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This is the first book in the Secrets of the Stone series and it is off to a good start. The book is a modern day fairytale. Claire works for an emergency p.r. team that gets hired to clean up messes. They are hired by Killian Stone, gorgeous millionaire, whose brother has found himself in some hot water. Both Claire and Killian are attracted at first sight but cannot act on it. Can they keep their distance?
This book is well written with well rounded characters. The ending is a little predictable, but it is still a good read. I'm looking forward to the next book!
I got pulled into this book right from the start. Clair and Killian both have secrets in their past that prevent them from trusting anyone with their heart or secrets. The roller coaster ride that this book takes you on keeps you guessing all the way to the end. Clair is fighting her attraction to the super sexy Killian while trying to stay off the radar of her soon to be evil step sister.
I have read a couple of other books by Angel Payne and really like her style. Victoria Blue is new to me but I will be looking for more work by this author. Highly recommend this book and will be looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
This book is about Claire and Killian! Claire works for a PR firm and will soon be working with her soon to be stepmother and stepsister! Well the stepsister has already warned Claire hands off!! Killian is mine!! So as you must think its definitely gonna lead to a lot of problems lol! Killian is attracted to Claire and even though Claire is fighting that attraction Killian will not be stopped!! Its definitely a hot, angsty,heartbreaking and heartwarming with humor throughout! Its a fast paced hot sexy funny read! The main problem I had is that the book doesn't end here! I don't like series unless its different characters! Its not a bad cliffy but it definitely does not end with this book! Thank you netgalley and the publishers and author for sharing this book with me!!
Love Killian and Claire! Hot, steamy read! Can't wait for the rest of the series!
I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it either. I won't be reading any more in the series anytime soon. It wasn't a bad story, and the writing wasn't bad either. The overall book was just blah.
4 Star Review of No Prince Charming (Secrets Of Stone #1) by Angel Payne & Victoria Blue
The first book in the Secrets of Stone series and it is off to a good start. If this series is not on your TBR list then I suggest that you add it. This was a fast paced book, full of secrets; a fun and quirky take on Cinderella.
From the start I was entranced by Killian Stone and I was excited to see who the woman who would capture and hold his attention would be; Claire Montgomery did not disappoint.
Claire is a member of a PR team that has been called in to clean up the image of Stone Global Corporation. She has her own secrets, ones that she is determined will not be exposed.
Claire finds herself attracted to Killian and when you throw in the fact that Killian is enthralled with Claire, complications are sure to arise. Killian too has his secrets which he is bound and determined to keep, but all is not as it seems, despite the confident persona that Killian shows the world.
No Prince Charming is smoking hot and certainly delivers on the sizzle.Told in dual POV’s it will spark your interest and keep you entertained. Both Ms.Payne and Ms. Blue obviously work well together as it was impossible to determine who wrote what.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.
This book was a good book, my only complaint is that you knew where the book was going. You knew Clair was going to fall for Killian from the very beginning and you knew Margeaux was going to be an annoying princess, but this book still held a lot of humor and I loved how independant Clair was, yes she couldn't resist Killian, but lets me honest, none of us probably could either:-) This is a great quick read and I would definitely recommend it!
This book is just sorry but I'm speechless . No Prince Charming is mind blowing addicting and so full of tension you can feel it running off the pages. Killian and Claire are just perfect for each other favorite quote "His stare was hypnotizing, drenched in countless layers of dark intensity." The last word describe the book correctly Intense I Really can hardly wait to read book 2 No More Masquerade
5 Stars 👑
ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Loved these authors writing style & have added them both to my ever growing TBR list !! Both new authors for me !!
Killian & Claire ❤️❤️ What to say other than they are perfect together & their love story is pretty perfect too...
This book has everything about romance that makes a feel good story - 2 amazing characters - funny/ sweet / sexy / sassy dialog - sexy off the charts chemistry 🔥🔥 - oh & did I mention the cute nicknames - I’m a sucker for nicknames !!
I did not want this story to end & would love to see Kil & Claire’s story continue in the same city ( no more commuter relationship for them ) & maybe a little one on the way ....❤️❤️
Killian is very much a Prince Charming - to Claire’s Fairy Queen 👑!!
Best HEA - 5 Star Read !!
4.5 stars
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.
Loved this story. Cant wait to see what happens next with them and their family and friends.
i recently found out about her and i am reading everything by her now she is a must read
This was a great collaboration of writing between the two authors. Killian and Claire were two great characters along with the secondary ones as well. Can not wait to see what happens. This is the first book in the series. Great story!
Claire works for a PR firm which is hired to clean up a scandal to our Prince Charming’s firm caused by his brother Trey. Killian is attracted to Claire (and vice versa), but Claire’s step-sister has warned her off as she wants Killian to herself. Due to Claire working for her soon to be step-mother and step-sister, Claire reacts to them by taking what is thrown at her. I found that I wanted to yell at her to stand up to them! I truly hope that she finds her voice in the next book!
This is the first in the Secrets of Stone series and ends as a happily-for-now! The story continues in the next book.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
A steamy romance with some humor, angst, and heartbreak. Killian and Claire are instantly attracted to each other at their first meeting although Claire tries to fight it. They have a bumpy road to their HEA, but Killian is persistent. Look forward to reading the next book in the series.
The format of this book made it difficult to read. The romance was cute but it was a bit racier and more crass than I prefer.
This was an amazing book. I love the story line and it kept me wanting more. I had a hard time putting the book down . Cant wait to see what happen in the next book if there is one
This was an amazing book. I love the storyline and it kept me wanting more. I am excited to read the rest of the books in this series!! A must read!!!
Angel is a new author for me. I read my first book from her recently and I fell in love. She is so talented at writing , especially steamy scenes. Angel is an author I will continue to follow and read. This story had a nice slow burn, The characters are well developed and had a decent backstory, and lots of angst thrown in to make this book interesting not to mention sexy time. Give No Prince Charning a try!
2 ½ stars!
I honestly do not get the reference to the whole Cinderella thing. Ok so he’s rich, she works etc but she’s hardly the poor servant girl despite the wicked stepmother and stepsister thing. And really, Andrea isn’t so much a “wicked” stepmother as she seems to be indifferent.
I found Killian a very well written hero and he was very likeable. He was made better because I kept imagining him as Captain Hook from Once Upon a Time. And he is yummy 😊
I found Claire annoying. She needs a serious backbone. Not once, does she stand up for herself in this. Killian stands up for her but she doesn’t do anything. And the whole I want you, no I don’t thing she had going with Killian was annoying and quite juvenile at points. I honestly found myself wondering why he wanted her so much.
The secrets just weren’t big enough or serious enough to warrant all of the angst for me.
I didn’t realise when I started this that it was going to be part of a series/trilogy involving these two characters. Honestly after reading this I am not that bothered about continuing on with their story. I am happy to think that one was it and this was their happily ever after.
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