Blog Tour + Excerpt + Review: "Throne Away" by Leddy Harper

I am thrilled to be participating in the blog tour celebrating the release of Leddy Harper's latest novel, "Throne Away." I am a big fan of royal romances, and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I had a tough time putting the book down once I started it. My plan was to read only the first chapter and then do a few chores around the house, but by the time I had reached the end of that chapter, all thoughts of dishes and laundry were forgotten, and I happily settled in to devour Moira and Ryan's story. This deeply emotional tale kept me turning the pages all afternoon, and I highly recommend it not only for lovers of royal romance, but for anyone who loves emotionally complex contemporaries.

About "Throne Away"

Throne Away, a standalone single father, royal romance by best-selling author Leddy Harper is NOW LIVE!

I’ve always believed that love was hard and when you found it, you held onto it with everything you have.

That wasn’t the case with Ryan.

Loving him was easy, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t hold onto him.

Because I wear a crown.

And he's a single father raising a child...five thousand miles away.

Read an Excerpt from "Throne Away"

I stilled on the corner and looked toward the dark sky. With a deep breath, I closed my eyes and imagined Daniel’s face. A smile took over my lips until my cheeks burned and ached, something I hadn’t experienced in a while. But all of that quickly vanished when I heard the harsh sound of heavy footsteps coming closer. And then came the voice I was expecting. “Don’t move!”

Even though I didn’t have to turn around to know it was my security, I did so anyway. Andrew came up from behind while Patrick sprinted toward me from my left. Running from them wasn’t an option—not like I would have anyway. They were there to protect me, and I was sure they were frantic when they realized I had slipped out of my suite.

“What are you doing out here all by yourself?” Andrew held my forearms and searched my face for any sign of distress. “You are a princess, Moira. You can’t roam the streets like a commoner.”

And just like that, the clock struck twelve. My coach turned into a pumpkin, my dress into rags, and my bracelets into the shackles that kept me a prisoner.

I was back to reality.

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My Review

I loved Leddy Harper's "Throne Away," a unique and captivating royal romance that emphasizes the role of fate and how it works in mysterious ways to bring people together. I am a big fan of royal romances, mostly because of the fantasy element involved; like many little girls, I used to dream about marrying a prince and being carried off to live in his luxurious palace, where I would never have to worry about anything ever again. Unfortunately for Princess Moira, the main character of "Throne Away," life in a palace isn't quite as carefree as all of those Disney movies make it seem. Her life wasn't really her own; there were many expectations placed on her by many different people, and someone always seemed to be watching.

To Moira's credit, she was a very strong and independent young woman who knew exactly what she wanted and was willing to fight for it, no matter the cost. When she met Ryan, their connection was palpable, and at times the force of their attraction was nearly overwhelming for them both. There were seemingly insurmountable obstacles standing in the way of their building a life together, however, and the outcome of their story was one that I never would have predicted.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend "Throne Away" for anyone who enjoys royal romances or emotional contemporary romances in general. I'd love to read a future story about Moira's cousin, Princess Elizabeth, but I'm sure I will enjoy whatever Leddy Harper writes next, whether it's related to this story or not.

*ARC provided by the author via Social Butterfly PR. All opinions expressed are my own.