Let me tell you, this was exactly what I needed in a book. Perfect. No notes.

I loved this book from the very first page. Everything about it was delightful. I read the entire thing in one sitting because I was so enthralled.

First and foremost, the chemistry between the MCs was INCREDIBLE!!! From the beginning the sensual tension palpable but it wasn’t insta-love. Second, I was not prepared for how angsty this book was, but in all the best ways. It was raw, vulnerable, and messy just like real people are. Dani was both reasonably upset with the people closest to her withholding very important information, but she also was able to forgive without letting them avoid any shame for them. And Luke was the perfect yearning man that I love so much. He was enamored, undone by her, and while he knew he shouldn’t have her, he did everything he could to be a good man for her. And oh boy did I love it. The fight between how much he wants her and how much he thinks she deserves better was just everything.

Im finding it difficult to properly articulate how delightful this book was. I enjoyed every page, and I will most definitely be picking up the other books in the series sometime soon!

I think this book is an amazing starting point for any romantasy fan looking to branch out! It has all the elements of secret royalty, morally grey MMCs, and arranged marriage turning into true love that so many readers adore in the romantasy genre.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for the early review copy!! Review posted to Goodreads and Storygraph. I will update here once posted to Instagram closer to pub day.

Village girl Danielle discovers she’s a French emigrée princess who’s been betrothed to war hero Luke. Luke wants her hand as part of a revenge plot, but what happens when he realizes he’s falling in love with her?

I love Danielle and Luke, and their chemistry together. This is a fun, immersive story with a heartwarming found family feel.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I couldn't get into the first book of this series, but the synopsis for this one was too good to pass up.

I loved Danielle and Luke. They're both smart and maybe a little lost and definitely looking to belong to something. She's a bit sunny and he's a bit grumpy and they have chemistry for days. I couldn't get enough of his absolute yearning for her.

Plot wise, it's good. There is a lot of push and pull, dramatic reveals to her lineage, and vague plans for revenge. Did I mention the yearning? The time spent apart was marked by letter writing and it was easily the best way I've ever read that done. I could have done with more at the end (especially since this is the last book), but I think I just wanted more with these two.

Overall, this story was so good that I'm thinking of going back to read the other two.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This is the final book of this Michaels trilogy. I gotta say overall her first 2 series still remain my favorites, this is just as much of a mixed bag as her fairytale series. This entry is about the last exiled royal, the only one who has no idea about her identity. I enjoyed the complicated ploys she was having to uncover but at times it dragged and her life with her family didn’t feel super fleshed out. I also felt like her desire to help her town got lost in the French subplot. MMC’s life and motivations felt more clear and thought out and I liked their fraught romance. Overall a decent book but I’m itching for Michaels to return to the more grounded drama and humor of her first 2 series.

Princess Danielle Allard d’Orleans grew up believing that she was a simple village girl raised in Kent by surrogate parents. That simple life vanishes when she discovers she’s actually a princess in hiding— especially as the first order of royal business is to marry a war hero she’s never met.

Captain Luke Bannock wasn’t trying to become a hero—and even less so, a husband. But he shows selfless courage in a fierce Naval battle and the Crown offers him a reward for valor. His chosen prize? The hand in marriage of an obscure princess, living in exile. The reason? Revenge against his sworn enemy.

What begins as an arranged marriage between a village girl and a cynical captain evolves into dance of passion and self-discovery. As Luke helps Dani reckon with her secret royal blood, his thirst for revenge is replaced by desire for his new wife. The shock and hurt burn away, and an all-consuming love sails this fated couple into their happily ever after.

My Thoughts would be that i loved this as much as i loved the 1st one i didnt read the second one but this one had to be my favorite. A princess and a captain with an arranged marriage i mean could this book have screamed pick me up anymore then it did. I want more like this cant wait to keep reading more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for a chance to read this.

This book was such a wonderful surprise. It contains mystery, suspense, a tortured hero, a lost princess, a rescue, and oh so much delicious angsty steam. The latter is especially well done and it has been a while since I read a book with such amazing love scenes.

Luke is a wonderful, noble, slightly broken, tortured hero and Danielle adjusts to her new position so well. She is a woman of strength and character, and holds her own so well.

The love letters were such an amazing touch as well!

Charis Michaels is a new to me author but I certainly will be reading much more of her work.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an advance copy of this thrilling adventure romance!

