This was a perfectly expected F/F romance, just nothing special. The characters were pretty flat but the romance was sweet. In the end I skimmed most of it.

*A copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *

I really enjoyed this, however the extra pov's from secondary characters could have been taken out.

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I didn't read the first book of the series but it didn't affect my enjoyment of this book, despite the protagonists from the first book playing quite a major part in this book.

I found Rosa and Lennox both together and apart as quite interesting characters, each with their own strengths and baggage that they have to deal with before they can be together. I thought the romance was sweet, though I wish there had been more of a build up in the first half of the book, and I liked how everything resolved itself at the end. I really liked the supporting characters of Ravn, George and Bea as well as Rosa's brother and father. The plot twist was surprising, I hadn't been expecting it at all, and I liked the effect it had on the romance plot as well.

This was a cute, fun romance novel which was fairly easy to read and quick to finish. 3.5 stars because I really wish the romance had been developed a little more and the book was slow to get going.

A fun read for the summer. The two leads have great chemistry, the premise is interesting, dialogue is well written and the author's writing style is engaging. This book is part of a series (and it was good to see some of the characters from one of the previous books) but can be read as a standalone. My only criticism is that some aspects of the story, especially the insta-love, lacked believability. However, if you're into royalty or butch-femme romance you'll like this one.

*** Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review ***

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Another one for the meh pile from Netgalley. After the whole Breakwater debacle I thought "okay a fantasy read was maybe not in the cards for today so let me switch it up and read a contemporary". This is how I came to read Royal Rebel. It was contemporary with royalty that had a plot similar to The Prince and Me but with a f/f relationship. I was sold but in the end it just didn't live up to my self imposed hype.

Firstly I will give the book kudos for the world building. It wasn't exceptional but it was better than I was anticipating after reading the first few chapters. One of the stars is definitely for how well the political landscape is laid out and the position of all the pieces and their titles so you know their strengths and weaknesses. I also really appreciated how sussed out the family dynamics were because it added to the story as well even though sometimes I felt like it was thrown in your face to often. For example, Rozala lost her mother and the author just kept throwing this in your face throughout the book that she was lonely, reckless and a attention seeker because of it. In the beginning I was sympathetic but not even a 1/4 into this I was over it.

This brings me to character development. Its very hard for me to rate a book high when the main character is crap. This book is primarily about Princess Rozala and so I have to believe in her in order to like her. I really felt that all of the "development" that Rozala went through was just to achieve some recognition from Lennox. Near the end she was starting to think of her people as well but it was to big of a jump for me at that point. I didn't think she would have the fortitude to really handle everything that was happening. The only reason I believe she succeeded in anything was because of Lennox. Now Lennox, who is Rozala's love interest, was a different story. This character was really well done. She had depth and complexities that read as very genuine to me. You really saw her combat her feelings for Rozala and really struggle with her responsibilities of managing a non for profit organization and while handling her relationship with the monarchy. All of Lennox's chapters were really great to read because I felt they moved the story along because they weren't all just focused on herself and they were all in a constant melancholic internal monologue * side eyeing Rozala*. Based off of the tenacity and growth of this character alone was why this book came up from a 1 star to a 2.

This wasn't my fave book but I am a bit curious to read the first book in the series to see if it was done any better. I am in no rush at all though so it may never happen. I don't think I would recommend this as I am hoping there is better f/f royal contemporary books out there that are much stronger. If you know any please comment down below so I can give them a go.

Happy Reading you guys

Jo

I think what I liked the most about this book is the thought that Great Briton could have a gay monarch. I'm not sure why but that thought made me very happy. Apparently this is a second book in a series. I never read the first book and had no problem reading this one as a stand alone. Yes there were a few references but nothing that affected this book directly.

The two main characters Princess Rosala who the book is primarily about and Lennox King who is a director of an international charity. Lex is asked to teach Rosala the business in order to bring some structure to the Princesses life. The book really concentrates on a rebel calming down and connecting with her family . But also she is looking for someone to see her and love her. The relationship of Rosala and her father is not good. She adores her brother.

It is a nice read. The last third of the book is the best. That is when it really takes off and moves a bit faster. I do also like the idea of out with the old stuffy people and bring in more modern thinking people.

Yes I would recommend this book. I am going to have to read the first book just because I enjoyed this one. Enjoy!

