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Eva is now Queen of her people, and she couldn't more more thrilled about it. But let's face it, she is still a teenager and she wants to live a normal life for a brief moment. When she gets the chance to go visit her brother in Chicago, Eva is over the moon about it. But it seems that Daniel is determined to keep her extremely busy doing touristy stuff and not just roaming around and having fun.

Tyler met Eva once, and thought she was an amazing person, so he was excited to see her again. But their first meeting didn't go too hot, and then Tyler was doing a favor to Daniel by picking up Prince Tiberius from the airport, when Eva mistook him for Tiberius! Now Tyler is a fake prince, but he is finally finding the connection with Eva that he had the very first time they met.

Tyler knows he needs to tell Eva the truth, but honestly, a poor motherless boy like him isn't going to see Eva, a Queen, again, so what's the harm in pretending?

Well a lot when he ends up falling for her, and then gets dragged to her home, her castle, for Christmas...

Now the cat is going to be out of the bag, and life is going to change dramatically for everyone...

This was a cute novel. I haven't read the first or the second book, but from what I can guess, each of these books have the common denominator of mistaken identities.

I didn't really connect with the characters as well as I would like, but I feel like if I had read the other books I may have had a better connection. I can't imagine being a Queen at only 16, but Eva seems to know what she is doing. She just wants to be a teenager too, which sadly doesn't always happen all of the time.

And Tyler has had a rough go lately, and I really do feel for him for his condition. But I feel like he was struggling for no reason because he could have told his dad or a teacher and gotten the help that he needed.

Overall this was a cute novel and I'm glad I got a chance to read it.

This book series has been really great reads so far and Just Pretending did not disappoint! It was fast paced, and it had the same reading vibes as the other books had for me.

Just Pretending reminded me of Aladdin so it almost could be an Aladdin retelling. It’s not intentionally supposed to be one, but it had all of the elements there. For example, there was a queen and then a commoner who ends up pretending he’s a prince. I liked that aspect very much.
I liked Tyler in this book and was glad we got to see both Eva and Tyler. I liked all of the characters here and the reunion.

The end made me sad though since this was the last of the series, but overall this was a five star read because it continued the series that I loved, the plot, and characters. Plus I also like the hockey parts in this story. I like a good hockey story. I’d definitely recommend this if you are looking for a series with friendships, romance and hockey.

Overall, this entire series is a five out of five star read.

Leah Rooper and Kate Rooper’s <I>Just Pretending</I> is the final installment of the Chicago Falcon series, which are each written to be standalone books related to one another. Having come in as a standalone reader, without having read the previous books, it does hold up on its own without reading the previous two. I received my copy from Entangled Publishing free via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

<I>Just Pretending</I> is the story of sixteen-year-old Queen Eva, who’s on vacation visiting her brother in Chicago, and seventeen-year-old Tyler Evans, one of her brother’s team mates and best friends. Roped into filling in for his friend, Tyler is mistaken for a visiting Prince Tiberius by Eva when she correctly realizes her brother will skip out on meeting the visiting royal.

The plot of <I>Just Pretending</I> reads like a Disney movie, and the reading level keeps pretty even. It’s a quick read, requiring minimal attention, perfect to squeeze in during commuting trips. However, as cute as the plot sounds, it leaves me feeling really uncomfortable in this day and age. Written from both Eva and Tyler’s points of view, we don’t just see Tyler mooning over Eva, but we get the details of her falling for him. Maybe I could’ve gotten more into it, if I wasn’t given a front row seat to her feelings, but the consent issues present in her not getting to consent in who she’s going out with, make this feel less cute and more creepy.

Overall, the cast of characters are great, aside from the lie, Tyler seems like a sweetheart, which makes the lie all the more awkward, especially since he feels bad about it right up until he’s digging in his feet. Tyler’s little sister Millie is an adorable precarious kid, who’s clearly read too many children’s fairytale romances – and I feel a lot of connection and appreciation for her presence in the story. If she wasn’t around, it’d go from uncomfortable to unacceptable. Queen Eva is a very mature sixteen-year-old, which is smartly couched in the requirements of being such a public figure all her life. These are all characters I would have loved to read about in a different adventure. Leah and Kate Rooper have great potential for the YA romance genre.

Another adorable romantic ya read from these two authors! So glad to read Eva and Tyler's story, after being drawn into this world in two previous books. Fun, full of hockey and mistaken identity, at the core of this (and the previous books) is the idea of being ones self and the strength we can find in family and friends. Looking forward to see where Leah and Kate Rooper take their next story! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is such a lighthearted book. Despite being the third in a series, it can be read as a standalone.
This is not my usual read, but it intrigued me, with its breezy writing and well defined characters. It's choc full of clichés and romantic tropes, but they're not unbearable at all and they jus flow with the story.

I loved book 1 in this series, sadly I missed book 2, but I have to say I struggled with book 3, Just Pretending. The storyline had so much potential, I loved the premise of Tyler pretending to be a Prince and I loved that there were some funny moments, especially with the real Prince Tiberius, who, I have to say was a complete hoot, and stole the show for me. I did however, struggle with how horrid and snooty Eva was, I struggled with how Tyler belittled himself and how he deceived his best friend and the girl he was falling for, all because he was insecure. I didn’t like how Daniel was with Tyler, none of it made me think they were a really tight knit unit. Overall it was a bit of a flop for me with a saving grace from the side characters, Millie, Madison and of course Tiberius. I will say however, there were some highly emotional scenes towards the end of the story, and once the characters were honest with themselves it redeemed itself somewhat. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This book was such a fun read! I really enjoyed it.

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This book is amazing. I loved Eva and Tyler so so much. They're so real and sweet and ugh just loved it!!

I also very much love the writing style. I flew through the book.

