The Princess (The Montgomery/Taggert Family Book 8)

The plot of this book was ridiculous.Aria (the princess) is nearly killed in the US, somehow our government makes a plan for her to become an American housewife, while a fake princess stands in for her (because that makes sense). Then she goes back to her country pretending to be a married American so the palace will choose her to "pretend" to be the real princess. Following?Probably not, because it's convoluted and stupid.Nothing more to say.

I have read other books in this series but it has been many years since my last read.Certain things seem to be exaggerated in this story: a Princess, Aria, who won't allow anyone to touch her when she has just been rescued from drowning and no one but her rescuer is around. Really? And she is described as smart but can't figure out the difference between one-hundred dollar bills and one-dollar bills when she goes to tip the redcap? She can't figure out how to unbutton her dress - was she blind while her maid unbuttoned those same buttons every day? Laughable that royalty can't pick up a roll - cut and eat with a fork!This was an enjoyable romance but not one which will bear re-reading. Much was predictable but there was a mystery as to which of Aria's relatives was the one trying to assassinate her. The country's economic dilemma seems to be another one of the exaggerations but adds to the story as it provides a reason J. T. Montgomery is needed as a permanent part of the leadership.After being "persuaded" to marry her by the US government, J. T. only wants to get Aria back to her own country and is only too happy to give her over to her "fiancé" but then sabotages her meetings with that man. Interesting relatives who seem to have no real reason to be hanging around. None of them even make public appearances? And then the country's main source of income, their grape/wine production, is in jeopardy because of a drought. Added to this is the fact that the country's youth are forced to leave to seek jobs elsewhere. Does no one in this country learn about economics, agriculture or leadership? Are they all puppets? The sale of a Lanconia's vanadium is given as the only viable way to save the country's economic crisis but to whom will they sell such during WWII.Montgomery family to the rescue!

I read the Montgomery Taggert series many years ago, and kept all the books to read again someday. Now that I'm older I find I would much rather read on my kindle because I can enlarge the typeface. So I bought the whole series again via kindle, one at a time. These are fun, lighthearted romances, well written, not to serious on the surface but with a deeper look they address issues that a lot of women can relate to. I think the first in the series, Black Lyon, is the weakest. After that they grow on you and soon you can't wait to see what happens to the characters who have become your friends. They hold up a lot better over time that a lot of books written in the 80's and 90's. Read them in order so you understand the inside jokes.

When it comes to love, there's no royalty or commoner.I love the repartee... I feel that the characters were depicted well. The puzzle of who's the villain makes the readers guessing. I flip flop whether I like or hate Aria or JT.I like Aria's grandfather as well. He is a wise king.I enjoyed reading this... I only wish it didn't end where it did.

After reading the first few pages, I was left wondering what happened to Ms. Deveraux's writing talents. Boy, was I wrong... I persevered and kept reading, only to be so involved that I couldn't put it down. I ended up reading the entire book in three days. I guess during that time I neglected my household duties a bit. I knew I was reaching the end of the story, but wanted more. I'd recommend this book with the suggestion that the reader get past those first pages, as it turns into a very enjoyable read. I loved the mystery surrounding the princess and how she was open to learning a new way to live, and the surprise who-dun-it.

Wonderful book, one of the books from the Montgomery series! Also connected with The Maiden. A must read especially if you've read the first Montgomery books: The Velvet Promise, highland Velvet, Velvet song, Velvet Angel.Her name was Aria...a beautiful, arrogant princess from a small European kingdom. Stranded in a storm of intrigue near the Florida Keys, she is swept ashore and into the arms of dashing J.T. Montgomery, an officer of the American Navy. Disdainful at first, Aria is secretly tantalized by the handsome Lieutenant's brash independence...and beneath her proud reserve, J.T. discovers a woman of sensuous fire. To escape her enemies, they return to her royal domain -- with Aria posing as an American bride. But if their daring charade succeeds, Aria must choose -- between the kingdom she was born to rule, and the man she was destined to love!

I'm an avid reader of just about anything, but every once in awhile I'll find an author I just can't put down. This is one of the first books in this series I've read, and I can't seem to put any of them down. Story lines are great and you feel like you're inside of the story. Love this series

I don't have any one part that I don't like.I love the way she took to Americans and our way of life. I read for the pleasure of seeing how the authors mind work's.No two minds work the same. Even if they are in the same part of history.

I love this story, I read it many years ago and was delighted to find the Kindle version. Jude Deveraux and her story telling can be addictive.

Good exciting pace and wonderful characters. Didn’t want to put it down and didn’t want it to end. Wonderful story

Loved it

It's a good book. Keep reading. It has great beginning. Some parts can get boring. But a must try. Yay

One of my Favorite Authors, this book had me giggling at the characters years ago and still to this day no matter how many times i read it!

Very funny and witty, nicely written

Excellent

really enjoyed the book