This third book delivers the perfect conclusion to a truly unique series. The premise is original: exiled members of a royal family living in hiding.
This final installment is sweet, funny, and full of adventure. It wraps up the story in such a satisfying way, being a slowburn and light-hearted.
While you can read this one as a standalone, the full experience is much richer if you’ve followed the journey from the beginning.
And the cover is stunning


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ok, I’m not typically one to leave a review of if I DNF a book but I just can’t power through this book. The blurb sounded good but as I started reading the book just fell flat for me.

As a disclaimer, I DNFed this book so my review is based off of what I did read. I was honestly just not hooked by what I did read and really wasn't encouraged to continue.

Charis Michaels is an excellent author. There's a lot of small details that pull you into the story. I'm not going to do it justice with my inadequate explanations. You just have to read it for yourself.
This is the third book of the series but it can be read stand alone.
I haven't read all of her books yet, but I need to remedy that.
Thank you to Avon for the copy of this book. Opinions are my own.

3.5 Stars! This is the 3rd and final book in the ‘Hidden Royals’ trilogy and can be read as a standalone. The first two books were fantastic but this one fell a bit flat with me. Pretty anticlimactic, honestly. The main characters are Princess Danielle Allard D’Orleans and Captain Luke Bannock. I liked both characters and thought they were both relatable. I felt like the book was dragging on and a bit boring at times. It was still entertaining but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. I was hoping for more. Even the way the bad guy was dealt with was just ‘oh, that’s it?’. I liked that the past main characters make an appearance, but again, I wanted more. I also wish it had an epilogue to wrap up the trilogy.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*

I truly didn't want this series to end.
I couldn't wait to see how they figured out there adventure. So many twists and secrets reviled. Of course the steamy romance was a plus. Amazing story and ending. Well done!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book early.

4.5/5 ⭐️

I love a good historical romance and this one really hit the spot. I felt like there was one issue that was unresolved in this book but it was only a minor point. The relationship between Dani and Luke had me kicking my feet at times. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who enjoys historical romance with some intrigue and a little bit of spice.

This book has everything I love in a historical romance - a strong-willed lady, a man absolutely incandescent with love for her, and a delightful cast of supporting characters. Bonus points for the Scarlet Pimpernel vibes and dashing sea captain. 10/10 stars, favorite book of the series, sad to have it end.

Thanks to the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my review.

Charis Michael's books are a hit or miss for me and this one was unfortunately a miss. I was not able to connect with the characters and after book 1, this was lacking in the special touch.

Disappointed!

#ClaimingThePrincess

This book was good but not my favorite of the series. It has a good story line, but it didn’t keep my interest like previous ones have.

Danielle has been awarded to Luke for his services to the king.

The romance in this was truly swoon worth and slow burn. I loved the pacing of it. the writing was super fleshed out and fun to read and added alot to the vibe of the story.

Awesome conclusion to the trilogy.

This is the third and final book in the series, and I’m sad to see it end. It was such a great trilogy, and this was a wonderful conclusion. The story follows Danielle, the youngest of the siblings, who is forced into an arranged marriage with Captain Luke Bannock, a reward to him for his services to the king.

Dani and Luke have a super swoon-worthy, slow-building romance. I loved it. They have so much chemistry, and the feelings they develop for each other run deep. They’re opposites in many ways, but it somehow works, and they complement each other so well.

And I love the inclusion of Luke and Danielle’s letters to each other that they write when they’re apart. Their correspondence shows their evolving relationship so well, and there’s such a romantic feel to them, even though most aren’t romantic in nature. I like how the author uses these letters to show how the characters heal, forgive, and grow while also adding suspense to the story.

The author's note at the end is also worth checking out. It talks about the history behind the plot and characters, and it’s definitely interesting to see what inspired the author.. I also loved that the main characters from the first two books showed up in this book in a big way. Their stories were so wonderful, and to see the siblings reunited and supporting each other is lovely. When Dani needed them, her siblings and their partners and friends were there without hesitation and with all the necessary tools to help. Loved it!

With a suspenseful plot, layered characters, and a fantastic romance, this is a great ending to the series. Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

This was my first Charis Michaels book and it will not be my last!! This book is the final title in a trilogy, but could very easily be read as a stand alone (which I thought it was until the very end when they introduced earlier characters). I was really drawn in to the story of the lost royals and being found again. Dani and Luke’s story was well done and I was very sad when it ended. After I finished, I prompted ordered books 1 and 2. Charis does a good job with bending history and has done good research.

Loved reading the wonderfully written romance story. Captain Luke Bannock has a plan to rescue the older man who is like a father to him from a dungeon in France; Luke's plan is to marry a hidden royal, Danielle, who has no idea she is a princess. Read the highly recommended, captivating characters, and a must read riveting love story.