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Royals of Valleria #4
Charlotte & Nate
Charlotte Wyler, one of the head bakers at the Vallerian Royal Palace, has worked long and hard to achieve her success. After a tough upbringing in America, she came to Valleria for a fresh start and she'll do what it takes to prove herself, including thwarting the advances of the sexy playboy prince she works for, Prince Nate. Charlie's used to the heat of the kitchen, but not of Nate's lips against hers. Even though his easygoing attitude and irresistible smile both unnerve and arouse her, she wants to build a life and a family, not be another notch in his – or anyone's – bedpost.
Prince Nathaniel, Valleria's newest Minister of Finance and Treasury, likes it when numbers add up. What doesn't add up is his attraction to Charlotte, a woman whose kisses are as sweet and addictive as her desserts and whose tough exterior hides a painful past. It's true he's been dubbed the 'Playboy Prince', but Nate may be ready to settle down – if only he can convince Charlie to take a chance on him.
Just when Nate and Charlie begin connecting on a deeper level, scandal ensues. Discrepancies in the royal coffers means Valleria is deeply in debt, placing both Charlie's and Nate’s jobs in jeopardy. As Nate prepares to deliver a controversial austerity budget to the Royal Council, both he and Charlie also begin to unravel deception near the highest levels of government.
When Charlie becomes a pawn in a dangerous game, will Nate be able to save both her and Valleria from destruction?
*Note: This is a standalone novel in the series and can be read out of order. However, you may enjoy reading prior books in the series first.
***Due to mature content, this book is not suitable for younger audiences.***
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Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and each other, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
Want more Royals?
#1: Alexander & Rebecca
#2: Marcello & Grace
#3: Arianna & Finn
#4: Charlotte & Nate
#5: A Royal Holiday
#6: (Coming early 2016)
Prince Nathaniel, Valleria's newest Minister of Finance and Treasury, likes it when numbers add up. What doesn't add up is his attraction to Charlotte, a woman whose kisses are as sweet and addictive as her desserts and whose tough exterior hides a painful past. It's true he's been dubbed the 'Playboy Prince', but Nate may be ready to settle down – if only he can convince Charlie to take a chance on him.
Just when Nate and Charlie begin connecting on a deeper level, scandal ensues. Discrepancies in the royal coffers means Valleria is deeply in debt, placing both Charlie's and Nate’s jobs in jeopardy. As Nate prepares to deliver a controversial austerity budget to the Royal Council, both he and Charlie also begin to unravel deception near the highest levels of government.
When Charlie becomes a pawn in a dangerous game, will Nate be able to save both her and Valleria from destruction?
*Note: This is a standalone novel in the series and can be read out of order. However, you may enjoy reading prior books in the series first.
***Due to mature content, this book is not suitable for younger audiences.***
***
Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honor, duty, and each other, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them.
Want more Royals?
#1: Alexander & Rebecca
#2: Marcello & Grace
#3: Arianna & Finn
#4: Charlotte & Nate
#5: A Royal Holiday
#6: (Coming early 2016)
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2015
About the author
Marianne Knightly
31 books149 followersMARIANNE KNIGHTLY is the pen name for the author of over twenty novels and novellas of sexy, soulful contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She is most well known for her Royals of Valleria series, a contemporary royal romance series with a hint of suspense set in her fictional country of Valleria.
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October 11, 2023
Love this entire series and sub series!
The only "Bad" thing I would say is that not all books are available on Audible! Only 1 through 4 are on Audible! If they others were also....I buy them in a heart beat!!!
The only "Bad" thing I would say is that not all books are available on Audible! Only 1 through 4 are on Audible! If they others were also....I buy them in a heart beat!!!
December 19, 2017
I love how the author brings family together and how they can get through problems that come up and that they have to face. But they always make it right and they fall in love.
March 10, 2017
It is well written and a joy to read. The characters are full bodied and the plot is well thought out.
July 11, 2022
Heads up: while this story can stand on its own, it's greatly enhanced by reading the series in order. My review will be in reflect with the rest of the series.
Wow, the image of the family you want to be a part of goes downhill fast. More of the past is brought to light along with a lot of pain. What I really liked about this story and more as the series developes is how real the family is. Yes, they are royalty but that is more a added expectation and stress than always a blessing. The are depicted as real people with faults and who make mistakes and don't always know what is best.
Wow, the image of the family you want to be a part of goes downhill fast. More of the past is brought to light along with a lot of pain. What I really liked about this story and more as the series developes is how real the family is. Yes, they are royalty but that is more a added expectation and stress than always a blessing. The are depicted as real people with faults and who make mistakes and don't always know what is best.
February 4, 2016
Lots of swearing and love scenes. I like the characters. Like getting to know the Royals of Valleria.
There is plenty of drama, danger and sweet treats.
Charlotte is a baker and American. She lives in the servant quarters in the Palace. Has no family.
Prince Nate is fourth in line. He is now minister of banking and he has found out that billions have been stolen from Valleria. Evidence leads to him. His main vice right now is sweets.
There is plenty of drama, danger and sweet treats.
Charlotte is a baker and American. She lives in the servant quarters in the Palace. Has no family.
Prince Nate is fourth in line. He is now minister of banking and he has found out that billions have been stolen from Valleria. Evidence leads to him. His main vice right now is sweets.
January 10, 2016
Very few grammatical errors in this book compared to the previous 3. Continue to enjoy these characters Marianne has written about. I love how she brings back all the characters from the previous books.
May 29, 2017
Love this series,
but how can you fall madly in love within a week.
but how can you fall madly in love within a week.
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