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Jenny Frame is one of my favorite authors. I have read everything she has written and I haven’t been disappointed. I loved a Royal Romance. I listen to it on audiobook quite often. (read this in ebook form, but purchased the audiobook too) I would pick it up first if you are thinking of reading this one. I enjoy her butch/femme relationships. I also enjoy the “fairytale” romance. I enjoy her books so much I am willing to overlook one of my pet peeves in books: girls with dude names. Drives me nuts, most of the time, but since she is a favorite I will let it slide. I hope she keeps writing books with this royal family. I am willing to follow George and Bea for several books.

Jenny Frame has created yet another royal fantasy. I have read a few of her books, but after reading this one, I know I will be purchasing the other books she has written. I found it to be an enjoyable read which had a smooth and steady pace. It is a romance with a story plot which was well planned. This is the second book in her Royal Romance Story. Although it is not necessary to read the first book in the series, “The Royal Romance”, it would be more enjoyable to already know some of the characters.

In this book, there are two main characters and quite a few supporting characters. The two main characters are Princess Rozala “Rosa” of Denbourg and Lennox King, the director of a hospice charity. Rosa is a spoiled young woman who is always bringing embarrassment to the family. Because of her last major public mistake, she is sent to England to be with her cousin Queen George and her Queen Consort Bea. It is through their connections that Rosa obtains a full-time position at the charity organization. It is here that she meets Lennox. Of course, they are attracted to each other but each one has their own issues which prevent them from being together.

The supporting characters are quite charming. I look forward to the next book in this series. King George and Queen Consort Bea make a wonderful couple. Lennox has a sister that anyone who has a little sister will chuckle at her antics. The assistants to each of the royalties were nicely done.

I enjoyed this romance and rate it a 4-1/2 stars out of 5. It is definitely a nice summer read.

I was given this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

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Good story and characters, was nice to know more about Bea and Georgie. Lex and Roza made for a nice couple despite the ghost in the closet as both women had demons to overcome. Roza was a party girl looking to be loved and Lex's demon from her old addictions made her feel she was not worthy of love. Together they worked it out.

It took me a while to finish this book, not because it was boring but because I wanted to read the first one to get a better understanding. But oh my I'm really glad I requested the book. It's amazing. I'm not gonna lie, I liked the first one better but this one was amazing too. I thought I was never gonna like Princess Rozola because of her prissy behavior but she grew throughout the book and it made me grow to love her. The only complaint I have is that the romance happened too fast. But other than that the book was nice. This author is great as well as I've seen and loved some other books she's written. Keep up the great work

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This is an ok read, and it's an improvement on the first book in the series. However, I still had issues with it. First of all, the underlying premise is ridiculous. Are the readers really supposed to believe that royal families don't vet the romantic partners of the royals? Doubtful that any prince or princess in this day and age could date an arms dealer.

Also had issues with the characters, Roza's brother and father were both wooden, and Rosa herself was a whiny pain In the ass for a great part of the book. The chip on her shoulder was so big I'm surprised she could walk upright.

George and Bea (and other minor characters from their story) also make appearances and the romance between Lennox and Rosa is better towards the end of the book.

I didn't hate this, but I'd didn't love it either, not Frame's best, but it's still an ok read.

Stevie‘s review of Royal Rebel (A Royal Romance, Book 2) by Jenny Frame
Contemporary Lesbian Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 16 May 17

I’ve mentioned elsewhere that while I’m not a great fan of mainstream category romance’s ‘royal’ titles, I have quite a lot of affection for their lesbian romance counterparts. I only got around to reading the first book in this series very recently, right in time for this, the second book, to come up for review. Although the novels are set almost thirty years into our future (presumably to avoid too many comparisons with the current British Royal Family), they pretty much read as contemporary stories, with only a few pieces of extra technology, most notably in the field of medicine, thereby enabling our heroines to more easily have babies together, as well as some offshoots from medical applications perking up the sex toys industry. Generally, however, the plots and characters are very familiar to even the most casual of royal watchers, right down to the idea that the Royal Family (Buckinghams, not Windsors) were beset by scandals and divorces in the late twentieth century, but have been enjoying much less turbulent relationships in the twenty-first century. Not so the Royal Family of the small state of Denbourg (which I’m assuming is supposed to be somewhere in Northern Europe), and especially not the second in line to the throne, Princess Rozala.

