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The Princess #4

Forbidden Princess

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Tabitha is destined to marry a king and unite her powerful family with another. But she’s never been one to do what she’s told, and she’s decided to make her own destiny.

Vlad has devoted his life to guarding his king and never thought about taking a wife. But all bets are off when a sassy, dark-haired princess appears.

These two are hot and fast, but when Tabby’s parents step in, things get messy. Can they forgo tradition and make their own way, or will the divide break them?

Warning: Okay, okay…stop asking. They get their story. Happy now?

Each book in The Princess series is standalone & about a different couple.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 13, 2017

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Alexa Riley

272 books15.9k followers
Alexa Riley is two sassy friends who got together and wrote some dirty books. They are both married moms of two who love football, donuts, and obsessed book heroes.

They specialize in insta-love, over-the-top, sweet, and cheesy love stories that don’t take all year to read. If you want something SAFE, short, and always with a happily ever after, then Alexa Riley is for you!

Feel free to follow us each on twitter @smut_sasshole & @SassNSmut

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Profile Image for Carol [Goodreads Addict].
2,814 reviews25.2k followers
March 15, 2017
Forbidden Princess is book four in The Princess series by Alexa Riley. I knew as soon as I met Vlad and Tabby in the first book that their story would be amazing. And it was! I could easily just fill this review with all of Vlad’s sweet quotes.

Forbidden Princess - Alexa Riley:

When we met Alena and King Roman in the first book, we also met Alena’s protective older sister Tabitha and Roman’s body guard, head of security, and also best friend, Vlad. Vlad accompanied Roman on the first night when he was to meet his future queen and as soon as Vlad’s eyes landed on Alena’s sister, Tabby, his world shifted.

“One look at sweet Tabitha and I know what I want. All this time I’ve just been waiting. Before now I’d never seen a woman who made me want more. Until her.

From the moment I saw her, she’s claimed my soul, and there’s no going back.”


I am yours:

Tabby and Alena have always been inseparable. Tabby has done whatever she could to protect Alena from their mother. The two girls have never been anything more to their parents than a means to an end. Their mother is mean and vindictive. But what happens when Alena marrys King Roman? Will she be left to suffer their mother alone?

“I will do whatever she needs me to do. We always do that for each other. We’re a team. A team that is about to be split up.”

One look at those penetrating eyes of the king’s body guard and Tabby is hooked. When Vlad proclaims that she is his and that nothing will keep them apart, can she trust that he can keep her mother from tearing them apart?

“I’ve been waiting my whole life for this knight to rescue me. My knight.”

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This book, sigh, is about as sweet as they come. I fell in love with these two in the first book and just knew I was going to love their story. Vlad is about as over the top as they come and he was perfect. I have so enjoyed this series and I am so thankful to Alexa Riley for adding this to it. This book gave me the perfect ending I needed.

“Didn’t you know? The forbidden princess is always the sweetest.”

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593 reviews3,491 followers
March 14, 2017
➳Forbidden fruits, especially those with delicious tastes are always ones that captivate someone to want them more. Vlad wants his forbidden princess much more than what he wants in life all together, something that Alexa Riley have demonstrated in this forbidden love story to bring an end to The Princess Series



➳How can one deny something that is ripe and haunts your dreams for one to claim? That is exactly what Vlad did with Tabitha, also known as Tabby from His Princess, the oldest sister of Alena the princess claimed by Roman. We got a glimpse of Tabby and Vlad in that first story that initiated this magnificent series. Vlad, the body guard of Roman a king that got what he wanted, has to follow the orders and get into place to the one thing he has to do, protect his King. Not being royal is something that does not bother him to the least. However, when he meets Tabby for the first time, sparks ignite and they are in separable. Tabby is to be married to bring an alliance to the family name. She on the other hand, wants nothing to do with family affairs and anything to do with royal attributes. Bringing back the same inspirations and memories that Jane Austen has brought through her writing, Alexa Riley demonstrates that you do not have to be married by a royal name. She not only does this in this novel, but also in the previous stories in this series.

