Paper Princess (The Royals Book 1)

Romance, in my opinion, is nothing without a little bit of hate and love mixing together. Now, I'm not suggesting that any relationships should be confusing as that is, but for me personally a relationship without it would be very dull. And this book nailed it. I swear to god this book would probably be my forever favorite in the category of well-written hate love relationships. Do not think that a complicated relationship would be easily presented in a book. I've read so many books with hate love relationships that are horrible and basically ruins the book itself. And it's especially hard to grasp the just right timing for the relationship. Remember, the significant part about this kind of relationship is their journey of discovering their "undeniable chemistry" between them. But many of the books I've read that involves hate love relationship are too short, usually they get together and their 'hate' part dissolve not even halfway to the first book (usually of the series), and I'm always like seriously?Okay I'm off track again! Basically what I was trying to say is that this book had the hate-love relationship written extremely well and the pace is close to perfect (perfect is the Black Mage Series' First Years, see my other posts.)Let's move on to the characters, and of course we always start with the protagonist, in this case, Ella Harper. Another failure factor for the other bad romance books I've read is their heroine, and their lack of character. Usually they are dull and just simply cringe-worthy. However, Ella is not one of those girls. She is a gorgeous girl with a strong personality a sassy attitude that doesn't give up easily to any bullies. So basically it's a story about a girl that mother died when she was fifteen (or was it fourteen) of cancer, and a dad and left her mom pregnant and her life of secretly supporting herself and getting education without a legal guardian and any authorities realizing. Unfortunately, when she was seventeen during a school time, she realized she had been discovered by her father's best friend, a rich man called Callum Royal. That is where the story really started. Callum went into the strip club Ella was working in and tossed her over his shoulder(literally) and kidnapped her to his house, since she is unwilling to accept the fact that she have a legal guardian. But Callum(smart man that he is) made a deal with Ella that she could not refuse in order to keep her from running away; and that is to give her ten grands per month until her 18th birthday and she no longer needs a guardian, and he'll be paying for all her school tuition and college, and all the textbooks, life fees, etc. Only a idiot would refuse that. And so her life changes. I wouldn't talk about the place and stuff right now because I'm discussing Ella and don't want to get off topic again, but do not fear, for I would elaborate on that later. She's also a beauty with a brain. Think about it like this: a girl that lived by herself since age fifteen and did everything by herself; supported herself, earned money herself, and got education herself without a guardian. If she's a no brainier she would've been busted or destroyed by now.Now let's talk about the main male character, Reed. You know, I've noticed a pattern, and that is a guy's always hot when their names start with R-. For example, this book's Reed, Ryder form the Hive Trilogy by Jasmine Eve and Leia Stone, Roman from the book All I've Never Wanted by Ana Huang, and Ryker from Black Diamond by Ali Dean. There is another Ryker but I forgot from where, so I would put it in here if I ever remember it. Now, if you've read the book you'll see that he's.... kind of a dick. Okay, he is a dick and treated Ella like crap, which really, really pisses me off. But he started to change, because he "no longer can denied the chemistry between them”, and like Easton had said, "I see smoke whenever you two are within five feet of each other".Backkkkkk to the point (I need to find a new phrase for it, I'm repeating is like, all the time), Reed. He is rich, sexy as hell, athletic, super good at fighting, and ahhh I'm having a crush on him! Seriously you really don't understand unless you read the book and is an emotional reader like me. But nothing is perfect, right? And every family has its problems, you just don't know them. The royals might be royalty at the high school, looks gorgeous and glamorous, but every single one of them is broken on the inside. It basically started with their mother's death, Maria, and how they blamed her death on their father Callum. You see, Ella's father, Steve is also a millionaire genius alongside Callum, and on every single business trips they went together Callum always had to drag Steve out of mild high clubs, and everyone believed Callum cheated on Maria alongside Steve. Now, Callum denied it to Ella, but apparently nobody believed him, which eventually caused Maria's drug overdose death which apparently, is suicide. The family basically fell apart after that, with the five sons (Gideon, Reed, Easton, and the twins Sebastian and Sawyer; age oldest to youngest in that order) turning against him. That's also another reason for Reed's fighting ability, since he often went out to fight in order to "get his emotions out". Reed is actually not a bad person, he's a kind boy that just simply been through a rough time. He could be very protective for his loved ones, and is a natural leader that has an aura that can unite people and get everyone to follow his lead.So now let's talk about the main story-line. I have discussed and explained many of the back story while I was explaining the characters. But I think that I should elaborate on Ella's background a little bit more and her father, Steve George O'Halloran. Steve slept with her mother, Margaret Harper during high school, and then Margaret had Ella when she's sixteen. Technically, Steve didn't exactly leave Margaret and Ella because he doesn't even know she existed. Margaret found out she was pregnant after he left, and raised her alone since then. They were always moving around, because of rent problems or Margaret's constant changing abusive boyfriends. However, Ella is always positive and Margaret truly loved and care for Ella. They always had each other's backs. It's fascinating and touching how strong their bond and how they support each other both physically and physiologically. This is another great example for how strong Ella is, and how she's not an ungrateful brat that is always complaining. They were moving around so much they had lived everywhere in the US. And while Margaret and Ella lived in poverty, Steve is living a luxurious life with a new wife named Dinah. Steve basically popped out one day with this woman and a ring on her finger, and everyone knew she married him for the money. And then, when Ella was about fourteen/fifteen, Margaret got cancer. Here is a letter Ella found later that Margaret wrote to Steve, informing him Ella's existence and her feeling at the time. I've cut straight to the point, so if you want to read the whole letter, yo have to read the book. But here's a clip:"...Anyway, straight to the point - you knocked me up in that frenzy we had the month before you shipped out to god knows where. By the time I figured out I was preggo, you were long gone. The Guys at the base weren't interested in hearing my story. I suspect you aren't interested in it now. But if you are, you should come. I'm sick with cancer. It's eating up my colon. I swear I can feel it inside me like some parasite. My baby girl's going to be alone. She's resilient. Tough. Tougher than me. I love her. And while I don't fear death, I dread that she's going to be along. I know we weren't more than two worm bodies knocking uglies, but I swear to you we created the best damn thing in the world. You'll hate yourself if you don't at least meet her. Ella Harper. I named her after that corny music box you won for me in Atlantic City. Thought you might appreciate that. Anyway, hope you get this in time. She doesn't know you exist but she has your watch and your eyes. You'll know the first time you lay eyes on her. Sincerely, Maggie Harper"Many things were explained and showed in this letter, how strong Ella is, and Margaret(Maggie's) love for Ella. Later in the book you'll see that after Steve realized that he had a daughter, he immediately went on a mission to look for her, but died before he could find her.So I suggest to you check this book out! The price is reasonable (at least on kindle), and it's very well written, brought the character's character to live and with realistic romance. And remember to comment what you think!

