I love these books. This time a way ward princess is sent Balmoral to sort herself out. Funny, sad and a good story. Some great characters . Parents love or hate them but we need them. A jolly good read.

This book absolutely grew on me. The first few chapters of scene setting didn’t paint Alice in a very good light in fact she was particularly irritating.. the trip up to Scotland and the beautiful scenery started to chip away at her flighty and selfish exterior. The descriptions of Balmoral and of life in the castle as well as the grounds and the minutiae of daily life are really well told and add life to the book. The inner Alice comes out with care and kindness and the slow romance it’s really quite lovely. This book is a total flight of fantasy but somehow the author makes it seem grounded in reality and a great read.

Regally Blonde is a sparkling romantic comedy that perfectly blends royal escapades, personal transformation, and swoon-worthy romance set against the dramatic beauty of Balmoral.

Lady Alice Walpole is the quintessential blonde royal socialite, accustomed to tiaras, glittering soirées, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After a particularly scandalous night of partying with a royal suitor, her father decides enough is enough and sends her to Balmoral to reflect and clean up her act.

Enter Fraser Bell, the rugged and no-nonsense Piper to the Sovereign. With his love of tartans and horses, Fraser is worlds apart from Alice’s high-society lifestyle. Tasked with waking her up every morning with his bagpipes, he finds her antics more than a little grating. However, as Alice adjusts to the Highland life, Fraser starts to see a different side of her—one that surprises them both.

What starts as a punishment for Alice soon becomes a transformative experience. She begins to fall for the breathtaking scenery of Balmoral and, more surprisingly, for Fraser himself. But as their chemistry grows, so does the question: can a tiara-wearing London socialite and a tartan-clad Highlander ever truly find common ground?

Megan Clawson weaves a charming tale of opposites attracting, filled with wit, warmth, and just the right touch of drama. Alice’s journey from a frivolous party girl to someone with newfound depth and purpose is engaging and relatable. Fraser’s stoic exterior hides a heart of gold, and their interactions are both humorous and heartwarming.

With its vivid Scottish setting and a romance that feels both modern and timeless, Regally Blonde is a delightful escape that will leave readers smiling long after the final page. Perfect for fans of royal rom-coms and anyone who dreams of finding love in the Highlands.

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Another fantastic book from Megan. I so love the way she writes both storylines and the characters themselves too. Given the book is primarily set in nearby Balmoral, I was always going to love it and the way the place is written about made you feel like it was just someone’s house rather than a Royal residence! The characters, and their love for the place really shown through. The main character, Alice, was excellent - the transformation from highbrow snob to a more warming person was lovely to read about, helped of course by the down to earth Scots featured in the book. A definite book to recommend!

This was unexpected! A sweet romance, that wraps in gracefully the discussion around difficult topics and showcases mental health in a normalized manner, with full respect. I found this story of Alice’s grow to be endearing, easy for readers to connect with the main themes while the setting/scenario was far fetched as expected in fiction. I really enjoyed watching Alice find true connections, last friendships, discovering her worth isn’t tied into what others believe and overall gaining a healthier, more fulfilling perspective.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this arc!

I thought Regally Blonde was a classic royal love story and I loved reading it.

The characters were lovable and it felt like a fun found family. Sophie, Jimmy, and Mrs. B were great additions to the cast and without them the book would have been very different.

I loved Alice and Fraser. They both had their own issues and their story developed as it went on and it didn’t feel sudden.

I have read Megan Clawson’s other books and I am happy to say I continue to love her storytelling.
Fraser and Alice were great characters, and the story of friendship between them and the supporting characters was lovely.
I liked that the story touched on depression, it was well done for a romance story. I look forward to Megan’s next book.

First of all I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc in exchange for an honest review

I am such a fan of Megan Clawson, whilst being a romance it still managed to cover some deeper topics like mental health but was done in such an understanding way as it is hard to put into a book of this genre as people don’t expect it in a cosy romance. It didn’t take anything away from the romance feel of the book as a whole and was still the same high standard as all her previous works,

I loved the setting and the characters and just generally everything about this book. I can’t wait to see what comes next as they just keep getting better and better.

I enjoyed this book throughout, it kept me wanting more. Based in Scotland it was truly a dream to read. Mental health is a hard topic to talk about, but bravo Megan.
The attraction and feelings are all that a person could want.
This is an amazing book, give it a go.

