I will admit right up front that I was a little put off by this book from the start. I'm not into princes or billionaire books--I'm just not. I didn't even really like the cover (it looks like something I would have picked up as a teenager) and I'm the first to admit that I do judge a book by it's cover. Having said that, I did enjoy the story. The main character, Rose, takes her responsibility as nanny to the Royal children who just recently lost their mother and long time nanny in a tragic car accident, very seriously and definitely puts the children first. Her attraction to Diego, the children's uncle, and their subsequent relationship always takes a back seat to the welfare of the children. Rose is a very likable character and I was really hoping that things worked out for her.
Diego is pegged as a playboy prince, not a description that would make me lean toward liking him. However, I did. Alward worked in his transformation into a caring, responsible family man in a way that really worked. He wasn't just after what he wanted--he really took Rose's feeling into consideration and the needs of his entire family.
All in all, this story worked. I enjoyed reading it even if I wasn't into the premise of the characters and story line to start with. The children added a great deal to the story. I am greatly looking forward to the next story in the series about Diego's brother. Alward has peaked my interest!

A glorious summer escape from one of my favourite writers, The Playboy Prince and The Nanny is the first book in Donna Alward’s spellbinding new royal duology!

Unlike his brother Raoul, Prince Diego Navarro is unencumbered by the burdens of duty and responsibility. Whilst Raoul as the heir is compelled to carry out his royal duties with the requisite dignity and poise, Diego can do as he pleases whenever he pleases without worry. While Raoul is doing his bit for the Crown, Diego can indulge in his passions for beautiful women – which is why he is frequently plastered all over the tabloids and why his reputation as a playboy is now legendary. Diego loves his life – until a tragic twist of fate compels him to grow up and realise that it’s time to step up to the plate and to stop behaving like an overindulged schoolboy. The tragic death of his sister in law forces Diego to reassess his priorities and to start acting like a grown up for the sake of his brother and his niece and nephew – and their enchanting new nanny, Rose Walters.

Rose Walters is not a woman who is easily intimidated in her line of work. Having worked for the glitzy and the glamorous, few things faze Rose – but working for an actual Crown Prince might actually do the trick! Rose is a sensible woman whose head is not easily turned – but then again she has never met the dashing Prince Diego Navarro who looks like he’s just stepped out of an actual fairy tale! Falling for the boss is never a good idea, but falling for a prince is an absolute disaster. Rose knows that she should give Diego a wide berth and focus on the job at hand, but that soon proves to be easier said than done!

Is Rose about to realise that fairy tales can come true? Or will her relationship with Diego remain strictly professional?

A magical read that made me smile from start to finish, The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is an enchanting romantic read that is uplifting, feel-good and simply irresistible! I raced through this book and I laughed, cried and sighed alongside Donna’s terrific characters. I adored handsome Diego and sensible and sassy Rose and all the other characters that make up this outstanding read!

Readers can always rely on Donna Alward to deliver a first-rate read they will not be able to put down and The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is certainly no exception – I am already waiting with bated breath and counting down the days for The Crown Prince’s Bride, the second title in this excellent duology!

I don't like writing negative reviews but sometimes it has to be done so that my reviews are always honest. This book to me was very old fashioned in the way that it was like a Mills and Boon style from years ago. The title said it all "The Playboy Prince and the Nanny", and that's exactly what you get.

This is a wonderful story about the playboy spare heir who falls hard for the nanny. Diego has been partying for years but returns home when his sister-in-law is killed. One look at Rose and he is charmed. They have a rocky and fascinating road to happily ever after but the end had me swooning! Great secondary characters! I'm already looking forward to the next book!

Netgally provided me with a copy of this book. My review is honestly given.

I was quite surprised when I learned something about royals that I don’t normally read or heard on the news. All I thought, if there’s a “party” prince in the midst, you’ll expect scandals and controversies abounding his surrounding him and his life alone. But we or I rather, do not see or know half the story behind it.

