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Royally #3
Royally Endowed
Logan St. James is a smoldering, sexy beast. Sure, he can be a little broody at times—but Ellie Hammond’s willing to overlook that. Because, have you seen him??
Sexy. As. Hell.
And Ellie’s perky enough for both of them.
For years, she’s had a crush on the intense, gorgeous royal security guard—but she doesn’t think he ever saw her, not really.
To Logan, Ellie was just part of the job—a relative of the royal family he’d sworn to protect. Now, at 22 years old and fresh out of college, she’s determined to put aside her X-rated dreams of pat-downs and pillow talk, and find a real life happily ever after.
The Queen of Wessco encourages Ellie to follow in her sister’s footsteps and settle down with a prince of her own. Or a duke, a marquis…a viscount would also do nicely.
But in the pursuit of a fairy tale ending, Ellie learns that the sweetest crushes can be the hardest to let go.
***
Logan St. James grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a family on the wrong side of the law. But these days, he covers his tattoos and scars with a respectable suit. He’s handsome, loyal, brave, skilled with his hands and…other body parts.
Any woman would be proud to call him hers.
But there’s only one woman he wants.
For years he’s watched over her, protected her, held her hair back when she was sick, taught her how to throw a punch, and spot a liar.
He dreams of her. Would lay down his life for her.
But beautiful Ellie Hammond’s off-limits.
Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.
Sexy. As. Hell.
And Ellie’s perky enough for both of them.
For years, she’s had a crush on the intense, gorgeous royal security guard—but she doesn’t think he ever saw her, not really.
To Logan, Ellie was just part of the job—a relative of the royal family he’d sworn to protect. Now, at 22 years old and fresh out of college, she’s determined to put aside her X-rated dreams of pat-downs and pillow talk, and find a real life happily ever after.
The Queen of Wessco encourages Ellie to follow in her sister’s footsteps and settle down with a prince of her own. Or a duke, a marquis…a viscount would also do nicely.
But in the pursuit of a fairy tale ending, Ellie learns that the sweetest crushes can be the hardest to let go.
***
Logan St. James grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a family on the wrong side of the law. But these days, he covers his tattoos and scars with a respectable suit. He’s handsome, loyal, brave, skilled with his hands and…other body parts.
Any woman would be proud to call him hers.
But there’s only one woman he wants.
For years he’s watched over her, protected her, held her hair back when she was sick, taught her how to throw a punch, and spot a liar.
He dreams of her. Would lay down his life for her.
But beautiful Ellie Hammond’s off-limits.
Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.
275 pages, ebook
First published August 14, 2017
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Emma Chase
49 books18.8k followersEmma Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romance filled with humor, heat and heart. Her books have been published in over 20 languages and the film adaptation of Tangled, Emma's iconic enemies-to-lovers rom-com, was recently released by Passionflix.
Emma lives happily-ever-after in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and two adorable, misbehaving dogs.
Emma lives happily-ever-after in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and two adorable, misbehaving dogs.
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August 29, 2017
★★★ ROYALLY ENDOWED IS LIVE!! ★★★
"I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you even when I'm awake."
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Logan & Ellie's story is HERE!!! I'm SO excited & thrilled to share this story with you!! It's sexy, sweet, emotional and just all around dreamy! I hope this romance makes you as happy to read, as it made me while writing!! xoxo
"I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you even when I'm awake."
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Logan & Ellie's story is HERE!!! I'm SO excited & thrilled to share this story with you!! It's sexy, sweet, emotional and just all around dreamy! I hope this romance makes you as happy to read, as it made me while writing!! xoxo
August 15, 2017
5 stars!!!
Emma Chase has struck gold with her Royally series. Every book has been sweet, sexy, and funny as can be. I have completely adored this series, but this book is by far the best of the bunch! I’ve been *not so* patiently waiting for Logan and Ellie’s story since I met them in the first book of this series. I was thrilled when we finally got it!
Logan St. James is a bodyguard to the royal family of Wessco. It’s his job, his life, and something he takes very seriously. When the Prince meets someone in NYC, Logan’s life is changed in the process. In fact, everything changes when Ellie Hammond walks into his life.
When Ellie meets Logan she is young and still in high school. She’s got a crush, but that’s as far as it can go. Logan isn’t that much older than her, but it’s still forbidden. Logan can’t have the job he has and be with Ellie. So the crush becomes just that. A crush. And Logan and Ellie become close friends. That is until, many years later, they kiss. Then, once again, everything changes.
Logan is probably my favorite character in this series. He has so much heart. He can be taciturn (except when it comes to Ellie) and a little broody, but he has a heart of gold. Ellie is spunky and fantastic. I adored her as well. I loved this couple together so much.
This book had me smiling from ear to ear. I couldn’t keep the grin off my face. It also made me laugh out loud more than once. It was the perfect friends to lovers/slow burn romance. Just enough steam, emotion, and plenty of laughs. Trust me on this, Royally Endowed is one book you don’t want to miss out on. This is one of Chase’s best books yet!
Emma Chase has struck gold with her Royally series. Every book has been sweet, sexy, and funny as can be. I have completely adored this series, but this book is by far the best of the bunch! I’ve been *not so* patiently waiting for Logan and Ellie’s story since I met them in the first book of this series. I was thrilled when we finally got it!
Logan St. James is a bodyguard to the royal family of Wessco. It’s his job, his life, and something he takes very seriously. When the Prince meets someone in NYC, Logan’s life is changed in the process. In fact, everything changes when Ellie Hammond walks into his life.
When Ellie meets Logan she is young and still in high school. She’s got a crush, but that’s as far as it can go. Logan isn’t that much older than her, but it’s still forbidden. Logan can’t have the job he has and be with Ellie. So the crush becomes just that. A crush. And Logan and Ellie become close friends. That is until, many years later, they kiss. Then, once again, everything changes.
“So it’s like a . . . you jump, I jump, Jack and Rose kind of thing?”
“No.” I take her hand in mine, brushing my thumb against her knuckles. “You jump . . . and I’ll be there to catch you.”
Logan is probably my favorite character in this series. He has so much heart. He can be taciturn (except when it comes to Ellie) and a little broody, but he has a heart of gold. Ellie is spunky and fantastic. I adored her as well. I loved this couple together so much.
This book had me smiling from ear to ear. I couldn’t keep the grin off my face. It also made me laugh out loud more than once. It was the perfect friends to lovers/slow burn romance. Just enough steam, emotion, and plenty of laughs. Trust me on this, Royally Endowed is one book you don’t want to miss out on. This is one of Chase’s best books yet!
Love is our inspiration, our motivation . . . and our reward.
April 16, 2023
How can it be that this series is getting better and better with each book??????
Without any doubt Royally Endowed (Royally #3) by Emma Chase was my FAVORITE of all. Let there be no doubt that I loved and enjoyed them all, but Royally Endowed was the most beautiful love-story penned by Emma Chase yet.
I absolutely adored the slow build up between Logan and Ellie, it gave their love story believability and depth that would have otherwise been not achieved. Their relationship evolved over years, and grew into a deeply affecting and emotional storyline. SWOON!!
Emma Chase’s signature wit and immaculate writing made this book an outstanding performance. Her characters are truly multidimensional, flawed and wonderfully authentic, as well as utterly fascinating and ridiculously easy to fall in love with. But none other were as down-to earth and relatable as Logan and Ellie.
The author didn’t rush their relationship which I can only applaud. Some stories just need the slow burn and a wonderfully satisfying storyline to feel as completed and well rounded as Royally Endowed felt to me.
There was NOTHING in this book I would have changed. NOTHING!!!
Royally Endowed had all the hallmark signs of a Emma Chase novel, it was tender, funny and passionate. Two people falling in love with a delightful easiness that felt utterly RIGHT. Logan and Ellie clearly belonged to each other. I never had any doubt and my smile spoke volumes while reading this book.
This book made me ridiculously HAPPY.
Logan and Ellie sank their hooks so deeply into my heart there was no going back. I was blown away by the authors skill and mastery to deliver a book that made my heart go boom boom. For me, all three books in this series have been unique, fresh, and entirely different, which is a feast on its own. But Royally Endowed was a class on its own. It was everything I could have hoped for and so much more!!!
You’ll fall deeply in love with Logan and Ellie. Honestly, because they were perfect for each other, they'll sneak into your heart and stay there forever!! For me, this book was the pinnacle of the entire series. They had the ultimate love-story that spanned years and because of that it was utterly perfect in every sense. And OMG the epilogue was as beautiful as it gets. ABSOLUTELY stunning. I hope she’ll continue writing about the Wesscos, there are so many more stories just waiting to be told. Wink, wink!!:D
Without any doubt Royally Endowed (Royally #3) by Emma Chase was my FAVORITE of all. Let there be no doubt that I loved and enjoyed them all, but Royally Endowed was the most beautiful love-story penned by Emma Chase yet.
I absolutely adored the slow build up between Logan and Ellie, it gave their love story believability and depth that would have otherwise been not achieved. Their relationship evolved over years, and grew into a deeply affecting and emotional storyline. SWOON!!
Emma Chase’s signature wit and immaculate writing made this book an outstanding performance. Her characters are truly multidimensional, flawed and wonderfully authentic, as well as utterly fascinating and ridiculously easy to fall in love with. But none other were as down-to earth and relatable as Logan and Ellie.
The author didn’t rush their relationship which I can only applaud. Some stories just need the slow burn and a wonderfully satisfying storyline to feel as completed and well rounded as Royally Endowed felt to me.
There was NOTHING in this book I would have changed. NOTHING!!!
Royally Endowed had all the hallmark signs of a Emma Chase novel, it was tender, funny and passionate. Two people falling in love with a delightful easiness that felt utterly RIGHT. Logan and Ellie clearly belonged to each other. I never had any doubt and my smile spoke volumes while reading this book.
This book made me ridiculously HAPPY.
Logan and Ellie sank their hooks so deeply into my heart there was no going back. I was blown away by the authors skill and mastery to deliver a book that made my heart go boom boom. For me, all three books in this series have been unique, fresh, and entirely different, which is a feast on its own. But Royally Endowed was a class on its own. It was everything I could have hoped for and so much more!!!
You’ll fall deeply in love with Logan and Ellie. Honestly, because they were perfect for each other, they'll sneak into your heart and stay there forever!! For me, this book was the pinnacle of the entire series. They had the ultimate love-story that spanned years and because of that it was utterly perfect in every sense. And OMG the epilogue was as beautiful as it gets. ABSOLUTELY stunning. I hope she’ll continue writing about the Wesscos, there are so many more stories just waiting to be told. Wink, wink!!:D
August 15, 2017
➳A story filled with forbidden chemistry and passion that Emma Chase did a marvelous job describing...
➳In order find your soul mate, one must endure the crises that life drags you through. Ellie and Logan are both individuals that have landed at a spot in which in my opinion, was destined to be taken care of. Though, connected through the royal reputation, Logan and Ellie are both different type of characters. He is the demanding for control type of man who has seen the farthest parts of the dark, to even kill for those who he cares. While Ellie is a sweet innocent young woman, that devours the idea of having a happily ever after with Logan. However, his status as her bodyguard, and the fact that she is far beyond to young for him has him taking restraint towards having and craving Ellie. She is a light of sunshine that bright his world, and even with time passing by, they both learn more and more about each other. He soon begins to understand that he cares for her, not just only for her safety and the position of his job, but also for the act of love that he has towards her.