A somewhat far-fetched book mainly set in Balmoral Castle with Alice, a rather spoilt, impetuous and naive minor royal being banished there for the summer. I couldn't really empathise with her but the other characters were well depicted and likeable. Atmospheric descriptions of the Scottish Highlands and a taste of the upstairs-downstairs life of privilege. I did like the way Alice tackled her obvious mental health issues of loneliness and the way she took on board some reality checks. A light enough read with a fun element.

I’m so pleased I was able to read this book, Megan has a way of writing that is enjoyable and comical while touching on tough topics.

I enjoyed the story and loved the setting in Scotland at Balmoral, the idea of being banished to the Highlands is on my wish list 😂 the romance was lovely, I would have loved to see this build more and show a deeper side of their relationship.

Nothing not to love in a regally set romance!
Whilst the book ticks every item on the trope list (exactly as you want when choosing a book of this nature) it does so with real humour, great observation and fantastic characters!
Finished it in a sitting, would read it again, perhaps by a loch next time!

3.5🌟
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for providing me with the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've read the other Megan Clawson books so when I saw this one was coming out I was looking forward to reading it and being whisked away to that other world with all the cute rom com moments and all. However, this one didn't hit the mark as much for me. Don't get me wrong, it's still a good story but it didn't have my swinging my legs from the cuteness or vying for the 2 main characters to end up together as much. Personally, I would've loved to see more romantic/cute scenes as I feel that would've built their whole relationship further and made me feel more attached to the characters.

That being said, there is a strong dialogue throughout this book about mental health, in particular, depression. I appreciate how this was done and the message that was portrayed through the character with depression, as it was honest and tasteful. There were also strong themes of friendship and putting yourself first/getting to a place where you're happy with yourself.

Overall, a good book but doesn't compare to the other 2 for me!

Firstly thank you the Netgalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC. I really enjoyed Regally Blonde, I took me I many directions I wasn't expecting. We meet Alice who is part of the royal family, She has a turbulent start and is sent to Scotland. The story focuses on Alice's journey through finding herself and covers her mental health. There are unexpected turns in this boom, but the journey is definitely worth it. I recommend this book.

A troubled royal gets banished to Scotland to learn a lesson or two on humility.

Alice is obsessed with fairy tales and romance. Once she gets sent to Balmoral she tries to work her magic on not only the housekeeper of the castle, but also the two friends she made along the way. As she is trying play cupid, she ends up falling on one of the arrows and doesn't know what to do.

Overall the story is a fast pace, royal themed rom-com. Any reader who wants a feel good book and to step in someone else's shoes for awhile would enjoy it

Another enjoyable book from Megan Clawson that had me smiling, but also, which I was not expecting, hard hitting topics like dealing with mental illness, feeling that your self worth is tied up in how others see you etc. And this made it all feel quite real.

But mostly, at heart, it is a romance.

Lady Alice Walpole, banished from polite societe - albeit to a castle - deals with all of the above, plus fighting an attraction to a sexy ginger piper.

I enjoyed the setting - though it is absolutely unattainable for any reader lol. I liked Alice's self reflection, her discovery of her own worth, her learning that disposing of those fairweather friends that aren't really friends, and finding true friendship and love.

There were some characters that I utterly adored, and others not so much. I mostly liked Alice and her personal growth through it all.

I hope we get more of these 'royal adjacent' adventures in the future.

