I absolutely loved this book! It was everything I was hoping it would be. The characters were well written and wonderful. I want Mallory as my personal friend! The relationship between Mallory and Christian was believable to the point where I was immediately sucked in. I loved the descriptions of the country and palace. I found myself desperate to keep reading throughout the day. I am certain I will be rereading this book when I am craving a great page turner. I appreciate that the author wrote in a way to make this a stand alone. However, I absolutely must read the other two in the series! Fabulous read and highly recommend!

An enjoyable royalty romance. Both books in this series have been perfectly lovely; fans of the first will definitely want to read this one.

This was a super cute romance novel. I was worried it was going to be a very juvenile and fluffy book without much else going on but luckily I was wrong. This book tackled a lot of deeper issues and themes especially in terms of Christian coming to terms with him having to become king and Mallory dealing with her health troubles. This felt like reading a really sweet, modern Disney movie. The two characters had good chemistry and were great characters to read. I loved how they tackled the issues presented in the book. I am extremely glad they weren't overly sappy and immature as a lot of characters in these sorts of stories tend to be. I haven't read the other books but would certainly love to do so after reading this.

I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a light, feel-good read, especially YA readers.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC for my honest review in exchange.

- 4 stars -

Thank you so much to Entangled Amara and Netgalley for letting me read and review an early copy of Tempting the Prince! This is the third book and final book in the Sexy Misadventures of of Royals series, but it’s the first book in the series that I’ve read and even though there were some parts that probably would have been a little easier for me to really understand if I had read the other books first, Christi Barth did a great job making this book a great standalone read too!
Tempting the Prince 4/5 Stars
Summary from Goodreads: What happens when you mix an average American woman with a decidedly not average future King?
I can tell you from experience—a whole lot of complications.
You see, four months ago, my all-American sister, Kelsey, found out that she’s not actually my sister—she’s a princess of a country we’d never heard of. She begged me to come along when she was whisked off to her new palace, so here I am. An outsider who doesn’t fit in anywhere.
Now that she’s settled, I should go back to my exciting new career in New York. I absolutely should not stay in a country where I got shot (long story), where I suck so badly at the national sport that I accidentally murdered the symbol of the monarchy in front of half the country, and—oh yeah—where I can’t stop ogling Kelsey’s actual brother.
The Crown Prince.
The man who has to marry a very important princess. (not me)
The man who must create the next heir to the throne. (without me)
The man I absolutely can never be with. (remember that long story?)
The man who just gave me the best sex of my life…
Did I mention that it’s complicated?
This book was super cute and a really fun, quick read! I loved Mallory and Christian as leads and reading this book made me want to read books one and two to see how Kelsey and Genny’s stories actually happened. This book gave me the Princess Diaries vibes, but if the Princess Diaries were for adults and was set in Genovia- which of course made me love it even more. The plot was super easy to follow and I was never bored. I really liked the characters- I liked Mallory more than I liked Christian, but that’s definitely because it’s a lot easier to relate to her than it is to relate to a crown prince haha. Overall, this was the perfect cute romance novel and y’all should definitely pick it (and the rest of the series) up!

I was really not ready for this series to end and I’ll be a bit honest, I’m sad and disappointed we didn’t get an epilogue with a glimpse into the future, but I still enjoyed Tempting the Prince. This book was more emotional that the previous books as it takes on the King’s mental health, Prince Christian realizing he was going to be king and forced to marry long before he was ready, and a big change in Mallory’s life after taking a bullet for the royal family. That’s not to say there weren’t light, fun, and happy moments because there were many of those, but overall this book was a bit heavier.
Prince Christian, good looking, dedicated to the people he serves, and devastated that the father he once knew has withdrawn into someone he doesn’t recognize and that’s if and when he sees him. He’s frustrated with his new life, taking over so many of his father’s duties, and while he is happy that his sister’s have good men in his life he misses his best friend Elias who was his protection detail until he started dating his youngest sister. He’s restless, he’s sad, and he’s lonely until one fateful night.
Mallory has been a bit out of sorts since returning from Michigan while recovering from the gunshot wound that did more damage than most people know. She feels good and she is happy to be back in the palace with the sister of her heart, Kelsey, but while she was gone Kelsey and her real sister Genny have become closer so she isn’t feeling as needed as she was before. Asking her security detail to take her out of the palace and someplace where she can blow off steam, she doesn’t expect to run into Christian who ditched his security detail to also blow off some steam.
There’s always been a little something between Christian and Mallory since the first book in this series, so I wasn’t surprised by this pairing and yes all of you “Royal experts” are going to have to close your eyes and hold your tongues because this is a new generation of Royals and they are proving they will find a way to be with the one they love. The heat between these two is easy to see, but what I really loved was how easily Mallory could calm Christian, make him see a different side of an issue, and act as a sounding board. She soothed him just by being near and while they fell in love quickly, the mutual respect and admiration for one another was evident.
I was taken aback by Kelsey’s attitude toward them dating, I loved that Mallory didn’t allow Christian’s grandmother, the grand duchess, intimidate her, that Duchess Mathilde, Christian’s aunt, made Mallory see her worth, and I was floored by Christian’s father King Julian’s advice and acceptance of his relationship. I loved much about this story which is why I needed more at the end; I felt like it was a bit unfinished. Who got married first? Who had the first baby? Did Christian saddle Elias and Theo with the title of prince? Did Moncriano vote to join the European Union? ACCCKKK, I need these answers!
Fun, sexy and while a bit more serious than the first two books in this series, I enjoyed Tempting the Prince; I just needed more for it to be an exceptional read.