➳Though Ellie at first seems to struggle with capturing the protective side of Logan, she soon understands that her lack of love comes from her father. As we know, Ellie and Olivia's father has put himself in a situation that has brought some sort of sadness from his daughters. After loosing their mother from a murder accident, their father became one related to the alcohol environment. Not caring about the safety of his daughters, not being at important events of their lives that mark their point mark of something big like Ellie's high school graduation. That's when Logan steps in, and becomes a more than a bodyguard figure towards Ellie;
➳As years pass, and Ellie lives her life while being protected by Logan, he soon begins to understand that his attraction towards her is no just only in the physical, but he craves to be around her, to be around her happiness, and cheery attitude, and most of all, her knowledge of the world and what fascinates her about it all. Ellie feels the same way about Logan. She is so enamored by his physical attraction and also to know the kind of life he used to have with his family, is something that has her craving his protection towards him. Once they both cave in and let their guard down, they are just INSEPARABLE! They need each other not just for a physical sense, but for a comforting attribute that is so refashioning to read about. Their passion and intimate scenes become something that you are addicted to and crave for more... at least that's what I though;
➳Overall, this third installment to the Royally Series has you wanting more. In my head all I kept saying whenever I came across a new character that has potential of a story, I kept saying how much I want this character as a story, or this other peasant as a story, or the dog as a story... JUST something that does not let this series come to an end. Please Emma Chase, write more on this series and make it a powerful book!
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➳In order find your soul mate, one must endure the crises that life drags you through. Ellie and Logan are both individuals that have landed at a spot in which in my opinion, was destined to be taken care of. Though, connected through the royal reputation, Logan and Ellie are both different type of characters. He is the demanding for control type of man who has seen the farthest parts of the dark, to even kill for those who he cares. While Ellie is a sweet innocent young woman, that devours the idea of having a happily ever after with Logan. However, his status as her bodyguard, and the fact that she is far beyond to young for him has him taking restraint towards having and craving Ellie. She is a light of sunshine that bright his world, and even with time passing by, they both learn more and more about each other. He soon begins to understand that he cares for her, not just only for her safety and the position of his job, but also for the act of love that he has towards her.
➳Though Ellie at first seems to struggle with capturing the protective side of Logan, she soon understands that her lack of love comes from her father. As we know, Ellie and Olivia's father has put himself in a situation that has brought some sort of sadness from his daughters. After loosing their mother from a murder accident, their father became one related to the alcohol environment. Not caring about the safety of his daughters, not being at important events of their lives that mark their point mark of something big like Ellie's high school graduation. That's when Logan steps in, and becomes a more than a bodyguard figure towards Ellie;
"It's my job to keep Ellie Hammond safe. All of her. Her body as well as her sweet little soul. And I'm damn good at what I do, but more than that, I want to protect her. Because she's kind and clever, lovely and precious... and fuck... somebody has to care enough to keep that safe...
➳As years pass, and Ellie lives her life while being protected by Logan, he soon begins to understand that his attraction towards her is no just only in the physical, but he craves to be around her, to be around her happiness, and cheery attitude, and most of all, her knowledge of the world and what fascinates her about it all. Ellie feels the same way about Logan. She is so enamored by his physical attraction and also to know the kind of life he used to have with his family, is something that has her craving his protection towards him. Once they both cave in and let their guard down, they are just INSEPARABLE! They need each other not just for a physical sense, but for a comforting attribute that is so refashioning to read about. Their passion and intimate scenes become something that you are addicted to and crave for more... at least that's what I though;
"It's genuine and raw-more than our bodies joining, it feels like our souls have too..."
➳Overall, this third installment to the Royally Series has you wanting more. In my head all I kept saying whenever I came across a new character that has potential of a story, I kept saying how much I want this character as a story, or this other peasant as a story, or the dog as a story... JUST something that does not let this series come to an end. Please Emma Chase, write more on this series and make it a powerful book!
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August 17, 2017
5 stars!
Review at Of Pens and Pages.
I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is one of my favorite reads for 2017 and the series is officially one of my all-time favorites. Royally Endowed had me laughing and swooning a few pages in, and I can assure you, it goes on until the very last word in the story.
REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT LOVE ROYALLY ENDOWED AS MUCH AS I DID:
♞LOGAN ST. JAMES
Sweet, sweet Logan. This man is like a shadow in the night. You can't always see him but he's there to make sure you're safe. I loved how he described Ellie, how obvious it was that he adored her. Seeing Ellie in his eyes was an experience that made me hope to find someone who would look at me the way James looked at her. Nothing could convince me that this man would give his life to protect her.
He had his hang ups, but he fought day in and day out to rise above what everyone expects him to become. He didn't want to end up in jail like his grandfather and father, and so he left, enlisted in the military, then eventually became one of Prince Nicholas' most trusted guards. He adored Ellie but refused to acknowledge his burgeoning feelings for reasons I can completely understand. It made me adore this man even more. But he loved Ellie, and this man loved so much.
♞ELLIE HAMMOND
Ellie, whom you might recognize as Olivia's little sister in Royally Screwed, is so pure and kind, but strong and sure of herself. She's a free spirit who would like to take the metaphorical lemon that is life and squeeze it for all its worth. When Olivia left to go with Nicholas, Nicholas assigned Logan (and a team of other guards) to watch over the younger Hammond to make sure she stayed safe and protected. Ellie was enamored with Logan, who was not only handsome and so beautiful to look at but was solid as a rock. She trusted him with her life, and he made sure to keep that trust. She's had feelings for him since she was seventeen, and when they moved to Wessco to be with Olivia during her pregnancy, those feelings grew more and more.
♞THEIR RELATIONSHIP
One word—swoon. The unwavering trust between them. The sizzling chemistry that grows each day. The deep connection. The slow burn. I love the strong foundation of their relationship that started when Ellie was 17 and Logan 22. The attraction has always been there, but they were friends, confidants before they finally gave in to their feelings.
♞LOGAN'S FRIENDSHIP WITH NICHOLAS
It gave me life. These two have so much respect for each other, and I love how these two would confide in each other. They see each other as brothers, with Nicholas as Logan's big brother. He looked out for James and held him in the highest regard, and gave the right push when he needed it. Nicholas is an amazing big brother, okay???
♞THE PEMBROOKS
It honestly brought tears to my eyes to see more into Nicholas and Olivia's life and Henry and Sarah's. Since it was told in Ellie/Logan's POV, we got to see them in a different yet still lovely light. I missed them and was so happy to see them back. To see how close they are/have become, to see how loyal they are to each other.
I don't know if Emma Chase is writing any more books in this series, I could read about this family my whole life. The next generation Pembrook/St. James kids? Sign me up. If not, thank you, Emma, for welcoming us into this wonderful world. It was an honor to read such an amazing series that brought tears to my eyes and made my heart so full I could burst. I will cherish this series forever.
Tropes: Forbidden Romance, Royalty, Age Gap
POV: First Person, Dual POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is one of my favorite reads for 2017 and the series is officially one of my all-time favorites. Royally Endowed had me laughing and swooning a few pages in, and I can assure you, it goes on until the very last word in the story.
REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT LOVE ROYALLY ENDOWED AS MUCH AS I DID:
♞LOGAN ST. JAMES
Sweet, sweet Logan. This man is like a shadow in the night. You can't always see him but he's there to make sure you're safe. I loved how he described Ellie, how obvious it was that he adored her. Seeing Ellie in his eyes was an experience that made me hope to find someone who would look at me the way James looked at her. Nothing could convince me that this man would give his life to protect her.
He had his hang ups, but he fought day in and day out to rise above what everyone expects him to become. He didn't want to end up in jail like his grandfather and father, and so he left, enlisted in the military, then eventually became one of Prince Nicholas' most trusted guards. He adored Ellie but refused to acknowledge his burgeoning feelings for reasons I can completely understand. It made me adore this man even more. But he loved Ellie, and this man loved so much.
♞ELLIE HAMMOND
Ellie, whom you might recognize as Olivia's little sister in Royally Screwed, is so pure and kind, but strong and sure of herself. She's a free spirit who would like to take the metaphorical lemon that is life and squeeze it for all its worth. When Olivia left to go with Nicholas, Nicholas assigned Logan (and a team of other guards) to watch over the younger Hammond to make sure she stayed safe and protected. Ellie was enamored with Logan, who was not only handsome and so beautiful to look at but was solid as a rock. She trusted him with her life, and he made sure to keep that trust. She's had feelings for him since she was seventeen, and when they moved to Wessco to be with Olivia during her pregnancy, those feelings grew more and more.
♞THEIR RELATIONSHIP
One word—swoon. The unwavering trust between them. The sizzling chemistry that grows each day. The deep connection. The slow burn. I love the strong foundation of their relationship that started when Ellie was 17 and Logan 22. The attraction has always been there, but they were friends, confidants before they finally gave in to their feelings.
♞LOGAN'S FRIENDSHIP WITH NICHOLAS
It gave me life. These two have so much respect for each other, and I love how these two would confide in each other. They see each other as brothers, with Nicholas as Logan's big brother. He looked out for James and held him in the highest regard, and gave the right push when he needed it. Nicholas is an amazing big brother, okay???
♞THE PEMBROOKS
It honestly brought tears to my eyes to see more into Nicholas and Olivia's life and Henry and Sarah's. Since it was told in Ellie/Logan's POV, we got to see them in a different yet still lovely light. I missed them and was so happy to see them back. To see how close they are/have become, to see how loyal they are to each other.
I don't know if Emma Chase is writing any more books in this series, I could read about this family my whole life. The next generation Pembrook/St. James kids? Sign me up. If not, thank you, Emma, for welcoming us into this wonderful world. It was an honor to read such an amazing series that brought tears to my eyes and made my heart so full I could burst. I will cherish this series forever.
Tropes: Forbidden Romance, Royalty, Age Gap
POV: First Person, Dual POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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August 13, 2017
I’ll be there for her.
I’ll save her.
Because that’s who I am. That’s what I do. Why I’m here — the only reason I’m here.
And she belongs to me.
Ellie’s mine to have and to hold. To save and keep. Forever and always.
This was one of the sweetest, slow-burning forbidden romances I've ever read!! As a huge fan of Emma Chase books, I'd been looking forward to reading this book from the first time I heard about it. It has a slightly more serious tone than most of her books and I absolutely loved the quiet intensity as the secret love story unfolded between a princess's sister and the loyal guard assigned to protect her. I highly recommend this as a new top favorite!
Logan St. James grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a family on the wrong side of the law. But these days, he covers his tattoos and scars with a respectable suit. He’s handsome, loyal, brave, skilled with his hands and…other body parts.
Any woman would be proud to bring him home to her family.
But there’s only one woman he wants.
