REVIEW: Off-Limits To the Rebel Prince by Susan Meier

Off-Limits To the Rebel Prince by Susan Meier: Prince Axel of Prosperita has the reputation as a playboy, never having more than a couple dates with gorgeous women. This isn’t just because he doesn’t want to settle down. He doesn’t want any woman to go through all the public scrutiny that goes with being married to a royal. He has had to a rather regulated life over the years. He is trying to put more meaning into his life since he is the “spare” after his older brother Liam.

He has taken over palace security which was in some disarray after a longtime head retired. He now has a great team headed by the very capable Russ. Axel decides one might he wants to disguise
himself along with his normal voice and go to a nearby bar. He’s sneaked out of the palace many times in the past, much to his father’s chagrin. He doesn’t realize a new bodyguard, Heather Larson, is hiding in the shadows at the bar. Things get out of hand when one of the barflies tries to hit on her. The prince’s cover is blown when his disguise comes off and his trademark hair is revealed.

Heather has moved to Prosperita and even bought a cabin not far from the palace. She left her home state of Louisiana after her divorce and needs a new beginning. She is well equipped because she’s tall and strong and has had military experience.

After serious threats on Prince Axel are received the King believes the prince needs protection 24/7.
Since he and Queen Rowan have noticed a budding attraction between Heather and Axel, it’s decided that Heather will act as Axel’s new girlfriend. Heather decides certain rules needed to be decided on. Can they be a “fake couple” or will they give into their true feelings?

I enjoyed my return to Prosperita. It’s been a while since I read book #1 in this series, but the author did a magnificent job of linking the two storylines and showed how King Jozef and his wife Rowan have grown in their love of each other and family.

Heather and Axel both had a fair amount of emotional baggage from the past. It was great to go on the journey with them to help each other heal.

This is a modern Cinderella story with fabulous clothes, food and other luxuries. Heather doesn’t need a prince to save her. She is formidable. She does need someone to love her as she is. Axel needs to find his own way to have true purpose in his life.

This novel stands well on its own, but if possible read #1. I look forward to a story about Liam.

Book Info:

Publication: March 28, 2023 | Harlequin Romance | Scandal At The Palace #2

Will her undercover assignment result in true love with the playboy prince? Discover what happens in the latest Scandal at the Palace story by Susan Meier.

His Cinderella for the headlines

But forbidden behind closed doors!

Playboy Prince Axel knows better than to pursue his connection with guard Heather Larson. But in her presence, the burden of his royal life feels lessened. Then danger strikes and Heather is ordered to guard the prince 24/7 undercover…as his fake girlfriend! With the difference in their stations, anything real between them is totally off-limits…but that doesn’t stop it from growing increasingly irresistible!