Tyler was the poor kid with the dead mom. Eva was the teen queen. Both felt the pressure of all their responsibilities, but maybe together, they could have everything they wanted and needed.

• Pro: Tyler and Eva came from such different backgrounds, but surprisingly shared a lot of common ground. The Roopers did a great job drawing those parallels between the two, which I thought lent some credibility to the friendship and the romance that developed between them.

• Pro: These two tugged on my heartstrings. They just wanted to be seen beyond the labels they had been"assigned", because there was a lot more to both of them then met the eye. I was so happy they found each other, and could share all of themselves, not just the parts people wanted to see.

• Pro: There was this wonderful message of trusting in others and sharing one's burdens, which I liked a lot.

• Pro: Ty and Eva were super cute and swoony together. They could really talk to each other, and share their hopes and fears. They could also have fun with one another, and the happiness they enjoyed together was wonderful.

• Pro: As in the previous book, the Falcon family came through to support their own. I never tire of stories that feature family-we-picked-ourselves. These characters were sort of doubly lucky too, because they were blessed with great families and great found-families.

• Pro: This was the final book in the series, and I really grew to love the Falcon family. I was so pleased with the epilogue, because the Roopers gave all our Falcons great starts to their futures.

Overall: A wonderful ending for a series that was filled with friends, family, swoony romance, fun antics, and lots of love.

"Just Pretending" follows Eva, the Queen of Eldonia, and Tyler, a poor hockey player in Chicago, in a case of the prince and the pauper. Eva is in town visiting her brother, Daniel, when she gets a call that a prince is visiting from another small country- and an important trade partner- and so she should entertain and welcome him to the city. Wanting to do something else, she asks Daniel to do it- who turfs it to Tyler. Expecting Daniel to fail her, she goes anyway and mistakes Tyler for Prince Tiberias. Not allowing him to get a word in edgewise, Eva ends up escorting him around town.

Soon, Tyler is willing to let the charade continue- just to spend more time with Eva. Tyler has had a crush on Eva, but she has been unwilling to give him the time of day- despite being her brother's BFF and having met several times, she does not even recognize him. As time goes on, Tyler must figure out how to end the charade without losing Eva. Furthermore, Tyler is holding onto an even bigger secret- he can't really read or write (due to what is likely undiagnosed dyslexia) and he is not sure what the future could hold for him.

Although I liked Eva when she appeared in the second book, I did not like her at first here. She seemed a bit elitist and snobby. I understand that there's more context there (with how people- including a hockey player- treat her because she is royalty and want to take advantage). However, Tyler wasn't just anybody- he's her brother's BFF and met her several times. Anyway, I guess it would be hard to have a mistaken identity if she didn't have this personality trait. However, it didn't endear her to me. Tyler, on the other hand, I really felt for and understood. I really liked his character, and I wanted him to be able to have what he wants, so in the end, the relationship grew on me.

The last third of the book was really wonderful and I loved it! My reservations about Eva were mostly cleared up, but I wish she had been kinder at the get-go. The book is filled with a lot of cuteness, plenty of adorable romance, and some fun antics (like Millie, Tyler's sister, who gets into her new character and a fight due to mistaken identities that ends with some humor). As a "Crush" book, it's easy to read in one sitting, and this is overall a really cute one. I'm actually a little sad this series is ending, but I will be curious to see what the authors write next!

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Review will be posted at www.bickeringbookreviews.com on November 2, 2018

Summary: Tyler Evans is an average seventeen-year-old. He loves playing hockey, is devoted to his little sister, and just got mistaken for a prince. Tyler knows that he should clear up the misunderstanding but he doesn't want to lose Eva.

Eva, or Queen Evangeline, is the sixteen-year-old Queen of Eldonia. Eva has lived her life according to what the crown wants but now that she has met Prince Ty she know she has to live for herself.

Can Tyler and Eva overcome mistaken identities to find a happily ever after?

Review: This is the third and final book Chicago Falcon's Series and the series definitely ends on a cute note. Tyler and Eva have an adorable flirtiness that makes the book a fun read. Their relationship with each other and their relationships with their friends and family make this book worth reading. There is a very positive message about feeling as if you belong and the importance of family and friends. The value placed on these relationship was refreshing and not always seen in YA books. Also, refreshing was the way the authors realistically showed what it like to live with undiagnosed dyslexia. Tyler's frustration with his reading issues very much mirror what teens are going through everyday. However, this book did fall into my dual-narrative-voices-that-sound-exactly-same pet peeve with the parts being narrated by Tyler being indistinguishable from the parts narrated by Eva. Yet, even with that issue this was just nice book with a sweet love story.

Final Rating: 3 out of 5

Thanks for the early review copy!

I recommend this book to fans of young adult contemporary fiction. I've read a lot of YA and this one was well done, and now I cannot wait to check out the rest of the series.

Third book in the series and super cute. I actually still haven't read the first one but I will soon! The second was adorable and so was this one. Tyler Evans is another player on the Chicago Falcons and he lacks confidence in himself in a big way. His two best friends are a prince (Daniel) and brother to an NHL player (Hayden) so he really has a hard time building his self-esteem up in their presence even through they are a super nice guys. Accidentally Tyler is mistaken for a prince by Daniel's sister, Eva, who is the Queen of Estonia. He goes along with it because he really likes her. Their romance is sweet but eventually the whole situation, as expected, blows up and Tyler's real identity is found out. Super quick read and no real surprises but well-written and the main characters, Tyler and Eva and super-likeable. Def a feel good fast read!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. This was a great ending to this series! I’m so glad I got to read them all. I’m so glad Eva got a happily ever after like the rest of the group. She deserves all the happiness and love. I like what a strong character she is and I wish I could be more like her.