Once Upon a Royal Christmas
by Robin Bielman
Publication Date: October 20, 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary Romance, Holiday
Synopsis
Colliding with a prince while walking four dogs isn’t how Rowan Palotay pictured meeting royalty, but then lately her life hasn’t gone according to plan. With one teensy tiny mistake, her job as a news reporter took a turn for the worse and now she’s lucky to have a small pet column in the local newspaper. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and magic, but she feels like she’s forever stuck on the naughty list.
Prince Theodore Chenery is in Marietta shortly after the death of his mother to meet his grandparents for the first time. When an accidental run-in—literally—with Rowan leads to an unexpected friendship, he finds himself enchanted with the outspoken, feisty country girl. She’s unlike anyone he’s ever met and her special brand of kindness and honesty make it harder and harder to keep temptation away.
Giving into the passion and deep-rooted emotions between them, Theo and Rowan discover what matters most. But when their relationship makes worldwide news, Theo must decide whether or not to follow his heart or his royal duty.
Excerpt
Rowan slipped off
her coat and hung it on the iron wall rack in her small entryway. She took
Theo’s coat and hung it up beside hers. Then she slipped her hand inside his
much larger one and led him down the hallway to her bedroom. They didn’t talk
and the silence acted like a form of foreplay, heightening the air around them,
letting her mind wander to all sorts of sexy scenarios.
All night. She had all night with
him.
At her silent maneuvering, Theo sat
on the upholstered bench at the foot of her bed. “Stay,” she whispered into his
ear.
Her sleepover. Her rules.
She’d left on the small bedside
lamp, but the soft lighting wasn’t enough. She wanted to feast her eyes on him,
not guess, so she walked over to the standing lamp in the corner and turned it
on. Better.
His heated gaze ate her up as she
stepped back into his personal space. “The way your body moves in that dress
makes me crazy,” he said.
“Good crazy?” She slid her hands
inside his tuxedo jacket, around his shoulders, and slowly slipped the coat
down his arms, stopping halfway and trapping his arms behind him.
Excitement and
I’m-game-for-whatever-you-want flashed in his eyes. “Unbelievably good.”
“I like that.” She undid the buttons
of his white dress shirt, pressed her lips to his neck. He smelled so good she
hoped his scent lingered on her skin and her sheets for days. “Know what else I
like?”
“What?” he asked, his voice husky.
“You.”
“I like you, too. Let me show you
how much.”
“After I show you.” She unbuttoned the rest of
his shirt. With each open clasp, she placed an open mouthed kiss to his hot,
smooth skin. A light dusting of blond hair covered his muscular chest. She
moved lower to hard, sculpted abs. He must do at least a thousand crunches a
day. The muscles there jumped when she kissed below his belly button.
“If you’re planning to continue
progressing this slow, it’s going to be a problem.”
She’d noticed his “problem.” It was hard not to.
“Are you laughing at me?” he goaded,
his voice full of fun.
“No, no. I’m laughing at my own
silly joke in my head.” She put her hands on his thighs. “Sorry,” she added,
suddenly realizing she was nervous and that
was why she’d decided on a slow seduction.
This night with Theo meant more than
a quick trip between the sheets.
“You never have to be sorry when
you’re with me.” His hands cupped her jawline, and he leaned forward to brush a
kiss to her lips.
“You freed your arms.”
“I’m taking over.”
She stepped back. “Really?” It wasn’t so much a protest as
a challenge. One she had every intention of letting him win. Her rules were
overrated.
About Robin Bielman
She is a 2014 RITA Finalist, loves to frequent coffee shops, and plays a mean game of sock tug of war with her cute, but often naughty dog, Harry. She cherishes her family and friends and loves to connect with readers. Get the scoop on Robin, her books, and sign up for her newsletter on her website.
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