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Falling Hard for the Royal Guard

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I absolutely LOVED this book! As a fan of royal guards and men in uniform, and everything to do with the UK, I ate this book up!

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An adorable rom-com for lovers of all things royal! If you liked books like American Royals then Falling Hard for the Royal Guard will surely be your cup of tea...see what I did there :-) Well done!

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I have followed Megan Clawson on tiktok for some time and really enjoy the videos she does on history. Her debut novel, "Falling Hard for the Royal Guard," offers readers a charming and modern take on the classic fairy tale romance. Set against the backdrop of London's historic Tower, this rom-com is filled with relatable heroines, swoon-worthy moments, and plenty of royal intrigue.

At the heart of the story is Margaret 'Maggie' Moore, a twenty-six-year-old woman who may live in a castle but has yet to find her own happily ever after. Fed up with the pitfalls of modern dating, Maggie swears off men after a disastrous relationship. However, fate has other plans when she crosses paths with Freddie, a dashing Royal Guard who challenges her resolve.

Clawson's writing is witty and engaging, drawing readers into Maggie's world of Tinder mishaps, near misses, and almost kisses. Maggie is a protagonist who is easy to root for, with her relatable struggles and determination to find true love despite the odds. And Freddie, the hot and aloof book boyfriend, adds an irresistible element of mystery and romance to the story.

What sets "Falling Hard for the Royal Guard" apart is its blend of romance, humour, and royal drama. Clawson seamlessly weaves together elements of modern dating with the timeless allure of royalty, creating a story that feels both fresh and familiar. Fans of "Red, White and Royal Blue" and "The Royal We" will find much to love in this right royal rom-com.

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This was such a good book. It was so easy to read and that’s what I look for in a romcom. Very cute. Would definitely recommend

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Recently, I had the chance to read an ARC of Megan Clawson's debut novel (it was published last year but I'm a slow reader) and it was so different to what I would normally read! I really enjoyed the historical facts peppered throughout and the twist at the end was so good!

At times it was a tiny bit too prosaic for me but that's just my personal taste! The tension of the slow burn was so intense that I genuinely thought I would cry if Maggie and Freddie didn't get together 😂

All in all, it was a very good read! Thank you to Netgalley, Megan Clawson and Harper Collins for letting me read an ARC version.

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Unfortunately I could not get into this book and it took me half a year to finish as it dragged so poorly. Maggie was a tediously boring character that I could not find myself rooting for. Also this book had so much writing that conveyed so little, it felt like nothing important happened to contribute to the “plot.”

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Sadly I couldn't get into this.
I went back several times trying to give it a decent shot but it just fell flat for me. Not enough happened to grip me, unfortunately.

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This was such a good book. It was so easy to read and that’s what I look for in a romcom. Very cute. Would definitely recommend

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i feel so bad about giving this 3 stars. i forgot i read it and am just now posting the review. i read it like 6-8 months ago and now i can't remember anything about it, i didnt extremely love it to actually remember it, and i didn't absolutely hate it either, otherwise i'd have also remembered it. i'll have to reread it sometime and update this review. i feel like it's a good book or i would remember hating it.

thanks netgalley for providing me with an e-arc for this book, i'll reread soon i promise myself haha.

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This book SERVED. I absolutely adored it! Its something I've never seen before and to have something so genuine in where the author LIVES in the tower of London, damn girl. Megan came to play.

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I was lucky to receive an advance copy of Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I was so excited to read this book as I love anything set in London and dealing with the Royals. I found this to be really cute, fun read that I read in just a couple of days. I can't wait to read more by Megan Clawson.

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Firstly, I love this title! And oh my goodness, the cover! THE ADORABLE LITTLE CORGI!!!!

This slow-burn romance is witty, romantic, original, and intriguing. I found myself pulling for Maggie and Freddie to be one another's happily-ever-after!

Also, the ravens!

If you enjoy Contemporary Romance, I recommend this book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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This story was cute and enjoyable. It was good but not my favorite. I am not a big fan of slow burn so I think maybe that could be why I didn’t rate this one higher.

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Falling Hard for the Royal Guard was a fun romcom. I had no idea people lived in the Tower of London and Megan Clawson’s descriptions made me feel like I was walking through the historic courtyards. This book took me a while to get into, but I enjoyed it in the end.

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This book was very good.

Maggie lives in the Tower of London with her Dad who is a Beefeater. She has vowed never to be involved with anyone in the forces. Freddie is a Grenadier Guard who she meets by accident.

I really enjoyed the history of the Tower of London which was fascinating. The romance was good and of course a wee bit of sadness in the book.

I would recommend the book it is light hearted.

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An entertaining of albeit fictional life of Maggie, whose dad is a Beefeater. A great inside into palace life without the boredom. A romantic comedy in a cute setting with very likeable characters.

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This was such a cute and funny romance book. At times it had me laughing and other times it made me feel frustrated for the main character. I enjoyed reading this book and the setting was so unique. Reading about living in the Tower of London was so interesting and it was nice to know that part is based off the authors lived experience. It felt very realistic while reading and it kept me entertained.

The book is about Maggie, the main character, and her dream of having her perfect fairytale romance. Her previous relationship ended and she is having difficulty having to start dating again. She is overwhelmed by going on dates and she has some horrendous dates. There is one guy who she is interested in although he is a Royal Guard, Freddie. I loved the slow burn romance between Maggie and Freddie, it did take a while for them to realise they like each other.

The story was giving Bridget Jones vibes with Maggie being clueless around Freddie and her dating life being so tragic at times. It was a great read and had all the best elements of a rom-com. The author created a great story with a unique setting. There were also some history facts which was interesting to read about. The book did make me want to visit the Tower of London and find my own Royal Guard.

This is a solid debut book from this author and I would definitely pick up more books she writes. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Thank you to Avon Books Uk and NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book.

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This was quite a differnt setting to my usual reads. I hadn't given alot of thought to royal guards in the past, so this was a pleasant change and made the book that bit more interesting, and not just a romance.
I loved the characters, especially Maggie.
This was alot of fun to read and kept me hooked to the pages from start to finish.

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I was very excited to read this one but it did not capture me as I expected. It seemed more like the author really should have written more of a general fiction novel or even a non fiction book about the setting, the Tower of London, the beefeaters, and the people. I thought the romance felt more like a little of an afterthought and way more attention was given to the setting than the character development. It just didnt grab me as much as I had hoped.

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This was such an incredible book! I was hooked from the start—really enjoyed the storytelling, I couldn’t put it down and can’t recommend it enough!

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