Princess Recommendations

Nana · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 888

Argh... I always have forum selection paralysis when starting a thread...

I will be going to a princess-themed bridal shower in a couple of weeks and I was going to bring a selection of romance novels about princesses/princes. I don't care about length, genre (even romantica/erotica), or anything like that, although decent covers would be nice because of grandmothers attending the showers. All I ask is that these be good books because my romance-selecting reputation is on the line.

Any good ideas?

KayWebbHarrison · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 1206 Location: SE VA. USA

I have read these books, and all are very good. Even though "princess" is in the title, the heroines are not princesses, just compared to them. Elizabeth Thornton: Princess Charming, The Perfect Princess, Almost a Princess.

Also, Christina Dodd has a "princess" series, but I have not read it.

Kay

xina · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 6627 Location: minneapolis

Someday My Prince by Christina Dodd, loved this book even though it got a lukewarm review here at a C+. I would grade it more toward an A-.
Also, The First Princess of Wales by Karen Harper. A real life romance between Joan of Kent and King Edward III. Published under another title in the 80's. Good book...lovely cover too. and lastly Jennifer Ashley's, Highlander Ever After features a princess from a made-up country. Nice book, but the cover features a brawny highlander...bare chested. The hero really is described as the guy on the cover though...for once.

Manda · Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 519

Anne Gracie's latest, The Stolen Princess is great AND it has a "grandmother-friendly," lovely cover. Oh, and the heroine is a princess...

LeeB. · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 1221 Location: Seattle, WA

Check out the Special Title Listings for Royalty: http://www.likesbooks.com/royalty.html
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Rosario · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 326 Location: Liverpool, UK

Suzanne Brockmann wrote a category romance years ago called Undercover Princess. I loved it, which surprised me completely: it has royalty and a supermom nanny heroine, and it is part of a continuity series, all elements I generally detest. But somehow, Brockmann made it work.
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veasleyd1 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 2064

Would archduchesses, grand duchesses, and other forms of titles in ruling families suffice? They would open up all sorts of fields for you (think of Call Me Madam!)

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Kelly B · Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 136

I think in terms of theme for the party, I'd go with Gaelen Foley's Princess. The title kind of says it all and the cover is family-friendly--just a tiara on a purple background.

LLB · Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 869 Location: Dallas, Texas

LinnieGayl · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 752

A strong second for Julie Garwood's Castles. Also, Cordina's Crown Jewel by Nora Roberts.
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Rosario · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 326 Location: Liverpool, UK

LinnieGayl · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 752

Oops! I also forgot Karen Templeton's Plain Jane Princess.
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Tinabelle · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 853 Location: SE Wisconsin

Count me in for recommending Garwood's Castles. I enjoyed Cordina's Crown Jewel, too. Another Garwood with a heroine posing as a princess that is a favorite is Lyon's Lady, a book with a lot of humor!
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Lynda X · Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 1246

Is Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" too YA? There's a whole series of them and I can't imagine that they'd shock anyone. I haven't read them, altho I DID see the movie which was cute, but if they're like the rest of Cabot, they're fun.