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Perfect read. Great romance. Well written with the perfect amount of character development.
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What happens when your heart belongs to two men? Alexandra could answer that for you, you run away, you get out of town, you ignore any chance of any feelings developing. Ryans, as she is called by Oliver, the youngest prince, thought her heart should belong to the oldest prince. She needed someone who was stable, who would challenge her to be better, and push her. She spent most of her childhood with Oliver, two peas in a pod. Who knew teenage years would complicate so much?
I love the dynamic that is brought to us. We have a woman scared to face the men of her heart. A man in line for the throne that is trying to do everything the right way. A jester. We are shared in the events that took place 5 years prior while living in the present. We get to know the little details that created this triangle of emotions. We get to see the easy flow that Alexandra and Oliver have between them, we see the relationship between the brothers, and how fiercely they love each other and Alexandra.
It was a really good read. The banter between the brothers and them picking on Alexandra for being American kept the story flowing. When Alexandra finally surrenders her heart and lets go of the past it was a nice coming together for them.
This was a decent story and I somewhat enjoyed both the hero and the heroine, Oliver and Alexandra. However, nothing really stood out making it a great book.
Alexandra Ryans is the daughter of a former Ambassador to the UK and, under the most unusual circumstances, had the privilege to grow up in the close knit of the fictional royal family created by the author.
There are three princes and a girl, a royal wedding and an underlying conflict that make this story entertaining and easy to read, but unfortunately, I couldn’t connect with the main characters and found them immature and not very believable, especially her.
This was my first read by the author and it definitely didn’t make the impression I expected.
3.5 stars
Alexandra spent part of her childhood growing up with the three princes of England. They weren't just friends or schoolmates, she and her father actually lived with them despite being American. I have seen a lot of books about royalty, but nothing like this one.
This was a bit of a slow start for me, but the more I read the more I enjoyed it. Parts of their story are revealed in flashbacks throughout the book and you start to understand how complicated things are for Aly and Oliver and Aiden, two of the brothers.
This is my first book by the author and I am definitely going to check out some of her others!
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
This was a middle of the road read for me. While I really love royal romances and this one sounded like it was my cuppa tea, I just didn’t enjoy it as much as I had expected. I really had a hard time getting into this one and after spending some time thinking it over I narrowed it all down to Aly. Aly killed it for me. I didn’t like her, wasn’t engaged by her and she drove me abso~batty and made it hard for me to stay in the story...to each their own.
Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
Wow this book was just so good and so easy to get lost in. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I just didn't want it to end. I just couldn't get enough of these wonderful characters and I just loved getting to see their journey. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.
3,5 -4 STARS
This was a fun read, and I enjoyed most of it!The premise sounded amazing: Aly was raised with the three heirs to the throne of England. She'd always had her eye on a particular brother, but then certain events take place that make her realize she'd been in love with another brother all along.The whole back and forth between past and present was great, it really helped!The story line was great!The characters are wonderful.Overall, it was a great story!
This was a fun read! I love royal stories, and this was no different! Growing up American but with the royals is unique, and to find your love in the palace is a fairytale
Royal Attraction
Tiffany Truitt
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Super sweet happily ever after royalty romance. Every girls dream is to marry a prince and become a princess. Alexandra grows up in the palace with 3 princes. And who wouldn't want 2 princes to fight over you. Who will Alexandra choose?
Great read by Tiffany Truitt. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
Unfortunately I had a difficult time getting in to the book. I can't pinpoint a specific reason other than I just wasn't enjoying it. I may try it again at a later date. Thank you for the opportunity to review Royal Attraction.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for the ARC. I voluntarily reviewed this book. I gave this book 3.5 stars. Ali (Alexandria) is a commoner who lived in the palace with the royal family. Already not your average commoner a very privileged upbringing. I wanted to like her but somehow it never happened. I loved Santa. Maybe it was my mood. I still would say if you like royal romance than you should give this a go. Let me know what you think. Enjoy
Royal Attraction is a cute royal read. It's a bit angsty, and a bit all over the place, but generally engaging with a great all around cast.
Alexandra grew up in the palace. THE palace, the one in the UK, with the three princes. She was their best friend, and their fathers were friends, but she always had a secret crush on one, well, two, of them - Aiden, next in line to the crown, and somehow Ollie, third in line, too. Something happened, though, that caused Aly to run. Now, years later, Freddie, the middle prince, is getting married, so Aly has been summoned back to the palace for his wedding. She can't not go, so off she goes to jolly old England, to see Freddie get married, and to face her demons. But, she's not going back the same girl she was when she left. In the time she's been gone, she's made a lot of disappointing mistakes, and Aly knows even more so now, that she's not fit company for the three princes. But, when you're summoned to the palace, you go, whether you want to or not.
