Say Yes to the Princess: A Hidden Royals Novel

Written by Charis Michaels

Narrated by Morag Sims

The first book in this USA Today bestselling author’s delicious new Hidden Royals series, in which a princess in exile searches for her lost brother—and falls for the devastatingly charming scoundrel sent to thwart her.

A hidden princess…

Princess Regine Elise Adelaide d’Orleans is no longer a princess, but she’s also no commoner. She’s obscure French royalty, exiled to England in the aftermath of the revolution. She lives as a glorified houseguest of the British Royal family, guarded and gilded, but also trapped.

The cynical outcast…

Mr. Killian Crewes serves as the “Royal Fixer” in St. James’s Palace, making messy situations disappear. As the second son of an earl, cleaning up indiscretions was hardly Killian’s goal in life, but his mother’s notoriety makes him less of a peer, and more a member of staff.

A royal scandal…

When Princess Elise spots her long-lost brother in a crowded market, she's determined to find him. But her search puts the palace in an uncomfortable position, and they hire Killian to seduce the princess to distract her from meddling. Except, no one anticipated that Killian would be the one seduced instead. Now he’s risking everything for the lonely princess—his job, her reputation, and both of their hearts.

Say Yes to the Princess is the perfect book for anyone who loves historical fiction with a romantic twist. From the glittering balls of the royal court to the hidden scandals of the aristocracy, this novel has everything readers crave in a period piece.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jul 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063280083

Charis Michaels

USA Today bestselling author Charis Michaels believes a romance novel is a long, entertaining answer to the question, “So, how did you two meet?” and she loves making up new ways for fictional characters to meet and dislike each other before falling in love instead. She grew up on a peach farm in Texas and gave tours at Disney World in college but now can be found raising her family and writing love stories from her screened-in porch in Northern Virginia. 

Reviews for Say Yes to the Princess

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Royal "fixer" Killian is hired by the king to distract exiled French princess Elise from searching for her long-lost brother. The plan backfires when Killian falls in love. Can a struggling courtier have a future with a princess of the blood?

This novel is magnificent. It's a sweeping romance with clever, authentic characters that made me want to cheer. There are moments of quiet pathos, stunning insight, and delightful humor. The tension is high throughout, and I had no idea what would happen next. The romance is a slow burn, more sensual than steamy, with powerful emotion and a ton of charm. Elise and Killian are perfect for each other and earned their HEA. Regency romance doesn't get better than this.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.