➳Vlad and Tabitha become the couple that need not only each other, but the affectionate possibility of having a family in the future. Having children to love and claim as their proud and own bearings. Their chemistry not only pulls the reader for more, but makes you desire for this sort of relationship. Alexa and Riley have surely found a magnificent way to end this series, bringing happiness and possibilities that one day, we can all find our prince charming…



➳The Princess Series:
His Princess (The Princess #1)Stolen Princess (The Princess #2)Claimed Princess (The Princess #3)Forbidden Princess (The Princess #4)

➳Hero rating: 5.0
➳Heroine rating: 5.0
➳Sexual tension rating: 5.0
➳Sex scenes rating: 5.0
➳Sex scenes frequency: 5.0
➳Plot rating: 5.0
➳Dialogue rating: 5.0
➳Storytelling rating: 5.0
➳Story ending rating: 5.0

➳ARC kindly provided by publisher, in exchange for an honest review…

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Profile Image for XxTainaxX Curvy and Nerdy.
1,494 reviews490 followers
March 14, 2017
Tabby has always protected and taken care of her sister. It's now her turn. The moment Vlad lays eyes on the princess, she is unequivocally his. In this over the top insta love story, nothing, not parents or even a king, can stop Vlad. He conquers his dirty little virgin princess like the possessive sexy alpha man we've come to expect from the Alexa Riley duo. Even as I read and rolled my eyes at the silliness, I devoured that sappy goodness like a starving woman. I don't know what it is about these stories that just keep you wanting more. The one thing I would've liked was more time to develop the characters a little better. The situation with Tabby's mother was wrapped up too quickly and felt more like we were told rather than experiencing it. Other than that, another great little safe treat.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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2,239 reviews3,694 followers
March 16, 2017
The rebellious princess and King’s bodyguard

This is the only story which is out of the norm in this series, but still with passion off the charts.
There is a princess of course, but she will fall in love with just a commoner who has decided that this delicate little flower belongs to him and he wants to ravish it (of course the disobedient princess will have no objection on this matter).

So, I was looking forward to read about Vlad and Tabitha’s story since book 1 when these two had this extra yummy dialogue:
“Don’t look at him. Vlad, put a shirt on!”
“Babe, you’re wearing my shirt.”


Tabitha is Alena’s sister and Vlad is King Roman’s best friend and bodyguard.
Vlad is not a prince. He is not a King. But he knows what he wants! And before the night they meet for the first time ends, he will stake his claim:

I push her up against the tree and wrap my arms around her. I press my hardness against her body and feel her soft curves welcoming me.
“I’m yours,” I say simply and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. Then I lean in and put my lips against the shell of it. “And you’re mine.”


The bad bad person in this story is Tabitha’s mother who insists that Tabitha has to marry a King like her little sister. But there is nothing to worry about, because Vlad will take care of everything.

The story intertwines slightly with the story from book “His Princess”, however it is a perfect standalone book and Tabitha and Vlad have their own solid story to tell.
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1,361 reviews871 followers
April 4, 2017
4 FORBIDDEN STARS

“I’m going to give you everything you ever wanted, Tabitha, but you will always be a princess. Now you’ll only be my princess.”


What can I say but I love AR novellas!
And Vlad And Tabitha is NO EXCEPTION!

It was fantastic and highly enjoyable!
They two have a very very passionate relationship and it's an instant connection.
I loved everything about this book!!!

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These are Vlad's thoughts
....one look at sweet Tabitha and I know what I want. All this time I’ve just been waiting. Before now I’d never seen a woman who made me want more. Until her.


These are Tabitha's thoughts
I know our babies would have hair just like him. Oh. My. God. I can’t believe I had that thought.


HOW PERFECT IS THAT!

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The whole book was great!
With an epilogue 9 months and 12 years later.
It was SWEET!

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Now, the reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because for me the whole set up was odd and somehow, too perfect!

1- he had a big house set up already
2- he was guard to the king but he never did any guarding in this book
3- the treatment of her parents was OTT (after all most royals had to marry other royals) this is nothing new so why the extreme royal ban for them?
Doesn't that seem a little much?
4- Both sister just "happen" to fall for heroes who are friends and live together!! That's all a little too convenient, don't you think?

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Other than that, this book was great!
These are just minor issues for me but still couldn't give it 5 stars.
However, this one is my FAVORITE IN THE WHOLE SERIES!
Mainly, it was because the hero wasn't full of his own self importance!
And he didn't tell his love to "Call me king!"
He wasn't one, finally!

The whole forbidden princess aspect worked for me!
However, she wasn't that forbidden from what I read.