Watching Aly and Ollie fall back into love was sweet, and cute, angsty and a little sad, as Aly and Ollie had to both come to terms with the mistakes both had made. She had to make herself grow up a little (A LOT), Ollie had to grow up, too, and both had to deal with Aiden and what happened back before Aly left. But Freddie and his adorable fiancée, Sophie, were there to give the story a bit of fun and adorableness that Royal Attraction needed. In fact, if a story were written for them, I would definitely read it, they were that engaging and likable. And let's not forget Aiden, the crown prince, next in line. The story wouldn't be complete without mentioning him. I think I loved him even more than Ollie. He had so much pressure on his young shoulders, and he made mistakes just like Aly and Ollie did. But, he admitted them with grace and made me fall in love with him even more. I would read his story in a heartbeat. HINT HINT!
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I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Over the first couple of chapters, I was pretty sure that this was going to be a story about a love triangle, but it is far from it. There are definitely hints of one in flashbacks, but the majority o the story is set in the present day and it is 100% about Aly and Oliver.
One of my favorite things about this novel, is that there is more to it than just a romance. Aly and Oliver both have things they struggle with and need to overcome. We delve into the pressures of the press, the expectations we place on ourselve, and the importance of doing what makes you happy.
It was an amazing read and I hope this turns into a series so we can delve more into the lives of the Dudley boys and Aly.
Alexandra/Aly is the daughter of the former American Ambassador to England. After the death of the King’s mother and Aly’s mom. Aly and her dad moved into the royal palace. Aly had grown up with the three royal sons. They had been her best friends, her partners in crime and constant companions. Aidan is the first in line to the throne and Freddie is the second. Ollie was the youngest and jokester and wild one of the three brothers. Aly hates the spotlight. But Aly is an athlete and excels at soccer/futball. Then three years ago Aly found she had feelings for Aidan and Ollie and that caused problems between the brothers so Aly ran off to America. The press dug up a lot of stuff some true and some untrue but Aly didn’t want to tarnish the Royal Family. But it also showed Aly she did actually love one of the brothers. Aly had made some poor choices while she was gone. Her reputation is now tarnished and she is no good for the brothers. Aly had failed out of college, had an affair with a professor that she didn’t know was married. Ollie had been Aly’s best friend. Freddie is getting married so Aly must return to England. Aly plans on going to the wedding, spend some time with her dad and leave again. Ollie didn’t mind giving the press something to talk about. Ollie has felt lost in the three years Aly has been gone. Even as a friend - a best friend Ollie wants Aly back. Aly was the only woman Ollie had ever loved.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the plot as well as the pace a lot. I did choke up at times while reading this. I like the flashback shown so we understand why Aly left. I don't usually like going between the past and the present but it worked fine in this book. It also showed how feelings had grown and I loved that. I liked how the author made Ollie the love interest instead of Aidan the next in line to be king. I didn’t want to put this down. I loved ollie’s love and loyalty to Aly. I also really liked that there were some twists. I just loved Aly and Ollie together. I loved the characters and the twists in the book and I recommend.
This book is every little girl’s fairy tale dream come true.
Thank you, Ms. Truitt, for reminding me why I loved to read these “Prince Charming” romance books as much as I have in the past. Royal Attraction is an excellent reminder!
Alexandra (Ali) grew up in the palace with the Dudley boys. Her father was the American ambassador to England, and later the Kings friend and advisor. Aiden is the Crown Prince of England was Alexandra’s first crush growing up. Freddie, is second in line to the throne. Then, there is Oliver (Ollie). He is third in line. Being third in line to the throne, Ollie knows he will never be King, so he sets himself up as the Crown Playboy, the media draw, to take the media focus off his brothers. Ollie is also Ali’s best friend, and, unbeknownst to Ollie, the love of her life. She gave him her virginity 5 years ago, causing a rift between the brothers. Ali could not bear to see the brothers as odds, so, she ran to America. Now, Freddie is getting married, and Ali is summoned home to England for her friends wedding.
Ali has made a mess of her life in America. She has failed out of college. Had an affair with her professor, which she has been accused of trading “favors” to for a better grade. And did I mention, unbeknownst to Ali, her professor is married. OOPS.
