Title: Royal Treatment
Author: Parker Swift
Series: Royal Scandal
Publisher: Forever Yours
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: June 11, 2017
Genre(s): Royal Romance
Page Count: 352 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:


"Addictive, sexy and beautifully written. I can't get enough. 5 erotic stars" -Vi Keeland, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author on Royal Disaster

All this duke needs is his duchess...

For five blissful months I've been engaged to Dylan Hale, the most handsome, commanding, and wickedly sexy duke in England. For five months I've woken up next to the man I love, indulged in secret trysts, and submitted to every delicious desire. Even better? We've managed to keep it hidden from everyone. That means no paparazzi scandals, no snide comments from Dylan's mother, and no harsh public scrutiny. It's been heaven, but with Dylan's royal responsibilities looming, our time alone is running out. And while I can't wait to be Dylan's wife, I'm terrified that becoming Dylan's duchess might mean losing myself.


The Royal Scandal series:
Royal Affair
Royal Disaster
Royal Treatment









Review:
This is the third and last book in the Royal Scandal series. The series follows Lydia and Dylan as they try to build a relationship that is destined to fail. It is a sweet story. It is just about every young girl’s dream to meet and marry prince charming. Although in this series Dylan is not a prince, he is pretty close and part of the royal family. Dylan and Lydia first meet at Dylan’s Canadian estate. Now Lydia is working in London. She is enjoying the entire experience. Her career is taking off coming up with exciting business plans for the designer that she works for. She is building new friendships all the while trying to keep the relationship with Dylan away from the trolling paparazzi. They have been secretly engaged for five months. When pictures of Dylan and the woman that Dylan’s mother wants him to marry are plastered all over the tabloids, Lydia begins to doubt Dylan’s true feelings. When she has to return to New York to open a new store for the designer, Lydia meets an old college friend that works for the New York Times, and once again the media almost breaks the couple apart. Dylan and Lydia have other plans, but he also has to fix all the problems that his father started before he died. Lydia, a very strong and passionate woman is more than up for everything that is thrown at her. The chemistry between these two characters has gotten even more intense. Dylan and Lydia are the perfect match and balance each other well. The pacing is pretty fast. There are still many things going on and the added suspense makes this story so much more exciting. The difference in classes still plays a major part as Dylan’s mother openly shows her disapproval. As mentioned this is the third book in this series. You really need to read this series in order. We do get the expected happy ever after, but we are still left with the question regarding Lydia’s mother. 

PLOT: 4 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 4 Stars
PACING: 4 Stars
ENDING: 4 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 4 Stars



Review Copy of Royal Treatment provided by the Forever Yours I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club

4 Endearing CROWNS

Parker Swift has given readers of the Royal Scandal series such a sweet and endearing ending for Dylan and Lydia.  Balancing the demands of their new positions, they get to see these two become stronger together as well as work to get that HEA they have earned throughout the series.

Dylan is still that protective hero we have seen throughout the first two books, and his devotion to Lydia and her happiness continues to be one of the most endearing aspects of his character.  Lydia also continues to be the supportive fiance, and readers really get to see how she is willing to do what is best for them as a couple.  She, like before, though, will stick to her guns and speak her mind when necessary.  

The main aspect of this story centers on Dylan and Lydia learning these new roles they are required to fill.  The readers get to see them struggle with the redefinition, but in the end these two make it work for them and find a way to make it all come together.  The epilogue is especially sweet, and readers are going to love the little glimpse Parker Swift provides at the end of the book.

This whole series is really enjoyable.  From the characters to the story line over the course of the three books, it was an entertaining and lovely read.  

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

Royal Treatment by Parker Swift is the final installment to her Royal Scandal series. Dylan and Lydia are together and happy, but will they be able to contain this newfound happiness? 
 
Dylan and Lydia have had months of happiness. Together and engaged, they have been able to enjoy each other and have managed to keep it quiet. With Dylan’s responsibilities, they knew the bubble they were living in was coming to an end. 
 
