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Barely Regal

Rosavia Royals, Book 5

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Barely Regal

By: E. Davies
Narrated by: Kieran Flitton
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A bratty boy prince needs: a firm but fair daddy.

Prince Renford is a royal brat. Nineteen and last in line for the throne, Wren hates his made-up job: commander of roses. Good thing his long-time valet has a firm hand. If only Wren could tempt him to break all palace protocol and use it.

Thom Pierce is 16 years older. Old enough to know he should ignore his prince's less-than-subtle flirtation. He's been burned by a higher-ranked boy before. His job and reputation are at stake if the palace catches a scandal unfolding under their noses.

Wren needs the part of Thom that he's kept locked away for years. If the young prince wants to be taken as seriously as his older brothers, he has to grow up fast. Thom's rules could help Wren become the man Thom knows he can be in time for the Royal Ball...or they could attract the very attention that forces them apart forever.

Welcome to the tiny European country of Rosavia, where roses ramble over alpine slopes and princes fall for the men of their dreams. Every Rosavia Royals book happens simultaneously, so books can be listened to on their own, or in any order... but keep an eye out for familiar faces around the palace!

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I really like this installment of the series. I felt the connection, and the story was good without being too over the top. The narration felt more comfortable to me. Overall, a great listen.

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Prince Renford of Rosavia is a pain in the you know what to his family, especially his elder brother Cas who is constantly cleaning up the messes of his brothers. Wren is known for being unreliable and unfocused. When his father makes him Commander of the Roses, he balks at what he considers a boring and tedious task. Little does he realize how much those roses will come to mean to him. All the family members have roses grown for them and it’s an honor to cultivate them. Wren just sees dirt and a legacy he doesn’t understand.

Thom Pierce has been Wren’s butler for quite some time. He’s watched with exasperation as the young man has grown. Yes, the prince wants to be taken seriously, but he hasn’t done much to avail himself of potential approval from his parents. Thom sees the potential in Wren but also knows a strong hand will be needed to curb the bad behavior and a guiding hand will be needed to help the prince meet and exceed his potential.

Wren being an insatiable flirty brat (Thom’s words) makes this a challenge. The young prince is a virgin, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to tempt his butler into crossing lines that should never be crossed. Not only is there sixteen years between the two of them, but there is a massive power gap. Wren is supposed to be issuing the commands, but he yearns to be told what to do. He wants a Daddy to curb his worst tendencies.

Thom has been in the position of dominating a superior and it didn’t end well. He loves his job in the castle in Rosavia and doesn’t want to put it at risk. A visit to a sex shop later, along with some rope shenanigans, and he can see he’s going to have to take charge before Wren gets in real trouble. When their relationship is revealed, there’s a huge uproar within the royal family. But Wren is determined and a prince with a singular focus can be hard to change.

What will happen at the Royal Ball? Will Wren get his way? Will Thom have the courage to fight for what he really wants? Well, all will be revealed.

This is the final book in the Rosavia series but it can absolutely be read either as a stand alone or at any point in the series. I’ve read the books out of order but have enjoyed them all. I love watching the characters interact and putting the pieces together. Oh, and I have to mention the cats. Wren used to work at an animal shelter and he has brought home many strays who are often getting in the way – often to the betterment of the story and then men.

Finally, I have to mention Kieran Flitton. He did a lovely job narrating the series and I look forward to listening to more books by him in the future.

Climbing roses, rope, a brat, and a Daddy

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5 Stars! 

Barely Regal is Prince Renford (aka Wren, aka the baby of the family) and Thom's (aka Captain Daddy, Sir) story. LOL 

I fell for Wren from the small glimpses we got of him in the previous installments and he was just as fun and impetuous as he seemed then. And Thom was the reticent valet who didn't want to give in to his charge's advances, but of course, was powerless against them. They were super hot together and I loved the Daddy/boy dynamics, especially considering the fact that Wren was a prince and Thom was, in essence, his employee. I adored that Thom was so attuned to Wren's needs and managed to put him in the right direction to start reaching his potential.

I loved that we finally got to see Ida von Tarr finally get her comeuppance! It was something I've been wanting since I listened to the previous two books. 

Again, I can't recommend this audiobook enough. Not only because E. Davies did a fantastic job wrapping the series up in this book, but because Kieran Flitton consistently delivered a flawless performance book after book after book in the series, giving each of the characters a distinctive voice and bringing them all to life. 

Perfect way to wrap up the series!

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There is just something HOT about the role reversal and seeing the master become the submissive, especially when it involves a royal! The teasing and sexual tension between Wren and Thom that marks the first third of the book had me waiting with baited breath for the eventual act. I’m not usually into age difference romance, but here the dynamic is different. It’s not an experienced, knowledgeable older man and a silly, foolish, ignorant young man. Wren is a prince, and well-educated. He’s not a fool, he’s intelligent, he just needs some discipline and refining. I liked seeing Wren grow, especially seeing him take on his position with the roses, even if he did not realize or acknowledge the importance of his task at first. I enjoyed his growth and seeing him learn how important his role was and watching him create something new in the garden.

The narration is great. Kieran does a wonderful job voicing the MCs and really captures Thom's tight formality and Wren's bratiness.

I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

So hot!

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This was already my favorite of the rosavia royals books but the narration made it come alive! The daddy kink was light but super steamy and the chemistry off the charts!! This is a superb listen!!

Wowzah!

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