Oftentimes, we thought that the first born royals or the ones next in line to the throne are the ones responsible and polite and always in charge of everything that surrounds the royal family. We expected them to be accountable. And we always assumed the worst about the brother or sister of the heir. That they’re just happy-go-lucky, carefree, attention seekers. What we fail to notice is that it’s their way of diverting our attention away from the other family members.

Such is the case with Prince Diego Navarro. He’s got that infamous reputation of being an international playboy, partying night after night with different girls. When his sister-in-law died in a car accident, it was expected that his older brother, Prince Raoul to keep his family intact, his kids attended to and glued together despite everything. But the truth of the matter was, he was losing himself to the tragedy and it was no other than Prince Diego who took matters into his hand.

And that’s where Rosalie came along. A dispute with her other siblings led her foot to other houses, taking care of other families’s children. It wasn’t a big deal first when she landed the job at the Royal Castle to take care of Raoul’s kids, but all her thoughts and opinions about the royal family changed when she met the party prince.

Soon Rose realized, what you see wasn’t exactly what you get. There was more to Prince Diego than the eyes could see.

So far, it has been a great journey getting to know the princes of Marazur. One needs a strong and powerful heart when dealing with death, abandonment, responsibilities and criticisms. I am glad that the characters in this book are flawed but relentless, unconventional but dedicated. Prince Diego was a revelation, Rose was invaluable and those little children were precious. The romance was on point and adventurous, and definitely unforgettable. Donna Alward did a great job with this duology and I am looking forward to more beautiful books in the future!

Who doesn't love a royal romance? This girl sure does and The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is a perfect summer read.

Diego is the playboy prince, the spare heir, who is always in the public eye partying all over the world. So when his sister-in-law and former nanny die in a car accident, he rushes home to help support his brother, and takes on the task of hiring the new nanny for his niece and nephew. Despite what outward appearances may look like, Diego is committed to his family and only wants the best for everyone and takes what royal duties he does have very seriously. Once he gets everything situated at home for his niece and nephew, he'll do what he does best... leave to help take the public eye off his brother and family. But then he meets Rose, and there is something about her that draws him in. There is instant chemistry between the two and Rose is the first person who truly seems to get him.

Rose is smitten with the charming Diego, but then again isn't everyone? Little does he know that they had meet once before but as she spends more time with the Prince, she finds that there is more to him than meets the eye. But she also knows that there can never be anything between the two of them... or can there be. Diego is determined to show Rose that it doesn't matter that she's the nanny, but can Rose handle the scandals that dating the prince would bring to the not only the royal family but to her own?

I absolutely adored Rose and her gentle and caring nature. Her number on priority was and is always the children, which makes Diego fall even more for her. I loved the back and forth between Diego and he laid it all out for Rose. There are some truly swoon worthy moments and I loved the chemistry between these too.

I can't wait for the second book in the series!

I have read a few books by Donna Alward before and I did enjoy them so I couldn't wait to read this book.

The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is the first book in the Royal duology and I did like this one so much that I read it in one sitting.

The story is cute and I liked the main characters (Rose and Diego) together.

I do recommend this book.

I give The Playboy Prince and the Nanny a 4 out of 5.

The Playboy Prince and the Nanny by Donna Alward was a book I was curious about, so I requested an ARC fron NetGalley. Rosalie leaves the cold grey weather of Guildford, Surrey behind when she takes on a job looking after the royal family's children in a luxurious location in the Mediterranean. I'm completely crazy for anything Spanish and am fluent in the language myself, so eagerly lapped up all the references to the language, climate and customs. Donna Alward creates a wonderful atmosphere of family closeness in the aftermath of family tragedy and we see how Rosalie (fondly known as Rose by Diego and his family) hits it off with prince Diego Navarro and his niece and nephew. This is present throughout the book The pacing was really great and the imagery is so vivid I feel like I'm there. This is the first book I have read by Donna Alward, and I can't wait to read the sequel. Thanks to St Martin's Press and Donna Alward for the ARC and the amazing opportunity to read and review this title as well as take part in the release day blog tour blitz!
The Playboy Prince and the Nanny is a sensual, fun and modern twist on the typical handsome prince -themed story.