Lydia finds herself weary of what it will mean to be the woman in Dylan’s life. After the press first found out about them, they were relentless. What would it mean to be engaged and eventually his wife? So she was determined to enjoy this time together and delay the inevitable. On the other hand, Dylan is ready to tell the world about them. 
 
And so we find Dylan and Lydia learning to find their new normal as a couple and in their careers. However, this time around there are so many more obstacles in their way. Can they survive and finally find their happily ever after or will it all fall apart?
 
With pressures coming at them from all sides, Dylan and Lydia needed to learn how to trust and lean on each other. But with interfering family, exes, responsibilities and the press always on their heels, that once loved bubble begins to show signs of imploding.   
 
I loved the added angst this time around. These two were meant to be together, but with so much happening around them, they found themselves floundering for a bit. Though Dylan was still the cocky, determined, dominant alpha we have come to love, we also see another side to him. The side determined to let Lydia know he loves her. Though a successful business woman, Lydia found herself out of place in his world at times. But this time around, I loved seeing her finally come into her own.
 
I loved the ending to this series. It was so much fun to read, with a touch of angst and sexy, steamy scenes. The story will intrigue you and the characters are both frustrating and endearing, but will win your hearts.

4.5 stars -- I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.

I LOVE it when a series gets better as it goes along!  I don't know if it was just me, but I enjoyed this one a lot more than the previous two books, it was a fantastic finale to the trilogy.  And I think that surprised me a little, b/c I honestly had no idea how we were going to get a whole other book out of Dylan and Lydia's story, and the previous two had been good, but a bit long and occasionally boring.  I honestly can't tell you if I was just in a different mood this time, or it really was better, but we're going to go with the book being better.  Benefit of the doubt and all that.

I can honestly say that by this point in the trilogy, I was already in love with Dylan and Lydia.  They had the most fantastic banter, I can't tell you how delightful it was to see them sassing each other back and forth.  And while they had a highly sexual relationship, I really could see more to their relationship than just that.  And I felt like we just got to see more of them together (without just sex) in this book.  The thing I loved about this book is that while they hit roadbumps along the way, they weren't drawn out, and I was so proud of them for not taking to long to work things out together.  They didn't frustrate me as characters.  They still had some growing to do, but I felt like even in all that I could already see how far they'd come together.  And so this book gave me ups and downs, but never made me feel anxious or annoyed (which can be hard to do).  I was fully invested in their romance and love and was so happy with the way things were resolved along the way.

I loved that we got both Lydia *AND* Dylan's POVs throughout the whole story.  I really felt like we got to know Dylan just a bit more that way.  And I really did end up loving both characters.  But most of all, I LOVED them together.  I loved the way they complimented each other.  I loved how thoughtful Dylan was of Lydia, and how she showed him how to feel love and learn more about the man he was and who he could be.  And I LOVED that Lydia was so strong and challenging to both Dylan and the world in general.  I loved that we got to see Lydia's Brooklyn life.  I will admit I still kind of wanted to know more about Lydia's mother.  It just seems so bizarre to not know anything about her, but that's just me being greedy.

And I was still in love with the secondary characters, particularly Emily and Will in this book.  Can we say spin off book?  :P

So yeah.  Great finale.  Love seeing an author develop over time.  Surprisingly really appreciated this last story in the trilogy.  They've become characters I really enjoyed reading about, I was so happy I stuck with them.

This book was great. the right amount of humour, seriousness and romance. Dylan was just as fun and down to earth for a duke as ever. I didn’t like when his mother actually got to him and he was a doof but his came from the heart and his love for Lydia.He did get his head out of the sand with the help of his snarky and adorable sister. Love when she gives it to him. I also loved how he loves her and respects her. IN the end what he did for Emily was just wonderful.

