told in Dual POV. I don’t want to say to much about the storyline, than what I have already said. Just read this book, you won’t be sorry!!!
I loved most of the secondary characters we meet in this story. I almost hope there will be a spin off for some of them…. Truman, Rachel or Ava.
If you are a fan of a royal romance story then you will want to read this story. It is one of the best ones I have read. If you are a fan of Kim Karr’s books, you won’t want to miss her latest gem. If you have never read a book by Kim, then this is the perfect place to start this amazing journey.
I loved that I was able to finish my reading year with Kim Karr’s love story. WASHED UP ROYAL is a light quick read that you don’t want to miss.
Tori needs a husband STAT. After her father’s death and her break up with his fiance, she knows that in order to be proclaimed as Queen of Alexandria, she needs to marry a royal. So now a selection has to be made, but there won’t be any harm if she has a one night stand before she starts ruling as Queen.
The connection between Adrien and Tori is instant and combustible! Both are having a rough time and both needed this, they know this just can be a one time thing, what they didn’t know is that one time won’t be enough and they won’t be able to forget it.
Tori didn’t imagine that her one night guy that she still has on her mind will be one of the candidates to be her husband, now she has to convince him to be her King and rule Alexandria with her.
This is a story you don’t want to miss, all Kim Karr books are flawless and contains great characters, sexy and steamy scenes that will make you swoon as the story goes.
WOW, once I started this I was completely captivated by this swoon-worthy, scandalous tale. I do love a good Royal tale.
Tori is a Princess who is strong willed, vibrant and sexy as hell. She wants to do things her way but she whilst she still respects her kingdom and its rules. She wants to marry for love not duty.
Adrien is one as hell Prince. Together the chemistry between Adrien and Tori is seriously combustible and hot AF. He wasn’t looking for a bride but just wants some space from his family. When he meets this blonde bombshell he is hoping one night of hot passion will be enough. He never expected to see her again when he is interviewed as a potential suitor but he is happy to be the man she needs.
Of course as a Royal the path of love will never run true with people interfering and causing problems.
Once you start this you will be hooked. I have become quite a fan of Kim’s style of writing. She never disappoints me, she always weaves a tale I can get lost in, with characters I love.
The perfect royal romance!!
OMG! This was fantastic. Delicious drama, steamy passion, intense love….so good. I loved our washed up royal, Adrien. And Tori is so strong and determined. Love, love, loved!! Look forward to the rest of this little bookiverse!!
That’s it… I really need to get away. Away from everything and find a place that I can read non stop. I mean, I love my family, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve been getting so many books to read but my time is limited… Why?? Lol
Kim Karr has given me some pretty amazing books and I want you all to read them and see for yourself. Her writing is raw and intense, wild and passionate, with so many feelings between each chapter. Just go read them. Read and find out…
Washed Up Royal is her latest release and tells the stories of Adrien and Victoria.
Victoria aka Tori is a princess used to follow the rules. She wants to live her life but being a member of the royal family has its perks. After ending her engagement she receives the news that in order to become a queen, she needs to get married or else she will lose it all. In order to do so, she needs to marry a member of the royal family. Simple right? Wrong…
Adrien a well known prince wants to live his life for way he likes. But after gossip after gossip he’s fed up with it all.
One mistake had taken his name to the ground and now he wants to get away from everything.
Another masterpiece. That’s what I have to say.
Another breathtaking story that melted my heart and warmed my soul.
Perfect plot, very well written, super engaging and sweet. These two are perfect for each other and the chemistry they shared is unique. And the hot scenes will melt your panties… So just have a few to spare.
Each chapter had the perfect intensity that glued me to my kindle. I wanted to know more and more so I kept reading and reading.
Let’s just say that once I started to read it I couldn’t put it down. I tried but I couldn’t.
Kim Karr this book is to die for. Starting with the stunning cover, then the story. Oh boy… I want more.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Washed Up Royal is sexy and entertaining.
I enjoyed this read. It’s always fun to read about Royals fiction or nonfiction. Princess Victoria wants to find her Prince Charming but knows it will be hard to do. Until a one-night stand turns into a love like no other. We follow as Prince Adrian and Princess Victoria take the throne even though there’s many turns and bumps along the way. These two burn up the pages.
4.5 royal stars!
Review by Nancy
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
A lighthearted, flirty romance, Washed Up Royal by Kim Karr was absolutely enjoyable!
Princess Victoria needs to find a husband in order to take the crown that rightfully belongs to her. After breaking her long term engagement she is determined to find someone else, of royal blood, to marry. Along the way she decides she needs to live a little and experience some fun before taking the throne. In disguise she sets off to find a husband, but a one night stand has her rethinking everything.
Prince Adrien, the washed up royal, is charming and endearing but a playboy through and through. After meeting Tori and having the most intense connection, he is at a loss when his one night stand leaves without a second thought. For the first time he wishes it would be more than a one night stand, and he is on a mission to find his girl. He is a prince by blood, but does not follow the proper royal protocol, so what happens when he realizes his Tori is none other than Princess Victoria?
