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Guarding the Princess: A Sweet Royal Romance (Faking It Book 3) Kindle Edition
Charlotte
The way out of my gilded cage was clear; the reward, freedom.
Fall in love and get married before my twenty-first birthday and I can give up the throne I don’t want.
Unfortunately, the boyfriend I propose to turns me down just days before my birthday and my mother, the Queen, summons me back to my country.
New plan: fake a boyfriend.
Ryker
First rule of bodyguarding: don’t get involved personally with clients.
I’m only supposed to get her back to Regora safely and on time.
But then she cries on my shoulder when I catch her running away and she shares her family secret.
Now I want to protect her heart.
The only problem is princesses don’t fall for bodyguards. Not in real life.
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Product details
- ASIN : B07Z6RRSMD
- Publisher : Marika Ray Publishing (November 6, 2019)
- Publication date : November 6, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 182 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #654,727 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #10,614 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Kindle Store)
- #12,738 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Books)
- #15,336 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomComs to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll laugh at least once with every book.
Marika spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.
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Customers find the book's romance sweet and enjoyable. They describe it as a fun, amazing read with likable characters and easy character progression. The book is described as brilliant and one of those series that readers will read over and over again.
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Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find it sweet and uplifting, with real-life issues and laugh-out-loud moments. The characters are described as spunky and lovable.
"...Y'all Ms. Ray is a phenomenal storyteller and I'm so glad I stumbled upon her books!..." Read more
"...This book has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, real life issues, imperfect characters, back stabbing relatives, laugh out loud moments,..." Read more
"This was a very enjoyable book to read. The sweet romance of feisty, independent Charollete and handsome swoon worthy protector Ryker will leave..." Read more
"Wow wow wow! I just loved this beautiful love story. It’s a great pick me up story also. I would recommend this book to everyone!..." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They find the story fun and brilliant. The bodyguard character is swoon-worthy and the happy ending is full of love.
"...in my pajamas and curled up in my big chair after finishing this amazing book. What do I have to say for myself?..." Read more
"This sweet swoony book gave me all the feels. I loved this story about Charlotte and Ryker...." Read more
"...It's a fantastic ending storyline to a beyond brilliant series." Read more
"Marika did it again! I love getting to read her stories...." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters likable and appreciate the easy progression between them.
"...a little bit of everything - sweet moments, real life issues, imperfect characters, back stabbing relatives, laugh out loud moments, and so much love..." Read more
"...I love getting to read her stories. Her characters always capture my heart and I love joining them on their journey to love and happiness. 💖..." Read more
"Cute, sweet romance. I enjoyed the easy progression between the characters and the bit of danger thrown in. This was a fun distraction." Read more
"This was a sweet romance that hooked me. The characters were likable and even though I read this book first, it stands on its own." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020I had plans today. Plans to get up bright and early, go for a walk, make breakfast, shower and get ready to run errands that I didn't do on Saturday. Before I climbed out of bed, I decided that just one chapter wouldn't hurt... and then I could get on with my day. Famous last words for this Book Dragon! Here I am, 5 hours later, sitting in my pajamas and curled up in my big chair after finishing this amazing book. What do I have to say for myself? I am so glad I decided to read instead of be an adult! I can always adult later, right?!
*dreamy sigh*
Oh how I loved this book! I couldn't devour it fast enough. Y'all this book as all the feels... and I mean... All. The. FEELS! You want to laugh? Get teary eyed? Feel the frustration for the characters? Sit on the edge of your seat feeling the anticipation and needing to know what happens next? Not want to put the book down? Because that is exactly what happened to me while reading this book!
I absolutely adored Charlotte and Ryker and found myself routing for them from the very beginning. I loved watching their friendship grow, watching them open up to each other about their insecurities, learning who each other is and what makes them tick. The love these two felt for each other was palpable. They were determined to put each other and their love before anything else. I love that in couples!
This book was the perfect ending to an amazing series! Even though the series is called "Faking It" and I've been swearing off certain tropes for over a year now, I'm definitely glad I took a chance on all these books. It's definitely fun and one of those series that I'll be reading over and over again!