3.5🌟 rounded up
🚨🚨🚨🚨WARNING SPOILERS ‼️⚠️‼️⚠️

The main character Lady Alice doesn’t really fit in with her family. she longs for fun and proper conversation. She meets Atticus, and after them being found drunk at a charity event, Alice‘s parents basically banish her to balmoral Scotland where she is to spend summer on a sabbatical. Before she leaves, Atticus stops her and asks her to what she thinks wait for him but he instead asks her to write his speech. Her friend kitty says at the speech he’s probably going to propose as his parents did the same at that event.
She’s not been there long and she meets Sophie the maid and also Fraser the bagpipe player. they form friendships and also try to set up Jimmy and Buchanan Jimmy being the gardener and Buchanan part of the family. Alice also learns about her mother‘s free spirit and raucous nature whilst she was in Balmoral on her honeymoon and visits and wonders why her mother wasn’t kind and free-spirited towards her instead of being cold and harsh. As the date of Atticus’ event draws near Alice invites Atticus and Sophie to learn the bagpipes so they go to loch Muick and they start talking about relationships and Alice mentions Atticus and Fraser says what the guy who hasn’t spoken to you in over a month and then says that she doesn’t know what love is. Alice cycles back to Balmoral hurt. Alice takes one of the horses to the local pub and pays the owner money to take her to Aberdeen where she catches a train back to her home. she quickly writes Atticus’s speech and prepares to see him and be proposed to when she gets there. They tell her she’s not on the guest list so she barges past and sees him proposing to another woman that she’s never met in her life Atticus says that she has higher status and that he will become a prince and that’s all that matters - status. she can’t believe she has to go back to Balmoral and prove to Fraser he was right. Alice leaves the conference after kicking Atticus in the privates. Alice is torn on where to turn now; she can’t face her parents, but also can’t go to London. Then she is spotted by Atticus‘s security who start to chase her so she goes back to Kings Cross Station back to Aberdeenshire.
as she exits the train, she sees Mrs Buchanan she braces for a scolding but Mrs Buchanan simply tells her that Callum called her as soon as he dropped her off and that Fraser has been worried sick about Hamish the horse. Alice feels guilt but also feel safe. mrs Buchanan is gentle to her and Alice asks why she isn’t being angry to which Mrs Buchanan says what you must be feeling as punishment enough she tells her to get dressed and shower and show her face at the Ghillies ball.
Alice thanks Mrs. Buchanan to which she nods in acknowledgement. further on in the story, Fraser and Alice share a kiss however Alice is left guilty as it’s Sophie she’s trying to set him up with not her.
Fraser and Sophie have two weeks holiday. Fraser plans to go to Inverness with his friends, and Sophie plans on staying home with her mum. Fraser invites Alice to Inverness with him. Sophie asks them what their plans are and Alice says about Inverness to which Sophie asks if they’re shagging😂 after Alice clears up that they’re not she invites Sophie along too.
They get to Inverness and that night Fraser takes Alice outside to witness a meteor shower. he confesses his love for her, but Alice still feels guilty about Sophie so lies and says she’s not in love with him. They start an argument as Alice says it was all fake and then she leaves crying to Mrs Buchanan on the phone, Mrs. Buchanan picks her up.
She goes back to Balmoral and after speaking to Mrs. Buchanan and her being more like a mother figure than her mother ever was, Alice decides she needs to return home to work on herself before she can face Sophie and Fraser again.
Her parents are less than pleased at her return however Alice uses this time to create the community centre that Sophie always wanted. After her year home is up, she’s invited to attend the Ghillies ball in Balmoral. She goes back and sees Sophie at the opening of the community Centre she apologises to Sophie and theyre best friends again. She sees Fraser in the crowd however when she goes to find him, he’s disappeared. That night at the ball the king asks Fraser to dance with his great niece Fraser declines. Alice chases Fraser out and begs him to say something to her. He doesn’t understand what’s left to be said to which Alice explained she had to go home to prove to herself she was worthy. She had to work on herself. Fraser is apprehensive at first however they soon rekindle their relationship. Alice goes back to the king and her parents and announces that she’s in love with Fraser bell. The king is more than pleased, her parents couldn’t care less. Alice decides that her worth isnt reflective of her parents attitude towards her. Then the epilogue features Mrs Buchanan marrying Jimmy and this was lovely. Sophie is in a relationship with Fraser sister Eilidh and the four of them attend the wedding. Alice ends the story by saying how her life is complete with Fraser.
I really enjoyed this story. It was very fast paced and an easy read. I wanted to pick up the book and finish the story. I liked how it shed light on important themes like mental health. I like the way in the ending Alice describes that of course she will still feel the effects of her mental health, but now that she has a sturdy background, it will be less and less prominent each time.
I’m so grateful for this opportunity to read this arc.

Lady Alice Walpole has been banished to Balmoral after one too many parties. Piper to the Sovereign Fraser is tasked with waking her every morning, something Alice is not happy about! As her time in Scotland passes, Alice thaws to Fraser and the bagpipes - and realises her life in London is not making her happy. Can she find a way to accept who she is and fulfill her dreams?

I really wasn't sure how this book would go - the third of Megan Clawson's books with a Royal/Commoner romance theme, and I wondered if the idea had been used up, but I really shouldn't have worried, I loved his one! I cried, laughed and related so much to Alice's feelings of insecurity and self doubt. Balmoral was a beautiful setting, Sophie was a wonderful character and I loved Mrs B and Jimmy. This is a wonderful story about family and friendship, and how those things are not always as straightforward as we'd like.

