I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

No Prince Charming is my first taste of Angle Payne and Victoria Blue's storytelling. No Prince is book one in the Secrets of Stone series, and published in March of 2018. I like that these two authors have come up with a modern day Cinderella, kind of, plot. There are just enough Cinderella notes to flavor the story without being a complete copy. I'm impressed with this fresh take.

Claire Montgomery is complicated and yet predictable. She works for her son-to-be step-mother and step sister. They're awful, as you would expect. Their PR company is hired to revamp the image of Stone Global. She's meek, taking all the grief the control freaks throw her way. She competent, smart, lovely inside and out, but really, really, needs to speak up for herself. The writing duo have written the step-sister, Margaux, as the one you love to hate. I adore a character that evokes such emotion.

Killian Stone needs a PR firm to repair the damage his brother has wrought. This guy is as close to Prince Charming as you can get in the 21st century. Handsome, strong, sexy, rich and besotted with Claire. Did I mention rich and handsome? He winds up chasing our Cinderella, but she's fast. The big obstacle for our couple will be secrets, so darn many secrets. Somehow Claire manages to stand up to Killian and not be walked all over. Of course, she runs away.

Our couples story is continued in book two, No More Masquerade. That's where I'm heading, I want to know what happens to Claire and Killian. There are loose ends that I hope are taken care of. Happy reading.

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Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Not bad but was never really invested. Unfortunately just not my cup of tea

I laughed, I sighed, I had a good time reading No Prince Charming. Angel Payne and Victoria Blue kept me totally amused from beginning to end with this charming but angsty story. Of course, it helped that Killian Stone was uber alpha, romantic and on a mission.
Clair … insecure, smart, socially awkward. With nothing but betrayal in her past, she has no idea what gives Killian Stone the idea that she would be open to anything with him. Besides, Margaux made it clear, right from the beginning, that she will do whatever it takes to be on his arm. She's not one to rock the boat especially since Margaux will soon be her step-sister. She has a job to do, a job she does well, and that's all that is going to happen. Or, so she thinks.
Killian is determined. Determined to bring the good name of Stone out of the spotlight. His brother Trey has done it again but, this time, it could cost him some jail time. He can't do anything but bring in Asher and Associates to clean up this mess. As long as they didn't find the dirtiest secrets his family has, all will be well. Until she walked in and his world tilted on it's axis.
I loved No Prince Charming. It was fun, it was romantic. It had a bitch, a bitchier bitch and a man that knew how to love a woman but not how to be in love with a woman. It was fast paced and interesting. The chase was exceptional and the ending was just as it should have been. I loved watching Magaux be put in her place, I hated what she did to Claire and adored watching the mighty Killing fall. Written with an extraordinary sense of humor and fluidity, Angel Payne and Victoria Blue gave us interesting characters, an exceptional storyline and true romance.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so awful. I can’t stand characters who have split personalities and both of our main characters had them. One second, they’re brilliant, competent adults and the next, they’re insane, raging, hormonal teenagers. The first scene that has the two of them connecting was so promising until she says she’s going to get a cab and he says no, take my town car. It just devolves from there, arguing over how she’s going to get safely to a hotel. I do not understand all the caveman antics that authors pull for men. Is it supposed to be sexy? It’s really not. Later, our heroine gets all butt hurt when she tells him to leave her alone and he does and she goes crying down the street in heels and he thinks she’s going to get blown over by unfamiliar weather... what kind of nonsense is that? Don’t waste your time or money.

No Prince Charming, by Angel Payne, is a modern-day Cinderella story complete with of course the evil stepmother and the devious, conniving and hateful stepsister, who I loved. This book has lots of heartbreak, deception, and of course lusty, steamy scenes.

The best part of the book was Killian Stone, Mr. Prince Charming himself. I enjoyed these authors giving this version of prince charming a total makeover into, in my opinion, the perfect alpha male. He is tall, dark and handsome, the type of guy that every woman looks at when he walks into a room. Now for what kind of drove me crazy, Clair. Clair was smart on the one hand but insecure on the other. Did her job perfectly but was socially awkward and not in a cute way. I did find the chemistry between Killian and Claire pretty hot…but I got whiplash every time Claire ran from him, and oh boy did she run and run. And yes I did get that she was hurt in the past, but time to get over it.

This book was quick and easy to read, the writing, not the best I have ever read, but certainly not the worst. The book was written in the first person, going back and forth between Clair and Killian. I did like the back and forth banter the two had, but there was a bit too much internal dialogue for my personal tastes. I did like the storyline, but there were some parts that I would have liked the authors to expand. I wanted more of Killian’s past and his secrets. I am guessing that it is all in the next book.

***I kindly received this galley by way of NetGalley/publisher/author. I was not contacted, asked or required to leave a review. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. I have voluntarily read this book, and this review is my honest opinion .***

Angel Payne has always been one of my favorite authors and now I'm looking into Victoria Blue. I loved this story. It was beautiful in a way that left me wanting more and I was surprised this is a whole series. I cant wait to read the next one. It was full of sarcasm. Made me laugh so hard i cried, and was a cute twist on Cinderella. I love modern retellings anyways, but this one really took the cake.

Loosely based off the Cinderella story, where the princess gets her happily ever after, No Prince Charming promises an alluring love spectacle between Killian Stone, who could be as stoic and hard as his name implies, and Claire Montgomery, lonely and afraid that her secret might destroy the life she’d been building with her dad.

