Erotic Romance RELEASE DAY Review: His Royal Favorite by Lilah Pace
His Royal Favorite by Lilah Pace (His Royal Secret #2)
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Synopsis from Goodreads
The conclusion of Lilah Pace’s racy, romantic male/male duology following His Royal Secret...
James, Prince of Wales, is making history. He's decided to come out to his subjects—and the world. However, telling the truth means exposing his relationship with lone-wolf reporter Benjamin Dahan. Although Ben never wanted commitment, the unexpected depth of his feelings leads him to join James in the media's harsh spotlight.
When the news story explodes across the globe, Ben can endure the mockery and dirty jokes. But after his tragic past is cruelly revealed, his life begins to implode. Can even his love for James be worth this?
James has it no easier. His revelation divides the country and sparks turmoil within the royal family. He must struggle to defend not only himself and Ben, but also his younger sister, who hovers on the brink of a breakdown that could endanger her life.
Is Ben strong enough to survive the onslaught and stand by James' side? And will James have to make a choice between Ben and the crown?
Release date: August 16th, 2016.
Amazon kindle US/UK
9/10
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This is a fantastic duology, peeps! Sweet, full of passion and heartbreak, impossible decisions and hope despite all odds. I loved it.
His Royal Secret ended at a very intense moment, and I couldn't wait to jump into His Royal Favorite to find out how the revelation that Prince of Wales is gay would be accepted. Not only James had to deal with the consequences of his coming out, Benjamin was forced to become a public figure as well.
Poor Ben. He thought he knew what he was going into, but he didn't. He didn't expect the viciousness of public response, the sarcastic nickname, the relentless digging into his past... It's a very painful experience for Ben, and through most of the book he feels like he is drowning. He can't do the job he loves, and he is forced to re-evaluate his goals in life and he tries really hard to find out what would be his role from now on as it's all an uncharted territory.
James surprisingly has almost no backlash to deal with and everyone around him adjusts really well. His worst fear now is losing Ben, and the situation with Indigo escalates to the point when it can not be concealed anymore.
I loved Indigo and her bravery here, and she was an adorable character. Even Queen Mother made me chuckle a few times.
Overall, this is a very well rounded, hot, gripping romance with very realistic issues which main characters have to overcome. Lilah Pace proves once again how enormously talented she is. Recommended without any reservations.
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Прекрасная пара романов, ребята! Милая, полная страсти и разбитых сердец, невозможных решений и надежды несмотря ни на что. Очень мне они понравились.
Его Королевский Секрет закончился на очень напряжённом моменте и мне очень не терпелось запрыгнуть в Его Королевского Фаворита, чтобы узнать что произойдёт после того, как Джеймс объявит всему миру что он - гей. Если к удивлению Джеймса, публика воспринимает его откровения довольно легко, к негативу, который наваливается на Бена, тот оказывается совершенно не готов. Жёлтая пресса просто не даёт ему жить, он вынужден уйти с работы и с трудом пытается найти новую цель в своей жизни и свою роль в жизни Джеймса.
Учитывая как легко отделался Джеймс, его худшим кошмаром становится вероятность потери Бена. Индиго тоже приходится в этой книге нелегко, но она наконец-то находит профессиональную помощь. Вообще, мне понравилось, насколько реалистично и серьёзно выписан этот роман. Ну вот очень легко в него поверить!
Талант Лилы Пэйс несомненнен, и я рекомендую это дуо романов от всей души. Читала с огромным удовольствием!