I almost didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did and I felt it was much deeper than one might expect when looking at the cover- but that’s a good thing!
I thought it was a good representation of depression and anxiety and just generally painted an authentic picture of this privileged young lady who wasn’t actually happy and felt incredibly lonely.
I loved Sophie and Fraser and the house keeper and enjoyed the royal elements to the story immensely- would definitely recommend

Regally Blonde is a fun, light hearted read! If you're looking for a book to escape into, this is a great one! Loved Megan Clawon's writing!

I really enjoyed this story and the different slant it gave to the royal family. The characters were well written and easy to engage with.

Regally Blonde was not the light, funny read I anticipated. Beneath the surface of this love story, are themes of mental health, friendship, and personal growth.

It took me a little while to get fully immersed in the story, as the first characters introduced didn’t feel particularly likable or relatable, which made it hard to connect with. However, things shifted once Alice arrived in Scotland. The setting and her journey brought a new depth to the narrative, and I found myself becoming more invested in the characters and their development. The plot gained momentum as well, though I did find myself using my Kindle’s dictionary now and then to look up some of the Scottish words and expressions—definitely a learning curve, but it added an authentic touch to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was so excited to be selected for this ARC! I fell in love with the title and premise of this novel. I love all things Scotland and it sounded so cute!

After her royal life is becoming too much for her parents, Alice is sent away to Balmoral Castle in Scotland where she finds there is more to life than being royal (and finds some romance too).

Immediately I loved Alice! She just felt like such a real character to me and someone I’d definitely want to be friends with. I really appreciated the inclusion of mental health representation throughout the novel.

After she arrives in Scotland, I love how Sophie immediately jumps into action and becomes Alice’s best friend, showing her what true friendship looks like for the first time in her life. She is one of my all time favorite supporting characters.

I loved her relationship with Fraser and how he helped her become a better person. He was so understanding and patient with Alice and I love how he helped her come out of her shell and be the best version of ourselves.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy of this book! 💕

I actually really enjoyed this book. I have always loved Scotland and something about Balmoral just makes my heart soar. Megan Clawson just did it again! I thought the love story was brilliant and organic. So fun and silly.

From the off I fell in awe of Alice, i knew she was going to be my favourite Royal written by Megan. Her journey of self awareness and new found confidence and lease of life was an absolute joy to read and one I blasted through in 5 hours. I loved watching her budding romance unfold and seeing her friendship with Sophie grow stronger was such an incredible subplot. Alice is a wonderful FMC and I knew Atticus would turn out the way he did - may have laughed out loud at the end of office conference scene. Thank you Avon for sending me an invitation to read and review this third instalment in Megan’s Royal series, I’m so excited to see what she creates next

I absolutely loved this adorable story about Lady Alice!! After she was banished to Scotland, I found myself rooting for her every step of the way. The plot was well developed and although a few parts were a bit slow, I flew through this story! It was the perfect story to read on a snowy day with a nice cup of coffee. I can’t wait to read more by this author. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the advanced copy. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!

I am a huge sucker for anything that has a Irish or Scottish love story in it and this was no exception! Very cute and fun. Loved the cover!

Charming, fast read. Great bit of escapism for a snowy afternoon by the fire

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a delightful five-star read. This is one of those stories that you kind of know what you are going to get, but hen it turns it upside down and makes you love it so much more, I loved Love at first Knight and Falling hard for the Royal guard, and had high hopes for this one, and I am so happy that it didn’t disappoint. There was something about Fraser that just warmed your heart, his dedication to others shone through and made your heart sing. Lady Alice was a little annoying, but then you get to know the real Alice and you start to really fall for her, and her grit and determination will wow you. This is a great story and filled with characters you cant help but fall for, I for one am excited to see who we will be hearing from next.

REGALLY BLONDE REVIEW 👑 ✨💕 release date: 3/27/25

Y’all! This was the sweetest story ever! I’m a sucker for anything dealing with royalty and this was PERFECT. I loved starting off the year with it. I loved Alice and Fraser and their slow burn for each other. It was so special watching Alice (FMC) progress through the book and I loved all the side characters 💖 I can’t wait to read Other books by Megan

In this book you’ll find:
✨ reverse grumpy vs sunshine
✨slow burn
✨mental health rep
✨found family

Lady Alice is sent to Balmoral in disgrace, to decide what she wants to do with her life as a member of privileged royalty, which she hates. There, she makes the first 2 genuine friends in her life, bur what does the future hold? Perfect reading for a cold winter's day or holidays.

Regally Blonde by Megan Clawson is my first book by this author, but will most definitely not be my last.