It was AWESOME and I loved it!


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Safety: she is a virgin, he has experience, no cheating, no OW/OM drama, no condoms.
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2,670 reviews3,281 followers
April 6, 2018
4 And They All Came...Happily Ever After Stars
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It is fitting this series ended where it started...With the Sister Princesses from the first story. We are given Tabitha/Tabby's view of her falling hard for Vlad, the King Roman's Right Hand man and friend.


All of it follows their meeting, the looks across the room and instant connection the both of them had.

She saw a Wall of Man... with eyes that pierced her soul...
He saw the woman he had been waiting his who life for....and didn't even know he had been waiting...

When the two of them connect... immediately, all is perfect... She feels safe in his arms and knows, he would never allow anything to hurt her again.

All of these tales have stayed true to the intent of Alexa Riley... Modern Day fantasies of being swept away... free to love the caveman who wants them...

These men may be Alpha Over The Top... but unlike some in real life... they are these men who want only what is best for their love interest and never lift a finger to hurt them...

With all the craziness out in the Real World... these types of reads can be a safe haven of make believe...and that is what Fairy Tales are supposed to be...even the fun smutty ones :DDD

His Princess (The Princess, #1) by Alexa Riley His Princess (The Princess, #1)
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Stolen Princess (Princess Series, #2) by Alexa Riley Stolen Princess (The Princess, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Claimed Princess (Princess Series, #3) by Alexa Riley Claimed Princess (The Princess, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Forbidden Princess (Princess Series, #4) by Alexa Riley Forbidden Princess(The Princess, #4)
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~~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Back to the Castles, Crowns and Princess...
More Alexa Riley to snack on!
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So like any additive snack....
I am wanting to Finish this Fairy Tale Series...

And oh, this last entry should be good...
It is with the love of Tabitha, our First's Princess' Sister and the King's Guard...

Let the Drama, Romance and HEA Come...
All is on the line for the...


Forbidden Princess (The Princess, #4)- March 13, 2017

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428 reviews166 followers
March 17, 2017
"4,5 Forbidden Love Stars"

I wanted Tabby and Vlad's book from the moment they looked at each other and a "Holy Fuck" was the right reaction for these two!

So when my wish came true I was like....

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Let's get this party started my friends!!!

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This was a short hot smut with a possessive alpha male and a run away princess doing dirty things and making babies in the process...And of course I enjoyed it so damn much!

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Loved this series and the OTT... everything that was going on!AR created a great series with kings and princesses and glitter all over the place!

P.S The cover is so pretty!

Enjoy! xxx
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3,711 reviews485 followers
March 16, 2017

Beautiful sweet and sexy.

This book provides the perfect end to this series. Tabby and Vlad's story is sweet, beautiful and sexy.
This book is short (ends at 70%) but it's filled with romance, the second Vlad sees Tabitha he knows she's his, the woman he didn't even know he was waiting for. The fact that's she's a princess destined to marry a prince doesn't even slow him down, she's going to be his forever.
Vlad is amazing, he loves Tabitha with his whole heart and will do absolutely anything for her. He has some incredible lines in this book and I wouldn't even know where to start in picking some out.
Tabitha is fabulous, the older sister that's protected Alena from their mother for years and now she's getting her HEA.
I loved this book, if I'm being honest and sticking to my rating scale then this is a clear 3* read but sometimes you have to go with your heart and this was just so sweet and beautiful.
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690 reviews473 followers
March 15, 2017
4* falling for you STARS!!

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For fairytales… they are alive and real in your heart.
And maybe your lady business.

I really liked AR's dedication to the reader. They fulfilled our plead to make Tabitha's story. She is Alena's older sister from His Princess. I was wondering about her interest with King Roman's royal guard, Vlad. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed it.

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Well, we've seen a bit Tabitha in Alena's story. She's really intrigued me since the first time. With her rebel streak and not really a princess-in-distress type. Tabitha didn't wish to marry a king but as a devoted and loving sister, she wouldn't hesitate to do it for Alena.

