I absolutely loved this book! They fell in love so easily! I can't wait to continue on with their fairy tale ending

This is the first work I've read by Angel Payne or Victoria Blue.
An enjoyable Cinerella-esque story with a happy for now ending.

This was a pretty good, modern retelling (sort of) of Cinderella. I did like Claire and Killian. All in all, It was a fun read!

I loved it! She did a fantastic job sucking me into this story. I’ve been dying to read these books and now that I’ve read one, it’s just not enough. Can’t wait to be able to read the rest. Amazing story and characters, couldn’t put it down. Would definitely recommend.

Melt your Kindle sexiness ahead! This was a cute, quick read with some really steamy scenes. I enjoyed it!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Such a great book! I read it in one weekend! I love books that just flow quickly with the story. Warning major steamy sex scenes. I had to skim those.

Claire Montgomery is part of a team that cleans up messes. Killian Stone has a brother who is that mess. Claire's soon to be stepsister Margaux Asher knows her secret and is not afraid to use it for her gain. In this case, she warns everyone off of Killian or else. From the word go, Killian sees Claire and there's something about her that he just needs. Their attraction is instant, but maneuvering around hurdles and crises gets complicated fast. They each have to overcome their personal demons while figuring out what is worth fighting over during their time working together.

Angel Payne and Victoria Blue have created a page turning story filled with sexy characters. Claire has a past that she may have to pay for if she doesn't follow the rules. Killian also keeps secrets while running the family business and keeping his brother in line. Their chemistry is palpable and it pours off the pages. I have enjoyed their flirting conversations. They are both strong characters with a vulnerability that surfaces between them. I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading more from these authors.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Waterhouse Press for this privilege.

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I was able to read this book through Netgalley, and I liked it. I realize it was an ARC, and editing still needs to be done. Once it is, this book will be phenomenal. I loved the story and the characters. There is so much potential for these characters and I can't wait to see what's coming.

A modern, hot re-telling of the fairy tale, Cinderella, with a not so charming prince, Killian, vicious step-sister, Margaux and wicked of a boss and step mother, Andrea and every day girl, Claire. When Claire's PR team in called in to troubleshoot the antics of billionaire playboy Trey Stone, Claire comes face-to-face with her not so prince charming, Killian, and from their first meeting, the electricity between the two cannot be contained. With lots of skeletons in both their closets, they try to push each other way, but their chemistry cannot be denied. The banter and sexual tension between Claire and Killian make a true romantic read.

Angel Payne and Victoria Blue together have written a book that is sexy, humorous and I absolutely adore it. Killian Stone is amazing. Knowing these ladies sense of humor and how they write I enjoyed the book so much I could not put it down. No wonder each of them is great in their own right.
Once Killian laid eyes on Claire he knew he wanted her and she fought him the whole only he didn't understand why?
Claire saw the Man candy that was Killian Stone but knew if she tried to pursue him herself her soon to be step-sister would reveal all of the secrets and that could be trouble.
Will one hot tryst be enough to sate Killian and Claire? I can't wait to read the next book!

This book is awful. It is so bad I couldn’t finish it. I love books that are a spin off of fairy tales but this one is unreadable. It has a Cinderella element with the evil stepmother and especially the very evil step sister. Claire is the kind protagonist trying to survive in her job despite working with her evil step family to be. The company has a new job in Chicago where Claire will meet the handsome Killian Stone. The narrative bounced back and forth from their POVs. She’s nervous and he’s horny. That’s about as deep as the story got before I had to give up all hope that it would improve. I was not hoping for actual depth here but a fun read. There’s no fun banter between the characters but a very long internal monologue.

This book also had a lot of formatting issues where lines of text
Would do
This
And just for no reason cut off and
Bounce around the page. Words were also squished together when they should have been two separate words.

Claire Montgomery is one member of the infamous Asher and Associates "dream team" public relations firm. For any scandal or negative press the team will spin a new web for the press. The only thing they ask is for complete honesty. Ha..yeah right! In a corporate and political media obsessed world--no one is honest. Everyone keeps secrets.

