I enjoyed the first novel in this series, and somehow missed the second. The third (this book) was my favorite of the two I read. Who doesn't love a good royalty-commoner trope?

This wasn’t one of my favorite books by Christi Barth, I’m sorry to say. It is the last in a trilogy of connected stories, which had a lot to do with it. The writing was fine, and I found myself reading through the book just fine. What bothered me were all the many references to people and events that I had no clue about. If I had read the previous two books I’m sure it would have been much clearer, but since I hadn’t I was a bit at sea. I also found the notion of the two main characters starting a serious relationship after knowing each other such a short time to be a little unbelievable. Yes, they may have had a great connection, but considering the guy is set to be the next king and she’s an American, it seems that there should have been a lot more consideration to what a relationship between them would mean. And I was so tired of hearing about how hard a relationship between them would be, how impossible it seemed. Geesh. It was repeated over and over. And something that happened in the midst of the story also bothered me quite a bit. (SLIGHT SPOILER) The two main characters are out at a festival, their first time taking their relationship public. The heroine, Mallory, accidentally kills a white peacock, the emblem of the country. I found it really distasteful to use an animal’s death like that. At the very least the author could have instead said the animal was badly hurt. It’s a personal thing, but it really did bother me. (END SPOILER) I think this book would have made a much better novella, as a way to wrap up the series. It seemed there was just too much angst over the relationship repeated again and again.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.

Tempting the Prince by Christi Barth is the third book in the Sexy Misadventures of Royals series. Who wouldn't love a book from a series with that title? I didn't realize going in that it was from an established series, but it functions as a stand-alone book as well. You'll just miss a few of the references and established storylines.

Leads Christian and Mallory have strong chemistry, and it's fun to see how their relationship evolves. I'd definitely read other books in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

So apparently this is a series but I had no clue. This is my first Christi book. And I am pleasantly surprised. This is about series about royal siblings and Tempting The Prince is about Christian and his journey to love.

This sort of like enemies to lovers with Kelsey’s(from The Princess Problem) sister Mallory. There’s an attraction that blooms when finally getting on mutual terms and the chemistry is set on fire. Their individual struggles flows over into their relationships. But...there’s always a but isn’t there? When Christian is thrust into the roll of being king sooner than either expects this is when the book picks up. Mallory knows their relationship is on borrowed time, even so she respects all traditions and regulations that his kingdom might have. There’s obvious obstacles that drown Mallory in her feelings and the offenders around them feed off the negativity going on.

So do they get a triumphant ending or does the crown rule the man over his love for her?

Thank you to the publisher Entangle and Netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC!

Very predictable and the same story we've all heard/seen before of a non-royal dating a royal but what kept this fresh for me was the witty banter/dialogue. I really enjoyed reading it for the inner monologue's that the characters had. Overall it charmed me and I would recommend giving a it a go if you like witty rom-coms and prince charming stories.
I received an advanced copy in exchange for a review.

Tempting the Prince was definitely a fun read! I loved the romcom aspect of it. I think it would make the perfect Hallmark or Lifetime movie. The writing was really well done and had my laughing out loud several times. The connection between Mallory and Christian was so hot! Highly recommend this fun romance.

This book was ok. I didn't really buy into the couple of Christian and Mallory from the beginning when they had sex from the jump. Royal AU aren't normally my jam and I found the plot predictable and the characters dull.

I really enjoyed this book, from the writing to the main characters, this book made for such a great entertaining read. I thought the plot was really interesting and it so well developed. This was both lovely and funny, and it couldn’t put it down, it was so captivating! I am sucker for romance and this was so sweet! Overall, I really recommend this book, it was a really good read.

Tempting the Prince was an ok read for me. It was an average royal rom-com. I haven't read the other books in the series, however it can be read as a stand-alone, but it may increase the enjoyment levels if I went in with some familiarity with the characters/setting. It was a pleasant read, but not one that will stay with me, or that I can see myself frequently revisiting. If you're looking for an enjoyable, easy, funny and romantic read, then this is right up your alley.

The royal romance is one that we've seen often - an American woman takes a Crown Prince by storm, and the Prince has to buck royal tradition to be with his true love. Mallory is the sister of the long-lost princess of Mocriano. Following an unsuccessful assassination attempt on her sister's life, Mallory is swept up in the royal family, and then becomes the victim of a plot herself,

Christian is the Crown Prince that needs to find a "proper" wife as the future ruler of this country. He's loyal, charming, engaging, and a little bit unsure of himself and how he fits into the future of his country. He also quickly finds himself smitten by Mallory, and that certainly throws him for a loop. Mallory and Christian have a connection and chemistry, and they quickly discover and acknowledge that they are in love. This is definitely a fast path to their happily-ever-after, but it is a fun read along the way.