It'd been a long time since I read a royal romance and I really love Donna Alward's romances so I couldn't resist this one. And I'm glad I didn't because this was an adorably sweet read without drifting over to too sappy territory.

Diego is an interesting character. He's definitely earned his reputation as the "playboy prince" and is constantly in paparazzi photos in exotic locations seemingly having a good time. And he is for the most part but he also feels a little useless and more than a little lonely. He's not anti-party but it's more a role he fell into that he has accepted as what he does. His relationship with his family isn't tense but it isn't quite what he wants it to be either. Rose is a smart woman who is very good at her job. She understands children and genuinely seems to enjoy being around them. I really liked her need to have clearly defined boundaries between herself and Diego. I liked them together she adds a little seriousness to his more playful personality and he helps her lighten up and relax a little.

One thing I always worry about with royal romances or romances where one person is in some kind of power position over the other is that it might seem not entirely consenting. I appreciated that Alward really did give Rose agency to make her own decisions so there was no feeling of a pressured situation.

This is a sweet romance about nice people in an absolutely gorgeous setting. It's not high on angst or conflict though there is some tragedy and soul searching. This is the perfect for a beach read or when you are looking for a little break. This didn't pull me in quite as much as previous books by Alward (The House on Blackberry Hill is still my favorite) but this is fun, entertaining and sweet.

What a sweet romance with almost a fairy tale feel to it!

Watching Rose and Diego fall in love was great, but I have a feeling the next book will be amazing. Especially if Raoul ends up with who I think he will ;)

*thanks to the publisher for sharing a copy of this with me*

3.5 - "I'm the nanny. You're a prince..." Stars!

Donna Alward starts off her Royal Duology with a nice and easy read in The Playboy Prince and the Nanny.



If you are a lover of Harlequin style romance, then this will be right up your street, it’s well written, easy to get along with, low drama, pretty predictable in its telling, but I am all for a little escapism and that is exactly what Rose and Diego’s story offered.

"I am just a man… The title… that’s an accident of birth. And yes, as you said today, I live a certain way. It comes with the title. But underneath all this… I’m just flesh and blood, same as you."

This is a PG-13 style romance with very little in the way of visible action taking place between our couple, but it wasn’t a major issue as the story in itself was sweet and didn’t really require the heat factor in it, if you know what I mean.

"You came in like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day."

The second book The Crown Prince’s Bride is due for release in early 2018, and it would be one I’d happily spend a couple of hours reading. Nothing like a single daddy/widower to get the feels going!

ARC generously provided via Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.

This was a really wonderful story and I'm looking forward to reading the next! Diego and Rose are both fantastic characters and I so wanted them to find their HEA. The story is beautifully written and it brought out all the emotions. At times I laughed, others I cried, and I almost always swooned over Diego. He is such a kind and compassionate soul looking for his place in the world and in his family. Rose was just as wonderful especially with the children. She lacked a little in the self confidence department which made her all the more appealing. Truly a wonderful "Royals" story that I would recommend to everyone.

'The Playboy Prince and the Nanny' by Donna Alward is the First in a New Series called "Royal Duology". This is the story of Prince Diego Navarro and Rose Walters.
Diego has a heart of gold and does his charitable work but what he is know for and what he can't get past is being a Playboy. Since he is the second son nothing really is expected of him. But when Diego learns of his sister-in law, Princess Cecilia death along with the long time Nanny, Diego knows he must return home to help the family. So Diego helps with the business end and his sister Lucy seem to be trying to take care of house end, giving their brother some time to grieve. But now Diego is back home and sees how his family is still hurting.
Rose is a English Nanny that is hired for the two children, 4 year old Max and six year old Emilia. Max and Emilia are the two children of Princess Celia, lucky the children were only bruised really bad from the accident. But its been a month since their lost and Rose is just now starting the job. Rose has met Diego once before but it seem he does not remember it. Rose tries to be professional with Diego but its hard between him and the kids.
This was really a sweet Romantic story that is surprising hard to put down!
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The Playboy Prince and the Nanny by Donna Alward
Royal Duology #1

Sitting here with a smile on my face I remember reading books like this during the civil war in Lebanon – books that took me away to another world filled with romance. This book may be predictable but it is predictably perfect in a very lovely and loving way with characters I respected and wanted to meet and then get to know.

