Dicussion Post: Dancing With Myself or How Many Bookish Friends Do You Have In Real Life or Outside of the Book Blogging World? Some of the actions of the hero might put some readers off towards the end (it didn’t bother me as I was expected that 3rd act conflict but it was realistic) and it didn’t deter my true love of this romance. Thankfully, Meghan Quinn keeps us smiling while the characters are dealing with the events of Royally In Trouble. I really tried to figure out the mystery before the end, but I definitely had no idea what was coming. LOL. While I liked this book, I took off a star because I needed a longer conflict resolution between Keller and Lilly. I felt like they rushed through some important healing that would be needed after the events.

The gang has returned and this time around, nobody is left untouched. Confusion, pain, disappointment, and frustration are spread throughout the entire group as exciting and new adventures are welcomed while unexpected events happen. This book was so necessary in my opinion. I don’t think Meghan could’ve done it better. Loved every second of this book and I’m going to desperately miss these characters.I keep telling myself, it’ll all work out. We just need to make it to the wedding day. Except, when the day finally comes, everything falls apart. Desperate to learn more about my mom, I decided to give this princess thing a chance. Good idea, right? Wrong. Royally Not Read is a standalone rom-com by Meghan Quinn, told from both points of view with a happy ending. From bestselling author Meghan Quinn, comes a fresh take on a royal romance with a twist. Laugh out loud funny and full of some of her steamiest scenes yet, Quinn takes you on an unexpected, sizzling fairytale journey.

We see more of the side characters that we had met in book one and were introduced to some new ones. I enjoyed watching the new bonds unfold between them and Lilly. I especially enjoyed seeing more of Runa (Lilly's right-hand lady) she stepped up and did more than is asked of her when Lilly needed it most, and that was my favorite bond to witness. I wasn’t prepared for Meghan Quinn to take on a royal romance, but she takes the crown for writing such a unique story with her usual humor and steaminess! I’ll forever and always love you. There’s no changing that, even with your wild, unstoppable mouth.”This book delivered on everything I love about Meghan Quinn. I laughed out loud, I cried more than once, and I am going to have the worst book hangover in literal history. Not to mention I think this might be one of the spiciest books Meghan Quinn has written her.

Yes, when their life was in danger in the last few chapters they got more serious, there was action and real sacrifices and true acts of love but.....the last 5 chapters dont make up for the crap Keller pulled for 50% of the book and how he let miscommunication ruin another 30% of the book. Like, almost ALL the drama they suffered could have been avoided if the man would trust his girl and TALK. Like just tell the truth! So frustrating, and so disappointed. Neither of them communicated well (Keller worse of all), and they weren't understanding to each other because of it, just assuming things smh I totally get why this book is described as a The Princess Diaries retelling with a dash of My Fair Lady and a yummy dollop of 50 Shades of Grey, and I enjoyed this combo very much.We are oil and water every single day and even though he’s training me to be queen, I have this simmering desire to kneel before him. A royal wedding. Two soulmates struggling with the pressure of expectations. Conspiracies and dangerous secrets. And one absolutely brilliant romance by Meghan Quinn..again. Royally In Trouble was witty and spicy and heartbreaking and overall, perfection. Keller and Lilly managed to capture my heart all over again. I just devoured this epic story in one sitting. I received an ARC from the author. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title.

This has been in my library since it was released, and I finally decided that it was time to read it. I needed something that would be funny, cute, and a light read. This, however, didn't give me that. I'm usually giggling and laughing out loud with Meghan's books.

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The narration by Emma Wilder and John Hartley is simply fantastic. Emma is a downright comic genius in this performance, and she had me in stitches. I loved how she captured Lilly's spirit and zest for life. She's seriously one of the absolute best in the business. John Hartley was the perfect foil for our free spirit, and he embodied the battle between Keller's propriety and his desire. I really enjoyed Lilly's journey through becoming a royal and learning more about her family and history of her country. Her sass gots me every time but her emotions felt like they were everywhere throughout this book. Keller on the other hand is his same old self grumpy and stubborn with a huge soft spot for Lilly. I also loved seeing the deeper side of Keller and Lilly's relationship—more emotion and less spice. Was there a lot of spice? Yes, in the second half. iykyk. and yes. it is as HOT as always. After falling desperately in love, Keller and Lilly are heading to the altar. But wedding preparation and tradition comes with its own set of struggles, especially as a plot unravels aimed at keeping them apart and away from the throne. The book almost felt like two separate stories or parts. Part one leading up to the wedding day, and part 2 after. It was longer than some other romance books because of this, and the angst lasted for a quite a while - as in, I needed a lot of tissues. I did enjoy the story overall, though there were a few things that felt like could have been cut from the story or could have been tied up a little more nicely.