Lydia did at times seem to be waffling on a few things but she did find her way. When she was in NY we saw her really let us know her feelings on where she felt at home. And Dylan also showed us how he saw Lydia in everything and how she could be both London and NY girl without losing herself. When they are in NY we see them both more relaxed and truly just being Dylan and Lydia. They find each other and themselves again. I love his romantic gesture and the bar scene beautiful. 

when getting back to England I love the reaction from mom but also how they were a team and partnership. They respected each other and worked together. Their love only grew stronger. Dylan stepped out of his role and followed his heart when it came to Lydia and you cheer them on throughout the book. when Dylan puts himself in danger for his family’s future it was nerve wracking but we see both him and Lydia shine. And that little Emily hint want more that story..

the book is equal parts sexy, passionate, alluring and wonderfully written. You fall in love and become addicted to not only Lydia and Dylan but everyone around them even eventually his mom.

I love the royal scandal series! every since the first  book came  out I have beeN hooked on Lydia and Dylan love story, so when I got the chance to read Royal Treatment the last  book  early  I  was thrilled and I dived into this book as soon as I could. In this book we follow  Lydia and Dylan while  they are engaged and all the drama that is  a result of that . I feel  like Lydia and Dylan are  definitely  a strong couple   than they  where in book  1   and  are just more in love than ever , I just  loved how matter what  was thrown there way they didn't make it stop  them from  being together. The romance was  sexy  , swoon worthy and enchanting  and I loved every minute of it !. Parker Swift  definitely knows how to   write  excellent romance. Beside the romance  there was  so much more to this story ,there was never  a dull  moment and  my eyes where just glued to the page  . I am very sad that  series  is ending , there are so many scenes  in this series  that  will replay in my head from time to time just because of how much I adored  them , However I could  not be happier with they  way   that  Lydia and Dylan story concludes, in away it felt like everything  came full circle . I cannot wait to see what Parker Swift will write next ,I just know  it will be fantastic .If you are looking of  sexy , addicting  , swoon worthy contemporary  romance then you should definitely  pick up this  book or if you have not  read the other  two books this series as soon as you can.

Lydia and Dylan have been engaged for 5 months and they have managed to keep it a secret. After his father’s death, Dylan has become the Duke of Abingdon. He has a lot on his plate, with two companies to run and the duties and constraints of his title. His cooperation with members of MI6 puts additional pressure on his shoulders, but is necessary to save his family pile. His father nearly bankrupted their family company and had dubious connections with the Russian mafia.

Lydia is still afraid she will never fit into Dylan’s life. She is neither a socialite nor a kept woman and doesn’t want to be laden with the trappings of wealth and status. Decisions need to be made, feelings need to be expressed. She wants her next career move to be an asset for their future married life, not a liability. Obviously, they can’t keep everything under wraps and live in their happy bubble for very long anymore. Lydia is aware of Dylan’s difficulties, but she trusts they will figure out the life they both want. Dylan is a reformed bad boy, Lydia has changed his outlook on major life decisions. He is bossy and yet so attentive and caring.  I loved Dylan and Lydia together, there is no doubt that these two are soulmates. Their story had its ups and downs, but they always find strength in each other.

This final installment in the Royal Scandal series was the icing on the (wedding) cake. I felt that Parker Swift has given the closure that the characters deserved. This book had everything I love in a romance novel, the emotions, the spark, the swoon worthy moments, the sexy times, the tension and, of course, a perfect happily-ever-after. The story was well paced and a real page turner. The great cast of secondary characters adds warmth to the story, I hope Parker Swift will write their story next.  I really enjoyed this author’s flair for vibrant characterization and fluid storytelling. If you enjoy a contemporary fairy tale with a twist, I highly recommend this trilogy!

I have said and will say it again: If there is one type of novel that I have been obsessed with lately, it is the ROYALTY novels. I absolutely cannot get enough of the HOT and Alpha heroes and the down to earth women who bring them to their knees. I loved Parker Swift's Royal Affair and Royal Disaster and have absolutely loved Royal Treatment.  It was such an outstanding novel that was full of heat, heart and had such an addicting story. And BOY WAS IT HOTT!! I could not put it down!

