Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.. This book was very well researched and i enjoyed it so much. This was not a typical love story and I completely enjoyed that it didn't follow the traditional romance book rules. I am very glad I took a turn down this road

This a novel took me a while to get into. This was because of the writing style. In the end, I found it to be an enjoyable historical romance! I recommend this fans of Anne O’ Brien, Nadine C. Keels, and Lecia Cornwall!

Princess Syeira Brishen first meets Captain Warwick “Wil’ Clifton, when her brother Valkin, a Romany Prince of the House of Brishen, plays seconds in a duel. Her brother is only doing so, to repay a debt for poaching. Yet when he is injured, Wil helps Syeira with his recovery and in doing so, finds himself immersed in the world of the Romany family.
This was a unique romance, focusing on the difference between the English and Romany cultures. I found the detail provided quite intriguing, yet did not detract from the romance between Syeira and Wil. Their relationship was intertwined with the history of the Romany people, highlighting the attitude of the English, and the manner in which the Romany conducted their business. Overall, this was a sweet, entertaining read, from a different perspective to the traditional Victorian romance.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

What a wonderful, romantic book to get swept up into! I completely enjoyed Always a Princess by Clyve Rose. The characters grab you right away as you are introduced through a card game that may be more than it seems. I couldn't stop flipping pages and now all I can think of is the fact that I want more. If you are a fan of historical fiction and romance, then this is your next read. I highly recommend this book.

It took me a while to get into Always a Princess but once i did it's quite the read. A beautiful book to curl up to and leave this world behind till you're done. However it wasn't my cup of tea. If you're into Historical fiction and Romance then this book should be up your tbr alley.

Valkin is a Romany Prince of the House of Brishen who is taking the place of a Nobleman for a duel brought on by a grievance of his sister. Valkin is repaying a debt for poaching on their land. Dueling against him is Captain Warwick "Wil" Clifton, a second son and well-known rake. Princess Syeira Brishen is there to witness the duel and assist with medical aid. When the Prince is injured, Syeira jumps to action taking Wil by surprise. Wil offers everything he can to the House of Brishen to aid in the Prince's recovery. While Valkin is recovering, Wil learns that the Romany family is nothing like his. He also learns that Romany women are very different from any of the English ladies that he knows.

Always a Princess is an unlikely Regency Romance. Focusing on a romance between two different cultures rather than just two different mindsets. From the beginning, I was intrigued by the Romany culture at this time and their interactions with the English houses. Syeira's character and her role as a Romany princess was also intriguing to read about. I was very interested in the trades that the Romany engaged in with the English households and the attitudes of the English about the Romany camps ranging from helpful to tolerant to an annoyance. While Wil and Syeira's romantic interest was apparent from the start, the writing let the characters take time to get to know one another. The focus for Syeira was always on healing her brother and Wil focused on getting the estate in order while trying to figure out his next step in life. I really liked that their relationship was always respectful and Syeira called out Wil and her brother when decision were being made about her when she was not present. Overall, a unique, sweet and engrossing cross-cultural Regency romance.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.