FYI: Not a Clean Romance

The story and characters were okay, though i felt at times the author treats the readers like idiots and repeats her point too often, but then it got trashy. I know some people are into that, but I want to warn those who are looking for a Hallmark Christmas movie in a book that this isn't it!

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Bizarre narrator choice

If you are casting an actor to read a book set in London, where half of the characters are British, you think you’d cast an actor who can do an English accent. I winced every time she read the lines of the male lead character. It’s rough going.

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The Poor British narration hurt my ears

The story is sweet, but opted to read the book instead. I wish they used a male narrator to do the British dialogue or made Janina do some training on the accent. I just couldn’t listen to it.

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Good story if you can get past the accent

This was a nice story and it was pretty well done, entertaining and heartwarming. The narrator made me believe that she was a 50-something woman of color. Also true is that this was probably the worst British accent I've ever heard attempted. It was a strange mix sounding of German, English and perhaps West Indian, something...I actually chuckled and wondered if the narrator had never seen BBC or PBS, even if just to prepare for this role? The writing was pretty good but I had to also grapple with confusion about the usage of words like "him" instead of "he" and "at" instead of "with", throughout the story. Professional book editors may not exist anymore. This was a nice use of time though and the book was a relaxing, happy tale. It's worth your time if you don't take it too seriously.

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Grown up romance for grown up people.

I loved the naturity of the writing and the story. This was a grown up romance and it was refreshing. The characters weren't too sappy, and the story progressed in fun but realistic way.

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amazing journey

The author brings together mother- daughter relationships, later in life relationships, work- life balance and travel brilliantly. She also successfully includes the importance of non-traditional family roles and adults who choose not to have children. The narrator was great and drew me in. I will definitely re listen next year.

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Lovely

This features Maddie's mother, Vivian, and Malcolm, a Brit who is the Queen's private Secretary. They meet when Maddie and Vivian go to England for Maddie to style the Duchess. I enjoyed this; romance is not just for the young.

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Social Work love story

I was happy to know the main character, Vivian, was a social worker... that’s not something you see often. (I’m a social worker myself) great story telling very vivid almost cried when they parted from her initial 4 day stay! Awesome writing and storytelling!

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I LOVE THIS

I can't get enough of these books! I love how real this all is!

Best story ever

I love love love Royal Holiday. It was just what I needed. I have told all my friends to read it. It’s a must. Thank you so much Jasmine Guillory. Please continue to write. Thanks again.