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.

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!

I ended up DNF'ing at 30% because by that point nothing had happened. So at that point it seemed like there were only a few options left. Scenario A: nothing happens for the rest of the story. Scenario B: the action picks up around halfway and everything gets crammed into the last half of the story. Scenario C: nothing happens until the very end and then everything magically resolves itself. And since none of those scenarios particularly appealed to me, I stopped reading.

Maggie lives with her father at the Tower of London, recovering from the break up of her long term relationship. Life is quiet and uneventful until the day she (literally) runs into Grenadier guardsman Freddie. Everything suddenly becomes more alive, but can Maggie and Freddie ever be more than just friends?

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is an enjoyable story, made all the more interesting by the setting and the fascinating insights into the life and work of the beefeaters and guardsmen who reside within the Tower’s walls. My favourite character has to be the ravenmaster, who quietly goes about her life until her secret is revealed. Her and the ravens she cares for, with their own little personalities and behaviours, who provide comfort and support to Maggie.

A great read.

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is an enchanting modern fairy tale that will sweep you off your feet! Maggie is a relatable and endearing heroine, and her adventures in the Tower of London are both hilarious and heartwarming. Freddie, the hot and aloof Royal Guard, adds the perfect touch of swoon-worthy romance to the story. The near misses and almost kisses had me on the edge of my seat, eagerly rooting for their happily ever after. If you love a delightful rom-com with a royal twist, this book is an absolute gem. A must-read for anyone seeking a charming escape into a world of love, laughter, and magic!

Ahh I really loved this book! I'd be hearing lots about it so was a bit nervous going into it....but I'm so glad that I read it. Would definitely recommend!

If you're looking for a light summer read, you'll definitely enjoy Falling Hard for the Royal Guard. The setup was so cute and I really liked the idea of a romance within the Tower of London setting. The author definitely gave me a sense of what life looks like when being employed by the royals. I appreciated the history lessons too. The romance was super sweet but I just wanted more of it. It felt like Freddie would just pop up from time to time. Instead, the book was more focused on Maggie getting over her ex and moving on from the death of her mom. I liked Maggie but her clumsiness was way over the top. I felt like every chapter she was embarrassing herself in some exaggerated way. Overall, 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Adorable, fun and original Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is romantic, heartwarming and a must read for royal fans as it's such a quirky and different take.

Laugh out loud funny debut! I loved the concept and the characters. A great light hearted romantic comedy. Will be on the look out for more from this author.

For Gingers/Red Heads/Carrot Tops/Gingas/people that are told they look like every ginger celebrity ever,

Because we deserve to be the main character every one in a while. Freckles and all.

As a fellow clumsy, freckly ginger who never feels good enough to be my own main character I love this dedication.

I adore Maggie as she tries to move on following the heartbreak of her cheating ex and her insufferable work colleagues. Trying to date haphazardly in this day and age. Feeling and getting treated as one of lads.

But the toilet scene did give me the Boak.

I honestly laughing and cried just wishing I could give her a reassuring hug.

The epilogue did make me cry. Listening to the person you love the most talking to a picture of you lost loved one who they not got the chance to me in person. Telling them how much you mean the world to them, how much they love you and plan to care for. It was so heartwarming. Especially realising that they feel the exact same as you do about finally being able to be themselves because of you and your influence on them.

I received an e-galley of Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson from Avon Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute romance in which I also learned more about the Royal Guard. I thought it was really interesting the way it works and how they are employed and live on the premises. For anyone who enjoys a cute and fun romance set in the UK, Falling Hard for the Royal Guard will be right up your alley.

It definitely wasn't bad and I enjoyed reading it, but it was unfortunately very forgettable.
The setting was super unique and I enjoyed it, but the rest was lukewarm at best.

I received this book as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love the premise of this romance as I myself wondered who lives on the property at the tower of London when I recently visited it was cute fun in the chemistry between the main characters works great.

Thank you to the publisher for my eARC copy of this book. Unfortunately I didn’t love this book and therefore didn’t finish, I just didn’t connect with this one. Not for me, sorry.

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson is a contemporary Romance. From her bedroom in the Tower of London, twenty-six-year-old Maggie has always dreamed of her own fairy-tale ending. Yet this is twenty-first century London, so instead of knights, she has Tinder, and instead of white horses, she has catfish. And with her last relationship ending in spectacular fashion, she swears off men for good. And then a chance encounter with Royal Guard Freddie forces Maggie to admit that she isn’t ready to give up on love just yet. But how do you catch the attention of someone who is trained to ignore all distractions? Can she snare that true love’s first kiss, or is she royally screwed?

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is a romance with a great premise, a setting I was thrilled to learn more about, and some great characters. I enjoyed Maggie as a character, and the secondary characters in the book are fantastic- in fact I would love a book just about the folk that live (or could live) in the Tower of London. I liked learning about the history, and the reality of what people there might deal with on any given day. I thought the people and the interactions were very well done, with plenty of realistic angst. I did think that Freddie could have gotten a bit deeper, and I would have liked the see some of the story through his eyes or from his perspective. However, my disappointment in the book was because for awhile I was not sure what direction the story was going to take. Was there going to be a mystery storyline, there were definitely moments when I thought there was going to be a theft or something that was going to need solving. There were also several moments when I thought the haunted history of the location was going to play a role in the larger plot line somehow. I just felt like there was a little too much going on, or a few too many pathways the story could take. Frankly, I think any of the paths could have been fantastic, but if none of that was as important as it seemed at the time I could have stood for a few less distractions and just getting a better look at Freddie's character instead. I did enjoy the read, but I thought the storytelling could have been a bit more streamlined.

Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is a solid debut, and I will give the author another read.

I loved the premise but it took me a long time to settle into it. It was a slow burn. I would have preferred had it directly jumped into the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the arc.

This was such an interesting read! I found myself so engrossed in the story, the characters had such incredible arcs, and I can't wait to follow this author's journey!

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

I really loved how we got to see maggie's journey in her dating life! Freddie is so sweet in how he remembers little details and is definitely a physical touch love language! I wish we got more cute scenes and more jealousy scenes from Freddie.

I was so excited to read this book and had REALLY had high hopes for this! Anything with love and London usually has me hook, line and sinker. But, I had a really hard time getting invested into the characters. They fell flat for me, and the first part of the book seems to just drag out. I thought Maggie was SO negative, and it really made me dislike her. While the last 25% of the book was much better, I wish we could skip some of the beginning and head right into the exciting part.