Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Barely Regal
SERIES: Rosavia Royals #5
AUTHOR: E. Davies
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 272 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2020
BLURB:
A bratty boy prince needs: a firm but fair Daddy.
Prince Renford is a royal brat. Nineteen and last in line for the throne, Wren hates his made-up job: Commander of Roses. Good thing his long-time valet has a firm hand—if only Wren could tempt him to break all palace protocol and use it.
Thom Pierce is sixteen years older. Old enough to know he should ignore his prince’s less-than-subtle flirtation. He’s been burned by a higher-ranked boy before. His job and reputation are at stake if the palace catches a scandal unfolding under their noses.
Wren needs the part of Thom that he’s kept locked away for years. If the young prince wants to be taken as seriously as his older brothers, he has to grow up fast. Thom’s rules could help Wren become the man Thom knows he can be in time for the Royal Ball… or they could attract the very attention that forces them apart forever.
Welcome to the tiny European country of Rosavia, where roses ramble over alpine slopes and princes fall for the men of their dreams. Every Rosavia Royals book happens simultaneously, so books can be read on their own, or in any order… but keep an eye out for familiar faces around the palace!
REVIEW:
I have to tell you, I have loved every book in this series. I love all the characteristics of each brother and their boyfriends. I love the obstacles they overcome as they learn what is more important in their lives. But I knew from book 1, that I was going to love Wren the best. (Sorry to the other 4). There was just something about his personality that hit me like a truck. His carefree attitude, his pranks, his outlook on life. But reading his story made me love him even more, because even though he’s growing up and maturing, he’s still that sly little brat that has such a fun outlook on life.
Wren has been trying to get the eye of his valet, Thom, for a while now. He’s been in love with him for a while. He doesn’t know when things had shifted between them to the chemistry they have now, but it’s there and Wren is doing all he can to make Thom crack. The problem is, Wren feels like he’s only looked at like a child, like everyone else does and he’s had enough of that. Yes, he may be the spoiled youngest, but he still has a brain and still wants to find a place where he belongs. The other problem is, he feels like because he’s the youngest, no one takes him seriously and when it’s time for his duties, he’s insulted. Until he gets to know the one in charge, Mabel. And she changes his way of thinking. And everyone is starting to relax around him as well and makes him feel like he’s just one of the crowd. Now if he could only get Thom to think of him differently. What it’s taking him a while to realize, is Thom does feel that way about him, but between a bad past and the age difference, Thom is very hesitant. But one man can only take so much. And Thom hopes he won’t make the biggest mistake of his life.
I absolutely love Wren’s attitude. He’s just so happy go lucky. Normally the bratty part would get on my nerves, but there’s just something about Wren that makes it adorable. But what I love about Wren as well, is even though he feels like he’s been cheated as far as royal duties, he jumps in with both feet, when they find the right solution for him. And he falls in love with his job. He loves his ‘boss’ and how she doesn’t treat him like he’s the prince. She treats him like any other employee and doesn’t hesitate to tell him if he’s going to goof off, to find somewhere else to go. And because of it, he wants to work harder. To prove who he really is and can be. It’s not that he’s giving up being fun, but he’s maturing and growing up. And I love how Thom has been with him. Thom seems to know what Wren needs before Wren even knows and helps guide Wren to where he needs to be. He’s Wren’s rock and the man he’s learned to lean on. And they’re a good fit. Wren needs someone who can guide and direct him in certain ways and Thom knows those ways quite well. So he gives Wren everything he needs. In many different ways. And I love it. I love their dynamics.
This has been a really great series that I enjoyed immensely. I’m happy I got to be a part of this world. I love what the authors did with these brothers and how they brought out the best and even the worst in them. They learned to grow up and be better men, because of who they were with. They learned to let go and let love lead them where they needed to be. And because of it, Rosavia is a much happier place.
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