The moment Vlad saw Tabitha, he couldn't let her go. Of course, Vlad is your typical alpha caveman. He will do anything to get her include ask his king for "permission". Tabitha's reaction really surprised me at first. She's not easily seduce by Vlad and it makes him wants her more. However, she couldn't handle his dirty talks anymore.
“Do you feel what’s happening between us, Princess?” I toss the scrap of lace away and look down at her bare pussy. “Do you feel my claim on you yet?”
“Oh God,” she moans, her eyes wild with passion.
“No, sweet Tabitha. Only my name passes your lips when your pussy is out for me to taste.”
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Her struggle didn't take long. Tabitha fallen for him instantly. Both of them are really horny for each other. In this story, Vlad show his dominance yet still playful. In the end, they're totally in love and didn't care about their status. I really enjoyed their sexy times so much.
“Tell me you love me when you cum. Let me hear you say it for the first time when my cock is buried deep inside you. I love you, Tabitha, so don’t you dare deny me.”

Apparently, this one isn't only about sex. There is a bit drama happened with Tabitha and her mother. And Vlad fight for her. That make him different and more likable than other male in this series. Moreover, the filthy epilogue managed to win my heart. Overall, I'm satisfied with the princess series. It was quick and dirty enough for fun.
It’s like gasoline has been poured on fire, and I’m an animal gone wild. I thrust harder and harder until Tabitha is clawing my chest and screaming out another orgasm.
Plunging inside one last time, I follow her over the edge into paradise. Thick jets of cum fill her pussy to the point that it drips down the side. She can’t hold all that I have to give her, and I watch it spread between us. The sight is filthy and only turns me on all over again.
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651 reviews424 followers
March 25, 2017
I climb on the bed and kiss my way up her body, stopping at her breasts to pay homage to their perfect sweetness. I can't wait to taste them when they're filled with milk for our babies. She'll be round and ripe and ready to feed.

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That's a bit too much for me.

Otherwise, I wasn't particularly curious to know Tabitha's story. It was pretty obvious what happened to her from the first book in the series.
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1,655 reviews1,142 followers
March 20, 2017
This was the last book of the Princess series and I enjoyed it as much as the others! Once again it is a short, smutty and romantic read! Exactly what we all come to expect from AR's work! When I'm in the mood, these are the perfect read for me! This series has been one of my favourites of AR's books!!
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430 reviews467 followers
March 26, 2017
It was so nice of Alexa Riley, that they wrote a story about couple the fans asked for. I loved the first part and the sisters so I was very happy for this story too.

“I’m going to give you everything you ever wanted, Tabitha, but you will always be a princess. Now you’ll only be my princess.”


I think you should read His Princess first, these two parts together form a whole story. It then just makes more sense. It's about princess and the king's head of security. Although they shouldn't be together, they rebelled against tradition. It's a short and bawdy epic story.

“No one but me hears your pleasure, Princess. Use the pillow if you need to.”


If you read the first, you'll know that with Tabitha you can count on sassy and funny heroine. And it was just that, sexy and mischievous. With primal alpha hero who ensures some dirty bed scenes.

“Are you always so rough with your dessert?”
“So you’re the sweet one?” she asks as she smiles at me. ”


I can sum up this series as a sweet and dirty royal smut. I had a good time and lot of fun with princesses and their kings. But I can't wait to see with what they come up next.


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ARC kindly provided for an honest review. Thank you!

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1,121 reviews1,347 followers
March 13, 2017
Aren't these ladies amazing?! First, To conclude this already awesome series, they give us the book we begged for, and second they top it of by creating it and delivering what was for me the best story of the series!!! So in love with Vlad and Tabby! Wow... <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

“I know who you are.” Her breath hitches as the steel length of my cock moves between her legs.
“I’m yours,” I say simply and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. Then I lean in and put my lips against the shell of it. “And you’re mine.”

The powerful beat of my heart connects with hers in that moment, and time stands still. Our pleasures mold together into one, and I feel my soul find its other half.




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1,633 reviews440 followers
December 29, 2017
My favorite princess story yet! These covers are absolutely gorgeous but this is the best being my favorite color and all.

And this is why I love AR's books right here...
"This is how I’m going to bind you to me forever. There will never be a day when someone comes for your hand in marriage. You’ll already have my baby in your womb, and nothing can stand in my way.”
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620 reviews599 followers
July 4, 2017
5+++ Stars


I've been waiting for their story since book 1 and it's perfect! I can't decide now if this is my favorite story in the series or just as good as books 1 and 3. I think it's my favorite!

The story is about Vlad and Tabitha.

