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THE PRINCESS AND THE P.I.

by an unsolved case involving Fiona’s father’s megachurch. Is Maurice bailing Fiona out to help her or to find dirt on her dad? Payne’s foray into romantic suspense starts with a high\u002Dstakes tech event and a backstory about Fiona’s family dynamics and the cultish church she has been serving. Add to it Maurice’s demons about his failure to help a young woman escape that church, plus the ugly end of his police career, and the narrative feels like it’s being pulled in several different directions. The plot gets further crowded with other characters and connections between the corporate espionage plot and the religious Mafia one. Villains abound, including Fiona’s sister, her brother’s former lover, the publicist for the tech firm, a second\u002Din\u002Dcommand at the church who keeps leering at Fiona, and Maurice’s ex–best friend on the force. There is also a scene at a sex party, a break\u002Din at the tech office, a fight on a yacht, and a confrontation during a church service. The sequence and timeline of the scenes is confusing and the trail of murders, suspects, and motives hard to follow."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:481
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780593817

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

A teenage princess flees an arranged marriage and finds herself under the protection of a rugged private investigator in this modern royal romance. The unlikely pair navigates a world of paparazzi, p...

Our Review

A teenage princess flees an arranged marriage and finds herself under the protection of a rugged private investigator in this modern royal romance. The unlikely pair navigates a world of paparazzi, palace intrigue, and hidden dangers, all while trying to deny their growing attraction. This high-stakes adventure cleverly blends the glamour of a fairy tale with the gritty suspense of a detective thriller, creating a fresh take on the classic "runaway royal" trope.

What truly sets this story apart is the electric chemistry between its leads and the authentic way it explores themes of duty versus personal freedom. Young adult readers who crave strong, independent heroines and slow-burn romance set against an action-packed backdrop will be thoroughly captivated from the first page to the last. It’s a compelling escape that proves sometimes the greatest discoveries aren't clues to a case, but the truths you find within yourself.

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