Enjoyed this new installment of the Sexy Misadventures of Royals series. This book give us the romance of Prince Christian and Mallory (Kelsey's sister). There are definitely references to the previous books even though you can read this as a standalone as well. I really liked the humor in this book as Christian and Mallory fell head over heels for each other in spite of the royal obstacles in their way. Christian was a great hero as he tries to balance his family/country obligations with his feelings for Mallory. I love how committed he was too her once he realized that he wanted to have her by his side. And Mallory definitely won me over with her vulnerability and warmth for the Prince. And they had some hot scenes together as they became a couple! I could have done without all the "royal pressures" that were placed on a couple but I know that was a key part of the story line. Definitely pick this book up for a fun royal romance!

Christian is definitely a very modern version of a Disney prince. He is funny, extremely handsome, loyal, dedicated to the people of his country, and extremely hardworking. Mallory is everything that should make a good princess - smart, beautiful, caring, generous, loyal, extremely hardworking - except that she is American. The pull between Christian and Mallory has been almost gravitational in nature. Its been apparent in every book so far - so it isn't surprising when they come together so quickly. Both, however, are very aware of the unwritten requirement for Christian to pick someone with a "noble" lineage and inborn princess potential. They love each other deeply - but feel like they need to sacrifice that love for the requirements of the country. Luckily this is romance - so we know that isn't going to happen in the end!

There are a lot of other complications going on in this book as well - the mental health issues of King Julian and Mallory's health issues following being shot in the first book. This all adds to a ton of external tension between the them. I am glad that their feelings for each other are really never in doubt - the main question is whether they can move past the external stressors to be together.

I really enjoyed this book - I think more than either of the first two. My only regret is that we didn't get to see an epilogue a little further into the future. It is clear that all three siblings and their chosen partners are headed for happily ever after - but I would have loved a glimpse into that future.

I'd also like to offer a content warning for <spoiler> infertility and anxiety/agoraphobia.</spoiler>

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.

With little help from their family!

Mallory Wishner knew that nothing would ever come of her crush on Prince Christian of Moncriano but when they ended up at the same bar, things started to change a little when she hustled him playing darts. Mallory just wanted to have a fling with Prince Christian without anybody knowing about it because she knew it would end because he was expected to marry another royal. She didn’t want to be around when he fell in love with someone else, but they finally figure out they are in love with a little help from their family!

I loved Tempting the Prince and all the books in the Sexy Misadventures of Royals because none of the royal took themselves very seriously except for Grand Duchess Mathilde and you will find out why when you read the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A fun romance book. It was definitely a fast read. The characters were entertaining. I haven’t read any of the previous books in the series, but it looks like I will be trying to locate them. If you’re looking for a light read, and want an escape from reality, I would say check this one out. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Christi Barth's Royals series continues with Mallory and Christian's story.

I have really enjoyed each book, but have been especially looking forward to Christian's. He is under immense pressure to lead the country and find someone proper to marry. That person cannot be Mallory, but that doesn't the spark between them from growing. There are so many obstacles for them to overcome and it is not easy, but their HEA is definitely worth it.

I love a good commoner and royalty story and this fit the bill perfectly! If you have read the other books in the series too, you will love getting to see the two other couples and other familiar characters!