Ali, Ollie, and Aiden work out their issues, and Ali and Ollie decide to take their relationship forward. All he… heck breaks loose when Ali’s past comes to the press’s attention. Ali runs again, not wanting this to ruin Freddie’s and Sophie’s wedding.
Will Ollie and Ali EVER catch a break? This is a romance book, what do you think??? But, I will not tell you how it comes together…
I loved how Ali and Ollie work out their conflicts, and watch them fall deeper and deeper in love.
This is the first book I have read by Tiffany Truitt, and I have to say, I LOVED EVER WORD!!! I have found a new author to follow and stalk (noooo, not that way! LOL) I want to find out if Aiden is getting his story told as well. Will we find out how Freddie and Sophie met and fell in love? Hmmmm
I was gifted with an ARC of Royal Attraction by the publisher, Entangled Publishing, Embrace via NetGalley for which I am truly grateful, for my honest opinion and review.
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Usually I'm a big fan of plots about modern fairy tales. All the magic - not so true - about someone of royalty who falls in love with a commoner, and despite all the mishaps, love always triumphs.
In this case here, although the plot is something of the sort, the story didn't make me feel thrilled.
I'm not sure if it was the behavior of the female main character. Although in the end it is given a strong and plausible reason for her habitual behavior.
The Royal family was even interesting, but the romance of the main couple didn't convince me.
Alexandra 'Aly' Ryans escaped to the U.S the moment she believed she ruined her friendships with the three princes she grew up with. But with a royal wedding coming up and everyone expecting her to be there, Aly is returning home to England. However, mingling with royalty means being in the spotlight; something Aly hates and when they discover some things about her past, will it cause her to run again or will she finally stay and face the music so she and Oliver Dudley can finally have their shot at happy ever after?
This is the first story I've read by Ms. Truitt and I've got to say that I loved this book, despite the fact that I thought the hero was an immature brat that needed to grow up and I wished that Aly would have ended up with Aiden instead, even though I knew Oliver was the hero in this book. The way this story started had me empathizing with the heroine, as going home gives her a mix of trepidation and exhilaration in seeing her friends and family. Will things be the same or different? However, it was from the moment that the hero and heroine came face-to-face for the first time in this story that had me feeling sorry for Aly, as it still seems Oliver is still an immature jerk that doesn't know a thing about responsibility and would rather have fun by pulling pranks.
As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories, because Aly was caught between two men in the past in Aiden and Oliver. However, there were certainly some really good light-hearted moments where the main and secondary characters reminisce about the past and tease the heroine when it comes to Aly and her use of british slang. Furthermore, the heroine is resilient and courageous in being able to face the past and hopefully make things right. I also liked the tight bonds she shares with the three princes and how they pretty much welcome her back with open arms, because they've missed her. Seriously, there's so much to like about the secondary characters in two of the princes - Freddie and Aiden; their bodyguard Liam and the prince's governess, Mrs. Wright. While the hero, he's an immature brat at times, but his desire for attention and being in the spotlight is for personal reasons; reasons that are good and a way to help his family. I also liked how determined he was to get the heroine to fight for their relationship, even though there's so much she dislikes about his life, especially how he's always hounded by the media and how he never has any expectations.
Overall, Ms. Truitt has delivered a fascinating and delightful read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance explosive and illustrates just how right these two are for each other; and the ending had me wondering whether Aly would ever be able to forgive herself for her past and fight for her happy ever after with Oliver. Yet, in saying that, I liked her courage and how far she was willing to go to be with the hero, even if it meant facing her fears. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up nicely and had me wanting to laugh because of the surprise the hero has for the heroine and her reaction to the moment, as she's unprepared for what he wants her to do. I would recommend Royal Attraction by Tiffany Truitt, if you enjoy the friends to lovers trope or books by authors Stacy Kestwick, Willow Winters, Staci Hart and Erin Watt.
Usually I'm a big fan of plots about modern fairy tales. All the magic - not so true - about someone of royalty who falls in love with a commoner, and despite all the mishaps, love always triumphs.
In this case here, although the plot is something of the sort, the story didn't make me feel thrilled.
I'm not sure if it was the behavior of the female main character. Although in the end it is given a strong and plausible reason for her habitual behavior.
The Royal family was even interesting, but the romance of the main couple didn't convince me.
2,5 stars
This book wasn't at all what I was expecting, but I loved and enjoyed it.