Prince Charming

Like other reviewers, the first Robin Wells book I read was Baby, Oh Baby! I really enjoyed that book but I love this one even more! Several parts in this book make you just laugh out aloud and my favorite scene is one nearing the end when Josephine, ignorant of shipping terms or distress signals, was screaming Mayhem instead of Mayday!This book seems to have a lot of things I like in a romance. Normally, books would have just one or two of my favourite romance elements. I like romances on the high seas (although this is a river) especially those cabin scenes, where all the drama happens! I also like reading books of heroes to the rescue of damsels temporarily in distress, and this one fits that to the T. And I like my heroines to be mercilessly teased - Cole just delights in teasing the straight-laced Josephine.Cole does seem to be a bit too wonderful (not that I mind) even though Robin Wells sees to it that he has flaws like being revengeful (which he has reason to be) and hurting Josephine's feelings (which all heroes do, so that doesn't count.) But he also offers Josephine a job when he found out she's broke and has no place to go, defends her when his shipmates are too forward, comforts her when she wakes up screaming from a nightmare and didn't go through with his revenge when he could have.I don't know what makes some books better than others even when the authors use similar elements in the stories. I guess that's what they call talent and Robin Wells has loads of it. Prince Charming is definitely one book that's a keeper.

I thought "Baby,Oh Baby" by Robin Wells was very good. "Prince Charming" was even better. I won't go into the storyline since other reviewers did a good job of recounting the story but I want to say that if you overlook this book you will miss out on an excellent read. It's been a long time since I can say a story made me laugh out loud (lol)but this one did just that. Even my husband enjoyed the scenes I read to him! In addition to great humor, I found Prince Charming to be a well-written and well-paced read. The story flowed so smoothly it was a treat to read. Not once did I question the actions of any of the characters.This is one of the best books I've read so far this year. Ms. Wells has the ability to develop an intelligent, sensitive and delightful story. I am so thrilled to have discovered this talented author.

I deliberately sought this title out after reading this author's more recent one,'Baby, Oh Baby!', and I was not disappointed. The heroine, Josephine, is a poor little (formerly) rich girl who gets into a car accident with our hero, devilishly handsome tug boat captain Cole. It would be an understatement to say that Cole's got a chip on his shoulder towards wealthy society types, but his reasons are sympathetic. As it turns out, Cole's also desperate to hire a cook, so a strapped Josephine bluffs her way into the job. Her efforts prove hilariously inedible, so she talks her way into teaching the rough crew some manners. Cole sees this as an opportunity to learn the skills to settle an old score by impersonating a prince (hence the title), and the reader begins to hope fervently that he'll come to his senses and recognize the crown jewel sitting right under his nose. This author excels at keeping the conflict fresh in believable ways, and her skill at comedy leaves me hoping she'll be a name in comic romance for some time to come.

I won't go into the plot of this book, the previous reviewer did an excellent job of that. I just want to say that this book was such a pleasant surprise, I really enjoyed it. It was one that I'd bought some time ago, and put off reading because just from the back cover, it really didn't strike me as being anything to get excited about. WRONG! If you enjoy authors along the lines of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Rachel Gibson, and Patti Berg, I urge you to read this book. You won't be disappointed!

Sparks fly as straight-laced, stuffy Josephine Evans collides with Cole Dumanski. Being nearly penniless and essentially homeless, Josephine has no means with which to pay for the repairs to Cole's truck. What she needs is money and a place to stay. What he needs is a short-order cook on his towboat. And so begins a delightful tale of love, a cast of scallywags, and two hearts destined to be together.Josephine finds herself in hot water when she makes her way into the galley of Cole's towboat and admits to herself that she has made a terrible mistake. She can no more boil water and prepare food fit for a towboat captain than Cole can sing a Verdi opera. But her manners and etiquette are impeccable. And as such, Josephine attempts to bluff her way through the meals, explaining the poorly cooked disasters "gourmet". Cole, not fooled by Josephine's bluff orders her to prepare one fit meal in 24 hours or she is off the boat at the next stop.Still desperate, she strikes a bargain with Cole that risks her heart. She will remain aboard the boat, not as the cook, but as an etiquette instructor. Her goal is to teach this band of rowdies how to behave in polite society if it kills her. But Cole has another, more vengeful purpose in keeping Josephine on board and taking her lessons. But as the two spend more time together, Josephine finds herself shedding her straight-laced former self and falling in love with Cole, a man who has set his sights on vengeance. Can she make him see that her love is true and make him forget his need for vengeance before it destroys him?Ms. Wells has written a riotous river romp full of humor and irresistible characters. When you sign on with "Prince Charming" you sign on for - the time of your life. This one is too good to pass up!