Royally Matched by Kate O’Keeffe


I got opportunity to get this book as ACR copy via NetGalley. I’m so grateful for that.

And here’s my thoughts:
My expectations high with this book and I enjoyed to read this book. The meet cute for the coulple was great, like cheese great! Chemistry of the main characters were sparkling throughout the book and I loved that!
Revisits of the other royal siblings (and OMG, even their parents!), and their meddling for others life were just so fun.
Only thing I missed this book was depth of characters developed, specially for the MFC. It was clear that it happened but still, it was passed in the writing.

My favorite quote of the book (I think its book advise for all of us)
”Your future will come soon enough, my dear girl. Cherish the present while it’s here. It’s a gift to us all.”

Overall its fun, light and as ENL speaker is fast to read too. Definitely recommending this one!
I also read first book of the series and loved it! I’ve own post about it in my feed! And OFC and can’t wait to next books to come.

4/5

Royally Matched
By: Kate O’Keeffe

This was a cute romcom romance. Minimal spice, but romantic at the same time. It had arranged marriage, falling in love with his brother, classic one bed tropes.

When the princess tries to rationalize every aspect of her life, including her future husband by selecting him off of her spreadsheet data, life throws one back at her. It just so happens to come in the shape of his brother.

What looks perfect on paper is not always what the heart wants. This book had me picturing me there doing the Macarena with them.

I give this book three stars. I would recommend it to everyone who loves the classic hallmark vibes.

Royally Matched is a sweet, fun, endearing, closed-door romance.

Sofia is looking for the perfect match, but after having her heart broken in the past, she relies on a spreadsheet to find him. Logic and reason seem like a much safer alternative than feelings and emotions.

Enzo checks all the boxes, but she feels no connection with him. When she meets his brother Marco, there is an instant spark between them, but she is certain that he is all wrong for her and will ultimately break her heart.

When Sofia and Marco are thrown together by royal duties and embark on a quest together, the attraction gets stronger, Sofia will need to decide if she’s going to follow her head or her heart.

Kate O’Keeffe has done it again with this wonderful royal rom-com, it can be read as a standalone, but I’d suggest reading the first book in the series to meet the royal family and the small kingdom of Ledonia. You won’t be disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the advance copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

I read this as an ARC on NetGalley. This is the 2nd book in the series and I had been waiting for it! I am a sucker for a happy ending, but throw in princesses and a castle and I am a goner! This book is about a sense of duty and finding love and happily ever after in an unlikely place and also being able to fulfill your destiny.

This was such a cute read, I loved the romance, the tension, everything about it! Truly well done, a must read!

I love this author and absolutely adored the first book in this series. It was another royal romcom, this time following Max's sister Sophia. I loved Sophia and Marco's romance - it was relatable and made me chuckle many times. I love Kate's novels because they are 'clean sweet romances' which is perfect for a lighthearted read. Looking forward to the next book in this series, which will follow Amelia's story!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This second installment is as good as the first one :)

Sofia and Marco are perfect for each other from the very beginning but Sofia is stubbornly decided to marry Enzo (the wise choise) that she pushes away Marco as much as she can. But sometimes you just can't deny chemistry...

The sceneries are great, the love story is genuine and so sweet, the story full of twists and turns.

I can't wait to read the stories of the other siblings of the royal family of Ledonia.

Thank you to Netgalley and kate O'Keeffe for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This was a witty romance and an easy summer read. I enjoyed the characters and the forbidden romance vibes. Sofia realized her spreadsheet, with a list of suitors, may look great on paper but not for her heart.

Enter Enzo and Marco and Sofia will have to determine whether her heart or her spreadsheet will win in the end. Her decision was pushed along by some mysterious persons as well which was a nice addition to the storyline.

Kate O'Keeffe has written another hilariously, witty, and charming royal romcom. I enjoyed The Backup Princess, tremendously and was excited to be able to follow the story of Max's sister Sophia this time!

Sophia is a princess who is used to following the rules to a tea. While Marco is an easy going landscape designer. On paper, they don't seem like they'll mix, but as the saying goes, opposites attract.

I enjoyed watching Sophia and Marco's romance play out and seeing Sophia develop into a strong, independent princess. The fun moments in between, such as the hunt for an ancient school, and trip to the mountain village of Mountluce, added in the perfect amount of tension and comic relief to the story line.

Can't wait to read the next book in the series, which will be Amelia's story!

4/5 Stars.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Wild Lime Books for letting me enjoy an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Princess Sofia, determined to find a suitor, attends a royal ball with her focus on Lord Strozzi. However, her plans are derailed when a drunken man proposes to her, and she is saved by another guest, whom she nicknames "Duck." Despite being charmed by Duck, Sofia continues her pursuit of Strozzi.

Meanwhile, Marco, attending the ball reluctantly at the insistence of his brother Enzo, is unexpectedly captivated by Sofia's beauty. As Enzo’s assistant, Marco disapproves of his brother's potential engagement to Sofia, even as he gets to know her better. It isn't long before Sofia discovers that the man she calls Duck is actually Marco. Though he may not always make the best impression, Marco’s sincerity and genuine nature win Sofia over.