He's the top royalty guard and best friend of King Roman (book 1 H). He had no plans of marrying and having kids but one look at Tabby and there's no going back.

Tabby is a princess and Alena's older sister (book 1 h). She's a great sister. She takes care of Alena and always protects her. Making sure she'll take the brunt of their mother but there's no one taking care of her until Vlad.

Her mother wanted her to meet a king but Vlad won't allow it. Besides, she doesn't want to marry a royalty. She wants a simple life with a loving caveman husband with a lot of kids.

It's a really nice story. I love how possessive he was to her and how he made sure she's protected from her mother. I love love love the epilogue! It's the best epilogue in the series.


SAFETY:
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872 reviews80 followers
March 14, 2017
I think this is my favorite of the series. I just loved Vlad and Tabitha both.
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3,875 reviews2,842 followers
March 12, 2017
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564 reviews87 followers
March 15, 2017
-Love Vlad and his inner caveman.
-Love Tabitha's protectiveness.
-Love the epilogues. So sweeeet :)
-The MCs are both winners for me.
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2,102 reviews1,382 followers
March 13, 2017
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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I think Forbidden Princess by Alexa Riley might be my favorite of the The Princess Series. The much anticipated story of Vlad and Tabitha is finally here… Seriously, who wouldn’t want to read a story about a beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed princess who falls madly in love with a protective cave man hero. Yeah, this was the perfect combination for an Alexa Riley fairytale.

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Tabitha wants nothing more than her sister to be happy and to also find that epic love that every romance book have talked about. Well, luckily for Tabita she didn’t have to wait long since her knight in shining armor happened to be one of the King’s right hand man. You could say it was love at first sight for Vlad and Tabitha. Well love at first sight soon led to claiming… and if you read an Alexa Riley book then you know they will fall madly in love with each other and live happily ever after. Of course, we can’t forget that the ladies of Alexa Riley will sprinkle this quick read with lots of steamy moments and a side of total alpha male.

So if you are looking for a fun quick sexy, sappy, and sweet love story then the Forbidden Princess is the book for you.

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1,290 reviews340 followers
March 15, 2017
3.75 stars!
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2,419 reviews236 followers
March 21, 2017
This book follows the same plot line as the other three, except this time the dude is not a King.

Tabitha's mother is not happy that her Princess daughter has her eyes on Vlad, the security detail for her newly married sister.

Vlad has already staked his claim on Tabitha and no one will get in his way. She is his.
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1,320 reviews116 followers
March 15, 2017
”The forbidden princess is always the sweetest.”

Princess Tabitha and sexy bodyguard Vlad were by far my favorite couple in AR’s Princess series. I loved how tender and sweet Vlad was one minute and then BAM! He would underline it was some seriously hot caveman attitude.

“I’m yours,” I say simply and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. Then I lean in and put my lips against the shell of it. “And you’re mine.”


I was smiling like an idiot when I read that scene. It was literally minutes after first laying eyes on each other and our H is already staking his claim and putting it all out there for his woman. If you’ve read AR you know this is typical H behavior and what doesn’t work for others has always been golden for this team, so it wasn’t a surprise that my rational/logical/cynical part of my brain turned off when I delved back into my guilty pleasure. I really liked this couple and I felt their connection on a deeper level then the other three.

The powerful beat of my heart connects with hers in a moment, and time stands still. Our pleasures mold together into one, and I feel my soul find its other half.


And with lines like that, it’s no wonder I’m rating this quickie 4 stars

When u binge read ALexa Riley and there were so many OTT moments, not one but two epilogues AND babies! So many babies!

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312 reviews40 followers
March 12, 2017


I was anticipating for this story and finally, I read it... my opinion AR nailed it creating a story with impulsive characters and a plot filled with lots of passion.

Tabitha is a bold heroine with a big heart ready to do anything to save her sister and when she finally met her her match and who wouldn't be better other than Vlad the big, sexy caveman. Believe me, you're gonna read pages with hot, steamy scenes, dialogues and a chemistry which has plenty fireworks.

“Then you walked right into my life, and I got it. You lit up the whole room, and then I saw it. You pulled at a primal part of me. A part of me that I didn’t know was there. It was lying dormant, waiting for you. Because it belonged to you.”

A unique fairytale that you definitely don't want to miss!! I'm looking forward to reading the next story the author will create!!

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