At this time, as I am guessing is obvious by the publication date that was literally years ago, I have decided not to review this title.

Technically, I made this decision a while ago, but was not as prompt with sending feedback as I should have been. My apologies for the delay, as well as clogging up your inbox with this very late review response.

As always, while incredibly late, I thank you for the opportunity to read and review one of your titles.

Laura

Revelations of a Secret Princess is a quick, easy read.
Whilst it's definitely not a favourite of mine, I think that it will still be an enjoyable read for others.

I recommend this for romance lovers!!

REVELATIONS OF A SECRET PRINCESS is a quick read. It’s set in Switzerland, St. Ancilla, and Australia and involves royalty and a billionaire along with an orphaned child. Caro has a job interview to care for Jake’s orphaned niece, and there are immediate sparks when they meet. She has a secret and isn’t upfront with her reasons for wanting the job. He has doubts but gives her a trial run due to how his niece, Ariane, takes to her. Things heat up fast, but they’re not what they seem.

Ariane is four and devastated by the loss of her parents. Her Uncle Jake, her mom’s brother, didn’t see her as often as he should. He’s a billionaire and finance whiz, and his work takes him all over the world making deals.

Caro is from the same island that Ariane is from and can speak the language, which comforts the girl. There’s more going on under the surface in this story, and things get tense when Caro’s dad finally reaches her and demands she return home.

As Caro’s secrets are revealed, will Jake fire her, hire her, or something more? There are some heated between-the-sheets moments, and neither Jake nor Caro know what to do about it. Their lack of communication gets them in trouble more than once, but when they get the right words out, things look so much better.

The characters have depth, and Caro has a reason for her secrets, the revelation of which comes as a huge shock to Jake. The story was richer than I expected and a fun read.

Ms. West is a new-to-me author. I look forward to reading more of her books.

Revelations of a Sercret Princess by Annie West has strong characters in Jake and Caro. I was impressed by the focus on small details such as emotions and feelings right from the start. Both characters have interesting backstories and Caro's little girl was adorable.

The book was quick but a very interesting story and there were secrets, happiness, sadness tragedy and the lavish world of a billionaire. Good attention to detail and atmosphere.

This was my first Annie West novel and it was refreshing to listen to.

Thanks to Annie West and Harlequin Presents for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars.

Revelations of a Secret Princess by Annie West is not like any other book I have read about princesses. Its story details that of a princess who lost her mother at a young age, dealt with an overbearing and jerk of a father, and had her baby stolen from her. The pain of all those situations could be felt throughout the novella. Her grief tore at my heartstrings. All this princess wanted was to find her daughter whom she was told died as a stillborn. A midwife finally released the secret of that terrible day. Her father, the King, ordered the baby removed. I felt relief that he didn't have the baby girl killed. Now, the princess had to get through to an over protective uncle who just lost his brother and sister-in-law. The daughter she had lost both her adoptive parents and is still grieving their loss. So much at stake, so much to lose, and plenty of attraction to make the tensions even higher-I loved every moment of this story!

Revelations of a Secret Princess is a pretty quick read that has a bit of a fairy tale feel to it. Not much that happens in this one is likely to be anything you'd see or hear about in real life, at least not in modern-day, and some things are more about furthering the story than anything resembling realism. That said, this one is good for a bit of escapism. The characters are interesting, our romantic couple is likable, and they both have some things to work through on their way to happily ever after. Caro's situation tugs at the heartstrings from the moment it's revealed, and you can't help but root for her, and she and Jake do have good chemistry. All in all, this one is an entertaining read complete with some family drama, a bit of sexy, and a fairy tale ending.

I instantly connected with our heroine, Caro and I think that is why I found this book to be so enjoyable. She has such a harrowing back story and I was rooting for her to get the future she deserves. I didn’t like the hero of the story, Jake, as much but I did love them together. Like Caro, Jake has some demons from his past that he needed to overcome and I enjoyed how they (for the most part) understood each other.

