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Royal Order

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This was my first Leslie North read and I was pleasantly surprised. I had no idea it was part of series but I had no problems keeping up with the characters. It was a safe, cute, quick read and I'll be checking out the author's other works!
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I really loved this adorable story. Called from a life of obscurity and elevated to the queen, Pen is a fish out of water, bewildered by her new role but determined to do her best. Still, her best is proving not to be up to snuff. 

Enter Simon. Born to royalty, but too far down the line to inherit a throne of his own, he is the perfect person to teach Pen how to be a queen.

Their chemistry together is adorable as they gradually get to know each other and fall in love. The white-hot physical attraction between them is just a bonus.

I highly recommend this book!

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC copy. All opinions are my own.
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You will love reading this thrid book to this series.  I so can't wait to start on her next one either.  She uses strong characters and a great story line for each of her book.  I so couldn't put it down once I started reading it either and neither will you.  You will love reading Penelope and Simone's story.  She never thought that she would be crowned Queen.  Undue to unfortunate circumstances she is now crowned.  Simon finds that he wants to help the new queen with her duties and helps guide her through.  Once they have found their way something comes to crush it and keep it from their grasp.
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To me, this book did not flow as well as the others in the series. I loved Simon and wished that Penelope had better appreciated him and all he gave up for her. The ending also felt too quickly resolved for the happily ever after.
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Royal romances are some of my favorite romances to read. I'm probably a little addicted to them, to be honest! 

I was hoping to enjoy this one more than I did, unfortunately. That's not to say this wasn't a good, cute story, it's just that it was very short, fast paced and somewhat surface level. I felt like we didn’t get the depth of the characters, the plot, or the setting that I wanted. And everything happened so quickly because the book was so short. I felt like things could have been expanded upon and that would’ve helped with the depth.

But that being said, it's a great romance, very cute, with a good plot (if a little short). It's great for a quick, light read and a perfect book to read to celebrate the first day of summer. It had cute characters (I loved Simon) and it had some hot scenes. 

If you love romances, especially royal ones, and short books this one is definitely for you.
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I loved the opposites attract theme of this romance, and I was cheering for Pen and Simon as they took their places in the monarchy and balanced their sense of self against the expectations of service.  

Penelope never really wanted the throne, but when previous abdications put her next in line, she was committed to serving her country as best she could.  Simon was perfectly supporting from the start, but when her claim to the throne is challenged, true motivations surface and the fallout was pretty messy.  

Their romance wasn't as emotionally developed as I would have liked and the ending was a bit rushed, but those were minor concerns.  Overall, I enjoyed the story and thought Simon and Pen worked beautifully together.  I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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Loved reading the third book in the The Royals of Danovar Series.  When Penelope Alcott inherits the title of Queen of Estonia, Simon Stuart from Danovar becomes King of Estonia.  Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read love story. 
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.
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Simon and Pen’s story was a quick, cute read. The story was formulaic, but the characters had great personalities which helped the story along.
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I found the story to be quite silly and it was not engaging. I could not finish it. I wont leave a review on goodreads
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Simon and Penelope are my favorite lovebirds so far. There is much more emotional depth in these characters story that you fall in love with them fast. Simon is every women's dream of coarse and like Penelope you wish to "jump his bones". I love these shorter stories in my fast paced life it helps me destress without having to stress about finishing a longer book. These are so good I am to the end before I know it.  So keep up the great writing in these 3 or 4 book series love them.
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Of course Leslie North just had to go and top her last book that I loved, with this book that I actually think I love even more. This is a five star and one click book in my opinion. This hot royal theme romance will draw you in right at the beginning and keep you turning the pages. Has a fantastic storyline with well developed characters who have great passion, sizzling chemistry and explosive scenes throughout the story, that I could not put this book down for one minute. I would absolutely and definitely recommend this book to all book lovers out there
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Penelope Alcott never wanted to be queen. That's why she runs a toy company instead of learning royal etiquette. Because when you're fifth in line for the throne, it's crazy to think that you're ever going to be crowned. Yet, after a series of unfortunate events including a tragic plane crash, two abdications, and a bizarre incident involving a Native American sweat box, Penelope finds herself crowned Queen. While Penelope is unsure about her new position of power, the royal family is taking no chances. They're going to marry Penelope to a ringer: Simon Stuart, the perfect King who isn't in line for a throne.When I started reading I couldn't put it downLeslie North  is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.
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Simon Stuart is the serious cousin.  He has been feeling lost since his cousins King Philip and Prince Eric found love.  Lately, they have been asking him to represent the Crown at official functions.  At one of the functions, he was offered the opportunity to marry the new Queen of a neighboring country.



Penelope Alcott was happier running her toy store.  She is only Queen due to a series of unfortunate events and a bizarre abdication of the last King to "find himself".  Penelope knows she needs help and Simon is the one to take the job.

Simon helps Penelopy find her style as Queen.  They are making an amazing team, publicly and more so privately.  When the former King's ex-girlfriend comes forward with her young son claiming the boy's right to the throne, Simon and Penelope have to face losing the life they were just beginning to love.

This is the last book in The Royals of Danover Series.  I loved how Simon changed from stiff and serious to a true spouse for Penelope.  He was a smoking hot "Clark Kent".  This was a fun story. 

I received a complimentary ARC from NetGalley and the publisher.  Thank you!
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Simon and Penelope are great! I love all of the stories this series. They can easily be read as stand alones. I really enjoyed Royal Order and look forward to more books from Leslie North.
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Although the plot is a bit far fetched I did like the characters and their relationships.  I especially found Simon to be a great hero.  I had a harder time with Penelope and her issues.  This book is a light and easy read and the last of the Royal series.  I was given an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This book is as good if not better than book two. I liked Eric but Simon is so much sexier! To be thrown into an arranged marriage, takes more courage than I have! Pen and Simon decide to get married so she can be Queen but all does not go well.

They will learn to understand each other and finally to love each other. There is a lot of problems that they need to resolve first!

Good thing there is a great HEA!!
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This was a really good no fuss read, it only took a couple of hours. If you want a bit of royalty, drama and love story, you have picked up the correct book. Just so easy to read.
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I have previously read the love stories of King Phillip and Prince Eric. Because of that fact (they were both really good), I wanted to read this one. 
This is the story of Simon (cousin to King Phillip and Prince Eric) and Penelope (future Queen who never thought she would be Queen). Pen needs to be married per the laws of her land so she enters into an arranged marriage with Simon. Sounds good so far, right?
Overall, I thought the concept of this book was excellent, and I did finish the book, but I wanted a little something more. Something was lacking for me. Didn't hold my interest nearly as much as the prior books. Loved the ending! 
I still highly recommend this book. Although it is part of a series, it can be read alone.
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Penelope and Simon were wonderful! I went from happy to sad to encouraged to sad to happy while reading this book. Pen didn't have the best of hopes about being Queen, wasn't even sure she could do it! Simon didn't have anywhere to belong, or at least he didn't feel like he did, so I'm really glad he found that place with Pen.
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By a twist of fate, Penelope is going to be crowned the Queen. But the law demands that Penelope be married before the age 30 to be crowned , so an arranged marriage is planned. 
Simon has been feeling adrift with his life in Danovian. And when he gets a proposal for an arranged marriage with Penelope, it seems like he has found a new path in his life. Just when they are getting settled in their marital life, a toddler’s Mom is claiming her son has the right to the throne. How will this new development affect their relationship.  
Royal order is a fast paced, well written book. It is a fun read with a touch of old fashion and hot modern chemistry.
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