READ ALL OF ELLE LOTHLORIEN'S CONTEMPORARY ROMANCES:
*The Frog Prince
*Alice in Wonderland
*Sleeping Beauty
*Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up(Alternate Ending)
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It was his pheromones that did it. With one sniff, sex researcher Leigh Fromm recognizes that any offspring she might have with the mysterious stranger would have a better-than-average chance of surviving any number of impending pandemics. But when Leigh finds out that the handsome "someone" at her great aunt's wake is Prince Roman Habsburg von Lorraine of Austria, she suddenly doubts her instincts--not that she was intending to sleep with the guy. The royal house of Habsburg was once completely inbred, insanity and impotency among the highlights of their genetic pedigree. (The extreme "bulldog underbite" that plagued them wasn't called the Habsburg Jaw for nothing.) It doesn't matter that his family hasn't sat on a throne (other than the ones in their Toilette) since 1918, or that Austria is now a parliamentary democracy. Their lives couldn't be more different: Roman is routinely mobbed by paparazzi in Europe. Leigh is regularly mocked for having the social skills of a potted plant. Even if she suddenly developed grace, charm and a pedigree that would withstand the scrutiny of the press and his family, what exactly is she supposed to do with this would-have-been king of Austria who is in self-imposed exile in Denver, Colorado?
A handsome prince, gut-busting laughs, love, dirty ballroom dancing, pathetic commoners, sex factoids, Vienna palaces, cursing in German, random hilarity, little to no frogs. See why tens of thousands of readers have fallen in love with this Amazon bestseller! Because someday your prince will come...sort of.
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About the Author
Elle's first self-published romantic comedy, The Frog Prince, became an Amazon bestseller in December 2010--a distinction it kept through the summer of 2012, when it peaked at #1 on Amazon's Top 100 List for Humor ahead of both Tina Fey and Janet Evanovich. She was one of the first authors to sign on to Amazon's KDP Select and to take advantage of that program's "free promo days," which she used on Valentine's Day 2012 to give away 45,000 copies of her novels, catapulting her second novel, Sleeping Beauty, to Amazon's bestseller list. In March of 2012, she published an alternate ending version of her novel Sleeping Beauty called Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up! in response to fan feedback. Her fourth contemporary romance, Alice in Wonderland, was released in November 2012; it will followed by Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Elle is considered a "reluctant expert" on the topic of self-publishing and consumer purchasing psychology, and she is well-known for taking advantage of her full creative control by pushing the envelope--and advising other independently published authors to do the same. In May 2012, Elle was invited to become an Expert Publishing blogger for Digital Book World. Her second blog for that site was named one of the "Top 10 Digital Publishing Stories of 2012." She has contributed to articles on self-publishing for Time Magazine and Writers Digest. Her interviews have appeared on USA Today's Happy Ever After blog and GoodEReader. She's appeared on the Trash Talk Show with Barb Tobias, Your Book Is Your Hook with Jennifer Wilkov, Authors on the Air with Pam Stack, and Denver's 9News.
Elle lives in Denver, Colorado, and keeps a miniature dachshund named Bacon around the house to provide comic relief.
Elle is considered a "reluctant expert" on the topic of self-publishing and consumer purchasing psychology, and she is well-known for taking advantage of her full creative control by pushing the envelope--and advising other independently published authors to do the same. In May 2012, Elle was invited to become an Expert Publishing blogger for Digital Book World. Her second blog for that site was named one of the "Top 10 Digital Publishing Stories of 2012." She has contributed to articles on self-publishing for Time Magazine and Writers Digest. Her interviews have appeared on USA Today's Happy Ever After blog and GoodEReader. She's appeared on the Trash Talk Show with Barb Tobias, Your Book Is Your Hook with Jennifer Wilkov, Authors on the Air with Pam Stack, and Denver's 9News.
Elle lives in Denver, Colorado, and keeps a miniature dachshund named Bacon around the house to provide comic relief.
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83 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't mind admitting that I'm an unabashed fan of romantic comedies. Good ones are hard to find, but when you do it's a joy. Elle Lothlorien's debut novel, The Frog Prince, is a good one.
We all know there's a formula to these things, and this author is wisely not reinventing the wheel. The story opens with the required meet-cute. Her stiletto heel, his sandaled foot--in the unlikely comic setting of a funeral parlor. That is how protagonists Leigh Fromm and Roman Lorraine first encounter each other. There's an instant attraction, a slight antagonism, and only later does Leigh find out that the annoying hot guy is actually Roman Karl Franz Joseph Max Heinrich Ignatius Habsburg von Lorraine, Crown Prince of Austria. Well, not quite a "real" prince; she soon learns, "Austria's a parliamentary representative democracy. The monarchy was abolished in 1918." But close enough for the paparazzi.