This charming romance features royal intrigue, lighthearted moments, and humorous encounters, including a subplot involving mischievous dogs. The story's unexpected twists and lovable characters make for an engaging and delightful royal adventure.

This read like a Princess Diaries 2 fanfiction, so if you liked that movie, you'll probably enjoy this book. It was a fun, fast, easy read, but the FMC's choices with her love life had me face-palming and wanting to yell at her (girl, if he doesn't like dogs THAT'S A RED FLAG). I loved the royal family as a whole, the siblings' relationships and interactions with each other felt very real and it makes me excited for the future books for Amelia and Max. Thanks Netgalley for the e-arc!

Principetta. I personally think the term is one of THE most romantic endearments.... Ever. The first time Marco calls Sofia his Principetta, I felt it down through my toes! How Sofia doesn't throw herself into his arms, climb him like a tree, and kiss his face off is shocking! I would live to see a draft of Sofia's spreadsheet for finding a husband. It's referred to often enough that my curiosity is piqued and I want to peruse it!

I received an ARC of ROYALLY MATCHED. I have not been paid for my review.

"Royally Matched" by Kate O’Keeffe is an adorable and enjoyable read. While I didn’t find it as captivating as the first book in the series, it still offers a delightful, low-stakes royal rom-com experience.

I connected with the female protagonist, Sofia; she felt relatable, and I appreciated her journey of self-discovery and understanding her actual needs. After a heartbreak, Sofia believes that an arranged marriage will safeguard her heart. However, when she finds Mr. Right on paper, it turns out that his brother might be her ideal match. I enjoyed how the story was structured, and the author did an excellent job keeping the reader engaged. The scavenger hunt element added a charming twist, and the "one-bed" trope is always a hit. The characters are delightful, the plot is entertaining, and the romance is sweet and swoon-worthy.

Thank you to Kate O‘Keeffe, Wild Lime Books, and NetGalley for the ARC! "Royally Matched" will be available on September 26, 2024.

Cam be read as a standalone but the characters overlap. She's been burned before so has decided to choose a husband using logic NOT her heart. She finds a guy that's perfect, on paper. What happens when her heart picks his brother whose all wrong... on paper. She's the oldest princess and he's a landscaper!! What does her family think of her choice?
Who does she end up with? Be careful, there's some major twist and conniving throughout the book.

I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.

Overall I enjoyed this novel. I will admit the first 1/3 of the novel was slow to start.

It took a bit to get a feel for Sofia, but that is just her character. She is closing her heart up from love and agreeing to an arranged marriage. Except she didn’t plan to fall for her prospects handsome brother. Marco was adorable and easy to fall for as a character. He was chivalrous from the start.

This was a cute, lighthearted novel perfect for anyone who enjoyed The Princess Diaries.

An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.

After the first book, I was super excited to read this one. It reminded me a bit of The Princess Diaries 2 movie.

Royally Matched is super cute and fun. An adorable royal romcom.

I really liked the female main character, Sofia, the most. I felt she was relatable and I liked her journey throughout the book the most. Sofia's trying to heal from having her heart broken and decides an arranged marriage is the best way to protect her heart. However, while she discovers Mr. Right on paper his brother may actually be her perfect match. I liked the set up of the story and felt the author did a great job keeping the reader engaged. I really liked the scavenger hunt part of the book. I thought it added a little something extra. Plus we get the one bed trope which is always a winner.

The characters are wonderful, the plot entertaining and romance is sweet and swoon worthy. Definitely recommend!

So sweet this story was! I truly enjoyed it. Marco had my heart from the beginning. I loved him. Sofie too but just took an extra chapter or two. I loved how Marco was able to get Sofie to let her walls down. I also loved that the king and her mummy helped her see what was right in front of her too. I was able to read this story quick because I just wanted to see what was next. I enjoyed it being in dual POV as well. This author always writes great stories! Not my first by her and definitely not my last.

Royally Matched is a battle between being sensible and following your heart. Princess Sofia and Marco are such great characters! Such a fun and cute read. Kate O'Keeffe did not disappoint with this book.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of Royally Matched by Kate O'Keeffe

What a fun rom-com! If you liked The Selection by Kiera Cass (one of my favorites!), you'll love this book - it's got a similar vibe! Princess Sofia and Marco's story is a delightful read, full of witty banter and sizzling chemistry. The news headlines at the start of some chapters were hilarious and added a fun touch. I also appreciated the double POV, which gave us a glimpse into both Sofia's and Marco's thoughts and feelings. This is a clean romance, so if that's your preference, you'll enjoy this sweet and lighthearted read!

This was a first for me for the author but definitely not a last. Such a fun captivating story. I didn’t want to stop reading. It was well written it was easy to visualize and become engrossed. Definitely recommend. This book is book two but works as a stand alone.