Rosalie “Rose” Walters is hired to be the nanny for 4 year old Max and six year old Emilia just after their mother and longtime nanny were killed in an automobile crash. Rose is the perfect person to provide them with the kindness, love and routine that they so need. She also brings a breath of fresh air into the lives of those in the castle mourning for the smiles and happiness that disappeared when Princess Cecilia’s died. Diego Navarro, playboy prince, is charmed by Rose and soon finds himself not only intrigued but falling in love with her…just as she begins to fall in love with him. With their stations unequal, their backgrounds different and the children and family needing both of them to be there for them it is not easy for them to find a way to a HEA ending – but – they do – and their story is all that a fairytale should be.

I loved this story and am eager to read Raoul’s story when it comes out. I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press – Swerve for the ARC. This is my honest review.

5 Stars

FINAL DECISION: A sweet romance that harkens back to my days devouring category romances. The story is pretty clean and focused on the couple. Sweet read that I enjoyed because of the characters. This was a book I finished with a warm heart.

THE STORY: Rose Walters comes to Marazur to take over being nanny for the two royal children whose mother just died. While there, she ends up spending time with "the spare" Prince Diego. Diego has been known as a playboy who flits around the world, but the family tragedy brings him back home and gives him a purpose to help his family including his brother and niece and nephew heal. Of course, it also brings him in constant contact with the new nanny. A woman he can't get off his mind.

OPINION: I found this an enjoyable read. The characters and the story was uncomplicated and really focuses on these nice people navigating external events that threaten their potential relationship.

Years before I became obsessed with dark and angst filled dramatic romances, I read just about every Silhouette, Loveswept, Harlequin, Second Chance at Love, and numerous other category romances. The stories were mostly simple and focused on the couple overcoming plot devices that threatened their relationship. I read hundreds, maybe thousands, of those stories and was happy with those stories.

This book is a slightly more sophisticated version of those stories. The characters are nice and the romance is sweet. I enjoyed the connection between the characters and the fairy tale quality of the nanny falling for the prince. (And the playboy prince falling head over heels for the slightly wallflower nanny!!) Rose and Diego are such nice people and the real complication is their relative positions (prince versus nanny) and some external threats that I don't want to give away.

While the story is definitely on the sweet side, I so much enjoyed the interaction between Diego and Rose which was romantic and gentle and warmed my heart.

I look forward to the companion book in this series about Diego's brother because this book left me with good feelings.

WORTH MENTIONING: This is a pretty clean romance with some kisses and one act of premarital sex off screen.

CONNECTED BOOKS: THE PLAYBOY PRINCE AND THE NANNY is the first book in the Princes of Marazur series.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a review or write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

I skimmed from about 40% on. Here it is summed up. "Oh Diego kiss me! No, stop! You're a prince and I'm the nanny. We can't! ". Over and over and over. If I was Diego I would have left her. Not for me.

Alward is a reliable writer of fluid entertaining romances and this is no exception. The rather implausible basis for this will appeal to everyone who liked the idea of a handsome prince swooping into a commoner's life. You more or less know how this story is going to go so it's up to the characters to carry it through. That's the case here- Diego and Rosalie are wonderful. Their interaction is spirited, the relationship logical, and golly, they're just good fun. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This was a good read on a rainy day but I bet it's just as good on the beach!

This is my first Donna Alward book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rose meets Diego in the castle before she meets her two charges, Diego’s niece and nephew. Unremembered by Diego, he and Rose had a brief meeting years ago that affected her future drastically. Rose’s job is nanny to the two royal offspring to care for them beginning about a month after their mother’s death. Diego and his brother, Crown Prince Raoul, lost their mother at a young age, too.