Dylan Hale was absolutely amazing. Throughout the series he has evolved from a Prince Playboy to a devoted man in love. He was so sexy and will blow you mind!  This novel was seriously so fantastic. I can't stop thinking about it and I finished it days ago! Lydia was such a great match to Dylan. She was a great combination of sweet and sassy and strength. Her character has gone through a lot from book one and I was so excited to see how she evolved. All in all this was a fantastic series and I could not get enough. I can't wait for the next one from Ms. Swift.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an advanced copy of this ebook for an honest review. 4.5 Stars! ~Ratula

Royal Treatment (Royal Scandal #3) by Parker Swift
4 stars!!!

“Time to face the music. You’re stronger than they are.”

What a journey we have been on with Lydia and Dylan over the past three books, a relationship born from one seriously hot encounter, to friendship to more and now a melding of the fashion industry and English aristocracy. After the first two books, we always knew that Lydia and Dylan still had mountains to climb with what was surrounding them in their professional lives, however, one thing never wavered…and that was their love for one and other. Parker Swift delivers the perfect ending to this fairy tale, where love is all that matters and social standings and bank accounts certainly don’t.

While the beginning was a little slow for me I did soon fall back into the lives of Lydia and Dylan. Where meddling mothers are a nightmare as well as inherited dodgy business dealings. Scandal is one thing that needs to be contained and Dylan does everything he can to ensure that his Duchess is nowhere near the fallout. Dylan’s protective qualities come out full force in this book and this man has some of the most swoon worthy and heart melting romantic bones in his body. If you were on the fence before this book, you certainly won’t be afterwards.

This was definitely a book about give and take, compromises, sacrifices and a meeting of minds. The perpetual struggle between professional careers, royal duties and what both Lydia and Dylan truly wanted to do. It is this battle that makes them stronger as a couple and one formidable team that even meddling mothers had no chance to jeopardise. 

“And as someone who loves you, loves you with everything, you can’t imagine how painful it is to look at you, all of you, and see you holding up an epic stop sign that says ‘no trespassing’”

Both Lydia and Dylan come full circle. Dylan from his non-commitment days to being the most committed of them all and then Lydia’s morph from a nobody to a somebody while not losing sight of who she is. Both Lydia and Dylan take their new life in their stride and only get stronger as they learn to meld together their own individual responsibilities and those that are thrust upon them.

The romance and the emotion was perfect in this book while still totally encapsulating Dylan’s dominant side. The sex scenes were seriously off the charts as in the past book but as this book progresses there is a lot more emotion and tenderness apparent. This was the perfect blend for them and only hammered home just how true their love was, something that this hopeless romantic craves in her reads.

I have absolutely adored this series and cannot wait for more from this author.

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Royal Treatment by Parker Swift is the third book in her Royal Scandal series following the Duke of Abingdon, Dylan Hale and his fiancée and true love, Lydia Bell. Picking up five months on from where we left them in book two, Royal Disaster, they have managed to keep their engagement a secret from the press and public so far but have some big issues coming up that they will have to learn to deal with together. A great story to end the tale of Dylan and Lydia with some opportunity for spin-off stories for secondary characters should the author choose to write them. I just wish the question about Lydia's mother's identity was addressed. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this series and this book. The ups and downs of tehir relationship, their steadfast feelings for one another, the ins and outs of being part of the upper-crust of society. Sexy, romantic, and often swoon-worthy, Dylan was a great alpha male Duke! Enjoy!

Royal Treatment is a romantic comedy and billionaire romance. It's the conclusion of the Royal Scandal series. The entire series is a fun, enjoyable read. It reminds me a bit of the movie The Prince and Me, which I love!

As in previous books, I found Lydia likable and relatable. Dylan was more likable in this book than he was in book two, but I still found myself getting a little frustrated with him at times. I came to really appreciate Lydia's best friend Daphne. What a great friend! We all need a Daphne!

This was my third book by Parker Swift, and it's also the third and final book in the Royal Scandal series. It's important that you read the series in order. I do think with some content editing, the series could have been one really good novel, but overall I enjoyed this series anyway. I look forward to seeing what Parker Swift writes next.

I have loved watching not only the relationship between Dylan and Lydia grow and strength but also Lydia's character development. Under the care of Dylan and her friends, Lydia blossoms into the wonderful, capable woman she was destined to be.

