Romance leads Simon from Danovar, the only home he has ever known, to a new life in Escona and marriage to the Queen.  Both Simon and Penelope strive to help the country especially the children.  This is the third in the Danavor Royal series but each can be read as stand-alone.  "A copy of this book was provided by Relay Publishing via Netgalley with no requirements for a review.  Comments here are my honest opinion."

Simon Stuart is worried he does not have a place in Danovar's future. Penelope Alcott has been called from a nice normal life to be the queen of her country. Simon is approached to be her husband. This may be his solution to his future. Can these two strangers make it work? Simon can help Pen be the ruler she needs to be and she can help him be a little less stiff and proper. Read this engaging story and see how they work life out so it works for each of them.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is the third a d final book in this series. It reads great as a stand alone. This is Simon's story.  Arranged marriage for the crown. Antiquated laws.  Free house.  Fast read. Fun characters.  Simon was a bit of a trainwreck.  Still I liked it. 4 stars.  I think most romance readers would enjoy.

Leslie North does it again. She weaves a sweet romance in this story and you cannot help but wish the characters the best. Penelope is shy and loses her confidence in public but she's got to reign as Queen, whereas Simon, is the responsible and serious one from Danovar and he's uncertain about his purpose. When the two meet, you cannot help but hope they make it through and fall in love while getting into their new roles!
I saw this on NetGalley yesterday and had to read it, and it was a short thrill. Thanks for the copy!

Of the three books in the series, Royal Order, is by far my favorite. Simon and Pen both are just so down to earth. Even when Simon is showing his buttoned-up suit self he has approachable written all over himself.