Secrets of Stone is a beautiful series that I have had the opportunity to begin with No Prince Charming. Although I have to admit that I didn’t feel the Cinderella vibes at all in this book. (Except for Margaux, the evil stepsister). I loved how Claire and Killian’s story began and flourished. Killian’s hot and cold demeanor made him irrevocably hot and untouchable to my taste. I have to agree with Claire though, Killian Stone is nerve-numbing, bone-melting Alpha male and he lives up to that reputation. Claire, on the other hand, needed a little more push to the darker side. The PR Team that Claire was working with consisted of interesting characters, while the stepmom and stepdaughter definitely portrayed their roles magnificently.

And then there’s Lance and Trey, the other Stone brothers who’s got dirty tricks up their sleeves. Definitely worth knowing them in the next books!

This was the first time I have read a novel by this author. This novel had me wanting to shake Claire and Killian at times. They had a lot of chemistry between the two of them. They both went through so much. There were times when I did not know what was coming next. I can't wait to read the next novel to see what happens next.

Angel Payne and Victoria Blue create a world that leaves the reader breathless and full of questions. I’m pretty sure Killian Stone is a woman’s wet dream!

Loosely based on Cinderella this modern day fairytale was good with plenty of romance & steamy scenes. Would definitely like to read more in this series

No Prince Charming is a twist on the traditional Cinderella story. It's a story with drama and attitude, thus,more relatable than some I've read. The characters take time to develop, and the plot unfolds nicely. I enjoyed the story. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This a beautiful story about finding yourself and learning how to openly love another.
The writing will draw you in after only a few pages and have you finishing the book in one sitting.
There is the perfect amount of angst and romance to keep you hooked. I loved how the relationship unfolded slowly so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways they never expected.

In No Prince Charming- we got see the Cinderella story with humor and romance. I enjoyed the the happily ever after ending with twists and turns..

I was drawn to the characters and loved Claire and Killian and story written by Angel Payne.

So I have to admit... this book took me forever to finish. Not because it wasnt amazing. But just because I've had a lot on my plate. And hit the mother of all reading slumps a little over halfway through it.

But the holidays gave me the break I needed, and with a well purchased audio. I was able to pull out of it and get back to this wonderful book.

And dear lord. This one is so hot. Like H.O.T.T hot!!
Just everything about this one drew me in. It had the romance. It had the drama... boy did it have the drama haha.
It had the fun and sweet. And it had the memorable characters.

I was drawn in to this one from the start. Claire in general was such a complex character. She had so much dimension. And I couldn't help but lover her personality and drive. Plus she cares so much for her family and job. And I liked that she was this strong kick ass female.

Plus she had a great nemesis for this one. And I think that person played off of claire so well. And really helped make her shine, and showed her at her low points so she could attempt to overcome them. And I enjoyed that aspect so much. I cant help but not like a good bad guy. Or at least a good antagonist I should say haha.

And then there is Killian. Oh mama this man. How do I find me one of him in real life? haha
He was this total enigma as he would say hehe. He could be so kind and caring. And yet the tough and intimidating business man at the same time. He knows what he wants. And can be ruthless when he or someone in his life is threatened.
And the the hunky sensual side of him.... wowza! Haha
Gimmie some of that haha.

But it's not just these characters that drew me in. I love the buildup and work it took to develop. And how fast paced this story went. It kept me wanting to flip the pages. And when I found myself sucked back into this one after my slump.... I just couldn't put it down.

NO PRINCE CHARMING is by far a
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 STAR READ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I received an advanced reader copy. I am voluntarily leaving a review. Killian is the CEO of a major Chicago company. Claire is part of an elite PR firm Killian has brought in to manage the PR nightmare his brother created. Claire has to deal with her boss marrying her father. Her boss' daughter is after Killian and Killian wants Claire and is not a man who takes no for an answer. I really enjoyed this book. Claire is smart and successful and will not put up with shenanigans. Killian is smart, successful, respectful and endearing. While the heat between them is off the charts, it is a slow burn. I highly recommend this book.

I don't think you really know how much I love the work of Angel Payne. She gave me a hero I really want to sink my teeth, my tongue, my whole being into. His name is Reece and he owns the Bolt Saga. So when I came across this book, I was ready to love it. And I couldn't be more disappointed that I didn't. I liked it well enough, but I found it hard to become invested. Claired annoyed me right til the end and the only thing that saved this story was everything to do with Killian. I can confidently say that this hero was superb! And that's about all I have to say. If you like strong and charismatic heroes, you can't go wrong with Killian Stone. He was enigmatic, dominant, successful, intelligent, and hella sexy and can you really ask for more than that?

The writing of one character being Claire’s thoughts then another of chapter of Killions thoughts were good. The play action at the beginning of the book of Claire’s desire to fight sexual attraction and keep to doing her job kept was believable. A man’s raw attraction for an attractive female is right on. In my opinion attraction, raw sex turning to love is never believable. But again this is a semi erotica book. The sex was never dirty. The secrets were, who the heck would care. So my truthful opinion, if you like a story based on handsome couple who enjoy sex. You’ll like this book.

I tried this book a couple different times, but it just wasn't a book I could get into and love. Ultimately I decided that I would review that it was a bit slow paced for me, and if I ever get a chance to finish at a later date or start to enjoy, will update my review.
Will let Chapter Chatter Pub know that if they're looking for a story that is based on Cinderella, but modern day story, to give this book a shot.

I enjoyed this retelling of a Cinderella story. This story had romance, drama,humor and sarcasm. I enjoyed these two characters Killian and Claire. It was well written and a page turner. I look forward to reading the next book.
I received an Arc from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cinderella retelling with Claire and Killian as our main characters. Claire is hard to really like. She is so fearful of her step sister revealing her secret so she is constantly pulling away. Killian is hot and steamy with his own secrets. The story dragged a bit and was a little hard to read in others. The chase was fun but really this was an ok story.