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ABOUT THE BOOK:

From the author of the bestselling California Dreamin' sweet romantic comedy series comes a new adventure in the small town of Hallmark Beach…

All I wanted to do was throw my brother a surprise early wedding.
As the prince of a small country, his wedding day has been eclipsed by pomp and circumstance—and he and his fiancée deserve more. So when I find myself in a charming small town on the coast of California, I decide to plan them the perfect royal wedding without all the cameras and expectations.

But as a princess, I can't be here alone.
So my brother sends along the country's top bodyguard—his best mate, Frederick. Who ALSO happens to be the man I'm completely mad about. Not that either of them know that.

Then, assumptions are made ...
That's right. The townspeople who are helping me plan the wedding assume that I'm the bride—and that Frederick's the groom. But it makes the perfect cover story. They'll never suspect it's actually Prince Topher's nuptials I'm planning. We can keep this royal wedding under wraps from the press.

A fake engagement is the perfect plan.
But I didn't quite think through how it would be to pretend with him. To hug him. To share a room with him. To kiss him. In fact, it's going to take all the mental and emotional strength I have to remember that this fake engagement to my brother's best friend ... isn't real. No matter how brilliantly we might fit together.

Beachside Kisses With My Bodyguard is Book 1 in the new Hallmark Beach small town sweet romantic comedy series, where a charming yet quirky town on the coast of California comes to life. Though Princess Chloe and Frederick first appeared in the California Dreamin' series, it's absolutely not necessary to have read those stories in order to enjoy this one. This dual-POV novel is filled with all the sizzling romantic tension and swoons possible without on-page intimacy.

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MY REVIEW: ★★★★ 4/5 Stars

This was such a sweet, adorable romance! I loved every minute of this story - from the laidback, beachside town, to the charming townspeople to the royal princess in hiding, this story couldn’t have been better.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Small, Coastal Town in the PNW
Royal Romance: Princess in Hiding
Unrequited Love / Secret Crush
Brother's Best Friend + Friends to Lovers
Forced Proximity: Only One Bed!
A Hint of Grumpy / Sunshine
Clean and Wholesome

MY Thoughts:

Author Kristin Canary delivers a heartwarming romance between royal princess Chloe Huntington and her temporary bodyguard and brother’s best friend, Frederick Shaw. With delicious forced proximity and a hint of fake dating, the longing and desire between these two simply made my heart burst! Their love story was so tender and that much more rewarding when they admit their feelings to each other.

The gentle pace of this story kept me entertained from beginning to end. I enjoyed meeting new characters along the way and the protective nature Frederick had over Chloe. It was also fun to read a hint of grumpy/sunshine between them and it was easy to see why Frederick loved Chloe; she was a bright and refreshing character! It was sweet to see them work together, along with their new friends, to do something surprising and kind for the ones they love while discovering new things about themselves and each other along the way. Witnessing them discover a sense of belonging with each other nearly made my heart burst!

Summary:

I would most certainly recommend this story to readers who enjoy a heartwarming, small-town romance or readers who love a good royal romance. Also, for readers who enjoy a handful of swoon-worthy, sizzling kisses without any smut, this is for you!