I did struggle with the author’s writing style at times. Most of the book flowed really well and I thought everything was evenly paced. There were times, though, where the way the sentences were structured took me completely out of the story. I did like the way the story ended and I hope that it was also setting up a future book in this same world.

Award-winning author Annie West deftly blends dangerous secrets, devastating scandals and incendiary passion in her mesmerizing new novel, Revelations of a Secret Princess.

Princess Carolina would do absolutely anything to find the precious daughter that had been stolen from her at birth. Caro has searched high and low for the child that means the world to her and she will do whatever it takes to be reunited with her daughter. When she finally tracks her down, Caro cannot wait to wrap her arms around her beautiful little girl, but in order to be under the same roof as her child, she finds herself having to masquerade as a nanny in order to gain access to the house of her daughter’s uncle Jake Maynard. Caro knows that she is going to have to convince the powerful billionaire to give her the job in order for her to get close to her daughter – which proves harder than she initially thought as Jake does not think that she is up to the job.

Jake would do absolutely anything for his niece. The only family he has left after his sister and brother in law’s tragic death in a car accident, Jake is prepared to pay whatever it takes to ensure that this little girl has everything her heart could possibly want or need. Finding Ariane a nanny is his number one priority and he will not rest until he finds somebody who is absolutely outstanding. A plethora of experienced and qualified nannies have applied for the position, however, Jake finds himself drawn to the one candidate who seems to lack the requisite requirements: Caro. Yet, when Jake sees Caro and his niece together, he is blown away by their affinity and by the instant bond which forms between the two of them leaving him with no other choice but to offer her the position.

An elated Caro is overjoyed to finally be reunited with the child that she has searched far and wide for, but what is troubling her is the attraction which she feels towards Jake Maynard. Caro has spent years building up impenetrable barriers around her heart, but the more time she spends with Jake, the more she finds herself falling head over heels in love with him. After years of emotional numbness, Caro finally feels alive again, but as her feelings for Jake intensify she cannot help but wonder what will happen when Jake discovers her real identity.

Will Caro end up losing everything again just when she had found the happiness she had been searching for for so long? Or will the fulfilment she has longed for all her life finally be within reach?

Annie West is a terrific storyteller who never fails to pen emotional, affecting and enthralling contemporary romances that sweep the reader off to a world of glamour and sophistication and Revelations of a Secret Princess is certainly no different. A poignant, captivating and dramatic romance that had me reaching for the tissues on many an occasion, Revelations of a Secret Princess is a winning tale of redemption, renewal and healing that will definitely keep readers turning the pages late into the night.

Annie West has penned another keeper with Revelations of a Secret Princess and continues to affirm her position as one of the brightest stars of category romance.

Princess Carolina (Caro) is masquerading as a nanny so that she can get closer to her daughter that she thought was stillborn at birth. Before she starts custody proceedings, she wants to spend some time with her, and hold her just one time. What she isn’t counting on, is the attraction she feels for the little girls uncle who has custody.

Jake Maynard is left sole custody of his little niece, Ariana after his sister is killed. The little girl needs a nanny, so Jake is on the hunt for the perfect candidate. When he interviews Caro, he is immediately drawn to her, but he shouldn’t be…he isn’t attracted to her sort. His niece seems quite take with Caro, she he hires her on a temporary basis. Something isn’t sitting right with him about Caro, but he just can’t put his finger on it.

Caro is falling in love with Ariana more each day. Caro and Jake find they are more and more attracted to one another as well. What will happen when Jake finds out who Caro really is and what she wants? Will it ruin everything? Thank you to the author Annie West, Harlequin and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to read and review, it was a beautiful novel.

Can a princess undercover and a billionaire who has her stolen child find common ground? You will have to read this book to find out. Caro and Mr. Maynard seem to have a connection from the beginning, but he feels she is hiding something. As the plot unfolds we are introduced to many aspects of their lives that are shocking. Hurt, heartache, betrayal. This is a phenomenal book.