Despite living in an actual castle, happily ever after is evading Margaret ‘Maggie’ Moore.
From her bedroom in the Tower of London, twenty-six-year-old Maggie has always dreamed of her own fairy-tale ending.
Yet this is twenty-first century London, so instead of knights on white horses, she has catfish on Tinder. And with her last relationship ending in spectacular fashion, she swears off men for good.
And then a chance encounter with Royal Guard Freddie forces Maggie to admit that she isn’t ready to give up on love just yet… But how do you catch the attention of someone who is trained to ignore all distractions?
Can she snare that true love’s first kiss… or is she royally screwed?
A right royal rom com, perfect for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue and The Royal We.
Margaret
"Maggie" Moore is back living with her dad, a Beefeater at
the Tower of London after ending her seven-year relationship with
Bran. She's lonely and hates her job. When she literally bumps into a
handsome man, she's instantly smitten but he's angry at her
clumsiness. She brushes off and dismisses the incident until she sees
the same man again…under vastly differing circumstances…!
Maggie
is likeable but I also felt sorry for her. She's stuck in a rut and
suffering the consequences of her previous actions. She finds solace
in her surroundings; she's a history fanatic who has embraced where
she lives.
The
narrative is a blend of fascinating historical facts and an insight
into the somewhat chaotic happenings in the otherwise mundane life of
a woman searching for more than she currently has. Maggie's upbeat,
but shows that even the strongest of women gets hurt when things go
wrong.
In
contrast, Freddie is aloof. The author hints at his background and
character so we are grateful for the fun antics of the other
guardsmen he is serving with and for them collectively embracing
friendship with Maggie.
The
tentative bond between Maggie and Freddie is slow as they develop a
friendship based on mutual curiosity and interest. However, other
shenanigans in Maggie's life at the Tower, tend to distract away from
the blossoming attraction. Yet, the author's enthusiasm for the Tower
of London is such, that a reader will want to turn the pages to
discover more…
As
a reader, I always love reading a book, where I can learn something
new and Ms Clawson has written a delightful and fun novel brimming
with history about the Tower of London with a sprinkle of romance and
high jinks.
Overall,
If you are intrigued by British Royalty, history, and romance, this
is a book for you.
***arc
generously received courtesy of Avon via NetGalley***
