The Princess Stakes The Princess Stakes
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The Princess Stakes

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Publisher Description

"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written"—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

Born to an Indian maharaja and a British noblewoman, Princess Sarani Rao has it all: beauty, riches, and a crown. But when Sarani's father is murdered, her only hope is the next ship out—captained by the boy she once loved…and spurned.

Captain Rhystan Huntley, the reluctant Duke of Embry, is loath to give up his life at sea. But duty is calling him home, and this is his final voyage. Leave it to fate that the one woman he's ever loved must escape to England on his ship.

"The PRINCESS STAKES came along just when I needed it most. There's star-crossed, swoony, steamy love, true to the genre—but there's also a subtle, searing focus on racism, colorism, and what it means to belong that is rare for a historical romance, which elevates it to a unique and truly resonant read."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author

GENRE
Romance
RELEASED
2021
June 29
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
336
Pages
PUBLISHER
Sourcebooks
SELLER
Sourcebooks, Inc.
SIZE
2.4
MB

Customer Reviews

dspurplehaze610 ,

Loved it

I could read it again, I loved this couple.

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The Princess Stakes

The Princess Stakes by Amalie Howard
Historical romance stand-alone. Second chance and fake relationship troupes.

When her father, the maharaja, is murdered, Sarani fears for her life, and escapes onto a boat that’s leaving Bombay that night. The boat Captain just happens to be her one time crush that she was force to jilt upon her fathers commands. It’s a long voyage and Sarani is willing to work her share of chores. The Duke of Embry, aka the Captain, comes up with a plan that will suit them both when they reach London. A fake engagement.

The ending was brilliant with the heroine using her skills, her pride and receiving the family support. Absolutely loved it. Captivating with unexpected twists.

This book is heavily weighted with dIversity issues. There are a few steamy hot scenes as the couple becomes emotionally connected and they begin a romance of true love.
I skimmed over a dozen pages between 40% and 60% as the couple distanced themselves from each other while entering London society. Angsty maybe. I was drawn back in by the intrigue and the strength of the characters as their past kept coming up.
This book also includes many time specific words that wouldn’t be used in today’s modern language. They were easily understood in context and I enjoyed looking them up occasionally for the specific definition.

Excerpt - Sarani panics:
“He stuck out his hand. “I propose a truce, then.”
“A what?”
“Truce. A cease-fire. Temporary amnesty.”
She glared at him, ignoring his hand. “I know what truce means, you jackanapes. No one, least of all your mother, is going to be convinced that we are a love match. This is foolish. She’ll see right through this. Through me.” Her feeble confidence dissolved as panic set in. “I have a feisty tongue, made worse by weeks spent with your crew. I despise being told what to do. I couldn’t possibly make you or any Englishman a dutiful, proper wife. This is impossible.”
Excerpt from The Princess Stakes by Amalie Howard

The afterward is a bit of history and the voice of the author who knows the mixed culture and has incorporated it and risen to heights we can all aspire to in acceptance and understanding.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to keep.

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