I haven't read a book that's kept me glued to my kindle and so entranced by drama and angst since I read Bully by Penelope Douglas. If I weren't so tired the day I started this and needed to go to bed before midnight, this would have been an all nighter for me!Ella Harper is no stranger to moving and starting over. She's spent her entire life moving around with her mother and struggling to make ends meet. When her mother passes away, it's up to Ella to keep herself afloat and stay out of the hands of the system. She spends her nights stripping to keep a roof over her head, but all she wants is her high school diploma and the chance at a better life.When a man she's never heard of, Callum Royal, tracks Ella down claiming to be her legal guardian, she's skeptical of this very wealthy man. Mr. Royal brings her home with him where his five sons await, less than welcoming and would love nothing more than to ship her back to where she came from. As intimidating as the boys are, Ella's not one to back down from a fight and Mr. Royal has made her an offer she couldn't possibly turn down."If you leave now, you won't be hurt. We'll let you keep whatever Dad's given you and none of us will bother you. If you stay, we'll break you so bad that you'll be crawling away."The Royals are the gods of Ella's new school and everyone else just follows their orders. Navigating the boys' torments at home, a new school, and peers who humiliate her at every turn is difficult, but if these boys thought Ella would sit back and take it lying down, they are quite mistaken. Ella's a survivor and watching her strike back at the people who wrong her is so satisfying.The worst part about Ella's new situation is the way her body reacts when ring leader, Reed Royal, is near. And it's clear that as much as he despises her, he can't help the attraction any more than she can. The sexual tension between these two is almost too much to bear, the want and need drips off the pages. Some of the scenes were seriously steamy and more on the explicit end that I couldn't believe I was reading a YA novel. There's nothing young adult about this book besides the characters ages and I'm definitely not complaining!"The apple is dangling in front of me, juicy red and delicious, but, like the fairy tale, Reed Royal is the villain disguised as a pretty Prince. Taking a bite out of him would be a huge mistake."In the beginning I hated the Royal boys. They do terrible things and antagonize Ella at every turn. There's no other word for them besides, bullies. But as I got deeper into the story and learned more about this family, there's no denying that these boys are going through their own issues and lashing out in the only way they know how. I loved seeing the multi dimensional sides of them, especially Easton. He's such a great side character with heart and humor and a friend when Ella truly needs it."Look, I like you. Didn't think I would but I do, and because I like you, I feel the need to warn you that we Royals are pretty effed up. We're good in bed, but out of it? We're like a stage four hurricane."The pacing of the story was perfect. I was never bored and didn't feel like there were any fillers. Everything flowed so smoothly that I was actually shocked when I got to the acknowledgements and learned this is a writing DUO. Clearly I'm not very observant!And I have to mention that twist ending before ending this. What even!?! I am SHOCKED!!! That gave me heart palpitations and left me yelling at my screen. I think I might actually die waiting for the next book, Broken Prince . Not even joking.I highly recommend Paper Princess if you're looking for a fast paced read with plenty of drama, angst, secrets, betrayal, and a high steam factor!"You should get away from here. These Royals will ruin you.""Maybe I want to be ruined."

I really enjoyed this series, specially the first 3 books, since the 4th and 5th are technically about one of Reed's brothers.Very easy to read and enjoyable. Would recommend if you are not looking for something super deep but that will fill your heart and stomach with butterflies :)

Loved it

I never thought i’d ever say this but if i could but -17463 stars on this book I would.One word for you: INCESTAll i could think about was “ WTF am i reading and how the hell is this being sold in librairies “AND HOW DOES IT HAVE GOOD REVIEWSthis book is f**** up on so many levels it’s not even funnyGranted they aren’t related but she’s basically adopted in their family and they CALL EACH ORHER BROTHER AND SISTERThat’s enough for me.

It was super entertaining and fast read about the shenanigans of rich kids with problematic backgrounds.An orphan, 5 brothers, a young father, a bitch, a private school, love and betrayal, another bitch, kisses and rovers.That ending will give ALL THE FEELS!!!