Book Review: Royally Yours by Emma Chase

Royally Yours (Royally #4) by Emma Chase

Pages: 215
Publish date: October 28, 2018
Publisher: –
ASIN: B07JVL4DRG
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

Princess Lenora Celeste Beatrice Arabella Pembrook had an unusual childhood. She was raised to be a Queen—the first Queen of Wessco.

It’s a big deal.

When she’s crowned at just nineteen, the beautiful young monarch is prepared to rule. She’s charming, clever, confident and cunning.

What she isn’t…is married.

It’s her advising council’s first priority. It’s what Parliament is demanding, and what her people want.

Lenora has no desire to tie herself to a man—particularly one who only wants her for her crown. But compromises must be made and royals must do their duty.

Even Queens. Especially them.
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Years ago, Edward Langdon Richard Dorian Rourke, walked away from his title and country. Now he’s an adventurer—climbing mountains, exploring jungles, going wherever he wants, when he wants—until family devotion brings him home.

And a sacred promise keeps him there.

To Edward, the haughty, guarded little Queen is intriguing, infuriating…and utterly captivating. Wanting her just might drive him mad—or become his greatest adventure.
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Within the cold, stone walls of the royal palace—mistrust threatens, wills clash, and an undeniable, passionate love will change the future of the monarchy forever.

Every dynasty has a beginning. Every legend starts with a story.

This is theirs.

Royally Yours:

I received an e-arc of Royally Yours by Emma Chase from Inkslinger PR in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings about the book.

I was a little late to the party with this series, I only started it last year, but I am so glad that I did. I feel in love with the characters, the world, and romance. So when I heard that Emma Chase was writing another book in this series, I needed to get my hands on it.

Royally Yours follows Princess Lenora Celeste Beatrice Arabella Pembrook as she becomes Queen. She has been trained for this her whole life, and she thought she was ready. But when she is thrown into it, it takes everything in her to stay strong. But even after all her wits, courage and strength, there is one thing that this queen is not, and that married. Queen Lenora wants to rule on her own, she doesn’t need a man for that, but when she is left with no choice, sacrifices need to be made. When Edward Rourke walked away from this title he thought it would be forever, but then he is called home and everything is changed forever.

I wasn’t expecting to love Royally Yours as much as I did. But I loved knowing the story of Queen Lenora and her husband. And although we knew the outcomes, it was still very emotional and packed a punch. Queen Lenora was a really interesting character, in the previous books, but it was great that we really got to know her, here. I was able to see her in a whole different light. She was witty, a smart arse, but also so compelling. Lenora has been brought up knowing that she will be queen, so she does have this demeanor about her that did make it hard to get along with her at times. But that is queen Lenora through and through.

Edward was charming, sarcastic and was really able to break down Queen Lenora’s walls throughout Royally Yours. Edward was an interesting character, he didn’t care too much about politics or his role in it. He just wanted to live his life. And everything changes when he is called back. I loved Edward so much, he added another layer to the world as well as being something that Lenora can ‘fight’ with. He doesn’t back down and with how strong Queen Lenora is, but also lets her be in charge and fight for what she believes in.

While the relationship between Lenora and Edward was convenient at first in Royally Yours, they slowly started to fall for each other. At first, Lenora is very hesitated, but as time goes on and she and Edward start to know each other. The way that Edward came to be the future husband of Lenora was devastating and gosh it tore me to pieces. But I think that is also what brought Edward and Lenora together. Lenora is Queen and there are certain things that she can’t do, but Edward tests these and it was a great laugh. There is also massive chemistry between these two that was hot and just stood out.

Royally Yours fits perfectly into the series. It not only gives the reader an insight into Queen Lenora but also gives us insight into the world and how Lenora become Queen. I always found her interesting, but being able to read her life was intriguing and I adored it. The reader is able to get glimpses of her story in other books of the series, but we really get to the see the heartbreak, heartache, and sacrifices that Queen Lenora had to go through.

Overall, Royally Yours by Emma Chase is addicting, intriguing and compelling. Royally Yours explores the notion of romance, fighting for what you believe in and loving yourself. It explores what it’s like to rule a country as a woman and the hardships that follow. The romance in Royally Yours is addicting, beautiful and full of chemistry. If you are looking for a royal romance, then this is for you.

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