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Heir to the Throne

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Kasey Michaels & Carolyn Davidson.....
Heir to the Throne

This book will be best understood if you read the series.
The Improperly Pregnant Princess
The Unlawfully Wedded Princess
The Simply Scandalous Princess
The Duke's Covert Mission
The Inconveniently Engaged Prince
Her Royal Pain in the Highness

Ms. Michaels starts us off with Her Royal Pain in the Highness.
A new queen is to be crowned. And a mysterious assassin is hell-bent on stopping it. But Captain Devon Montcalm will see Princess Kelly Carradigne ascend to her throne as queen, even if it means throwing himself in front of a bullet.

As this is the last story of the Carradignes you have already been intorduced to Kelly and Devon. They seem unlikely BUT at the same time you are waiting for that moment when they see each other as man and woman.
It is just so wonderfully done. This story and The Simply Scandalous Princess are my favorites in the series.

Ms. Davidoson continues with the prequel A King Without a Country.
A long-lost king has been discovered. And the false ruler will never let "Alex Carr" claim his birthright. But Alex has sharply honed his skills from his dangerous past... and sweet Rebecca Hale to give him the strength to claim a destiny too long denied.

This was not an overly exciting story. I felt like it wasn't needed as it didn't go with the series. I wasn't impressed with the characters and didn't feel like I grew to like them.

I have not read the other stories in this series, so I am judging this book on its own merits.

I enjoyed the Kasey Michaels "Her Royal Pain in the Highness" - it is a contemporary Cinderella story. The flappable Heroine and her handsome Hero. Kelly has accepted the crown of a kingdom far away in the mediterranean. Devon is the head of the royal guard. Kelly is a scientific nerd - Devon is suave and sophisticated. An evil relative wants the throne and it is up to Devon to protect Kelly.


Carolyn Davidson's "A King without a Country" is set in the 19th century and is a prequel. Alex was born a prince, but an evil relative wants him dead. Alex is spirited across the ocean to America where he is raised in an orphanage. He knows nothing of his heritage, but has an inborn majesty about him. Rebecca on the other hand is "common folks" and a strong character in her own right. Rebecca saves Alex after he has been shot by unknown assailants.
He realizes that she is special in many ways.

Both stories are enjoyable and are entertaining reading.