The Royal Treatment [Large Print] [Paperback]

MaryJanice Davidson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2006

In a world nearly identical to ours, the North won the Civil War, Ben Affleck is the sexiest man alive, and Russia never sold Alaska to the U.S. Instead, Alaska is a rough, beautiful country ruled by a famously eccentric royal family, and urgently in need of a bride for the Crown Prince. But they have no idea what they're in for when they offer the job to a feisty commoner

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Imagine that Alaska became its own country and that it is the present day and Alaska has a royal family, who, although they live in a palace in Juneau, are down-to-earth. The king, especially, enjoys going "native," growing a beard and chartering a fishing boat incognito. It is during one of these excursions that he decides that a fellow passenger would make a perfect wife for his eldest son, David. Christina is a wandering soul alone in the world, who not only ends up at the palace but quickly becomes a valued member of the household. She and David hit it off, but the day after their wedding, they are confronted with a crisis of major proportions. What's difficult to believe (once you get past picturing Alaska as a country) is that anyone would envision Christina as a princess: she has a mouth like a longshoreman. But it's fun to watch her and David, two opposite personalities, come together in Davidson's quirky tale. Maria Hatton
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About the Author

MaryJanice Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Undead novels featuring Betsy Taylor; Derik's Bane, and the new young adult novels featuring Jennifer Scales, written with her husband, Anthony Alongi, among other titles.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 373 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing (June 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159722264X
• ISBN-13: 978-1597222648
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,802,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

MaryJanice Davidson has been credited with starting paranormal chick lit. The New York Times bestselling author of the Undead series, she lives in Minnesota. Please visit her on the Web at www.maryjanicedavidson.net.

Customer Reviews

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 *s a LOL funny, sassy (...) read!, May 6, 2004

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baltimore0502 "Hon!" (BALTIMORE, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Royal Treatment (Alaskan Royal Family, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love MJD's stories and I enjoyed this one as well, but I am a bit concerned that her heroines are becoming a bit of caricature. As with UNDEAD & UNWED, we have another smart aleck, foul-mouthed sarcastic heroine as Christina is very similar to Betsy (from U&U). Though I enjoy these spirited, tough chicks, they're best in small doses and having Betsy and Christina's stories follow so closely to one another, I was sort of on sassy chick overload by the time I finished this book. Don't get me wrong, I liked Christina and did recognize that deep down, WAY deep down inside her she had a heart of gold, it was just that her surface was so sharp and brittle. I would have liked to see a bit more softness in her and less of the sharp elbows (or should I say tongue!). But that said, this story was still a hoot!

Wiseguy Christina fits in perfectly with the off-kilter, wacky and unconventional Alaskan Royals! King Alexander is known to sport an "I'M THE KING - WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?" t-shirt, recline in a lazy-boy in his office and captain a fishing boat incognito (but he's frustrated that he is almost always recognized!). On one such fishing excursion, he meets Christina who's just lost her job as a cook on a cruise ship. With no money and no where to go, "Al" offers to let her stay at his place (she doesn't realize who he is at first). She takes him up on his offer only to discover that he's matchmaking for his reserved, penguin-obsessed son, Crown Prince David. David is about the only calm, sane member of the family and Al thinks Christina is just what he needs. She's cute, smart and will make a tough, no-nonsense queen that David can depend on when the time comes. David, being a prince, has never had to work hard to be with women - they usually throw themselves at him - and he shows no interest in who he marries figuring any woman will do as long as she's healthy enough to give him an heir. But Christina is different and lets him know that he's a little deficient in the romance department. He finds he likes her very much and tries to woo her (he's real cute) eventually winning her over. And so the orphaned American commoner Christina (the "e" is silent!) Krabbe agrees to marry Crown Prince David!

From there we watch in amusement as they make royal wedding plans, meet for pre-marital counseling, deal with an ex-boyfriend of Christina's, a family feud over youngest Prince Nicholas, attempted abductions and a life and death struggle for a member of the family. All the while Christina and David grow closer and the staff become used to her unique style. There are some great secondary characters - the whole royal family, the king's right hand man Edmund, Christina's ex Kurt, therapist Dr Pohl and PR rep Jenny. There's enough raw material here for more stories about the Alaskan royals, though I have no idea if that's the plan. If you're looking for a fun, fast read and don't mind swearing and snarkiness, you'll probably like this book as much as I did!

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Cute!, February 4, 2005

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P. Roeder "Somewhat eccentric bibliophile" (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Royal Treatment (Alaskan Royal Family, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

It seems that every time I read one of Mary Janice Davidson's books in public, I get weird glances thrown my way. This is because I'm laughing out loud at some of the hilarious situations and phrases Davidson weaves into her writing! Her dialogue is always a laugh a minute, and the characters all seem to capture your heart almost immediately.

Christina Krabbe, after insulting the King of Antarctica and speaking boldly and brazenly to his majesty, was selected by the King to be his eldest son's bride! Though far from an arranged marriage, King Alexander was charmed by Chris' open manner and, well, rather foul mouth. An open person was a breath of fresh air in the stuffy world of monarchies and royal families.

Upon meeting Chris, the crown prince David is immediately attracted to her, and soon after meeting, he proposes. Much to David's shock, Chris turns him down cold, in no uncertain terms! Much hilarity ensues with their whirlwind courtship and ultimately, their marriage.

Though the plot seems to be a little too short to fill the book, the main and minor characters more than make up for it! Each character is as amusing as the last: Christina and David, the quirky, quarrelling couple; Edmund Dante, the sarcastic, hulking butler; King Alexander, (call me Al) the avid fisherman and keen wit extraordinaire.

'The Royal Treatment' was as hilarious and as charming as the heroine herself, and that is a tall order. If you're in the mood for a light read with thoroughly likable characters, then you'd do well to pick up a copy of this book for yourself!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious............, June 22, 2004

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R. Hoover (north lewisburg, ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Royal Treatment (Alaskan Royal Family, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I snatched this book at the store when I saw it and never regretted it. Christina Krabbe alone and unemployed picked up by a Cruise ship with a crazy,but lovable King with a lot of kids,one who is named David who is eligble and enjoys penguins. I will not go into any more,but to tell you to read and enjoy. I want a sequel Mrs. Davidson,one featuring Alexa, Katheryn,and their youngest brother. I WANT MOREEEEEE OF THIS FAMILY........... Full of humor and fun