Roza has rebelled against her father’s strict rules all her life and is convinced that she is unwanted by her entire family, ever since her mother died shortly after giving birth to her. No stranger to making headlines, Roza finally exhausts her father’s patience, when her latest – and much older – girlfriend, turns out to be an international drugs and arms dealer. Having been unceremoniously dumped by said girlfriend, Roza is angry and dismayed when she is ordered to leave the country and spend some time visiting quietly with her cousin Queen Georgina and the new Queen Consort Beatrice.

George has always been fond of Roza, and so she and Bea hatch a plan to teach the princess to embrace responsibility by finding her a job at the charity where Bea used to work. The charity’s new director, Lennox King, is not one to put up with spoiled rich girl histrionics, as she quite capably proves on Roza’s first day. Sent home for turning up late and hung over mortifies Roza, but she perseveres, and soon becomes an enthusiastic, if sometimes misguided, charity worker.

Meanwhile, Lennox is impressed at the change in Roza and cautiously begins to court her. Just as the two seem to be settling into a far more adult relationship than Roza has enjoyed before, political upheavals back home thrust the princess back into the limelight for very different reasons, and she fears that Lennox will not adapt well to the changes.

I enjoyed this book, although not so much as I did the previous one in the series. It isn’t really a standalone novel since the relationship between George and Bea takes up nearly as much page-time as does that between Roza and Lennox. I’d have liked to see a little less of the former pair and learn a little more about Roza’s discoveries about her mother’s background. I also felt we never completely got a handle on what Lennox looked like, which felt as if it could have been a missed opportunity to throw a little more diversity into the mix. Then again, my imagined Lennox might look nothing like the author’s idea of the character, and further description might have come as a disappointment to this reader. I’m keen to explore the author’s other books, but less sure if there’s any more mileage in this series.

Grade: B

Jenny Frame has written a romantic and sexy story, Royal rebel Princess Roza and charity director Lennox King meet and the budding romance starts.

The book is well written but if I'm being honest the story is good but lacks something, I feel JF could have developed the story more, it felt like the story was being told in a matter of fact way, whereas each event could have had more depth to it. But saying that please don't be put off reading as it was a very enjoyable easy read

Would I recommend this book, yes, it was enjoyable

This book offered exactly what I look for in a romance novel. It was a bit repetitive and had a scene I considered unnecessary, but other that that, it was very enjoyable!

An honest review thanks to NetGalley. I like Jenny Frame and have loved the last two novels that I read from her. This was a good book, but it took me a while to get into it. If you have read the first book in the royal romance series, you will love seeing George and Bea again. THis is a nice romance to read on a rainy day. Enjoy.

This was a quick read but an enjoyable one. I liked how the characters have their problems and work though them but overall it is a typical royal romance novel where a princess falls in love with a commoner and they want to be together but think they can't and then finally come together. The only thing I did not like is the butch/femme aspect of it but I like femme/femme romances more but that is a personal preference that doesn't influence the rating.

It started off alright but eventually lost me. Roza acted like a child for a lot of it so I found her quite annoying. Lex was more complex but I didn't see what she saw in Roza for the most part.

‘Royal Rebel’ is the story of disgraced Princess Roza and ultra-controlled charity director Lennox King. Roza has spent the last few years trying to shock her strict father by partying and becoming involved with a completely unsuitable woman. She is sent to the UK to try and sort her out and works at Lex’s charity. The Queen Consort, Beatrice, former head of the charity has arranged this and hopes she will benefit from helping others. First of all, don’t you just love the idea of Britain with a lesbian Queen and her wife? I enjoyed seeing how both Roza and Lex dealt with their past indiscretions and how it changed them. This book is about learning to believe in yourself and letting others in. It is about love being the only thing that really matters - and getting to the point where you accept that. Jenny Frame has written a beautifully romantic and sexy story that had me enthralled. I adored both main characters and of course George and Bea, who were instrumental in bringing them together. The minor characters were all so special too - especially Major Ravn and Perri. I can bet the Major will be a big favourite with a lot of readers! I can highly recommend ‘Royal Rebel’.

I was given this ARC by Netgalley and Bold strokes Books in return for an honest review.