The Princess

Jude Deveraux

Book 9 in the series:Montgomery/Taggert

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Her name was Aria, a beautiful, arrogant princess from a small European kingdom, swept ashore near the Florida Keys and into the arms of dashing J.T. Montgomery, an officer of the American Navy. Disdainful at first, Aria is secretly tantalized by the handsome Lieutenant's brash independence. To escape her enemies, they return to her royal domain with Aria posing as an American bride. But if their daring charade succeeds, Aria must choose between the kingdom she was born to rule, and the man she was destined to love. The plot thickens with a mystery surrounding the princess and her open-mindedness to learn a new way to live, as well as the surprise of discovering who the villain is.

Characters:

The characters start with strong personalities that evolve, notably Aria's transformation from a haughty princess to a more relatable figure as the story progresses.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by humor, vibrant dialogues, and a mix of descriptive storytelling that draws the reader into the characters' experiences.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative intertwines romance with elements of intrigue and personal conflict, focusing on the choices made by the characters as they navigate their feelings and circumstances.

Setting:

The setting is rich with historical significance, primarily during World War II, and includes diverse locations that enhance the storyline.

Pacing:

While the initial pacing may seem slow, it picks up significantly as the plot develops, balancing entertaining twists and character interactions.

Notes:

The Princess is set during WWII, specifically in 1942.

The main characters are Aria, a princess, and JT Montgomery, a Navy officer.

Aria initially has a haughty and cold demeanor, which changes throughout the story.

The book features a mix of romance, humor, mystery, and suspense.

Readers enjoyed the transformation of Aria from a princess to someone more relatable and passionate.

The setting includes the Florida Keys and involves political intrigue.

The story begins with Aria being rescued and stranded on an island with JT.

There is a subplot involving an assassination attempt on Aria.

Some readers found the book predictable, but still enjoyable due to its humor and charm.

The book has been praised for its engaging dialogue and character interactions.

There is criticism about character flaws and some unbelievable plot elements, like Aria's ignorance of the real world.

Readers felt that the ending was rushed and could have been better developed.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes medium content warnings for themes of attempted murder and emotional conflict, which may be sensitive for some readers.

Has Romance?

The book features a strong romantic element as the central plot focuses on the developing relationship between Aria and JT.

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From The Publisher:

Bestselling author Jude Deveraux surrounds a regal heroine with the intrigue and excitement of a forbidden love in this lush, romantic tale of adventure and passion.

Her name is Aria...a beautiful, arrogant princess from a small European kingdom. Stranded in a storm of intrigue near the Florida Keys, she is swept ashore and into the arms of dashing J.T. Montgomery, an officer of the United States Navy. Disdainful at first, Aria is secretly tantalized by the handsome Lieutenant's brash independence...and beneath her proud reserve, J.T. discovers a woman of sensuous fire. To escape her enemies, they return to her royal domain-with Aria posing as an American bride. But if their daring charade succeeds, Aria will have to choose-between the kingdom she was born to rule, and the man she was destined to love…

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