This book centers around Mallory, sister to Kelsey, who found out she was a princess in the previous book; and Christian, the crown prince of Villani, who finds himself with increasingly kingly responsibilities. It definitely had some cute and funny moments, and while I don't want to spoil the main conflict of why the MCs can't be together, it's more realistic than "she's a commoner/American." I'm giving a lower rating because there were a few things that annoyed me, and they were pretty consistent throughout the book.

The first thing was the rehashing of the plot of the previous books in the series. At first, this was helpful, since I hadn't read them, but Mallory seems to constantly pause and reflect on how much her life has changed, how different this is, etc. Certainly this is realistic--once in a while when I'm in the grocery store, I look around and think, wow, everyone's wearing masks, crazy that I just haven't seen a stranger's nose in months. However, I don't do this every day, or even every few days. Mostly, I'm just wondering if the tomatoes are too soft. This constant reflecting, not only on the sisters' past but on whatever the characters were thinking about in general, got old after a while, and made me start skimming.

The other thing that annoyed me, occasionally, was the banter/pop culture references. A lot of the time, it was cute, but occasionally it didn't make sense. I want to give an example, since I'm probably pickier than the average reader:
"I feel like I'm in an old Bing Crosby movie."
Was that good or bad? Christian didn't know. He stalled with a followup. "Which one?"
"The one--or ten--where the undeservedly down-on-their-luck hero and his sidekick buddy hide from the bad guys in a swanky nightclub behind a potted palm."

(So far, I have to say, I was loving this. Old movie reference that ALSO brings me into the setting? Check check! Self five! Gimme more!)

But then:
He shook his head. "That's more of a Some Like it Hot vibe. Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe."

It took a while for me to piece together why this line annoyed me SO MUCH. One, Christian doesn't understand what "I feel like I'm in a Bing Crosby movie" means, which means he's not that familiar with them. So why does he DISMISS the fact that the setting resembles one? (Also, when I looked it up, because that's how petty I am, I discovered that Bing Crosby was in over seventy films, so even if you've seen a few, you can't definitively say what they're not like.) Why not just say "OR Some Like it Hot"? Also, SLIH is arguably more widely known today than any Bing Crosby movie, so it feels incredibly condescending to inform someone who's seen TEN of them who the stars of SLIH are. (And to leave out Jack Lemmon, but I digress.)

Then it gets worse:
In an exaggerated motion, Mallory clasped her hands to her heart. "You know classic American movies?"

So he corrects her on something that does not need correcting and then gets credit for it? Blech.

(Other than this one passage, neither the book nor Christian struck me as misogynistic.)

Or this part when (minor plot spoiler) Christian is afraid that if he takes on too many of his father's responsibilities, he will seem power-hungry:
"What if he thinks I'm tired of waiting, like the Prince of Wales? It's not true, but hell, what if?"
"Ugh." After a big eyeroll, she continued. "That old guy should not be your role model. He cheated on his wife. I know it's a massive sidebar, but come on, have some integrity."

Do I mind a "massive sidebar" about English royalty? No. I spend my whole life trying to work them into conversation. However, why is she telling him not to make Prince Charles her role model when he literally just said he was afraid of being compared to him? (Also, Diana cheated too. Just saying.)

Again, it may be that I'm picky. (And possibly too opinionated about old movies and the royal family.) But these little wait-this-makes-no-sense moments happen consistently, including once where Lord of the Rings is labeled "historical fiction," which made me stop and go back several times because I thought I'd read it wrong.

Other times, the banter and inner dialogue was cute and enjoyable. Barth can clearly write both things well, it's just a question of trying to do them too often. The relationship between Kelsey and Mallory was sweet and supportive, the worldbuilding for Moncriano was detailed without being boring, and I thought the conflict was realistic and well-done. If the issues I mentioned don't bother you, I encourage you to give it a read.

4.5⭐

Royal romances are always a little hit-and-miss for me. But Christi Barth's Tempting the Prince sounded like a fabulous premise. So, I jumped at the offer of an eARC when it became available and I'm really happy that I did. Although, I must say it did take me a couple of chapters to get into, only because this isn't quite the standalone story I expected, and there is a lot of interconnection to the previous books with certain characters and event's playing a big part in what happens, and that took time to understand. But once I was familiar with everything, I found this to be a really well written, flowing story. That had plenty of sexy times, great characters and moments that reminded me of Downton Abbey, and I loved that! And it certainly combined to make Tempting the Prince a genuine hit for me. Plus, it intrigued and entertained me, enough to want to read the two books I've missed out on.

Would happily recommend.