For years he’s watched over her, protected her, held her hair back when she was sick, taught her how to throw a punch, and spot a liar.
He dreams of her. Would lay down his life for her.
But beautiful Ellie Hammond’s off-limits.
Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.
I'll just start off by saying, in case you're unaware, that this entire Royally series of interconnected standalones takes place in the real world, but includes a fictional country that many of the characters are royalty of.
One of my favorite things about this book was that the story took place over many many years so that really reinforced the build-up of Logan and Ellie's attraction to each other. Some chapters would skip forward several years at a time and that really served to show how their feelings for each other grew over time.
It’s like I’m being wrenched in two — pulled in two different directions. The numb, hardened, callous side tells me to say no, that this is a dangerous, fucking pointless move. But the other, more youthful side — that’s tender and impractical — wants to give this girl anything she wants.
Logan had had a rough start in life. He'd signed up for the military two years before he should have been allowed, but had proven his skill through his actions. And at the young age of twenty-two years old, he found himself working for the king as one of the most trusted bodyguards in the kingdom.
When he got assigned to protect the princess's sister overseas in America, she was studying hard to finish her last year of high school. Although they were close in age, the social divides, the professional boundaries, and his sense of duty kept their relationship firmly on the professional side. They shared longing looks and he protected her daily with an intensity further than his job required from him, but they didn't go any further. As time passed on, through her collage years and beyond, he continued to be her loyal protector. And their attractions finally grew to a point of no return where they both finally risked everything to be with each other.
I would die for her. Kill for her, live for her. The vow echoes through me with every beat of my heart. She is the most important person in my life. She has been from the beginning, and she always will be. There will never be another.
I don’t know if I’ll be any fucking good at love. I’m not quite sure how it’s done. But for her, I’ll learn.
And I’ll do my damnedest to get it right.
I loved the pacing of this book and the way Ellie and Logan didn’t rush into their relationship. The delicious "will-they-won't-they" tension built throughout the book with such sexy, swoooooooon-filled anticipation. As a result, when they finally gave into their feelings for each other, it was that much more meaningful because you really understood everything they were risking for each other and because you were really able to feel how long they’d waited for that moment. My heart was racing!! I loved the slow burn. I loved the delayed gratification. I loved the struggle they both shared to balance their heart and their duties. It was a truly wonderful and romantic read.
“So, it’s like a… you jump, I jump, Jack and Rose kind of thing?”
“No.” I take her hand in mind, brushing my thumb against her knuckles.
“You jump… and I’ll be there to catch you.”
This can be read as a standalone. However, it is also interconnected with the previous two standalones in this series (see below) so there are definite ties between the characters and storylines. But honestly, I think it's really up to you whether you want to read this separately or read them all in order. You can't go wrong either way.
Emma Chase has been one of my favorite authors ever since she released her debut novel. Her writing is addictive and she has truly perfected the balance between humor, romance, and emotion. Royally Endowed would be a great book for fans of love stories with heart. I highly recommend it as a favorite read of the year!
Rating: 4.5 stars!! Contemporary Adult Romance, can standalone.
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August 10, 2017
4.5 Stars
I adored this book!
For those who don’t know these characters, a quick summary: Logan is a bodyguard for the Royal family of Wessco who is assigned to look after Ellie, sister to Princess Olivia (from book 1, Royally Screwed). Ellie is quirky, energetic, and wants to live life at full speed.
Logan grew up around criminals and has tried to better himself by being a part of something honorable and noble. He’s smart, tough, amazing at his job, and it doesn’t hurt he’s not bad to look at.
The fact that this man can snap someone's neck and not break a sweat just….does things to me. Let's not think too hard on what that says about me. But more on him below.
After years of watching over Ellie and seeing her grow into the lively woman she is, Logan has tried to ignore his attraction to her and Ellie’s blatant flirtatious stares and comments. Logan knows falling for someone he is meant to protect is completely off limits. But try as he may, he can’t deny his feelings and is tired of pretending she isn’t what he wants.
I’m going to take a moment here to talk about Logan. Because, wow. What a fucking dreamboat. What a perfect male specimen. I LOVE heroes who take no shit but have a sweet spot for their girl.
I’m not sobbing. There’s just something in my eye.
Okay maybe I am sobbing. Just a little. How perfect is he?????
Royally Endowed was a mix of sweet, sexy, funny and forbidden deliciousness. I def recommend this book even if you haven’t read the others in the series!
P.S. I really really REALLY hope Tommy gets a book next!
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I groan against her lips. “I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you, even when I’m awake.”
I adored this book!
For those who don’t know these characters, a quick summary: Logan is a bodyguard for the Royal family of Wessco who is assigned to look after Ellie, sister to Princess Olivia (from book 1, Royally Screwed). Ellie is quirky, energetic, and wants to live life at full speed.
Logan grew up around criminals and has tried to better himself by being a part of something honorable and noble. He’s smart, tough, amazing at his job, and it doesn’t hurt he’s not bad to look at.
“Logan St. James. Bodyguard. Totally badass. Sexiest guy I have ever seen—and that includes books, movies and TV, foreign and domestic. He’s the perfect combo of boyishly could-go-to-my-school kind of handsome, mixed with dangerously hot and tantalizingly mysterious. If comic-book Superman, James Dean, Jason Bourne and some guy with the smoothest, most perfectly pitched, British-Scottish-esque, Wessconian-accented voice all melded together into one person, they would make Logan fucking St. James."
The fact that this man can snap someone's neck and not break a sweat just….does things to me. Let's not think too hard on what that says about me. But more on him below.
After years of watching over Ellie and seeing her grow into the lively woman she is, Logan has tried to ignore his attraction to her and Ellie’s blatant flirtatious stares and comments. Logan knows falling for someone he is meant to protect is completely off limits. But try as he may, he can’t deny his feelings and is tired of pretending she isn’t what he wants.
“I want you. I want you so much, some nights it feels like my skin is on fire. My bones burn with it.”
“Fucking hell—”
“I can’t think, I can’t eat . . . When I sleep, you’re all I see.” I rub my neck, and everything inside is needy and tight. “When I touch myself . . .”
“Christ, Ellie—” He sounds like he’s drowning.
“. . . you’re all I feel. You, Logan.”
I’m going to take a moment here to talk about Logan. Because, wow. What a fucking dreamboat. What a perfect male specimen. I LOVE heroes who take no shit but have a sweet spot for their girl.
“I’ll give it to you sweet, Ellie.” He breathes hard. “I swear I’ll make it so fucking sweet you’ll ache...but now I just...I need...”
My hips rotate and I’m rubbing myself up and down on the rock-hard length of his cock beneath his pants. My head thrashes. “I know. I know, Logan. Just take...please.”
There are abilities I’m skilled at—familiar with—fighting and fucking, battles and weapons, sensing danger, and knowing how to keep those in my care safe from harm. But love . . . I’m ignorant of it. The word has never passed my lips, and the feeling is as alien to me as the sentiment. What I do know, what I’m sure of, is that I would die for Ellie. Kill for her, live for her. The vow echoes through me with every beat of my heart. She is the most important person in my life. She has been from the beginning, and she always will be. There will never be another.
I’m not sobbing. There’s just something in my eye.
I don’t know if I’ll be any fucking good at love. I’m not quite sure how it’s done. But, for her, I’ll learn.
Okay maybe I am sobbing. Just a little. How perfect is he?????
Royally Endowed was a mix of sweet, sexy, funny and forbidden deliciousness. I def recommend this book even if you haven’t read the others in the series!
P.S. I really really REALLY hope Tommy gets a book next!
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August 10, 2017
5 STARS
Oh.
My.
Swoons.
I can barely form a coherent thought right now. I'm a melty pile of swoony goo at the hands of Emma Chase. The woman is incapable of writing a book that I devour in one sitting with a goofy grin on my face for the entire time. As much as I adored Royally Matched, I think this book totally topped it. I don't have the words to describe all the ways I loved it. And oh my god, you guys, how I loved it!!!
If you love an incredibly written slow burn romance with a hero that's simply to die for and a heroine you'll want for your best friend, this book will be going straight to your top favorites shelf. GUARANTEED. It wasn't just swoony, it was EPICALLY swoony. Logan owns my heart AND my ovaries. I don't ever want them back. EVER.
You may remember Ellie Hammond as Olivia Hammond's baby sister in Royally Screwed. Ellie has always been a bit of a free spirit. Sassy, a little quirky, optimistic and a bit naive in her youth, her brother in law feels like she needs someone to protect her when they're not around. And the only man he trusts for the job is royal guard, Logan St. James.
They first meet when Ellie is a senior in high school. The chemistry is there, but it's on a low simmer. Then over the years as Logan sees Ellie grow into a beautiful woman, that low simmer begins to turn into a sizzling inferno that proves almost impossible to resist.
I love a good slow burn romance, and this was easily one of my favorites. I love the playful nature that first forms between Ellie and Logan. I love the way he tries to deny his feelings for her while still falling in love with her. I love the way that Ellie goes after what she wants and I loved the way that Logan finally gives in. These two were some of the most endearing characters I've read in a while and I just couldn't get enough of them.
This book had everything you'd expect from the incredible talent that is Emma Chase; humor, witty dialogue, fantastic characters, and a romance that's so swoony, it may leave you in a pile of melty goo! This series is just perfection. It's my indulgence when I need a light and easy romance that will give me the warm and fuzzies and leave me with a smile on my face. Suffice it to say that I. LOVED. IT.
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Hey Logan?”
“Yeah?”
“One of these days . . . I’m going to save you back.”
Oh.
My.
Swoons.
I can barely form a coherent thought right now. I'm a melty pile of swoony goo at the hands of Emma Chase. The woman is incapable of writing a book that I devour in one sitting with a goofy grin on my face for the entire time. As much as I adored Royally Matched, I think this book totally topped it. I don't have the words to describe all the ways I loved it. And oh my god, you guys, how I loved it!!!
If you love an incredibly written slow burn romance with a hero that's simply to die for and a heroine you'll want for your best friend, this book will be going straight to your top favorites shelf. GUARANTEED. It wasn't just swoony, it was EPICALLY swoony. Logan owns my heart AND my ovaries. I don't ever want them back. EVER.
You may remember Ellie Hammond as Olivia Hammond's baby sister in Royally Screwed. Ellie has always been a bit of a free spirit. Sassy, a little quirky, optimistic and a bit naive in her youth, her brother in law feels like she needs someone to protect her when they're not around. And the only man he trusts for the job is royal guard, Logan St. James.
They first meet when Ellie is a senior in high school. The chemistry is there, but it's on a low simmer. Then over the years as Logan sees Ellie grow into a beautiful woman, that low simmer begins to turn into a sizzling inferno that proves almost impossible to resist.
I love a good slow burn romance, and this was easily one of my favorites. I love the playful nature that first forms between Ellie and Logan. I love the way he tries to deny his feelings for her while still falling in love with her. I love the way that Ellie goes after what she wants and I loved the way that Logan finally gives in. These two were some of the most endearing characters I've read in a while and I just couldn't get enough of them.
