A Royal Marriage

This is an enjoyable fairy-tale type romance which, refreshingly, does NOT feature an arrogant jerk rescuing a feather-brained ninny. I wanted more, and maybe that's why I felt the ending was just a little rushed.

I love the series, and this one was very romantic and fun to read. The series plots the characters all too close together... don't we all wish we'd met a prince to marry, and our sister turns out to be a princess... wouldn't all our problems be solved in a heartbeat! Other than the authors having to deal with the pre-arranged unbelievable plot, just sticking to the romance was fun, fun, fun. In this whole series, I've read the entire book before I've gotten any sleep! Keep it up!

I'm generally not one to read, let alone write reviews of categoryromances, but in this case I'll make an exception. I was quite delighted with this book. Considering it is part of a series, and given the limitations imposed upon the writer by having the characters' names, the settings, and a fair bit of the plot predetermined for her, I'd say Ms Colter had quite a challenge before her. It must be much easier starting off with one's own ideas, characters and plot. I'd say the author has done a terrific job of weaving all these disparate strands together in a cohesive, entertaining fashion. I'll admit the name Damon Montague is absolutely putrid, and Shakespeare must be rolling in his cliched grave at how frequently and drearily over the centuries the name Montague has been employed as a high class moniker. Give us a break! Who thinks up these dud names, not to mention the boring generic names for the kingdoms? Whatever you do, don't blame the talented Ms Colter for these sorry boners! If readers want realism, find a Jane Rule book. If they want warmth, heart, humour and romance,all served up with a deft, magical touch, go back through Cara Colter's collection of titles, particularly Baby in Blue, A Bride Worth Waiting For, or Weddings Do Come True. They're all gems, and Ms Colter is about the only romance writer I will take time to read.