Tempting The Prince is a romantic comedy at heart, with just a touch of angst through in to keep it interesting.

Thanks to #Netgalley for making this book available to me.
I am so sad that I didn't read all the books in the series (although this is just a companion novel, I can't wait to read the first two books)
Here we follow the crown prince or really the king, as he has been acting the part of the King since his father decided to lock himself in his room and live him seclusion (we get to know that his father his depressed but I can really comprehend why because I didn't read the first two books, but other than that the story is perfection). Christian is just the perfect prince and he is insanely attracted to Mallory is sister's sister, Mallory. Okay might be strange but you have to read it to get the full gist.
Mallory is also attracted to Christian and one drunk night at a bar results in them doing the devil's tango the bathroom. Their relationship continues to build but she is dealing with something that would definitely not allow her to become his queen
I enjoyed it but there was no real peak in this book.

Tempting the Prince!

This is Book 3 in Christie Barth’s Sexy Misadventures of Royals series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, and I did just that. There’s enough back-story to ensure you can follow all the various characters and their relationships. The troupe of commoner and royalty is very well done in this book including a few twists and turns. I loved the characters in this book. I could totally relate to them and their feelings. I have been reading some newer authors and just can’t get involved in the story because of the point by point way they are written. I had no trouble getting involved in this story and found myself waiting to see how situations would work out, and how the individuals would find each other for their HEA. Recommended!

I received an ARC copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley and Entangled Publishing and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.

The story was a cute contemporary romance with hot, steamy scenes. I was entertained and it was a well-paced read. I gave it a 3.5 star rating because the solution to the story was not discussed much as I would have liked. It was left for me to deduce what happened afterward. I also felt the ending wash rushed. However, I enjoyed reading it. It had some fun scenes which made me smile. Also, the games and bets both Christian and Mallory engaged in were fun. I might read the other first books just to see how their relationship progressed.

4.5 Stars

A steamy royal romp that will make readers laugh out loud, Christi Barth’s Tempting the Prince is a hot, hilarious and heart-warming contemporary romance that is hard to resist!

Mallory Wishner was a typical American woman who never in a million years imagined that she would have some kind of connection to royalty – until her parents had dropped a shocking bombshell that had pulled the rug out from under her and her sister, Kelsey’s feet. The girl she had been brought up with whom she always believed was her sister was in fact not her biological sibling, but the Crown Princess of Moncriano, a European principality! Mallory had always thought that she and Kelsey would end up living in Manhattan and making a life for themselves in New York in their tiny apartment – she never imagined in a million years that she would end up living in a palace where one gets lost on their way back from the bathroom! Mallory’s life has changed since she moved to Moncriano with her sister where she is her lady in waiting. Getting used to her new circumstances takes some doing – especially as she is struggling to find her feet in this new world. Mallory yearns to unwind and to feel like herself again, but little does she realise that in Moncriano she might end up finding her own happy ending…

Prince Christian is feeling the weight of duty and responsibility upon his shoulders. With his father not being in the best place mentally to cope with the demands of the Crown, Christian has found himself stepping into breach and doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Although he is well aware of his allegiance to the Crown, Christian just wants to shake off the stifling shackles of obligation and feel like an ordinary twenty-nine year old who goes to his local bar for a game of pool and a couple of beers without worrying about the monarchy. When he manages to give his guards the slip, Christian escapes to the pub and finds himself looking up from his beer and into the eyes of a woman he cannot help but be drawn to: Mallory Wishner…

Unable to stop themselves from giving into the desire that sizzles between them, Mallory and Christian surrender to temptation. But the two of them know that their no-strings fling can never lead to anything because Christian has to make a suitable match and marry a princess of impeccable breeding, rank and fortune and all American girl Mallory is as far removed from the monarchy’s idea of the perfect bride as it is possible to get.

But will Christian and Mallory manage to find a way to be together? Or should they simply resign themselves to the fact that a future for the two of them is out of the question?

An entertaining, enjoyable and emotional page-turner full of sass and sizzle, Christi Barth’s Tempting the Prince is a superb contemporary romance where the banter sparkles, the chemistry is intense, the humor laugh out loud funny and the passion red-hot! Christi Barth has a breezy writing style that immediately draws readers into the story and will have them rooting for Mallory and Christian throughout.