Y'all Ms. Ray is a phenomenal storyteller and I'm so glad I stumbled upon her books! Not only has she become a favorite of mine, but also an auto-buy for me. I can't wait to read more of her sweet reads!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021This sweet swoony book gave me all the feels. I loved this story about Charlotte and Ryker. Charlotte is the princess of a small country who has been living in LA as a barista. Ryker is a professional bodyguard and is assigned to guard Charlotte and to return her to her country in a few weeks. But Charlotte has no desire to return and take the throne. On their way to their HEA, there is a small bit of angst and there is growth for both characters. This book has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, real life issues, imperfect characters, back stabbing relatives, laugh out loud moments, and so much love. I love this sweet series.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019This was a very enjoyable book to read. The sweet romance of feisty, independent Charollete and handsome swoon worthy protector Ryker will leave you smiling. It's a fantastic ending storyline to a beyond brilliant series.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019Wow wow wow! I just loved this beautiful love story. It’s a great pick me up story also. I would recommend this book to everyone! I’ve give this book a 10 if I could!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019Marika did it again! I love getting to read her stories. Her characters always capture my heart and I love joining them on their journey to love and happiness. 💖
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020Cute, sweet romance. I enjoyed the easy progression between the characters and the bit of danger thrown in. This was a fun distraction.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020Ryker and Charlotte are such a sweet but spunky couple. This book needs to be on your "must read" list!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019This story was more than just "they don't know I'm a princess". The story was deeper, including more family matters, and it was lovely. This is an *almost* insta-love story. I might have liked a couple more "getting to know you" chapters, but I really liked the depth of the back stories, which made up for anything else I was missing.
It's hard to leave a review without any spoilers. I'll just say that I really enjoyed this read. It was sweet, interesting, had twists I didn't expect, had a mild black moment, and ended just how I'd want it to. Definitely recommend!!
If you love secret royalty, alpha heroes with heart, strong women who stick to their beliefs, small kingdom romance, and unexpected twists, this book is for you!
*I received this book ahead of time and made no commitment to leave a review, favorable or otherwise.*
5.0 out of 5 starsThis story was more than just "they don't know I'm a princess". The story was deeper, including more family matters, and it was lovely. This is an *almost* insta-love story. I might have liked a couple more "getting to know you" chapters, but I really liked the depth of the back stories, which made up for anything else I was missing.Sweet, light romance
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019
It's hard to leave a review without any spoilers. I'll just say that I really enjoyed this read. It was sweet, interesting, had twists I didn't expect, had a mild black moment, and ended just how I'd want it to. Definitely recommend!!
If you love secret royalty, alpha heroes with heart, strong women who stick to their beliefs, small kingdom romance, and unexpected twists, this book is for you!
*I received this book ahead of time and made no commitment to leave a review, favorable or otherwise.*
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Top reviews from other countries
- HippychickReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Guarding the princess
I was honoured to read this as part of Marika's ARC team and this is my honest review.
Princess Charlotta Isakkson of Regora (near Sweeden) aka Charlotte has been living undercover in the States for the past 3 years living on minimum wage as a barista.
Family tradition dictates she must marry before her 21st birthday or return home and assume role as the new queen and be expected to marry a lame prince in an arranged marriage unless she can get someone to marry her before her 21st birthday.
After having a very public proposal turned down Charlotte finds she is relieved that Zeke turned her down.
Ryker Duke is 26 years old - light blue eyes and dark hair is a bodyguard and has been for 6 years not normally a guy to set down roots with work.
Charlotte surprises Ryker as she is the complete opposite of what you might think a princess would act as she's kind, caring works hard and tries to blend in. Whilst in Regora an event is created but can this ever be a HEA for someone like Ryker and Princess Charlotta?
- D. DentReviewed in Australia on April 16, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars A royal romance
A future queen in hiding, the bodyguard sent to keep her safe. The only thing they didn’t expect was for love to come barreling in.
A fun sweet rom com with all the feels. Just loved Charlotte and Ryker, with his sweet tooth and his determination, and Charlotte with her desire to just live a normal life until she realises the good she could do for her country and accepts her fate.
- love to readReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhh!
What a lovely story....
I have only recently come across Marika Ray and have enjoyed reading Walker and Jemma's story and Rhys and Jake 's also