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Merissa (14146 KP) rated The Prince's Charm (Princely Plans #1) in Books

Mar 31, 2026  
The Prince's Charm (Princely Plans #1)
The Prince's Charm (Princely Plans #1)
Ellie Ash | 2026 | LGBTQ+, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
THE PRINCE'S CHARM is the first book in the Princely Plans series, a new series in a new world, with a host of new characters to fall in love with, but the same exceptional writing and world-building as I have come to expect from this author.

Torex and Pelun (I wouldn't dare to be so familiar as to call them Tor and Pel!) are both princes and both the black sheep of their families for differing reasons. Torex has a plan to marry for love in a FAR FROM NOW future, and goes to Tond to annoy his brother and get out of an arranged (sort of) marriage. Pelun doesn't know what game the High Prince is playing, but he isn't interested anyway.

I find it so easy to lose myself in Ellie Ash's worlds. This one is slow-burning, but with snippets and comments that made me chuckle. Yes, Pelun has a chip on his shoulder, and no, I don't blame him (fully). As for Torex, well, he's charming, but also slightly conceited. This isn't really a surprise, given his upbringing and magical level.

I thoroughly enjoyed every word of book one, and I can't wait to continue with the next. Absolutely loved it and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.

** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 31, 2026
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2631 KP) rated Honeymoon with Murder in Books

Nov 8, 2021  
Honeymoon with Murder
Honeymoon with Murder
Carolyn G. Hart | 1988 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Annie and Max’s Marriage Gets Off to a Murderous Start
Annie and Max’s wedding turned out beautifully, despite Max’s mother’s attempts to hijack the ceremony. Their plans to leave the next morning on their honeymoon are sidetracked, however, when they get a panicked midnight call from Ingrid, Annie’s employee, friend, and matron of honor. Ingrid is cut off before they can get much out of her, so they race over to Ingrid’s cottage, where they find a dead body in the middle of her living room but no sign of the woman herself. The victim is Jesse Penrick, one of the residents of the cottages that Ingrid manages. With the police looking to Ingrid to arrest her for murder, Annie starts her own investigation to find and clear her friend. Can she do it?

I was very impressed with Max in this book. While he did grumble to himself a bit about the way these days played out, he showed his love for Annie by digging in and helping out. We get the usual assortment of colorful supporting players and suspects strong enough to keep us guessing. The wedding doesn’t really slow down the beginning of the book, and the mystery is strong. It kept me guessing until Annie put everything together at the end. I know the series is known for its mystery author name dropping, but it did get excessive at times. Also excessive was the foul language. Still, I did enjoy this book overall and look forward to Annie and Max’s next case.