Five months on from the end of Royal Disaster and there has been somewhat of a role reversal in attitude where publicly proclaiming their engagement is concerned. Lydia had embraced her anonymity and concentrated on her own goals, advancing her career and spending time with her friends without the risk of the intrusion of the paparazzi. While Dylan is bordering on desperate to stake his claim on Lydia publicly.

I loved seeing more of Dylan's point of view within Royal Treatment asking it easier to understand him and his actions better.

There are still a lot of hurdles for Lydia and Dylan, especially the way in which they are able to balance their respective careers with their personal time and Dylan's duties as a peer of the realm. Events involving meddling mothers, status hungry exes and the ever present media add to the drama for Dylan and Lydia. Not to mention the undercover operation Dylan has agreed to undertake for MI6!!!

Dylan and Lydia have to trust in their relationship in order for it to work, the outside pressures already mentioned test the stability of the ties they have formed. Ultimately, both Dylan and Lydia must believe in each other and the strength of their relationship to withstand whatever life throws at them.

Parker Swift ties up all the loose ends within the plot and does so in such a way as to leave the reader completely satisfied with the events that have transpired. I look forward to seeing what she has in store next ♥

Royal Treatment is the final book in the Royal Scandal series. When I received this ARC, I decided to go back and reread the first two books before starting this one. This allowed all three stories to flow together and really added to my enjoyment of the books. By the end of Royal Treatment, I was sad to see Lydia and Dylan go! 
The end of Royal Disaster left Lydia and Dylan secretly engaged. They had overcome a lot of the issues addressed in the previous book but there was still the matter of the blackmailer as well as the pressures from Lydia’s growing career and Dylan’s royal duties. These plot points made for plenty of tantalizing drama throughout the book. Lydia’s career actually takes her back to New York, which, coupled with other issues, puts a bit of a strain on their relationship. However, when they are reunited, sweet and steaminess collides! 
This was probably my favorite book of the series. I especially liked that parts of this book were told from Dylan’s point of view. This allowed for more insight into his character and definitely added to my reading experience. I loved watching these characters grow over the course of the series and their happily ever after was so satisfying. It’s safe to say that Parker Swift is a new hit author for me! I was lucky enough to meet her at this year’s Romantic Times Convention in Atlanta and she was lovely! I can’t wait for what she writes next! In the meantime, go and read the Royal Scandal series!

Royal Treatment is book #3 in the Royal Scandal trilogy.  I enjoyed the first book, Royal Affair, while I thought the second book, Royal Disaster, was just ok.  However, Royal Treatment was a great way to end the series and I enjoyed it!
 
Dylan and Lydia are engaged, however, it is still a secret.  While he wants to make it official and announce it to the world, she wants to keep it a secret for awhile longer.  When Lydia decides to go ahead and take the leap to make it official, now Dylan wants to hold off a little longer. 
 
Communication still seems to be an issue between the two.  Throw in being a Duke, a woman who is about to be a Duchess, lack of privacy when everyone finds out, work, crazy families and people just always trying to do the opposite of what’s best for Lydia and Dylan, there are bound to be some challenges ahead. 
 
When work throws Lydia a major roadblock, will she and Dylan make it work? What does the future hold for Dylan and Lydia?  Will they be able to make their relationship work as Duke and Duchess?
 
While the two had a tough road, they finally get their happily ever after. The relationship between Dylan and Lydia was spicy and it did stay that way through all three books.  The sex scenes were very sexy throughout all three books and it was something that I enjoyed.  All in all, the series was good and I feel this was the perfect ending to the story of Dylan and Lydia.

Parker Swift ends the Royal Scandal trilogy perfectly for dominant Dylan and business savvy Lydia! Both Dylan and Lydia's careers are thriving on top of the public demands of Dylan's aristocratic duties. Royal Treatment has the suspense, dominant Dylan with his NKR ;) and of course plenty of tabloid drama to interfere in Dylan & Lydia's happily ever after. 

I am blown away that this is Parker Swift's first published book trilogy and that she created a page turning series right from the start! I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next!!! Thank you Parker for sharing Lydia & Dylan with us!