Diego has an instant connection with Rose that he does not understand. The more time he spends with her and the children, the more he wants to see her. Both of them attempt to stay in their positions as nanny and prince, but that does not work.

Rose is very private and helps support her sister and child with funds she earns while being a nanny. Her brother is a vicar, so it is important to her to keep a respectable reputation. Rose adapts to life in the castle quickly with a few hiccups. As she grows to love her new charges and help them to grieve for their mother, she also falls in love with Diego. And, he with her.

As with any royal family, there is scandal and an attempt to keep Rose and Diego apart. The romance and the angst associated with their stations and the scandal begins to tear at their HEA. Ms. Alward writes a sweet romance that is clean and well-written. Apparently, this is the first in a series of the royal duology. I will be looking forward to Raoul’s story.

Thank you Net Galley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A solid summer read that lets you escape with royalty and gives a satisfying happy ever after! I’m not a huge fan of these contemporary royal romances, which played into my rating, but I was intrigued by the blurb and am glad I gave this one a shot.

Things aren’t always what they seem, and that even holds true behind the castle walls! Prince Diego has been labeled a playboy, always out making headlines and in the media spotlight. What the public doesn’t see is a man who will do anything for his family, even if it means keeping the spotlight turned on him as a diversion so the rest of his family can have some peace. When Rose is hired as the new nanny and gets to meet the real Diego, there’s not much either of them can do to stop the pull they feel towards one another.

Rose definitely has some issues that stem far beyond the ones she knows she will face if she decides to get involved with royalty. She was a little bit frustrating at times, but I totally got where she was coming from, I just wish she had spelled it all out for Diego so they could have worked together when it came to making their relationship public and minimized her back and forth on her desire to commit.

Diego was so much more than everyone gave him credit for. He loves his family deeply and would do anything for them, even stepping up to the plate to take charge when tragedy strikes the family and then after when scandal becomes a threat. And like Rose, he needed to get out of his own head and talk more about his feelings and how to address their relationship – these two definitely could have used some relationship counseling on communication!

I did like the other characters in the book. I loved the role the children played and seeing Rose interact with them and help them find their new normal after losing their mother and nanny. The rest of the family did grow on me throughout the book and there were some other characters on the staff who helped this one along.

As I already mentioned, I’m not a huge fan of these types of contemporary royal romances since the angst surrounding the social class tends to grate on me, but this was a solid read. I liked that the angst was kept to a minimum and that the entire royal family was one I could like. This book was well written and had a solid plot with some very well developed characters.

A definite must read for those who are fans of this trope or anyone looking for solid romance that has a solid happily ever after!

Sometimes you just need a fairytale romance to lose yourself in for a couple of hours—short, sweet and easygoing with a hero who makes you swoon— and that's exactly what Donna Alward has created between said playboy prince and British nanny.

"I’m staff, you’re royalty, and never the twain shall meet.

With a Cinderella feel, for what this book lacks in sexy-time—it's closed door in intimacy—it makes up for in feeling with emotions running high as the palace comes to terms with the sudden death of Crown Prince Raoul's wife and their children's nanny. Rose is the breath of fresh air they need, bringing stability, hope and joy back into the children's lives...and to Prince Diego's.

"You see me, Rose."

With an air of the forbidden and many stolen moments, Rose and Diego have a closeness and affection that holds this story together without needing anything more between them. There were a couple of minor niggles for me with Rose's family situation seeming to add little to the story and certain aspects of importance being told rather than shown, but overall I did love these characters together.

"You make me want to be a better man, Rose. And that is something I have never felt before."

With a real down-to-earth feel, children who stole my heart and a Royal Family who ingratiated themselves, The Playboy Prince and the Nanny played out pretty much as expected and with hints given towards Raoul's story, I'm looking forward to seeing how the heir to the throne will lose his heart.