There's nothing wildly original about the set-up above. It's essentially a fairy tale. What sets it apart is the voice of the protagonist. Leigh describes herself as, "a social misfit in a model's body." That's a hard character to bring to life. Well, at least I find myself skeptical about any girl that beautiful being THAT awkward, but Lothlorien pulls it off. And Leigh's running internal dialogue had me laughing out loud throughout the novel. She's like a character out of one of those classic screwball comedies from the 40's, and you just fall in love with her. It's easy to see why Roman does as well, warts and all.
There's really no need to summarize the twists and turns of the plot further. I will add that Lothlorien brings in a strong cast of supporting characters that add much to the goings on. The panoply of "almost royals" is a hoot. And she does a good job of showing the different facets that keep characters from becoming caricatures. For instance, Leigh's enemy does have her kinder moments.
In the end, I judge a romantic comedy on two things: romance and comedy. The Frog Prince is a winner on both counts. Leigh and Roman are a terrific couple to root for, and I found myself grinning like a sap long after the novel had ended.
We all know there's a formula to these things, and this author is wisely not reinventing the wheel. The story opens with the required meet-cute. Her stiletto heel, his sandaled foot--in the unlikely comic setting of a funeral parlor. That is how protagonists Leigh Fromm and Roman Lorraine first encounter each other. There's an instant attraction, a slight antagonism, and only later does Leigh find out that the annoying hot guy is actually Roman Karl Franz Joseph Max Heinrich Ignatius Habsburg von Lorraine, Crown Prince of Austria. Well, not quite a "real" prince; she soon learns, "Austria's a parliamentary representative democracy. The monarchy was abolished in 1918." But close enough for the paparazzi.
There's nothing wildly original about the set-up above. It's essentially a fairy tale. What sets it apart is the voice of the protagonist. Leigh describes herself as, "a social misfit in a model's body." That's a hard character to bring to life. Well, at least I find myself skeptical about any girl that beautiful being THAT awkward, but Lothlorien pulls it off. And Leigh's running internal dialogue had me laughing out loud throughout the novel. She's like a character out of one of those classic screwball comedies from the 40's, and you just fall in love with her. It's easy to see why Roman does as well, warts and all.
There's really no need to summarize the twists and turns of the plot further. I will add that Lothlorien brings in a strong cast of supporting characters that add much to the goings on. The panoply of "almost royals" is a hoot. And she does a good job of showing the different facets that keep characters from becoming caricatures. For instance, Leigh's enemy does have her kinder moments.
In the end, I judge a romantic comedy on two things: romance and comedy. The Frog Prince is a winner on both counts. Leigh and Roman are a terrific couple to root for, and I found myself grinning like a sap long after the novel had ended.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda Stone
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was absolutely wonderful! It starts off rather funny (in a funeral home of all places) and evolves into a must read romantic comedy that was extremely hard to put down. I especially loved having it on my kindle (easy, portable, and convenient!) The book kept me thinking and missing the characters...so much so that as soon as I finished it I went to the beginning and started it over! Leigh the main character is quirky, lovable, a self described 'social misfit' who happens to be hilarious and you cheer her on throughout. Roman is an 'almost royal' prince of Austria who is sexy and chivalrous; (attention real life boyfriends...take lessons from Roman!) he made me want to fly to Austria and find one for myself! Leigh's best friend Kat is funny and the type of friend every girl needs by her side. Elle Lothlorien has a phenomenal book that will make you feel good and beg her for a sequel...just like I did. Unfortunately no sequel is in the works but I am anxiously awaiting her next book...and The Frog Prince has turned into my feel good, go to book that is definitely a must read!
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love to read, but it's been a long time since I found a book that I couldn't wait to get the kids to bed to get to again. I couldn't put this down. This author cracked me up with her witty sarcasm and I found myself apologizing to my husband waking him up with my cackle more than once. I usually don't give up the afternoon nap I share with my kids for ANYTHING, but I gave it up for this book. I smiled throughout the whole thing- it's a true feel good story without being cheesy or unrealistic and you love to love these characters. This is the first story I have read by her, but I am a huge fan now and will be following her closely! LOVE.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A laugh out loud story!
Loved it! The characters are witty and likable, and overall the book is very funny. It was a quick and enjoyable read. Would recommend for a "beach book"!
Published 4 days ago by April Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute take on old classics
This was the first of the "remakes" of Elle's that I read. Very cute and fun to read. Great characters and plot line. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Katherine Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book in very good condition.
Can wait to read my book it sound very interesting.
This is a new Author for me.
Good weather for a good book.
This is a new Author for me.
Good weather for a good book.
Published 10 days ago by Priscilla Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
A delightfully fun book
I wish there were more books out there like this. If you are looking for a book that is pure fun entertainment, this is a great choice.
Published 12 days ago by TAW
5.0 out of 5 stars
I cannot stop laughing
Im being yelled at from the other room to shut it. I cannot stop laughing. This book is awesome. Leigh's sarcasm is over the top and will have you doubled over in laughter. Read more
Published 13 days ago by celticsapphire
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST READ for romantic comedy lovers
I admit it. I love Romance novels. I love to put myself in the books as if I was really experiencing the plot. Read more
Published 14 days ago by bella6607
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny and charming.
