Guest Post! C.R. Riley

Hi everyone. I’d like to give you a little background on why I began writing my latest series, The Royals.

I got the idea because as soon as my daughter was born my life became filled with princesses and the princes they fell in love with. They fascinated her like so many other little girls. I have to admit I was engrossed as well, and helped feed her addiction. I’ll even go so far as to disclose that I loved it when Disney started making them with real people instead of just animated films. But like most little girls, she started to grow up and out of that stage quicker than I was ready for.

So that got me thinking about how I could bring some of that back for both of us. Now granted, my twelve-year-old daughter cannot read my books, not yet at least. But I can talk to her about them, which I do, and she is very interested in the books I write now.

While she will have to wait several years to read these stories completely, it has been fun sharing with her what I can. Letting her be a part of it all. One day she too will get to read all about this amazing Royal family, and I have no doubt become my biggest fan.

If you love books about Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses then I believe you will love this series. I do my best to let you see a side of them you don’t normally get to experience. I try to show them in a tangible light while letting them maintain some of that royal allure that makes them so special.

I believe in writing about strong women who aren’t necessarily looking for a man to come and save them. I’m not a fan of teaching my daughter that she needs a man to save her, so my female characters often reflect that view.

My leading men tend to be a little on the arrogant side, especially the men in this series. They are royalty after all, and so many people have helped mold their male egos. Many times, they need to be taken down a few notches and the women I pair them with are perfect and willing to do just that.

Suddenly Enthroned, The Royals Book 1 ( Stand-alone)

I am King.

No one tells me who I can love or who I have to marry. I will decide that all on my own one day when I have the time and energy to pursue a relationship.

I've been busy these last five years since my reign began focusing on being a leader for my kingdom, all while raising my youngest sister Isabel.

Now an incredible woman has caught my eye, along with my attention and heart. Do not underestimate my determination to go after the one thing that can make me happy.

I am King and this King will do what needs to be done to win over the heart of this woman who has distracted me and stolen mine.

The first two chapters of this book are available for a FREE download on Book Funnel. If you would like to read more, click here.

Unexpected Princess, The Royals Book 2 (Stand-alone)

I kept my distance until she was older. Waited until she turned eighteen at least before doing something unexpected.

Knew that she needed time to mature so she would be ready for the life we'd have together. We both needed to really. At twenty-three I wasn’t sure I was ready for the life I was certain we’d have. Therefore, I swore to do my best to give her that time, but even then, I couldn't stay away, not really.

I sincerely hope all this waiting will be worth it. That eventually, we’ll get what I've always dreamed of. Because one thing is for certain, I'm not letting her go. I'll do what has to be done to make her mine.

She is my Unexpected Princess, and no one will stand in her way, I'll make sure of it.

My Noble Fight, The Royals Book 3  (Stand-alone) Coming this Fall 

My life is not perfect, in fact, it is in a huge state of disrepair. I have no one to blame but myself for that. Well, I should blame the man who dragged me into this muddy life. He certainly helped dirty it up.

It’s time for me to start over again and leave that life behind. Get as far away from him as I can. Take my daughter and escape before he ruins us both. She deserves so much better than the life we’re trapped in.

But while I wait for the right time to present itself, I find myself distracted by one very fine Prince. My screwed-up life has no place for this man, who has decided to get his nose dirty. He doesn’t even understand how dire my situation is, or the danger he is inserting himself into. And while I might like to see where it all could go if things were different, there is no way I’d risk dragging him down with me. My life has no room for a Prince. We are from two different worlds and I’d only taint him and his family.

The problem I’m having, however, is the length he’s willing to go to prove me wrong. No matter how hard I try to warn him off, he refuses to listen to reason. The only way I see out is to do the unthinkable.

This is my fight and I’m not about to let him sidetrack me. It’s time to do what I have to do. I can only pray he forgives me one day.

If you enjoyed these synopses. You can find the links on my website, https://www.crrileyauthor.com or even use Linktree to connect to all my social media accounts, along with an Amazon Author page where all my published books can be found.

- C.R. Riley