After one too many excessive actions, Lady Alice is sent to Balmoral by her parents to get a grip on reality and to start acting properly. While there she is awakened each morning by piper, Fraser Bell, who is as far from Alice as can be socially and emotionally. To each of their surprise, they grow to like each other and dare I say, "like" each other.

Embracing the new scenery, albeit reluctantly at first, Alice deals with her mental health issues, finds her own happiness, and a friendship to romance with Fraser.

Can they overcome the difference in their stations? Read it and find out, you won't be sorry.

I really enjoyed this book, the author made me like Alice, despite her attitude at the beginning of the book and sense of entitlement.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book, I'll be checking out Megan Clawson's backlist for further books to enjoy.

Loved every moment! This book is like a warm hug. I love how much it celebrates the power of love and never to settle for anything less than what we deserve!

Lady Alice has all the privilege in the world but none of the happiness. When she’s exiled to Balmoral, she doesn’t expect to be so impacted by the people and place. I adore Scotland, and the author did justice by it. Scotland and its people are pivotal for Alice’s perspective shift. Though I found some of the relationship dynamics clunky, it was overall charming, especially the side characters. I appreciated the focus on Alice’s reflections and really digging into mental health and seeing her come full circle.

This was my second book to read by Megan Clawson, and it was so lovely. We start out with Lady Alice struggling to find her place in London and see how being sent to Scotland renews her. The theme of finding and making your own family is strong, and I love it.

Like a hug in paper (or electronic form!). The easiest read but with lovely characters that you just get lost in, and a really likeable protagonist. Highly recommended for a mindless escape to Scotland!

Regally Blonde by Megan Clawson is her third novel and I think this one is my favorite! Lady Alice is sent to Balmoral Castle to cool her heels when her parents disapprove of her behavior. While there she she becomes lonely and befriends some of the staff, shenanigans ensue and it makes for a wonderful novel! Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Megan Clawson's Regally Blonde is another winner. This is a quick, lighthearted read that can easily be polished off in a single afternoon. I love that the reader gets to know the real characters as the story progresses. There are some surprises there!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

This is a romantic comedy that perfectly blends royal escapades, personal transformation, and romance. A tale of opposites attracting, filled with wit, warmth, and just a wee touch of drama. Regally Blonde is a delightful escape thatIhighly recommend.

I loved Megan's first two books and this one is no exception. Alice Walpole is a member of the royal family who isn't towing the line and whose parents' want to teach her a lesson by sending her to Balmoral for the summer.
This book is great fun and had me laughing all the way through .due to Alice's hapless ways. The other characters are strong and interesting.
All in all a fabulous read, can't wait for the next one!

What I love most about this story is the way it captures the clash between royal expectations and personal desires, highlighting the way Alice’s time in Scotland challenges her notion of happiness and fulfillment. The playful banter, the wild Scottish setting, and of course, the tension between Alice and Fraser make this a page-turner filled with heart, humor, and swoon-worthy moments. It’s an uplifting read that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected love stories are the ones that change us forever.

Lady Alice is off the rails. Drinking too much and taking pills. Her depression is making her spiral. Her parents don’t seem to understand what is going on with her and are embarrassed by her actions . They sent her to balmoral to contemplate . A few months therecgsnges Alice’s’ life as she finds both friends and a purpose. Charming story

This book had me almost bawling on the train- for good reasons. There are a couple of monologues towards that end that discussed found family and mental health, to which I could totally relate. Some closed door romances get caught up with the romance and often forget that to make the character believable we have to relate to them. That is also Alice's problem in the book- she is seen as Lady Walpole and little else.
However, her exile to Balmoral leaves her alone with her demons- the ones that creep into the edges of your sight but are burrowed deep into your mind. Ms Clawson does not dumb down the realities of depression and for that I am grateful, as a person who has had depression for most of my life it is often hard for people to understand what it is like however this book encapsulates it perfectly.
There is a difference between being lonely and alone, a thing that some people in this world forget.
"Mental illness does not discriminate"- nothing truer could have even been said.

Despite the heavy theme of mental illness being important it is first and foremost a romance and boy did this make me swoon. To fall in love you must first feel ready enough with yourself to give your heart away and I felt this. I did predict that some of Alice's match making would go as perfect as she believed, but I loved the 'Much Ado about Nothing' style that Alice intends on playing cupid.
There is so much love in the book it is hard to settle on one aspect, however I love Jimmy and Mrs B's. Love does not discriminate either, especially amongst those who are older. Many people forget this, that romance is for all. I don't know but anyone else, but love amongst the older generation gives me the strongest amount of hope. That despite everything in life, people can overcome hurdles and find their true partner.