If you love a cheeky, British, royal romance series pick up these books ASAP! It's bittersweet for me to see this series end, but Royal Treatment is the perfect ending!

I think this book was the best out of them all. The chemistry, the love, the emotions just bled off the pages and I'm glad I got the chance to read it!

Lydia and Dylan have led readers on a merry chase. This romance has went from the start of something new, to crazy in love quicker, than anyone can say I do. Let's not forget the dangerously in love phase that went from hopelessly devoted secret lovers to brokenhearted ex lovers. More scandalous than any gossip rag, Ms. Swift knows how to leave readers wanting more. Royal Treatment is the ending I've been craving since I embarked on this Royal Affair. Fittingly entitled Royal Treatment, we finally get to the happily ever after. If the bride's cold feet don't make this a Royal Disaster. Parker Swift served up a bewitching tale of a courageous young woman in need of a fresh start and ended up finding the other half of her heart.

The final installment of Dylan and Lydia’s story starts after 5 months of them becoming engaged and keeping it a secret, now per her request.  While it seems the threats have vanished, he’s still working on saving his father’s company and with their schedules, his new duties and her impending work trip to New York their relationship will again be strained to say the least.
As with the previous books, I was not impressed.  The story took a turn that didn’t manage to hold my attention and I read to the end more out of sheer stubbornness than actual interest.  I wanted to love Dylan, but I felt he was obnoxious at best and even when Lydia managed to find her voice it seemed to be like I was watching an overacted play.
The only things that actually made me feel a little better about the whole series were some of the emotional highlights of the trip to New York and that I thought Emily was a firecracker.

 2.25 stars
*An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I fell in love with these characters and this world of fashion and royalty and I am just not ready to say goodbye to Lydia and Dylan. What started as a sexy, raunchy fun romp with the British aristocracy in Royal Affair ended as so much more.  The dominant sex was still there, but it was slowly gave way to romance and undying love, and my heart simply melted for these two.

Having been engaged for months and keeping the true status of their relationship a secret, Lydia and Dylan each struggled with when the right time would be for them to get married.  Lydia had her career and Dylan wasn’t sure he was ready to subject Lydia to the restraints that came with an aristocratic title.  Coupled with bad advice and assumptions made on the part of both people, a rift occurred which caused both Lydia and Dylan to experience what their lives would be like without the other one in it. And caused me not a little bit of angst reading because I so love these two together and couldn’t wait until they figured everything out.

And when they did, it was beautiful.  For a man who started off the series as a “no relationships” kind of guy, Dylan came full circle and showed himself to the be the perfect man.  He was sensitive, loving, caring to those around him and willing to make the grandest plans or the smallest gesture to show Lydia how in love with her he was. Sigh.

All three of the Royal Scandal books were amazing and I can see re-reading them over and over again.  It had all the elements for a terrific series: erotic sex, romance, smart characters and enough tears and smiles to make anyone watching me read start to question my sanity. I would love to see books for Dylan’s sister, their best friends and Lydia’s coworkers.  They are fantastic characters and deserve stories of their own, and I’m not ready to leave Dylan and Lydia’s England just yet. But mainly because it would give me something else of Parker Swift’s to read.  Her storytelling is amazing and I’m not nearly ready to be done!

Review copy provided for a voluntary review.

5 Royally Amazing Stars! 

Royal Treatment picks up 5 months from Disaster Royal Treatment and OMG! Dylan is busy trying to clean up his father's mess while Lydia is trying to adjust to dating a Duke. It has been 5 months since Dylan and Lydia got engaged and Lydia prefers to keep this under-wraps where as Dylan is ready to scream this news from the roof tops. Lydia's biggest fears isn't all the royal duties its how the public and media will portray, which, hell I can't blame her. What normal woman wouldn't be freaked out having every move you make broadcasted to the world? 

Can I just say that I am so sad this series is over. I fell in love with Dylan and Lydia from the very first word in Royal Affair. These 2 characters have amazing, hot chemistry that never let up until the very last word of this book. I promise you won't be disappointed, this is the perfect summer vacation read.