This book had everything you'd expect from the incredible talent that is Emma Chase; humor, witty dialogue, fantastic characters, and a romance that's so swoony, it may leave you in a pile of melty goo! This series is just perfection. It's my indulgence when I need a light and easy romance that will give me the warm and fuzzies and leave me with a smile on my face. Suffice it to say that I. LOVED. IT.
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August 14, 2017
★★★ ROYALLY ENDOWED IS LIVE!! ★★★
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Review: Emma Chase does it again! Royally Endowed is the perfect mix of emotional, sweet, sexy, and laugh out loud funny. In a word - Perfect! My dear sweet Logan St. James gives Prince Henry a run for his money in the BBF Category!! This is one my new TOP faves!
Who doesn’t love a sexy, well-built, man in a suit, with a sexy accent?
No one raised their hands for that one, right? Sexy, dressed in a suit, and accent to boot! Sign me up for that ALL day everyday!
All that yumminess rolled up in one is the perfect description for Logan St. James. It’s no wonder I swooned throughout the book. Oh, and did I mention he’s a bad-ass bodyguard who’s willing to do whatever to take care of his charges? Thinking about that just made me swoon again!
Okay, here’s the breakdown: If you’ve read the previous books in the series, you’ve met Ellie and Logan. They figure prominently in book one where Prince Nicholas falls for Ellie’s sister, Olivia. Following Olivia and Nick’s departure from New York, Logan and a team of bodyguards stay behind in New York to help Ellie with the bakery and protect her from others who would try to take advantage of her proximity to the royals. During that time, Logan remains professional but Ellie’s attraction and flirtations make a definite impression.
Here’s what I loved: This book is EVERYTHING! I love being surprised and taken aback by a storyline or character development. I got that and so much more in this one. Money, flash, and fame take a back seat in this installment and the focus is firmly on the character and relationship development. The story spans several years and the reader is treated to an inside view of Logan and Elllie’s relationship. We see both characters grow and come into their own and learn Logan’s backstory. We see Ellie’s successes and slip ups as she matures. It was a true journey and I loved every minute.
The secondary character storylines focused on previous main couples. Prince Nicholas and Olivia grow their family. Prince Henry gets his happily ever and wedding of his dreams. There’s also a glimpse of Franny, one of my favorite secondary characters. All in all, a superbly brilliant wrap up of several storylines occurs over the course of the novel.
Ellie and Logan are so great together. The ups and downs are so genuine. Everything about their relationship is brilliantly rendered. Not to mention, the writing is the best yet. It the perfect combination of laugh out funny, beyond sexy love scenes, and a smile through your tears denouement. To say I’m impressed is an understatement - I loved everything about this one, even the slow burn.
Overall, I give this all the stars. Emma Chase is amazing and this series gets better with each new release! Logan and Ellie's love story stands the test of time. It's slow burn and forbidden romance at its finest! A truly impressive and enjoyable read! If you love romance, you have to read this series.
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Kindle CA: http://amzn.to/2uAIpmA
Kindle AU: http://amzn.to/2vP5W70
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Review: Emma Chase does it again! Royally Endowed is the perfect mix of emotional, sweet, sexy, and laugh out loud funny. In a word - Perfect! My dear sweet Logan St. James gives Prince Henry a run for his money in the BBF Category!! This is one my new TOP faves!
Who doesn’t love a sexy, well-built, man in a suit, with a sexy accent?
No one raised their hands for that one, right? Sexy, dressed in a suit, and accent to boot! Sign me up for that ALL day everyday!
All that yumminess rolled up in one is the perfect description for Logan St. James. It’s no wonder I swooned throughout the book. Oh, and did I mention he’s a bad-ass bodyguard who’s willing to do whatever to take care of his charges? Thinking about that just made me swoon again!
Okay, here’s the breakdown: If you’ve read the previous books in the series, you’ve met Ellie and Logan. They figure prominently in book one where Prince Nicholas falls for Ellie’s sister, Olivia. Following Olivia and Nick’s departure from New York, Logan and a team of bodyguards stay behind in New York to help Ellie with the bakery and protect her from others who would try to take advantage of her proximity to the royals. During that time, Logan remains professional but Ellie’s attraction and flirtations make a definite impression.
Here’s what I loved: This book is EVERYTHING! I love being surprised and taken aback by a storyline or character development. I got that and so much more in this one. Money, flash, and fame take a back seat in this installment and the focus is firmly on the character and relationship development. The story spans several years and the reader is treated to an inside view of Logan and Elllie’s relationship. We see both characters grow and come into their own and learn Logan’s backstory. We see Ellie’s successes and slip ups as she matures. It was a true journey and I loved every minute.
The secondary character storylines focused on previous main couples. Prince Nicholas and Olivia grow their family. Prince Henry gets his happily ever and wedding of his dreams. There’s also a glimpse of Franny, one of my favorite secondary characters. All in all, a superbly brilliant wrap up of several storylines occurs over the course of the novel.
Ellie and Logan are so great together. The ups and downs are so genuine. Everything about their relationship is brilliantly rendered. Not to mention, the writing is the best yet. It the perfect combination of laugh out funny, beyond sexy love scenes, and a smile through your tears denouement. To say I’m impressed is an understatement - I loved everything about this one, even the slow burn.
Overall, I give this all the stars. Emma Chase is amazing and this series gets better with each new release! Logan and Ellie's love story stands the test of time. It's slow burn and forbidden romance at its finest! A truly impressive and enjoyable read! If you love romance, you have to read this series.
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August 17, 2017
OMG I'm seriously in love with this series!!! Ahhh Nicholas, Henry and Logan are so amazing. :)
Ps. Annnnd that's what I want to do Logan! :P
My -Royally Screwed- review:
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My -Royally Matched- review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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“Somebody once told me a slow-burning fire is the hottest – and it must be true. Because Logan and I are a fucking inferno.”
“I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you, even when I’m awake.”
Ps. Annnnd that's what I want to do Logan! :P
My -Royally Screwed- review:
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My -Royally Matched- review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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“Somebody once told me a slow-burning fire is the hottest – and it must be true. Because Logan and I are a fucking inferno.”
“I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you, even when I’m awake.”
August 14, 2017
Now LIVE! AMAZON
➦So it goes something like this:
➦Ok, seriously, le swoon!
➦This slow burn romance spans many years and yet I found the book to be on the short side, I didn't want it to end. Perhaps I was flipping the pages too fast?
➦The build up was so delicious and I couldn't wait for this hot and protective bodyguard to make his move on the one he's been guarding for ages. Who, you may ask? She is the sister of the princess of Wesco. So, you get it?
➦Until... some fuckedupedness that made me sob uncontrollably happens and then
➦I'm in love with this series and this was a great addition to it even though it wasn't about a hot prince. Reading about this gorgeous, sweet and protective bodyguard male specimen was just as equally satisfying. My only complaint will be that his character wasn't developed to the depth of my liking. I felt like we got a glimpse of his upbringing but not enough. I wanted more Logan ,can you blame me?
➦A definite recommend from me if you enjoy slow burn forbidden (ish) romances that are sure to make you swoon and smile.
➦So it goes something like this:
➦Ok, seriously, le swoon!
➦This slow burn romance spans many years and yet I found the book to be on the short side, I didn't want it to end. Perhaps I was flipping the pages too fast?
➦The build up was so delicious and I couldn't wait for this hot and protective bodyguard to make his move on the one he's been guarding for ages. Who, you may ask? She is the sister of the princess of Wesco. So, you get it?
➦Until... some fuckedupedness that made me sob uncontrollably happens and then
➦I'm in love with this series and this was a great addition to it even though it wasn't about a hot prince. Reading about this gorgeous, sweet and protective bodyguard male specimen was just as equally satisfying. My only complaint will be that his character wasn't developed to the depth of my liking. I felt like we got a glimpse of his upbringing but not enough. I wanted more Logan ,can you blame me?
➦A definite recommend from me if you enjoy slow burn forbidden (ish) romances that are sure to make you swoon and smile.
August 14, 2017
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5 Ellie and Logan Stars
I loved this book so much, I was mesmerized and hooked from the prologue.I couldn't put it down because it was simply awesome.Royally Endowed was emotional,sweet,cute and hot.The main characters rocked this book!!
Logan and Ellie's relationship was so realistic.They have an amazing chemistry and they were adorable.It was amazing seeing them first as friends and then developing something strong and intense.They were perfect for each other.Logan is by far my favorite,he is protective,swoon worthy,royal, sweet and sexy.Ellie is funny,adorable and cute.Overall,they were a perfect couple with their fair share of challenges.
So many things happening in this book and I enjoyed it because we can see all the characters from the previous books.This series and these royally boys ruined me!!!I adored each one of them and I highly recommend this series.
5 Ellie and Logan Stars
I loved this book so much, I was mesmerized and hooked from the prologue.I couldn't put it down because it was simply awesome.Royally Endowed was emotional,sweet,cute and hot.The main characters rocked this book!!
Logan and Ellie's relationship was so realistic.They have an amazing chemistry and they were adorable.It was amazing seeing them first as friends and then developing something strong and intense.They were perfect for each other.Logan is by far my favorite,he is protective,swoon worthy,royal, sweet and sexy.Ellie is funny,adorable and cute.Overall,they were a perfect couple with their fair share of challenges.
So many things happening in this book and I enjoyed it because we can see all the characters from the previous books.This series and these royally boys ruined me!!!I adored each one of them and I highly recommend this series.
August 6, 2017
*****FIVE++++++++++ STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
For the first time since I met him, my hero looks lost, my guardian angel has a broken wing. And I want to mend him, save him the way he’s always saved me. I want to love him until he feels found.
Emma Chase has been one of my most adored authors since I read her debut novel, TANGLED, over four years ago. Her books are at the upper echelon of the RomCom genre. I’ve fallen in love with every series she has created and I might sound like a broken record but I think the ROYALLY series has become my new favorite by this amazingly gifted author. I swear this series has been nothing short of BRILLIANT. It just keeps getting better and every time I’m just floored because I couldn’t fathom that it was even possible!! I have loved every single one of Ms. Chase’s Heroes and shockingly, I have adored all of her Heroines as well. ROYALLY ENDOWED was SWEET PERFECTION from beginning to end. I know a book is pretty darn fabulous when I am nearing the last page and am heartbroken that I can’t stay lost in the story for a little while longer. I predict that Logan and Ellie’s story is going to sweep readers off their feet!!
Ellie Hammond is Princess Olivia’s smart and vivacious little sister. The two have always been very close and their relationship became so much more when their mother was taken from them too early in life. Ellie wants her sister to have a shot at happiness so she promises to take care of the family Diner for the summer so that Olivia can spend a few months in Wessco with Prince Nicholas. The beginning of this story coincides with part of the timeline from the first book, Royally Screwed. While they are away in Wessco, Prince Nicholas makes a request of his top security agent, Logan St. James, to stay behind in New York City and to look after young Ellie. Logan is not a fan of being a baby sitter but Prince Nicholas has always been like a brother to him and he’d do anything for the Prince. So Logan and a few men on the security team, stay behind to look after Ellie and help out at the Diner as well.