Killian Stone is the CEO of Stone Global Corporation. His older brother Trey has created a scandal for his family which makes the SGC stock drop. Killian needs to bring the big PR guns out. What he didn't expect was sweet Claire Montgomery to take his breathe away. From the moment their hands touched, it was electric. He knows he should stay away from her. She even told him to. But he can't. Neither can she. They have to keep their relationship hidden from her boss and her boss's daughter. How long can their secrets stay hidden? How long can a relationship remain hidden? It's just a fling right?

I ordered this in for a customer, who has come back to get every single one in the series as they are released. Suggested it to a few others and ordered more in- every single person has loved this, and now I know why! Besides the cover and title, customers and I have become a fan of this author with this series and her other books (which you seriously need to go check out!) I've not had one person tell me they didn't like this. No Prince Charming had a bit of a different feel to it than her previous books, but she nailed it!

This book was amazing. I love a great romance book. I will now read more books in this series if there are any. I loved the ending. Don’t want to spoil it for anyone so I’m not giving any details

Explosive chemistry
Heart pounding
Demanding
Romance
Deceit
Love
Acceptance
Secrets
Manipulate
Deception
Destructive

All these words, and not necessarily in that order, only scratch the surface of Killian and Claire’s journey to the beginning of their HEA. You can be assured that forces will continue to manipulate and pull the strings to prevent them from achieving what they they as a couple so richly deserve. The foundation has been set for destructive forces to adamantly interfere in any type of positive outcome for these two.

I must applaud the authors’ genius in bring out the dynamics that created the explosive chemistry between Killian and Claire. Their breathtaking intimacies created such exquisite imagery that ultimately pulled you into their story leaving you anticipating what is yet to come for the couple. The secret that can change everything between them awaits to be revealed. My curiosity as been whet for what is store for Killian and Claire.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

I've no idea where Angel Payne has been hiding from me all this time. I fell in love with her BOLT series and now I've fallen for this one too. And Victoria has obviously become a must-read author for me as well.
I loved No Prince Charming. I'm off to buy more.

An enjoyable romance but a little disjointed as it switched back and forth from the hero to the heroine's voice. Premise was a little far-fetched and it was another book where the hero was the most handsome, the bet built, the richest, etc, guy in every room. It looks like there will be additional books and I will probably read the next one to see if loose ends get tied together but all in all a confusing read.

I really enjoyed the book once I found time to dive into it. When I first received it I was unaware of what it was about and was interested in it because I had loved all of the works I had read from Angel Payne. I think that going into this story clueless made me enjoy it that much more. Can not wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.

This ‘take’ on the classic story of Cinderella was a good attempt but for me it fell a bit flat and fell short of my expectations of what I was going to get.

I am fussy when it comes remakes or should I say a modern take on a classic because I love the classics, they are a classic for a reason.

My main reason for not connecting with this story was my frustration with Claire. I know that I should give her a break but I hold heroines to a higher standard because their reactions, and their intentions says a lot about their integrity and character. Claire really annoyed me because he was trying so hard and it felt like she was just throwing it back in his face. I didn’t feel that was a fair reaction from her. I know that life wasn’t easy for her and in some ways her reaction is realistically portrayed but also sometimes I’m just of the mindset where she needs to let Killian just be there for her.

I didn’t hate this story, I just didn’t connect with the characters as much as I wish I could have. I do think others will like this story and appreciate the things that I felt didn’t work.

3 stars

First, let me say that this was a great read. No Prince Charming is an adult romance story that does not depend on the sex scenes as a plot. This book has characters that come alive on the pages and a story that keeps you reading way past bedtime!
Claire and Killian meet when his company hires a firm to negate the damage done by bad publicity. Claire is one of the team members for the firm brought on board to change public opinion. When they meet sparks fly but each has a secret that could be devastating if revealed. This novel shares the ups and downs of a forbidden romance and shows the damage done by jealousy, selfishness and secrets. The author weaves a story of joy, heartbreak and despair and, just when you think it is out of reach, the HEA ending. This book is a gem and worthy of 5 stars!