Loved this series and this book was the best of all of them. Waited so long for Mallory and Christian's story and it was a fun, emotional and fast paced.

The final book in Christi Barth's Sexy Misadventures of Royals series is a fun and fast-paced love story. The only thing that readers really need to know from the past books is that the character Kelsey (the heroine of the first book in the series) has settled into life as a royal after it was revealed she was actually a long lost (all right, kidnapped) princess. This book follows Kelsey's adoptive sister Mallory, who has taken a job as her lady in waiting, and Christian (Kelsey's biological brother and next in line to the throne). They have a fateful meet-cute and realize they might like to spend more time together. Their path to a relationship is less than smooth, yet the story admirably doesn't shy away from the complexities that lay ahead. All relationships are difficult, and while there is the matter of royal succession, the characters are surprisingly relatable and fun. There are some elements that certainly echo Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries," in a way that fans will appreciate without feeling like they've seen it before. It's a solid conclusion to an entertaining series

Trigger warning: childbirth, PTSD

This was good, not a drama free story but instead it has a ton of problems, challenges, and growth. The characters had depth and back story problems. I enjoyed the different POV to keep the story moving and give us other thoughts.
My only problem was the main drama goes back around to her reproductive organs for the whole book. It got old and repetitive and people who have trouble getting pregnant may not enjoy this book at all.

This was a super cute read and I absolutely loved the characters and writing style. I love romantic comedy books, so I knew prior to reading it that I would probably get pulled in and be unable to put it down. Boy was I right! The banter between the main characters absolutely killed me (in a good way)! It felt natural and not forced, which I appreciated as sometimes it can come off in a cringe worthy way.

I also really enjoyed that you got to see both sides of the main characters point of view. I normally am not a fan of that, but the author did a really good job of transitioning and making it feel more natural. By doing this, we really got to see the more negative side to being a royal which was enlightening as I feel like many authors tend to focus on the perks and not how difficult of a task it would be to rule a country.

My only negative is that this wasn't really showcased as a third installment of a series but rather a stand alone. Having not read the prior two books, I can definitely say that it would be beneficial to read those as there were times where I felt like I was missing some background and world building which may have been covered in the first two.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I will definitely be picking up the other two as I am curious to know more about the other characters those focus on and to see the full picture.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary eARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me this opportunity!

Mallory just doesn't understand her man at times, “are you really making an innuendo about the size of your p***s? At the dinner table?” Christian's sister is always one to busy his balls, “Christian… damn it, I just realized I don’t know your middle name, but I’m angry enough right now that I need to use it.” I liked this book, I liked Christian.

What a fun, engrossing read. Made the mistake of starting this yesterday then stayed up until 1am to finish it. I so enjoyed this group of characters and was glad the Mal and Christian finally got together. So sorry to see the series end. I need to read more of Barth's work!!

SO UPSET THIS IS THE LAST BOOK IN THIS SERIES! This was my first series from Christi and I became absolutely obsessed! This book focuses on the final sibling, Christian, and him finding love in Mallory (Kelsey’s sister). While they are both attracted to each other, the situation between the pair are messy until they meet on neutral ground in a bar and the chemistry is through the roof. We see how individually they both struggle and how the other is able to pick them up and help with those struggles. They feed off each other and it’s great to read. Christian is being pushed into the role of king sooner than ever anticipated, and Mallory is respecting the traditions and rules that follow that, knowing they could never work because of complications post shooting. It seemed that Mallory constantly fought the relationship even though it’s what she truly wanted, and it didn’t help with others around them fed off that and pushed the envelope. Thankfully, their love triumphs over everything and between Christian’s father getting the help he needs and recognizing his issues, as well as Kelsey and Genevieve getting involved with keeping Mallory in the country. At the end of the day, this couple is perfect for each other and I couldn’t get enough of them and their love! I was so sad to find out this was the last from this series – I would love at least a follow-up book to show where the three couples end up especially with all the open-ended aspects of the storylines!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Tempting the Prince is a lovely conclusion for the Misadventures of Royals series.

It's a fun and light read, resembling the fairy (or princess) tales of old where ultimately, love concurs everything.
Sure, there are ups and downs along the road, and hurdles to get through, you might need to change your frame of mind or buck tradition, but love is ultimately the strongest, most important thing.
Add in some American bluntness and sibling sass in a more strict and decorum oriented environment and you get a great and highly entertaining story. Quite frankly, I'm a little sad to see this series end.

5 stars and a persimmon cookie