This was such an entertaining, sassy, fun read! I loved Victoria and Adrien as individuals, but I loved them even more as a couple. They brought out the best in each other and were absolutely magnetic. Fast paced and well written, Kim Karr did an amazing job with this book!
Washed Up Royal was so darn good. I loved it from the beginning and just couldn’t put it down. Adrien and Tori were perfect for each other, there is little to no drama. It was so well written and just flows so easily. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Kim Karr is starting off her new series with the Royal treatment! And it all begins with Prince Adrien Laurent! Trust me when I say you’ve never met a prince this yummy. If you’re expecting proper and refined, you’re in the wrong place. Adrien is dashing, adventurous, charming, and oh-so sexy. And did I mention he’s got dirty mouth and a sinful alpha streak? One word: irresistible!
Princess Victoria isn’t all prim and proper herself. Always one to bend the rules, she’s in search of her own happily ever after instead of the one forced upon her. She’s determined to have her own say in the romantic aspects of her life. I love her strong-willed personality and her desire to take risks. And I absolutely love her defiance and how she sometimes “forgets” how to behave like a princess.
Fireworks explode from their first encounter and never let up. Mixed in with the steamy heat, you also get a lot of feels, fun moments to break up the tension, plenty of drama, and a supporting cast that you’ll fall in love with. I can’t wait to fall deeper into the royalty of the Vespa Isles.
Kim Karr is always surprising me in the best ways! Her take on a royal romance is flashy, fresh, HAWT, and so fun!!! Get set for a brand new series to rock your socks this year.
Princess Victoria is on the hunt for a husband. Without one, she can’t claim her rightful coronation to the throne as Queen. Fate has different ideas as she meets a GORGEOUS mystery man at the airport. Sparks ignite a one night stand that won’t soon be forgotten (by me either!!). Will Princess Victoria ever see this mystery man again that she can’t get off her mind? As the story unfolds, Victoria finds her Prince, herself, and a whole life of forever with a never-ending love.
I’m a huge fan of fairytales and Washed Up Royal is a perfect play on every romance lover’s royal fairytale. Adrien and Victoria burn up the pages of my Kindle, their love story is HAWT HAWT HAWT. Buckle up for a quick, fun read that checks all my boxes.
This was a fun and flirty fast read. Tori, soon to be queen is in search of a key ng worthy of her country. Adrien, cast and out and labeled “washed up” sets out to salvage his pride. An unexpected “hot” encounter turns out to be destiny putting these two royals into each other’s path.
Firstly I have to say that the cover of this book had me instantly drooling and I was excited to dive in, and hot tomatoes, I was not disappointed!!!
Princess Victoria, throws all her rules out the window, and spends the night with a Hot Sexy one night stand, a night she will never forget and a man that she knows won’t be easy to forget! But forget him she must, as her search for a suitable husband of Royal Blood begins. Victoria knows her place in life and becoming a queen doesn’t involve love or making her own choices.
Prince Adrien, is a rebel, the black sheep, and a man that can hold his own, but his life is turned upside down by being unable to forget the one night stand he had with an incredible woman that he just can’t get out of his mind!! The fun begins when they both find out who each other are!!
FUN, hot steamy sexy fun, and twists of fantasy, romance and suspense are all part of this super royal romance. I LOVED Prince Adrien, and Torri they just made a perfect couple. His lust for life and disregard for rules brought out the best in straight laced Torrie! They were just so loveable you can’t help but get caught up in their story. It isn’t an easy path for them but i enjoyed every bump, twist and romp in the sheets along the way!!! It was so much fun as they navigated, falling in love with all the pressures of their public responsibilities. Throw in some weird friends, and traitorous relatives, and you know you have found a book that gives you all the romance and fantasty you need! I think this couple could easily be in my favourites from this author!! I’m Still drooling, smiling and in a mushy puddle
Such a fun, quicky, smart ready. Pick it up if you get a chance … I had the pleasure of being included in the ARC for “Washed Up Royal” by Kim Karr.
The review is up at http://desireforlit.com/2019/01/05/washed-up-royal-kim-karr/
~Myn
I love Kim Karr and enjoyed all the books I read from her so no disappointment on my end with this book. When I started reading this book I realized two things. First I haven’t read from Kim Karr for awhile and secondly lately almost all the books I have read was sports romance so this was a nice change.
The story is about royalty of Vespa Isles, which consists of five countries, Alexandria, Eastwood, Casanovia, Wimberly and Catalina. Princess Victoria Blanchette of Alexandria, aka Tori, breaks up with her fiancé Prince Maximus Napoleon Montgomery of Casanovia. They decide friendship is the best option for them. What Tori didn’t know when she decided to leave her fiancé is she cannot crowned as queen out of wedlock. Since the parliament has adjourned for the summer, her only option is to find a suitable royal husband until the end of summer. Tori and her PA Rachel decide best way to find this suitable candidate is to fly to Rhode Island where the royals spend their summers. On her way to Rhode Island, thanks to a rainstorm Tori get stuck in Paris and lucky her she meets with a charming, uber sexy, and totally irresistible guy. Even though it is not princess like behavior, she decides to have a one night with this guy, at the end where will she ever see him again. Lately, the things Prince Adrien Laurent of Eastwood faced wore him out and he decided to get away from everyone and unwind. But his flight gets grounded in Paris so best way to spend his time is to get drunk and this plan puts Tori right next to him. Tori and Adrian spends an amazing night together, what Adrian wasn’t expecting is waking up to an empty bed. Even though, they both wanted to forget about their night together and move on, they couldn’t get their night together out of their minds. Lucky for them they both end up summer playground of royals, Rhode Island.
