After reading Down and Dirty a few months ago I was excited to get to this book and read more from this author. However, while I enjoyed Royal Pain I did have a few issues so it has split my opinion.

To start with, Royal Pain seemed to have everything I love in a book and be setting up for an interesting read. It has 2 princes, a commoner, suspense, romance, and drama. As ideas, I liked these elements. I also liked Kian. He had a good balance if playboy prince, but also genuine love and concern for his brother. He seemed like a good guy and I liked him

However, I'm not sure I bought into the whole romance. It started off interestingly enough, but it moved too quickly for my liking and I didn't feel the spark. I also skimmed some of the sex scenes as since I didn't feel the chemistry between the characters they didn't work for me and felt more like padding.

Moreover, while I liked the idea of this books, I think it had the potential to be more. It felt undeveloped to me. A lot of situations happen behind the scenes or out of sight. It left a lot to be desired for and aided in the disconnect I felt. It's a shame because this could have been a great read and it had the potential. I just felt it lacked in execution. It also led to a swift resolve in the end. Things just happened too fast for me in this book--feelings, plot, ending. It was kind like a whistle stop tour of this world.

Overall, this is a short easy read. Down and Dirty was a much better read by this author, but this one was okay. I thought more could be made of it had it been developed more.

The royal lover in me demanded I pick this up. It started off well, but then I found myself feeling like I was being pushed along in the story.

Kian and Savvy started off hot, but they went from sizzling chemistry to deep feelings being shared under some pretty heavy emotional turmoil. I get that sometimes feelings present themselves at the worst time, but it felt like with everything else that was going on in Kian's life blurting it out when he did felt like a cop out.

Then there was Garrett. A couple of things happened with him that were pretty integral to the story, but I felt like his relationship with Savvy was brushed under the rug. It weighed on both Kian and Savvy for most of the book so I would have expected more when this finally was addressed (not a quick side conversation).

Finally, I wasn't a fan of the ending. Not because there wasn't a HEA, but more because it felt like it was just dumped on me. A big "there...they're happy now." It didn't feel like anything had been resolved in the story and left me wondering what happens next. I'm guessing there's another book, but I'm not sure if that's a continuation of Kian and Savvy's story or if it's Garrett's. Regardless, I still felt as if I got to this point and left hanging.

If you like your romances filled with suspense, kidnapping, heartbreak, tragedy, drama, a secret, angst, a smart mouth waitress, a hot, naughty, playboy prince, twists, and plenty of steam, then check out Royal Pain by Tracy Wolff.

I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.

I didn't actually enjoy this as much as I was hoping to. It might work for some people, for me though it didn't.

Royal Pain is first and foremost about the 'spare' prince Kian of Wildemar and an American Savannah who fall in love. What sets it apart from most romance novels, though, is the element of suspense throughout due to the kidnapping of heir to the throne, and Kian's brother, Garrett.

That storyline was very well done and integrated into the other parts of the book in many ways.

The romance between Kian and Savannah had some sweet and heart-rending moments as the book went on, but it felt a little too insta-love at the beginning. You can understand why Kian is attracted to her and why he would pursue her, but it just felt a little quick for me.

Overall, an interesting story and characters, and I do hope we get another book with Garrett in the future!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I have this guilty pleasure of wanting to read a love story with princes or anything that involves a royal family. Come on what young girl didn't of a prince to whisk her off her feet and have a happily ever after. This is was that was but with a lot more drama and suspense or can't forget the kidnapping. The only thing I found predictable was that the main female lead was made out to be American why couldn't she from a different country or different ethnicity. The prince was your straight forward cocky, know at all, gets anything he wants because he is a royal. He ends up falling in love with he twin ex girlfriend but, over all I enjoyed it it has been awhile since i read something like this I found it some what refreshing because of how the female lead spoke to the egotistical prince she would put him in his place an leave him speechless.

This was a quick and interesting take on the playboy prince suddenly forced into being responsible. Honestly, I just wasn't a fan of the fact that Savvy was his brother's ex.

Great book! A Prince Charming who was the spare prince but when his big brother and Crown Prince was kidnapped, he had to step up and take his place. Then he met the woman he liked very much and who he could want to spend the rest of his days, but finds he wasn't her first prince. Very lively and entertaining.

DNF...too dumb....I wish I could have muscled through it

I couldn't really get into this book. Perhaps it's because Tracy made the main character so unlikable at first which is a testament to her skills as an author. The story slowly picked up however and the reader was certainly in for a whirlwind of emotions.

I liked this story. I wish there would have been more to the ending though. I hope this story will continue with the brother!

I have mixed feelings about this one. On one hand, it's well written and the characters are sexy hot...but that's about all they are and that leads to my second problem with this book. The characters lack depth and I see no real chemistry between them other than they're both sexy. The fact that Savvy isn't new to the position really bothers me and not enough is done there to explain why one is better than the other. This being said, I did read the entire story and didn't give up so it maintained my interest from start to finish. I appreciate the opportunity to read this and thank Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a honest review. Link to Goodreads to follow shortly.

3.5 Stars

I received this book via NetGalley.

I really enjoyed His Royal Hotness.
Kian and Garrett are twins. Kian is the spare but when the Heir gets kidnapped Kian is pulled from his title of Royal Hotness to Heir.