From the moment Logan walked into her life, Ellie had been completely smitten. He’s been the leading man in most of her teenaged girl fantasies. Her charming personality and love for life have quickly endeared herself to Logan. He knows that Ellie has a crush on him and even if deep down he feels an attraction to her as well, he keeps it all locked up since she is underage. But as the years fly by and they’ve been a part of each other’s lives, Ellie grows up to be an even more impossibly beautiful woman and Logan’s willpower to stay away from her is hanging on by the tiniest of threads.
When Olivia becomes pregnant with twins and Prince Nicholas realizes that moving back to the palace in Wessco would be safer for his wife and unborn children, Ellie decides to delay her plans of going to graduate school for a year and moves with them. While at the palace, Ellie catches the interest of the Queen. Since Ellie is considered extended royalty due to her sister’s marriage to Prince Nicholas, the Queen takes it upon herself to become a royal matchmaker. But Ellie soon realizes that there is only one man for her and that it’s time she made her feelings known to him. It’s time to take a huge leap of faith and hope that Logan will reciprocate her feelings. And of course, he does.
The passion between these two nearly burn up the pages of this book! Imagine years of the most insane unrequited desires for someone finally being fulfilled. Ellie and Logan spend countless days and hours just getting lost in each other. Life seems nearly perfect but in order to live a happily ever after together, Logan must give up the one thing that has brought purpose and respect to his life—his job as the Royals bodyguard. Can Logan be truly happy without the one thing that enabled him to rise above his impoverished and destitute beginning?
This book was everything and more to me. I loved Logan and Ellie beyond words and having the rest of the Royals along for the ride was an extra slice of heaven. Prince Nicholas was, as always, the definition of swoon worthy. He made my heart flutter more than once during this one. I can’t say that this is my favorite in the series because honestly, each book has been outstanding. There’s really no way to compete!!
ROYALLY ENDOWED releases on August 14th! Make sure you put good use to your one-click finger and add this to your ebook libraries!!
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For the first time since I met him, my hero looks lost, my guardian angel has a broken wing. And I want to mend him, save him the way he’s always saved me. I want to love him until he feels found.
Emma Chase has been one of my most adored authors since I read her debut novel, TANGLED, over four years ago. Her books are at the upper echelon of the RomCom genre. I’ve fallen in love with every series she has created and I might sound like a broken record but I think the ROYALLY series has become my new favorite by this amazingly gifted author. I swear this series has been nothing short of BRILLIANT. It just keeps getting better and every time I’m just floored because I couldn’t fathom that it was even possible!! I have loved every single one of Ms. Chase’s Heroes and shockingly, I have adored all of her Heroines as well. ROYALLY ENDOWED was SWEET PERFECTION from beginning to end. I know a book is pretty darn fabulous when I am nearing the last page and am heartbroken that I can’t stay lost in the story for a little while longer. I predict that Logan and Ellie’s story is going to sweep readers off their feet!!
Ellie Hammond is Princess Olivia’s smart and vivacious little sister. The two have always been very close and their relationship became so much more when their mother was taken from them too early in life. Ellie wants her sister to have a shot at happiness so she promises to take care of the family Diner for the summer so that Olivia can spend a few months in Wessco with Prince Nicholas. The beginning of this story coincides with part of the timeline from the first book, Royally Screwed. While they are away in Wessco, Prince Nicholas makes a request of his top security agent, Logan St. James, to stay behind in New York City and to look after young Ellie. Logan is not a fan of being a baby sitter but Prince Nicholas has always been like a brother to him and he’d do anything for the Prince. So Logan and a few men on the security team, stay behind to look after Ellie and help out at the Diner as well.
From the moment Logan walked into her life, Ellie had been completely smitten. He’s been the leading man in most of her teenaged girl fantasies. Her charming personality and love for life have quickly endeared herself to Logan. He knows that Ellie has a crush on him and even if deep down he feels an attraction to her as well, he keeps it all locked up since she is underage. But as the years fly by and they’ve been a part of each other’s lives, Ellie grows up to be an even more impossibly beautiful woman and Logan’s willpower to stay away from her is hanging on by the tiniest of threads.
When Olivia becomes pregnant with twins and Prince Nicholas realizes that moving back to the palace in Wessco would be safer for his wife and unborn children, Ellie decides to delay her plans of going to graduate school for a year and moves with them. While at the palace, Ellie catches the interest of the Queen. Since Ellie is considered extended royalty due to her sister’s marriage to Prince Nicholas, the Queen takes it upon herself to become a royal matchmaker. But Ellie soon realizes that there is only one man for her and that it’s time she made her feelings known to him. It’s time to take a huge leap of faith and hope that Logan will reciprocate her feelings. And of course, he does.
The passion between these two nearly burn up the pages of this book! Imagine years of the most insane unrequited desires for someone finally being fulfilled. Ellie and Logan spend countless days and hours just getting lost in each other. Life seems nearly perfect but in order to live a happily ever after together, Logan must give up the one thing that has brought purpose and respect to his life—his job as the Royals bodyguard. Can Logan be truly happy without the one thing that enabled him to rise above his impoverished and destitute beginning?
This book was everything and more to me. I loved Logan and Ellie beyond words and having the rest of the Royals along for the ride was an extra slice of heaven. Prince Nicholas was, as always, the definition of swoon worthy. He made my heart flutter more than once during this one. I can’t say that this is my favorite in the series because honestly, each book has been outstanding. There’s really no way to compete!!
ROYALLY ENDOWED releases on August 14th! Make sure you put good use to your one-click finger and add this to your ebook libraries!!
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August 16, 2017
“Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.”
Wow! This story really hooked me from the start. I am sure without a doubt that fans of Emma Chase’s Royally series will just devour this third installment and love it just as much, if not more than the others in the series. I loved the writing (as I knew I would), the character development and the dynamics. The story kept me completely captivated from start to finish. I just read this story with a big ol’ smile on my face. I love stories that have that effect on me and just make me so happy.
Ok… so if there is one person I would trust to protect me knowing my life is safe in their hands, it would for sure be Logan; he is strong, smart, thoughtful, and incredibly sexy. With his beautiful Wessco accent, he is sure to melt even the coldest of hearts.
“I don’t give a fuck what’s rude; you need to listen to me. Do what I say from this point on, understand?"
"It’s on the tip of my tongue to ask what he’ll do if I don’t. Spank me? Tie me up? Handcuff me to his side? If those are the consequences for disobeying Special Agent Sexy-Face, I’m about to become a very naughty girl.”
Logan is a bodyguard for the Royal Family of Wessco and is assigned by the prince himself, to protect princess Olivia’s younger sister Ellie. Logan takes his job very seriously and gives it everything he’s got. Nobody’s going to mess with Ellie while Logan’s around. Not on his watch.
“I’m this tough, handsome guy’s priority. He’ll care about me, protect me… like it’s his motherfucking job.”
From the moment Ellie sees Logan, she is completely smitten with him and develops a mad school girl crush on the buff, sweet and intense bodyguard sent to protect her. Poor Ellie hasn’t had the easiest of times the last few years and certain events leave her guilt ridden. She is extremely hard working; not only does she have to wake up at the crack of dawn to prepare the pies for her families business, but she is also studying hard to finish high school at the top of her class. I loved Ellie instantly; she’s determined, strong, quirky, fun and energetic. Her love of music was just the icing on the cake for me.
This love story between Logan and Ellie unfolds over a number of years and it was such a privilege to read how their slow burning love and attraction intensified over many years. The intense sexual tension and attraction between the two added to the anticipation for me. I kept asking myself if or when they were finally going to give in to the feelings they had for each other. Will they risk everything to be together?
I am a complete sucker for slow burning romances and this one had it in spades. I always love the anticipation and tension it causes. I love the longing looks, the accidently on purpose secret touches and knowing both Ellie and Logan want each other immensely and the angst of waiting for them to succumb to their feelings was heart racing.
"What I do know, what I'm sure of, is that I would die for Ellie. Kill for her, live for her. The vow echoes through me with every beat of my heart. She is the most important person in my life. She has been from the beginning, and she always will be. There will never be another."
I loved Royally Endowed and found it so addictive from the moment I started. It was the perfect mix of emotion, humor, romance and angst for me and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves their slow burning romances that are sure to keep you captivated throughout. Royally Endowed can be enjoyed as a standalone, but you’ll definitely want to read all of the books in the Royally series as it gives you a better understanding of the story and characters involved.
Make sure you one click this one, it’s sure to melt your heart and keep you fully entertained from start to finish. I hope you’re ready to swoon, because Logan is well worth the read.
August 6, 2017
4.5 stars!
“I feel more alive just standing next to him, than I have around anyone else.“
Royally Endowed is the story of bodyguard Logan, and the girl he is to protect, Ellie. Ever since Ellie’s sister began dating a prince, a bodyguard was required to keep her and her family safe. Logan is assigned to her by the Prince is Wessco himself.
Spanning over a few years, we see the progression of a friendship based on respect and understanding between Logan and Ellie, and as the two get older, something more begins to form. But Logan’s job means the world to him and he doesn’t want to compromise that. Ellie is the perfect woman for him, but will there ever be a perfect time for the two of them to be together?
“Subtlety, thy name is not Logan St. James.“
This book came to me at exactly the right time, I needed something fluffy, funny and sexy in my life. I’ve been having a hard time finding books I loved, and this one broke the pattern! This is the book you turn to when all other books fail to make you smile. I cannot go on enough on how refreshing it was to read this story, how much I loved the characters and the plot. Some things may seem a bit tropey, but it just works.
Bodyguard romances seem to be the new trend in romance and I am totally on board with this. I feel it adds a touch of the forbidden to otherwise safe romances, kind of like the office romance where there’s a chance someone could get fired. The other side of it for me, is that protector role. We get that tiny bit of alpha, wanting to protect someone and keep them safe, but it’s their job which makes it not so creepy to me than some random dude going all Tarzan on a woman.
Full of humor (seriously, I laughed out loud quite a few times reading this), tenderness, and a touch of magic, Royally Endowed is the perfect end of summer book. It’s my favorite in this series and I am honestly excited to see what Emma Chase has in store for us readers in the future.
“Happy endings are for all of us.“
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
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“I feel more alive just standing next to him, than I have around anyone else.“
Royally Endowed is the story of bodyguard Logan, and the girl he is to protect, Ellie. Ever since Ellie’s sister began dating a prince, a bodyguard was required to keep her and her family safe. Logan is assigned to her by the Prince is Wessco himself.
Spanning over a few years, we see the progression of a friendship based on respect and understanding between Logan and Ellie, and as the two get older, something more begins to form. But Logan’s job means the world to him and he doesn’t want to compromise that. Ellie is the perfect woman for him, but will there ever be a perfect time for the two of them to be together?
“Subtlety, thy name is not Logan St. James.“
This book came to me at exactly the right time, I needed something fluffy, funny and sexy in my life. I’ve been having a hard time finding books I loved, and this one broke the pattern! This is the book you turn to when all other books fail to make you smile. I cannot go on enough on how refreshing it was to read this story, how much I loved the characters and the plot. Some things may seem a bit tropey, but it just works.