A fun and uplifting contemporary romance, Christi Barth knocks it out of the park with Tempting the Prince.

A hilarious rom - com about a common all - American woman faking for the Crown Prince of a small European country! And yes it does give me all Prince William and Kate Middleton vibes 😍

Our heroine, Mallory, survived an assassination attempt on her sister; adopted sister who was the long lost princess of Mocriano. Though she feels totally lost in the stiff and proper world of Royal Family; she drops everything to support her younger sister, when she becomes the victim of an assassination plot that ends up changing her the course of her whole life

Christian, our hero and the Crown Prince of Mocriano is being told, repeatedly that he needs to find a proper blue blood bride. While his playboy past is alluded to in this book, he comes off more as charming, loyal and absolutely worthy hero! He adored his country and would be a proud ruler of his small but independent country; but he has his own share of doubts and issues to deal with, the most important being the war that he finds himself in between what his heart desires and what his duties are!

Tempting The Prince is such a heartwarming romantic comedy; but it also has its share of angst and drama - I read it in one single setting and definitely enjoyed it; though I do wish we had been given a whole public confrontation on the drama that dominated the whole story!

This was my first book in this series - but it sure makes me want to pick up the previous books to see journey the other couples took for their HEAs!

I have been patiently waiting for this book since meeting Christian and Mallory in the first one. Ms. Barth did not let me down. I loved that the chemistry and connection that I felt between Christian and Mallory carried through to their own story. I wondered how it would all pan out. And I have to say there were moments when my heart raced, swelled, broke a little along with a little teary eyed. Christian and Mallory complemented each other so well and were able to support the other as they needed. It was beautiful, funny, sweet, and a perfect end to this series. If only I could catch a glimpse into the future.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.

Unfortunately I didn't manage to finish this book due to different circumstances.

I do think it would have made for a good read, so I'm disappointed that I didn't get to review it. I might purchase and read a physical copy of this book later.

I love that this series was written. Those of us that grew up with Princess Diaries need this adult series. Though I did like this one, it was my least favorite of the series. It was a bit of an insta-love plot and what keeps me reading during a romance is the build up. Since that happened right away, it wasn’t the page turner I had hoped for. Still, the writing was well done and the overall plot was solid. I still would recommend this series to royal Romance fans.

wish I read the other books in this series, because going into it, I felt like I was missing pieces of the puzzle. I know it might not bother other readers, but to me it did.

I thought I was going to love this book, but it was just ok for me.

Although Tempting the Prince is the third and final part of the Sexy Misadventures of Royals series, it can be read as a standalone. However, I strongly recommend reading the first two simply because the series is Just. That. Good! With wonderful characters (and some rather stuffy that look down their noses at the American!), there are laugh out loud moments and tender, poignant ones that brought tears to my eyes. I strongly recommend the whole series!

A quick, fun read that had some laughs, some tears, and some sexy times! Christie Barth delivers a well-written story that is easy to read with characters who you can’t help but like.

Mallory and Christian were both easy to relate to. There was no lack of chemistry between the two, but there were definitely obstacles in the way of them finding their happy ever after. I loved how playful these two were with each other, but also how supportive to each other and those around them they both were. I also loved how Mallory always saw past Christian’s title and treated him like just a regular person, remembering that behind the crown was just a man who needed to be reminded of that sometimes. Although I got the whole “I’m the prince/king and I have a duty to put my country first” thing, I did find myself hoping for Christian to make a grand gesture/proclamation/just ask the damn King for permission already when it came to Mallory, but in the end, the way things happened did make me smile and appreciate how family played into Mallory and Christian’s relationship.

The entire cast of characters was colorful and just what you would want in a family. They were relentless in their teasing of one another, but if you were family, you were part of the circle that would always be defended and supported. Even though there were times that things were strained – especially between Kelsey and Mallory – you always knew that the bonds of family were strong. I loved how things wrapped up with Christian’s father and was happy that the epilogue really tied things up nicely.

This is my first book by Christie Barth and I really enjoyed her storytelling! This was a fun read that is part of a series but can be easily read as a stand-alone. The romance was quick, hot, and turned into love rather quickly, but in this case, the insta-love aspect didn’t detract from the story at all, just added to the whole “forbidden lovers” aspect of the book.

This is definitely one to check out!