"A romance to savor!!"
Prince Michel Charles Phillippe Dumont of Marceau, a
widower, needs a suitable wife. A woman with a soft voice
and a quiet personality which reflects grace, discretion,
respect, knowledge and understanding of royal protocol.
Although he holds the second highest position in the
country and is the one to make all the decisions concerning
the welfare of Marceau, his mother, Queen Anna Catherine
will only give up the crown to Prince Michel after he takes
a wife. Michel also needs a tutor for his young son, Prince
Maximillian, who suffers from dyslexia. As the future ruler
of Marceau, Max must be tutored and groomed with
responsibility and great care so that he is capable of
fulfilling that role. It is arranged for a teacher with
impeccable credentials to arrive from the United States to
instruct the reluctant and very discouraged boy. Both royal
Princes have no inkling just how drastically their quiet,
reserved and very formal lives are about to change. From the moment she arrives, Maggie Gillian causes a
commotion in the royal palace. When she agreed to the
position as tutor, Maggie wasn't aware she would be
teaching a seven-year old Prince! In fact, Maggie is
certain on her very first day that she's not the right girl
for this job. She has no time or understanding of royal
protocol or any of the fussiness that goes with it.
However, before she realizes it, both Princes, father and
son, are deeply entrenched within her heart. Not one to be
impressed by titles or wealth, Maggie looks behind
the 'formal façade' and into their soul. There is no
denying the tender and protective feelings she has for
young Max or the sweltering attraction she feels for Prince
Michel. The temptation to give into the sultry passion he
promises is very strong but what sort of future can Maggie
possibly hope for from a man who, first and foremost, will
always belong to the people of his country? ROYAL DAD by Leanne Banks is the first novel in her new and
compelling series called The Royal Dumonts. This is
definitely a romance to savor - it's a tale that will
surprise you at every turn. Ms. Banks has crafted a love
story that cannot be easily dismissed for it is full of
erotic sensuality, heartwarming emotions, exquisitely
defined characters and a wonderful blend of humor. Maggie is pure delight. She is the exact opposite of what
Michel thinks he wants in a wife. Vivacious, funny,
charming, adventurous, protective and defiant - to an
extent - Maggie is exactly what he 'needs'. She is
definitely more than a handful for the quiet, reserved and
dignified ROYAL DAD, and watching him fall hook line and
sinker for this lovely woman was truly a pleasure. Michel
is a man with many heavy burdens on his broad and capable
shoulders, constantly surrounded by advisors, and yet, he's
lonely. He knows he has a responsibility towards his people
and his country, one of which includes taking a wife who is
suited to being a ruler's wife. However, the moment he lays
eyes on Maggie, everything changes. The secondary characters, including Max, Francios, the
Queen, Faus, Dr. Nick and even the small yet sweet Elvis,
were all outstanding and I had great fun meeting them. Ms.
Banks expertly combines the steaming sensuality and erotic
emotions simmering between Maggie and Michel to create an
explosion that is sure to leave readers wanting more! The
plot moves along at a fast pace, keeping the reader totally
engrossed throughout the story. I can't wait to read the
next book in this series! Leanne Banks is an author you can count on to deliver
romances with strong emotional impact, intense sensuality
and a delightful sense of humor. ROYAL DAD will leave
readers hungry for more richly entertaining novels by Ms.
Banks. Don't miss ROYAL DAD - it's bewitching!
Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Courtesy Romance and Friends
Posted October 31, 2001
|