Another amazing book by Ms Clawson. I cannot wait for another royal romance to come our way.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from #netgalley , thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you for an advanced copy of this story. What a fun romantic story! I couldn’t out this down and read this in one sitting! I rooted for Alice all the way through and enjoyed seeing the story unfold.

3.5 STARS

Twenty something Lady Alice Walpole has been living the reprobate life of a minor royal who seems to be drifting along with her equally valueless peer group. When Alice goes beyond the pale to fomenting a higher than usual level of scandal, she is banished by very unhappy parents to Balmoral Scotland; the royal retreat being far from life under their disapproving eyes as well as the paparazzi microscope. Alice is “treated” to the skirling sound of bagpipes outside her window early each morning and tricked into wearing rough and slightly tatty clothes while trying to claw out of an ever-growing depression.

The handsome piper, Fraser Bell, appears to be Alice’s opposite in every way including his place in society and preferring the horses he manages to people. With the help of some of the household staff as well as Fraser, Alice manages to find that life has much to offer outside of the restrictive, and often miserable privileges, of being rich and royal. It seems the common folk have much more to recommend them than Alice’s usual group and family.

Lady Alice and company get up to some high jinks in the wild and beautiful Scottish countryside light years away from repressive and depressing London. Because Alice and Fraser have not a few obstacles between them, Alice especially faces quite a few challenges for the course of love to run smooth. Lady Alice has a lot of growing up to do while coming to terms with what kind of path her life might take rather than one she has always known.

Lady Alice is a royal party girl who loves love. When she gets banished away to Balmoral for the summer to clean up her act, she leaves behind London high society and her boyfriend who she expects to propose before the summer is out.

Fraser, following in his father’s footsteps, is the dedicated Piper to the Sovereign at Balmoral. Alice befriends Fraser, and Sophie the maid and learns what is truly important in life.

Think Wild Child meets The Crown.

I admittedly went in to this with quite low expectations. While it was quite fluffy and at times quite unbelievable, I found myself gripped by the story. I was so anxious by what was going to happen between Sophie, Alice and Fraser.
I think they could have done more with the trip to Inverness, it felt like the plot events could have taken place anywhere so it felt like this was thrown in just to give a change of scenery.
Nonetheless I really enjoyed this and am excited to read more from Megan Clawson!

4.5 stars

What a fantastic novel! I expected it to be like Megan’s other novel ‘Falling for the Royal Guard’, witty, comedic, cute and just everything a romcom entails! However, this one hit a little harder. Megan delicately created a character who suffers with her mental health whilst being one of the most privileged people in society, a royal. Alice is a character who speaks for those who hide behind a mask, suffering silently, always worrying about what others think of her. Megan describes Alice’s struggles in such a careful and soft manner. Mental health is a difficult and sensitive topic, and not one usually found within romance novels, but it truly couldn’t have been more beautifully written.

My heart laughed, and my heart hurt. Both felt so strongly due to the depth of the characters in this novel. I was heartbroken for Alice, everything she went through was truly devastating, between her boyfriend, her parents and the cruelty of society. I felt what she felt, the anger, the pain and the loneliness. I adored her friendship with Sophie, her true light at the end of the tunnel. Sophie is a friend everyone should have, someone who brings you up and never down, who makes you laugh and brings out the best in you. She was Alice’s rock in this book.

Now, onto the lovely Fraser Bell. How I adored his character! He is not my typical ‘book boyfriend’ but oh my goodness did I love him! He was so sweet my heart could have burst. He is truly the epitome of a Prince Charming without the royal part, plus he’s Scottish and we love a brogue Scottish accent!

The whole novel absolutely enveloped me, I couldn’t stop reading. I cannot wait for this to be out in the world so that others can feel what I felt!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGallery for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review pending write up / to be updated! Thank you to net galley for the opportunity to read this arc ahead of release.

I love all things royalty and this is set at the gorgeous royal estate, Balmoral. I love the tale of Alice and Fraser and how two people so far apart in terms of their worlds can find some kind of happiness. This is my first book, and although it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. I look forward to many more of Megan's books.

Funny fast paced perfect to read in one sitting! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had that romance elmeent that I was looking for and enjoyed how well everything worked overall. Megan Clawson has a strong writing style and thought it worked well overall. It had that romantic comedy element that I was looking for and was invested in what was going on. I thought the characters worked well overall and was glad I was able to read this.