Bodyguard romances seem to be the new trend in romance and I am totally on board with this. I feel it adds a touch of the forbidden to otherwise safe romances, kind of like the office romance where there’s a chance someone could get fired. The other side of it for me, is that protector role. We get that tiny bit of alpha, wanting to protect someone and keep them safe, but it’s their job which makes it not so creepy to me than some random dude going all Tarzan on a woman.
Full of humor (seriously, I laughed out loud quite a few times reading this), tenderness, and a touch of magic, Royally Endowed is the perfect end of summer book. It’s my favorite in this series and I am honestly excited to see what Emma Chase has in store for us readers in the future.
“Happy endings are for all of us.“
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
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September 26, 2017
I love this series from Emma Chase and book three, Royally Endowed, is my favourite of the lot. This trope is one of my favs, but what really sells this story is the hero and heroine and their chemistry. Logan (who I imagined with a cultured Scottish accent :p ) is my favourite kind of hero - badass, a little brooding, and quietly kind and perceptive. And sexy as hell! Ellie was his opposite: trusting, vivacious and a little kooky. My heart broke for her through the book because her loneliness was often palpable, and I loved how much that affected Logan and how he strived to make her feel noticed even when he didn't realise that's what he was doing. She was also very funny and I enjoyed that she had the ability to make the brooding Logan laugh. It was small moments throughout that all together created such wonderful chemistry between them. Despite their immediate connection this is a slowburn romance told over five years and it made their eventual romantic interludes explosively hot. Love, love, LOVED it!
July 26, 2020
The best thing about this one was the sexy voice of the narrator, Shane East. I highly recommend the audiobook version because of his reading alone. You know those guys that just sound like sex and cigarettes? Yeah.
The female narrator, Andi Arndt, is fine but I honestly wish Shane could have read the whole thing, and I just put the 1st 2 audiobooks on hold because of him.
*fans self*
Otherwise, this was a nice story. I'm reading this Royally series completely out of order, but so far I've liked them. This one is cool. He's not skeevy and she's not a complete idiot.
Royally Endowed is about Logan (the bodyguard) and Ellie (little sis of the now Princess Olivia) who have a slow burn/forbidden romance thing happening.
*fans self some more*
Dude, it's that guy's voice. I'm alllll aflutter. I'm not even 100% sure the story was any good, but that man could read a list of appliances for sale and I'd fucking listen to it.
Shane East - Narrator
Andi Arndt - Narrator
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Edition: Unabridged
The female narrator, Andi Arndt, is fine but I honestly wish Shane could have read the whole thing, and I just put the 1st 2 audiobooks on hold because of him.
*fans self*
Otherwise, this was a nice story. I'm reading this Royally series completely out of order, but so far I've liked them. This one is cool. He's not skeevy and she's not a complete idiot.
Royally Endowed is about Logan (the bodyguard) and Ellie (little sis of the now Princess Olivia) who have a slow burn/forbidden romance thing happening.
*fans self some more*
Dude, it's that guy's voice. I'm alllll aflutter. I'm not even 100% sure the story was any good, but that man could read a list of appliances for sale and I'd fucking listen to it.
Shane East - Narrator
Andi Arndt - Narrator
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Edition: Unabridged
February 15, 2021
I have a special corner of Hell in my mind for books that promise me the earth in the beginning and then don't deliver. How dare you?!
Royally Endowed earned its VIP place in my personal firepit when it morphed from a promising slow-burn to... I literally do not know, a hollow and cliché remake of every fucking bodyguard romance out there?
Starring...
✓ a breathtaking (that's because my brain is choking on too much stupid) story of some dangerous stalker whose name I don't remember (bwahahahahaha/twisting mustache/*in a singing voice* you're a cheap plot device plot device plot device)
✓ KIDS, OMG, so many pregnancies and kids because cuuuuuuuuute (I guess?) (I do love kids, but the cheap epilogues make me gag more often than not, and with 3 couples on page here, it was too much)
✓ Weddings of characters I don't care about (BUT that's on me, I haven't read the first books because really?! Princes? DUDE. Have you met me? I am utterly unable to grasp what's so interesting about princes, in life and books just the same)
✓ Terrible sex-scenes, oh my god the sex-scenes were so
u n d e r w h e l m i n g
(in the usual oh gosh, I love how you fill me, completely, is that my bellybutton you're touching? kind of way) that I skimmed them (which is always very telling in my opinion).
Truly, I loved Logan in the beginning - I even texted my best friend with infatuated nonsense - and I thought that Royally Endowed had the potential to make my little heart beat. Alas, that was before both leads started to... talk to me as if I was their therapist? I mean, really. The story's taking place through more than 5 years, therefore at first? I understood the way the chapters were written. Think short scenes, multiple jumps in time, focus-focus now we're done. I even enjoyed it. BUT. I didn't expect that this particular storytelling would go on and on and on during most of the book, and I quickly became very tired of the characters telling me (boring) things I wanted to see (maybe not, actually), thank you very much. The chemistry just... fizzled out (and not in a melting on the floor kind of way) and I started reading faster and faster (yep, that would be skimming) until the stalker subplot began (destroying my interest forever).
Oh my GOD. Have I really read the love-story between Miss Pixie Dream Girl (who has cute breasts and stuff) and her caveman-but-sweet spechul guard? That needs to stop. My binge-read of romance novels is getting out of hands and I'll be heartless before I know it (and I'll have no friends, probably)
Don't say it's too late. Don't. Please don't.
Honestly though, I know that many of you think that I'm too hard on romance novels and maybe I am? But here's how I see things : let's face it, most romance novels have no breathtaking plots, are predictable, unoriginal and cliché : so if I feel meh about the whole thing, if I don't fall in love, what's the fucking point? None, as far as I'm concerned.
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August 18, 2017
Let’s face it. A gorgeous and caring man who keeps you company 24/7 and guards every inch of your body like it’s his job—which it absolutely is—is all kinds of sexy. Bonus: he bakes a mean pie. By the end of this book I was channeling my inner Whitney Houston à la The Bodyguard and belting out, “And i-e-i will always love-you-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-i will always love you.” I fell hard for bodyguard Logan St. James. He totally kicks Kevin Costner’s ass!
Logan is a member of Prince Nicholas of Wessco’s royal security team and is tasked with guarding his fiancé’s sister, Ellie. Logan is a man of honor, and I love that he not only takes care of her physically, but emotionally as well. For five years he faithfully guards her and resists Ellie’s constant flirtations.
It’s so sweet to see Ellie evolve from a naïve 17-year-old with a cute crush on Logan, to a stunning 22-year old woman in love with her protector. Throughout it all, she maintains her playfulness and independence.
I appreciate romances that have a slow burn, and this story takes its precious time developing Ellie and Logan’s forbidden attraction from simmering to smoldering. I enjoyed every crackle, sizzle, and pop of their relationship along the way.
This story is heavy on the swoon factor, and it’s also incredibly funny. Picture this. It was 3:00 am and I was in bed with my eyes glued to my Kindle since I simply could not put the book down. My husband was asleep because, you know, normal people are asleep in the middle of the night. I kept covering my mouth and biting my lip to keep from laughing out loud. Unfortunately, my muffled laughter was shaking the bed so hard that I woke him up anyway. #truestory #badwife
The bottom line is if you want an exuberant love story that is undeniably hilarious and utterly delightful, look no further than Royally Endowed.
Recommended for fans of:
Rainbow highlights
Pies
Royalty
The Bodyguard
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
Logan is a member of Prince Nicholas of Wessco’s royal security team and is tasked with guarding his fiancé’s sister, Ellie. Logan is a man of honor, and I love that he not only takes care of her physically, but emotionally as well. For five years he faithfully guards her and resists Ellie’s constant flirtations.
It’s so sweet to see Ellie evolve from a naïve 17-year-old with a cute crush on Logan, to a stunning 22-year old woman in love with her protector. Throughout it all, she maintains her playfulness and independence.
I appreciate romances that have a slow burn, and this story takes its precious time developing Ellie and Logan’s forbidden attraction from simmering to smoldering. I enjoyed every crackle, sizzle, and pop of their relationship along the way.
This story is heavy on the swoon factor, and it’s also incredibly funny. Picture this. It was 3:00 am and I was in bed with my eyes glued to my Kindle since I simply could not put the book down. My husband was asleep because, you know, normal people are asleep in the middle of the night. I kept covering my mouth and biting my lip to keep from laughing out loud. Unfortunately, my muffled laughter was shaking the bed so hard that I woke him up anyway. #truestory #badwife
The bottom line is if you want an exuberant love story that is undeniably hilarious and utterly delightful, look no further than Royally Endowed.
Recommended for fans of:
Rainbow highlights
Pies
Royalty
The Bodyguard
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
September 16, 2017
To sweet crushes and slow burns.
When Nicholas met Olivia in the first book of the series, Logan met Ellie.
Logan was Nicholas’ bodyguard and apparently the man who trusted the most. Ellie was Olivia’s little sister who still went to school.
When Nicholas and Olivia fell in love and they went to Wessco, Ellie needed to stay back with her all the time drunk father to keep their little shop and to finish her studies. Nicholas asked the man who trusted the most i.e. our boy Logan to stay in New York and protect Ellie.
Ellie will develop a crush for Logan and Logan will notice it, but they will not act on it. Years will go by. Olivia and Ellie’s father will be finally sober and more content. Ellie will finish school and studies. And at some point Logan and Ellie will go back to Wessco so that Ellie can help her very pregnant sister. The Queen will interfere and she will try to make arrangements with the intention that Ellie can get a suitable husband.
And finally FINALLY, five years after they first met, Logan will confess Ellie his feelings.
We are talking about a really slow SLOW burn romance here. Logan and Ellie will have to test their feelings for many years, while the rest of the Royal families have their troubles and their moments of happiness.
I adored this book for a number of reasons:
- It was seriously funny. The scene where the dog ate the pies, made me cry from laughter. (“Bosco, noooooo!”)
- It has a royal theme which is not cheesy ,with a totally believable plot – at least for all of us the romantics. (A royal a wedding is a major event on any day, but when the royal getting married is the former Crown Prince who gave up the throne for an American girl he couldn’t live without? It’s a madhouse.)
-It has two really strong main characters who took off the Wessco Kingdom’s story and created their own, strong, unique story. Ellie has exceeded my expectations and she was not lost under Olivia’s strong personality. Logan is an exceptional case of a male character: proud, strong, protective, humble, easygoing, ready to kill and be killed for his beliefs and for the people he loves.
-It has the bodyguard theme that falls in love with the rebel girl. One of my All-Time favorite themes.
I read this book during my summer holidays and I could not have chosen a more suitable book in order to have a great time!
Note: I really did not like it when Nicholas left his throne to marry Olivia. I thought it was not fair and I believed there could be no suitable king for Wessco other than Nicholas. I somehow felt a bit better when Nicholas confides to Logan () that he has never regretted it:
“Besides, when it’s all said and done . . . I’m still a prince and you can still kill anyone in the room with your bare fucking hands. So . . .” He taps his bottle to mine, “cheers.”