This is my favorite of her books. The storyline is creative and her main female lead is smart and witty. This is not your typically fairytale romance.
Published 16 days ago by Kathryn Spitler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, Fun Read
This little story appeals to my Once Upon A Time fantasy. I laughed out loud and hated for it to end.
Published 21 days ago by Valarie H. McLeod
3.0 out of 5 stars
the frog prince
A little to predictable, but characters are interesting. It was a nice book to read for a get away weekend.
Published 22 days ago by dogmom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this laugh out loud Cinderella story!
I love everything about this book. Leigh Fromm is one of the most entertaining characters ever created. I highly recommend this little love story to anyone. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Tracy Garner
More About the Author
Elle's first self-published romantic comedy, The Frog Prince, became an Amazon bestseller in December 2010--a distinction it kept through the summer of 2012, when it peaked at #1 on Amazon's Top 100 List for Humor ahead of both Tina Fey and Janet Evanovich. She was one of the first authors to sign on to Amazon's KDP Select and to take advantage of that program's "free promo days," which she used on Valentine's Day 2012 to give away 45,000 copies of her novels, catapulting her second novel, Sleeping Beauty, to Amazon's bestseller list.
Elle's appearance on the Digital Book World's (DBW) Successful Self-Published Authors panel in January 2012 alongside New York Times bestsellers Bob Mayer and Bella Andre was noted in Publishers Weekly. In February 2012, she was named to Expert Messaging Group's "25 Self-Published Authors to Watch." She is considered a "reluctant expert" on the topic of electronic, independent-publishing (self-publishing), and consumer purchasing psychology, and she is well-known for taking advantage of her full creative control by pushing the envelope--and advising other independently published authors to do the same.
In March of 2012, she published an alternate ending version of her novel Sleeping Beauty called Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up! in response to fan feedback. That same month, she gave a two-hour self-publishing workshop at Left Coast Crime to a standing room-only crowd of (mostly) traditionally published authors.
In May 2012, Elle was invited to become an Expert Publishing blogger for Digital Book World, a industry blog with 20,000 subscribers. She almost immediately created a firestorm of controversy by suggesting that authors should respond to negative reader reviews, a blog that was named one of the "Top 10 Digital Publishing Stories of 2012."
Elle was a featured Author Speaker at the DBW Discoverability and Marketing Conference in New York City in September 2012 alongside John Fine from Amazon and Sasha Norkin from Barnes & Noble and Patrick Brown from GoodReads. She has been interviewed for articles on self-publishing for TIME Magazine and Writers Digest. Her interviews have appeared on USA Today's Happy Ever After blog and GoodEReader. She's appeared on the Trash Talk Show with Barb Tobias, Your Book Is Your Hook with Jennifer Wilkov, as well as Denver's 9News.
Her fourth contemporary romance, Alice in Wonderland, was released in November 2012; it will followed by Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Elle lives in Denver, Colorado, and keeps a miniature dachshund named Bacon around the house to provide comic relief.
Elle's appearance on the Digital Book World's (DBW) Successful Self-Published Authors panel in January 2012 alongside New York Times bestsellers Bob Mayer and Bella Andre was noted in Publishers Weekly. In February 2012, she was named to Expert Messaging Group's "25 Self-Published Authors to Watch." She is considered a "reluctant expert" on the topic of electronic, independent-publishing (self-publishing), and consumer purchasing psychology, and she is well-known for taking advantage of her full creative control by pushing the envelope--and advising other independently published authors to do the same.
In March of 2012, she published an alternate ending version of her novel Sleeping Beauty called Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up! in response to fan feedback. That same month, she gave a two-hour self-publishing workshop at Left Coast Crime to a standing room-only crowd of (mostly) traditionally published authors.
In May 2012, Elle was invited to become an Expert Publishing blogger for Digital Book World, a industry blog with 20,000 subscribers. She almost immediately created a firestorm of controversy by suggesting that authors should respond to negative reader reviews, a blog that was named one of the "Top 10 Digital Publishing Stories of 2012."
Elle was a featured Author Speaker at the DBW Discoverability and Marketing Conference in New York City in September 2012 alongside John Fine from Amazon and Sasha Norkin from Barnes & Noble and Patrick Brown from GoodReads. She has been interviewed for articles on self-publishing for TIME Magazine and Writers Digest. Her interviews have appeared on USA Today's Happy Ever After blog and GoodEReader. She's appeared on the Trash Talk Show with Barb Tobias, Your Book Is Your Hook with Jennifer Wilkov, as well as Denver's 9News.
Her fourth contemporary romance, Alice in Wonderland, was released in November 2012; it will followed by Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Elle lives in Denver, Colorado, and keeps a miniature dachshund named Bacon around the house to provide comic relief.
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