With all this new found responsibility comes unwanted attention and when Savvy saves him from the clutches of a vulture a spark ignites. But Savvy has her own past and a secret that could destroy them before they get off the ground.

I must say that I enjoyed the suspense of this book. Throughout the story of Kian finding his way and learning to love. Garrett's story was on front and center. It was great to see the portrayal of the twin bond. The transformation of Kian from a playboy to a serious royal is beautifully written.

I am giving this book 3.5 stars because it ended to quickly and please please tell me that we will get Garrett's story.

In her latest book, Royal Pain, author Tracy Wolff, takes her readers on a wild ride including a handsome prince, intrigue, mystery and passionate and steamy sex!
His Royal Hotness, as prince Kian is known, is the hero of this story and a major playboy. He goes yachting around with beautiful women willing to do anything for him... and I do mean anything! Because Kian is second in line to the throne he gets to enjoy all of the perks of being royalty while his older brother has to perform all of the mundane duties of the next in line to become king. But Kian's world is turned upside down when his older brother disappears and he is forced to take over the duties of the heir to the throne. Despite being terrified about the disappearance of his brother Kian must put on a happy face to help keep the subjects of Wildemar at ease.
While appearing at a royal function where mothers are trying to foist their daughters onto the new heir to the throne Kian meets a waitress who fascinates him. While sharing a private moment, Savvy shows no interest in Kian or his title. She speaks to him in a way nobody else dares. She also turns him down flat when he asks her out and refuses to give him her last name or phone number.
Intrigued Kian has a royal staff member track her down.
After finding Savvy things heat up pretty quickly between them despite Savvy having serious reservations. Meanwhile Kian is freaking out about the disappearance of his brother whom he is very close to. The royal security is working frantically to find him but it's already been three months and Kian and the king fear he is dead or worse, he is continually being tortured all of this time.
The king seems cold and uncaring since he has Kian to fill the role of prince in waiting so Kian turns to Savvy for comfort. But Savvy is keeping a secret from Kian. A secret that could bring him to his knees.
Ms. Wolff keeps the action flowing while seemlessly interweaving the storyline between Savvy and Kian. This is a book I couldn't put down and it will go onto my favorites list. I loved the ending to this standalone book although I felt the HEA was to short lived. I would have liked to see it wrapped up with a little more information on where Savvy and Kian end up.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.

Oh do I love a book about Royals. This one was great, it had nice twist to it that really kept my interest. Very well written. I loved the characters. Savy and Kian make the perfect couple. But what a secret she had!

I'm glad it's only book 1, I can't wait to read more about this family. Looking forward to book two. I finished the book and I kept thinking I want to know what happens to Garrett. This will be a great series to follow!
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review by Net Galley and Love Swept.

Fun, sexy, real and romantic- Royal Pain was a joy to read. Prince Kian is sarcastic and funny, Savvy is straightforward and unimpressed, but when they get together, the pages heat up and ignite throughout their blossoming relationship. The plot around them is interesting and suspenseful, and helps the story flow. Wolff's voice is down to earth and real; she's created characters that I'd love to hang out with. Great one not to be missed.

This book was not one I enjoyed. It had nothing to do with the writing, it had more to do with the plot and the characters than anything else. That said if you don't feel like I do, it is well written and you will probabbly enjoy the story.

The start I was kinda grossed out at the first scene in the book. Essentially our prince Kian is having sex with multiple women. Had I known the book featured that I would have stayed far away. I do like spicier books so it was not the sex but I do not go for multiple partner stories and that was in the first scene.

My other objection to the story is the heroine. Savvy has had sex with the heroes twin brother and had a relationship with him and even was in love with him. It just grossed me out.. Cousin okay but twin brother, that was just icky. I don't care how attracted you are I hate sibling sharing and a warning would have been nice.

Beyond that I felt the story was light on romance and it was more about the twin/brother Garrett's kidnapping and disapearance. I felt it was more of a dramatic story than romance and as I said it was hard to see any romance in lusting after your twin brother's ex. Even if he did not know that. She did and you'd think that would kill the lust on her side.

I loved how this book started out. With edge of mystery the book starts with the two twin brother, both princes, one is going to take the crown. The other is all right with being the spare. At one point in time one brother, Garret, meets a Savvy and falls in love, but he won't give up the crown for her. Kian meets Savvy years later. When he comes back from his partying, because his brother is missing.

I usually everything that Tracy puts out. The only thing I didn't like about this book was ending. I was hoping it end in a cliffhanger, but it just ended. There was no real battle for the Kian to stay with Savvy. Just him saying to her that he doesn't care what his father, the King, says. You would have to read the book to understand what I'm saying.

Interesting mystery within a Prince/Pauper story. It would have been nice to have the time frame stretched out a bit but given the nature of the mystery I see why it wasn't. Still... I'm not a HUGE fan of insta-love. Especially for a man-whore. The bit of twist Savvy throws Kian was nice. But again I wish I had a bit more backstory to that. Maybe with the next book.

Overall a good read from one of my go-to authors. While the main characters were well-developed, I was still left wanting to know more about them and their childhoods. I felt as though the book was minimal conversations and sex and not enough about the development of the relationship. I also wanted the book to have more of a sub-plot surrounding Garrett's situation. Hopefully the next book with fill in the gaps for me.