When Nicholas met Olivia in the first book of the series, Logan met Ellie.
Logan was Nicholas’ bodyguard and apparently the man who trusted the most. Ellie was Olivia’s little sister who still went to school.
When Nicholas and Olivia fell in love and they went to Wessco, Ellie needed to stay back with her all the time drunk father to keep their little shop and to finish her studies. Nicholas asked the man who trusted the most i.e. our boy Logan to stay in New York and protect Ellie.
Ellie will develop a crush for Logan and Logan will notice it, but they will not act on it. Years will go by. Olivia and Ellie’s father will be finally sober and more content. Ellie will finish school and studies. And at some point Logan and Ellie will go back to Wessco so that Ellie can help her very pregnant sister. The Queen will interfere and she will try to make arrangements with the intention that Ellie can get a suitable husband.
And finally FINALLY, five years after they first met, Logan will confess Ellie his feelings.
We are talking about a really slow SLOW burn romance here. Logan and Ellie will have to test their feelings for many years, while the rest of the Royal families have their troubles and their moments of happiness.
I adored this book for a number of reasons:
- It was seriously funny. The scene where the dog ate the pies, made me cry from laughter. (“Bosco, noooooo!”)
- It has a royal theme which is not cheesy ,with a totally believable plot – at least for all of us the romantics. (A royal a wedding is a major event on any day, but when the royal getting married is the former Crown Prince who gave up the throne for an American girl he couldn’t live without? It’s a madhouse.)
-It has two really strong main characters who took off the Wessco Kingdom’s story and created their own, strong, unique story. Ellie has exceeded my expectations and she was not lost under Olivia’s strong personality. Logan is an exceptional case of a male character: proud, strong, protective, humble, easygoing, ready to kill and be killed for his beliefs and for the people he loves.
-It has the bodyguard theme that falls in love with the rebel girl. One of my All-Time favorite themes.
I read this book during my summer holidays and I could not have chosen a more suitable book in order to have a great time!
Note: I really did not like it when Nicholas left his throne to marry Olivia. I thought it was not fair and I believed there could be no suitable king for Wessco other than Nicholas. I somehow felt a bit better when Nicholas confides to Logan () that he has never regretted it:
“Besides, when it’s all said and done . . . I’m still a prince and you can still kill anyone in the room with your bare fucking hands. So . . .” He taps his bottle to mine, “cheers.”
August 31, 2017
And this ladies and gentlemen is how you write a bodyguard theme book!!!! BAM!!!!
August 27, 2017
This rating didn't take me by surprise. I was absolutely convinced I would love Ellie and Logan and of course, I was right :D
I think Emma really found herself at her best with this series, and constantly delivering better stories and characters. From serious, to funny, to dark and secrets, she manages to cover a lot of elements with her stories, making them unique and so well written.
"Royally Endowed" is the third book from the series and in my opinion it had a totally different vibe than the other two. I loved Nicholas and enjoyed Henry, but Logan was something else, he had that bad boy thing going on which of course hit the right spot on 99.9% of the female readers.
Let me tell you something about the plot, which is very simple to discuss about. Our heroine is Ellie, Olivia's baby sister and Nicholas sister in law. I loved Ellie from book 1 because she was so sweet and had that fragility I always craved at a young girl. She was funny and always a ray of sunshine. I was hoping Emma will write her story one day and voila, there it is :) She was been in love with Logan like forever, but he was forbidden, being her bodyguard and serving the Royal Crown. Besides that, her age was a problem as well, because she was waaaay younger for him to start something.
That didn't stop Logan from noticing her, from being close to Ellie every chance he got and in secret, he also crushed hard on her. Because of his duty and effort to get in this point of his life, Logan didn't express his feeling to Ellie, being afraid of losing his job and everything he fought for. You see, Logan is not Nicholas or Henry.. He was raised in a disorganized family and struggled to get out of there and make a living by himself. He was not ready to give that up.. Only that plans chance and Logan will have some important decisions to make: Love or duty?
I loved "Royally Endowed" because it was something different than the other two books. I liked Ellie and Logan together and separately. Ellie for her innocence and personality and Logan for his devotion and non-royalty attitude. I know that non-royal was Henry as well, but in a different way.. he was more out of control and very hard to manage, but Logan was fierce and bad and just yummy to read about.
And as a bonus, I was glad the story included all the couples, because I loved seeing them together and being a family in the true sense of the word. They complete each other and reading about them made me love them even more. They fight, they argue, they give pieces of advice, but they always come back to each other.
I am so glad I found this series because it is always like a breath of fresh air, with complexity in characters and plot and always a blast in spending your time. I devoured this one in 2 days and I was very sad it was over. Maybe we will get a forth book? Maybe Thomas??
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I think Emma really found herself at her best with this series, and constantly delivering better stories and characters. From serious, to funny, to dark and secrets, she manages to cover a lot of elements with her stories, making them unique and so well written.
"Royally Endowed" is the third book from the series and in my opinion it had a totally different vibe than the other two. I loved Nicholas and enjoyed Henry, but Logan was something else, he had that bad boy thing going on which of course hit the right spot on 99.9% of the female readers.
Let me tell you something about the plot, which is very simple to discuss about. Our heroine is Ellie, Olivia's baby sister and Nicholas sister in law. I loved Ellie from book 1 because she was so sweet and had that fragility I always craved at a young girl. She was funny and always a ray of sunshine. I was hoping Emma will write her story one day and voila, there it is :) She was been in love with Logan like forever, but he was forbidden, being her bodyguard and serving the Royal Crown. Besides that, her age was a problem as well, because she was waaaay younger for him to start something.
That didn't stop Logan from noticing her, from being close to Ellie every chance he got and in secret, he also crushed hard on her. Because of his duty and effort to get in this point of his life, Logan didn't express his feeling to Ellie, being afraid of losing his job and everything he fought for. You see, Logan is not Nicholas or Henry.. He was raised in a disorganized family and struggled to get out of there and make a living by himself. He was not ready to give that up.. Only that plans chance and Logan will have some important decisions to make: Love or duty?
I loved "Royally Endowed" because it was something different than the other two books. I liked Ellie and Logan together and separately. Ellie for her innocence and personality and Logan for his devotion and non-royalty attitude. I know that non-royal was Henry as well, but in a different way.. he was more out of control and very hard to manage, but Logan was fierce and bad and just yummy to read about.
And as a bonus, I was glad the story included all the couples, because I loved seeing them together and being a family in the true sense of the word. They complete each other and reading about them made me love them even more. They fight, they argue, they give pieces of advice, but they always come back to each other.
I am so glad I found this series because it is always like a breath of fresh air, with complexity in characters and plot and always a blast in spending your time. I devoured this one in 2 days and I was very sad it was over. Maybe we will get a forth book? Maybe Thomas??
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August 24, 2017
4 ★'s
It seems like we've been waiting forever for this book between sweet Ellie and sexy bodyguard Logan and well, you're gonna have to hang on a while longer because this is a bit of a slow burn.
And with good reason...as much as they want each other, Logan cannot jeopardize his job. Not so much with regards to himself but with who he is protecting...and he takes his job very seriously.
We get a lot of page time learning why Logan is the way he is and with Ellie growing up, from the age of 18 to 23...hence, the slow burn. But there were a lot of cute scenes with Logan protecting Ellie and taking care of her.
There's some new developments with Nicolas and Olivia so they and Ellie move back to the palace in Wessco. Unfortunately, things take a more sinister turn and everyone has to be on guard.
There a bit of drama at the Horny Goat but it's enough that it makes Logan realize what he has to lose and he finally makes a move to ~almost~ everyone's delight. Naturally, they do something risky and the cat's out of the bag.
Some changes have to be made and Logan just doesn't know if he can hang. Luckily, life shows him he most certainly can especially with Ellie at his side.
I loved what Logan was working on and what Ellie brought to it. I loved getting updates on Henry and Sarah and Nicolas and Olivia, and I even loved how the Queen responded to things.
The epilogue was great with letting us know those updates but I'm hoping it wasn't a series wrap up because, come on...all those juicy bits with Tommy? We definitely need his book! ;)
(Prior to review...)
This has got to be Ellie and Logan! ♥
It seems like we've been waiting forever for this book between sweet Ellie and sexy bodyguard Logan and well, you're gonna have to hang on a while longer because this is a bit of a slow burn.
And with good reason...as much as they want each other, Logan cannot jeopardize his job. Not so much with regards to himself but with who he is protecting...and he takes his job very seriously.
We get a lot of page time learning why Logan is the way he is and with Ellie growing up, from the age of 18 to 23...hence, the slow burn. But there were a lot of cute scenes with Logan protecting Ellie and taking care of her.
There's some new developments with Nicolas and Olivia so they and Ellie move back to the palace in Wessco. Unfortunately, things take a more sinister turn and everyone has to be on guard.
There a bit of drama at the Horny Goat but it's enough that it makes Logan realize what he has to lose and he finally makes a move to ~almost~ everyone's delight. Naturally, they do something risky and the cat's out of the bag.
Some changes have to be made and Logan just doesn't know if he can hang. Luckily, life shows him he most certainly can especially with Ellie at his side.
I loved what Logan was working on and what Ellie brought to it. I loved getting updates on Henry and Sarah and Nicolas and Olivia, and I even loved how the Queen responded to things.
The epilogue was great with letting us know those updates but I'm hoping it wasn't a series wrap up because, come on...all those juicy bits with Tommy? We definitely need his book! ;)
(Prior to review...)
This has got to be Ellie and Logan! ♥
November 2, 2017
After the hints thrown around about Ellie and Logan in the previous books, it quickly became a story I craved to read. Unfortunately, I found myself bored at times and I was most certainly not a fan of the jumping timelines. I get that Ellie was too young at the time she met Logan but the scenes just didn't flow well. They felt choppy and it affected the storytelling adversely.
I did like the characters themselves and how they were together. The anticipation and build up made it a more believable relationship to me even if their reasons for being apart stopped being valid, in my opinion, way before they did anything about their feelings. The intimate scenes were very hot and written well.
Safety: There were others after they met but not after they committed to one another. No rape or abuse.
I did like the characters themselves and how they were together. The anticipation and build up made it a more believable relationship to me even if their reasons for being apart stopped being valid, in my opinion, way before they did anything about their feelings. The intimate scenes were very hot and written well.
Safety: There were others after they met but not after they committed to one another. No rape or abuse.
August 11, 2017
5 "I'm Yours" Stars!
Logan St. James was in the military & then landed a position on the royal security team. He was hired to protect Prince Nicholas, the Crown Prince of Wessco. He takes his job very seriously. The prince has fallen in love with a woman from New York named Olivia Hammond. While Nicholas & Olivia head to the palace for a while, they've asked Logan to stay in New York to guard Olivia's little sister Ellie. Protecting the royal family is his duty, & now he has to keep tabs on an American teenage girl. Logan is in his early 20's when he first meets Ellie. He can tell she has a massive crush on him, but keeps things professional. He just keeps reminding himself she's young & off limits, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy her company. She's funny & sweet, and he likes spending time with her.
