Royally Off-Limits by Kate O'Keeffe: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Book

He needs a royal redemption arc. She needs to keep her distance. The public wants a love story—and they’re about to get one.

I called him Ledonia’s most eligible man-child in a headline. Now I'm living at his palace.

After my no-holds-barred exposé on Prince Maximilien goes viral, the royal family doesn’t banish me—they hire me. Apparently, the King and Queen think damage control looks like me filming an exclusive behind-the-scenes series on their charming, cocky, scandal-prone son.

Prince Max isn’t thrilled. In fact, he downright despises me. Which is fine. Because the feeling? Entirely mutual.

But the thing is, I didn’t expect him to be smarter, deeper, and somehow even hotter in royal pajamas. And I definitely didn’t expect to start falling for a man I’ve built a career out of publicly roasting.

There’s just one problem: He has no idea who I really am.

Romantic, fun, and swoon worthy, Royally Off-Limits is a laugh-out-loud romp about a prince who has lost his way and a woman with a hidden past who has everything to lose. It’s The Princess Diaries for grown-ups meets The Hating Game. If you love opposites attract, forced proximity, slow burns, snarky banter, and a royal who accidentally falls hard, this one’s for you.

All the titles in the Royally Kissed series can be read as standalone novels or as part of the series.

The Author

Kate O’Keeffe is a USA Today and multi-award-winning bestselling author known for her fun, feel-good romantic comedies brimming with humor, heart, and happily ever afters. A native of New Zealand, Kate has crafted numerous popular series, garnering a devoted international readership.

With a flair for witty banter and irresistible heroines navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, Kate’s novels showcase strong friendships, comedic entanglements, and the of course sometimes bumpy but always hopeful road to love.

When she’s not writing, Kate can often be found reading romcoms, binging her favourite shows, or spending time with her friends and family in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand.

Book Review

If you love Princess Diaries, hidden identities, and enemies to love... this book is a must read. Right from the very first book, I have absolutely adored this series and perhaps one of the most fun characters in the background was the youngest prince- Max! As such, I was excited to see him a little more grown up (but still the same loveable Max!) and getting his own chance at a happily ever after... with the most unlikely person of all- the reporter who has made a career sharing the latest scoop on him and his family. And let me just say... this story did not disappoint! The banter between these two was fantastic and the chemistry even better. It was fun to see the more serious side of Max... and the softer side to Fabiana too. There was a LOT more to both of these characters than meets the eye, and the more I got to know them, the more I couldn't help but root for them to get that happily ever after. This was another great addition to this series, and I loved every single minute! 

Royally Off-Limits is a closed-door romance with kisses only and minimal minor language. It is the fourth book in the Royally Kissed series, and while those who have read the previous books will enjoy catching up with familiar characters, I do think this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 


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