‘Washed Up Royal’ was fun, interesting, flirty and sweet. I think the only thing I didn’t really enjoyed was ‘The Alexandria Gossiper’ and ‘The Eastwood Examiner’ news report parts. They kind of disturb the flow of the story so after a while I mostly skipped them. I do wish there were more chapters because I am really curious about what happened to King Rutherford. The side characters Rachel, Ava, Truman and Elizabeth were amazing and I am hoping along the way I will get a chance to read their stories too. There are three more stories to come Would be King – Prince Maximus Napoleon Montgomery of Casanovia, Wanna be Heir – Prince Phillip Lexington of Catalina and The Pretend Prince – Prince Julius Churchill Monaco of Wimberly. I cannot wait to read the upcoming royal stories.
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
Washed Up Royal by Kim Karr gives us a story of a princess in need of a king to get the crown that is rightfully hers. Though she may be a royal and entrusted with a lot of responsibilities, she is also a woman. So, she decides to take things into her own hands. And so begins the story of Princess Victoria Blanchette and Prince Adrien Laurent.
Tori wants to decide who will be her King but never expects one of the available suiters to be the man she shared of night of passion and chemistry with. Could this be too good to be true? Tori was always the responsible one who followed all the rules. Except when it came to love, she wanted to break all the rules. Adrien was so sexy and charming. He was fun and loyal, that you cannot help falling for him.
Washed Up Royal by Kim Karr was a fun and sexy story about royals. It was a light and enjoyable read from start to end.
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WOW! This is an entertaining, sexy royal story with fantastic characters and a few laughs. And it wouldn’t be a royal without some royal intrigue and treachery. With all the royal stories bouncing around these days, #meganandharry, I was thrilled to find a standout. I don’t mind the insta-love romance (it does happen in real life) so this story is hot from the start. Yeah! What I really liked was that the woman is holding the power. Princess Victoria is the soon-to-be Queen, unless the evildoers have their way. When she goes in search for her King to solidify her position she takes the auditioning approach. That along with the social media chapters makes this a current story. Victoria is a great heroine and when she turns into Tori she really finds herself mostly thanks to the rebel royal, Prince Adrien. Talk about a hot Royal! Dirty talking, fist throwing, sailor, sex machine. I’m hot just thinking about him! Terrific couple! As always, great writing from this author and nice world building for future stories. Loved the supporting cast of characters and look forward to seeing them in future stories. The only ding for me is that one of Tori’s acts seemed a little advanced for her character. I love a quick easy read that keeps me engaged and this one does. Kudos to Kim!
In Kim Karr’s latest release, the main characters, Tori and Adrien, aren’t ordinary people, and no matter how much they don’t want to be, because of their royal positions, they’re continually fodder for the paparazzi, and in contemporary society, public opinion seems to mean everything, which is why Tori and Adrien’s first encounter, during a time in which they’re both a bit lost, is both unexpected and exhilarating, but it also is supposed to be a one time deal – a way to relieve some of the tension that surrounds them given the fallout of their actions and decisions.
Princess Victoria Blanchette’s life has never been her own; since the day she was born, she was meant to carry a prestigious royal title – one that defines every aspect of her life, putting her duty to her people and her royal responsibilities above her own wants and needs. But because of her position, a ‘suitable’ husband is something that Tori needs; in fact, if she doesn’t have one, she will never wear the crown as Queen, but that’s only because of a royal decree that leaves her hands tied.
Prince Adrien Pierre Laurent may be ‘washed up’ in some people’s eyes, but he seems to be Tori’s perfect match, even when she thinks he’s just a soccer player. He’s intelligent, well-spoken, handsome and beyond sexy; plus, his sweet side is more than swoonworthy, and despite his Royal Rebel moniker, his feelings for Tori make him want to be the royal he’s expected to be despite his less than stellar past.
I love the fact that both Tori & Adrien’s perspectives are provided; this is probably my favorite way a romance story is told. What’s also insightful are the chapters where and Kim Karr also gives insights through the media’s outlook, shedding light on what’s happening in the world of the royals. With these varying views, readers are able to see the whole picture and understand all that’s at stake for not only Tori and Adrien but also the citizens of the five Vespa Isles.
There’s a lot going on in Washed Out Royal, and because the story is fast-paced, I feel like some parts of the story line weren’t fleshed out enough, especially when it comes to Tori and Adrien’s relationship and how their feelings grow for each other despite everything happening around them. But despite my need for a bit more insight, I enjoyed this royal romance, and I’m eager for the other princes to have their stories told.
4 Poison Apples