Ellie Hammond is in her senior year of high school when she first meets the adonis perfection that is Logan St. James. The man is absolutely stunning. He's brooding & a little serious, but he makes her feel safe & cared for. He's brave, loyal, and makes her feel precious & special. Over time they grow closer, & Ellie continues to have filthy fantasies about her gorgeous, invincible guardian angel. She desperately craves him, but doesn't think he feels the same.
Ellie graduates college & over the years Logan is constantly fighting his feelings for her. He protects her, but can't make a move on her no matter how badly he wants her. He thought he could push it away & ignore it, but as time passes he longs to have her, to touch her, to make her his In every way.
-It's my job to keep Ellie Hammond safe. All of her. Her body as well as her sweet little soul. And I'm damn good at what I do, but more than that, I want to protect her. Because she's kind and clever, lovely and precious... and fuck... somebody has to care enough to keep that safe.
-What I feel for her is the only thing in my life that makes sense. That matters.
The loyal guard & the princess's sister are not socially acceptable. Logan comes from the wrong side of the tracks, & everyone has grand fairytale plans for Ellie that don't include her hero. Logan becomes everything to Ellie & she fights for what she wants. He would lay down his life for her, but will he choose love over his duty?
I loved loved this book! Logan St. James is everything I adore in a book boyfriend. Swoony, beautiful perfection!
-Ellie is mesmerizing.
-"I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you, even when I'm awake."
-I want to cherish Logan. Adore him. My heart, my body, my soul- they're already his.
-There was never going to be anyone for me but Logan St. James.
Logan St. James was in the military & then landed a position on the royal security team. He was hired to protect Prince Nicholas, the Crown Prince of Wessco. He takes his job very seriously. The prince has fallen in love with a woman from New York named Olivia Hammond. While Nicholas & Olivia head to the palace for a while, they've asked Logan to stay in New York to guard Olivia's little sister Ellie. Protecting the royal family is his duty, & now he has to keep tabs on an American teenage girl. Logan is in his early 20's when he first meets Ellie. He can tell she has a massive crush on him, but keeps things professional. He just keeps reminding himself she's young & off limits, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy her company. She's funny & sweet, and he likes spending time with her.
Ellie Hammond is in her senior year of high school when she first meets the adonis perfection that is Logan St. James. The man is absolutely stunning. He's brooding & a little serious, but he makes her feel safe & cared for. He's brave, loyal, and makes her feel precious & special. Over time they grow closer, & Ellie continues to have filthy fantasies about her gorgeous, invincible guardian angel. She desperately craves him, but doesn't think he feels the same.
Ellie graduates college & over the years Logan is constantly fighting his feelings for her. He protects her, but can't make a move on her no matter how badly he wants her. He thought he could push it away & ignore it, but as time passes he longs to have her, to touch her, to make her his In every way.
-It's my job to keep Ellie Hammond safe. All of her. Her body as well as her sweet little soul. And I'm damn good at what I do, but more than that, I want to protect her. Because she's kind and clever, lovely and precious... and fuck... somebody has to care enough to keep that safe.
-What I feel for her is the only thing in my life that makes sense. That matters.
The loyal guard & the princess's sister are not socially acceptable. Logan comes from the wrong side of the tracks, & everyone has grand fairytale plans for Ellie that don't include her hero. Logan becomes everything to Ellie & she fights for what she wants. He would lay down his life for her, but will he choose love over his duty?
I loved loved this book! Logan St. James is everything I adore in a book boyfriend. Swoony, beautiful perfection!
-Ellie is mesmerizing.
-"I burn for you, sweet girl. I dream of you, even when I'm awake."
-I want to cherish Logan. Adore him. My heart, my body, my soul- they're already his.
-There was never going to be anyone for me but Logan St. James.
August 16, 2017
Unpopular opinion alert
Hmm, Amazon must have sent me the wrong book.
Something must have definitely gone wrong. I checked and it does say Royally Endowed but it read like an early - I mean really, really early - version of the script for the film The Bodyguard which I hated, by the way. Still do, though not as much as Titanic.
I digress.
Erm, so there is this girl, called Ellie, who is the sister of Olivia, heroine of thecheesefest first book, Royally Screwed, and so she meets Logan who is bodyguard to Nicholas, hero of the cheesefest first book, Royally Screwed. And they crush on each other. And then they crush some more. And then the book jumps a few months here and a few years there, showing how these two emotionally grow close over the time. And then they all go back to Wessco which sounds like Tesco, a UK supermarket chain, because Henry, the hero of Royally Matched, which I haven't read, will get married to - I forgot her name - the heroine of Royally Matched, which I haven't read. And then, I almost forgot, Olivia, heroine of the cheesefest first book, Royally Screwed, is preggars with twinsies (everybody say 'cuuuuuuuuuuute'). And then nothing really happens. And then Ellie tells Logan she likes him but Logan is not allowed to reciprocate because...unprofessional and disloyal, I think (everybody go 'booooooooo'). And then there's this bonkers stalker psychopath who wants to kill Olivia, heroine of the cheesefest first book, Royally Screwed, who blows up a pub/club where all the heroes and heroines of the series go every time they're in Tesco's Wessco. And Logan believes Ellie to be dead. But she's not really dead. And then they shag, and they shag some more. And then there is the bonkers stalker psychopath who still wants to kill Olivia, heroine of the cheesefest first book, Royally Screwed. And then something, something, something. And then, finally HEA with a super-cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute epilogue.
Considering I skipped about - aaah probably - 40% of the book, which reduces the page count to approximately a novella-length of 150 pages, I'd say that's a pretty appropriate summary of the book.
Or you could always go through the gazillion 5-star reviews.
But all my fault. I should have known better.
Did I mention I was bored? And did anyone else cheer when the bloody Titanic finally hit the iceberg and started sinking? I did.
Hmm, Amazon must have sent me the wrong book.
Something must have definitely gone wrong. I checked and it does say Royally Endowed but it read like an early - I mean really, really early - version of the script for the film The Bodyguard which I hated, by the way. Still do, though not as much as Titanic.
I digress.
Erm, so there is this girl, called Ellie, who is the sister of Olivia, heroine of the
Considering I skipped about - aaah probably - 40% of the book, which reduces the page count to approximately a novella-length of 150 pages, I'd say that's a pretty appropriate summary of the book.
Or you could always go through the gazillion 5-star reviews.
But all my fault. I should have known better.
Did I mention I was bored? And did anyone else cheer when the bloody Titanic finally hit the iceberg and started sinking? I did.
August 15, 2017
This series just keeps getting better and better!! If you were in love with Royally Screwed + Matched, then Royally Endowed is going to turn you into an obsessive fan. Emma Chase delivered one of her best when it came to this story and I truly loved every minute of it.
Being the sister of the now famous dutchess has it perks and it’s certainly an honor but aside from those things, Ellie Hammond has a fierce love for her sister that goes beyond any royal connections. In order to ensure her protection because she’s now a part of the Royal Family, Ellie has been assigned to a few bodyguards to keep her safe until she finishes school in New York. But what happens when you fall for the one person who’s sworn to protect you?
Logan St.James didn’t always have an easy life and because of that, he’s a hard worker to a fault. Protecting the Royal family is something that he takes very seriously but being entrusted to take care of Ellie? That’s a downright animalistic need to ensure her safety at all times. Logan knows that falling for someone like Ellie isn’t in the cards for him but try telling that to his heart.
“I promised her. I swore I would keep her safe. Be her guard, her wall, so she could fly free. And I will not fucking fail her.
I have honestly fallen in love with this series so hard! Logan was the epitome of the perfect guy. He was strong and protective but he also had a sweet side and I loved seeing that. This story was about finding love when you least expected it and all under the watchful eye of the public. Ellie and Logan were perfect for each other and getting to see what the Royal gang has been up to was the icing on the cake. This is one series that you can’t afford to miss out on so get to it!
August 14, 2017
I'm in love with this series!!
Royally Endowed is the third book in the Royally series and runs parallel to the two former books. We've met both Logan and Ellie in the previous books. Logan is the royal family's security guard and Ellie is the little sister to Olivia who is married to Prince Nicholas.
The story starts back when Ellie is in high school and Prince Nicholas first meets Olivia. It progresses through the years until the current time. Now that they're older their attraction to each other is more evident. Logan has a lot on the line if he crosses boundaries and acts on his feelings. Getting romantically involved with Ellie could cost him his job. It would break the royal family's trust they have in him. Plus the Queen of Wessco has high hopes for Ellie. The Queen is hoping that Ellie will find someone within their social circle to marry her. The problem with that is Ellie isn't into the fanfare that surrounds the royals lifestyle. Ellie wants love, not a title.
In the 90's I watched the movie The Bodyguard and I remember liking the movie. Royally Endowed had the elements I remember liking in that movie with it fringing on the forbidden romance between the employee and employer falling for each other.
I love how Ms. Chase adds pop culture to her books. The references and humor always make me nostalgic. Living in America I always get googly-eyed over anything that hints about the Royal Family. All the fanfare and etiquette that goes into living as a royal I romanticized in my eyes. This series meets my needs for that magical royal feel. If you want to live vicariously as a royal then pick up this series and let your royal life fantasies fly!
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RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2017
Pre-order | order: http://amzn.to/2vsfNPT
SERIES:
**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
Royally Endowed is the third book in the Royally series and runs parallel to the two former books. We've met both Logan and Ellie in the previous books. Logan is the royal family's security guard and Ellie is the little sister to Olivia who is married to Prince Nicholas.
The story starts back when Ellie is in high school and Prince Nicholas first meets Olivia. It progresses through the years until the current time. Now that they're older their attraction to each other is more evident. Logan has a lot on the line if he crosses boundaries and acts on his feelings. Getting romantically involved with Ellie could cost him his job. It would break the royal family's trust they have in him. Plus the Queen of Wessco has high hopes for Ellie. The Queen is hoping that Ellie will find someone within their social circle to marry her. The problem with that is Ellie isn't into the fanfare that surrounds the royals lifestyle. Ellie wants love, not a title.
In the 90's I watched the movie The Bodyguard and I remember liking the movie. Royally Endowed had the elements I remember liking in that movie with it fringing on the forbidden romance between the employee and employer falling for each other.
I love how Ms. Chase adds pop culture to her books. The references and humor always make me nostalgic. Living in America I always get googly-eyed over anything that hints about the Royal Family. All the fanfare and etiquette that goes into living as a royal I romanticized in my eyes. This series meets my needs for that magical royal feel. If you want to live vicariously as a royal then pick up this series and let your royal life fantasies fly!
✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2017
Pre-order | order: http://amzn.to/2vsfNPT
SERIES:
**Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.**
May 14, 2020
Ellie's character didn't really work for me, but Logan?
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
May 29, 2022
In this third installment, Logan, one of the royal security guards, and Princess Olivia’s sister Ellie, finally have their romance. We also get to watch the couples from the first two books Henry/Sara and Nicholas/Olivia and see what has become of their romances as things go on. There is a royal birth and even a wedding. A cute, feel-good read.
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