When I first got hold of To Marry a Prince by Sophie Page, I couldn't help but think that this novel was obviously aimed at the royal wedding followers among us. The synopsis screams out modern romantic fairytale, and let's face it, who doesn't love one of those? As much as I tried to save it for this week especially, I couldn't help it and gave in mere days after I received it.A lot of us may have wondered (secretly or otherwise!) just what it would be like to marry a real prince. In To Marry a Prince, Sophie Page explores this dream in a romantic and realistic way, letting us in on just what might happen if this ever came true...
Bella Greenwood is a normal girl who is yet to find her Mr Right. After travelling, she moves in temporarily with her best friend Lottie in the hope of finding a job. The last thing she's focusing on right now is marriage. But when she finds herself enduring yet another embarrassing situation at a friend's party, she has no idea that her drunken clumsiness is about to change her entire life.
Bella doesn't recognise the handsome man who has come to her rescue, helping her up, nursing her foot and talking with her into the night. Nope, she has no clue that the gentleman is none other than famed royal bachelor Prince Richard. With her modern approach to romance, Bella doesn't want to seem overly keen when she has to meet Richard to return her phone. Though once they're together again, sparks fly, and it doesn't take long for Bella and the Prince to fall head over heels in love. But keeping their relationship from the world's media is proving to be difficult, and even more so once they're officially engaged...
To Marry a Prince was an excellent read, and Sophie confirmed in our interview that the book was inspired by the real royal couple and their engagement. The media frenzy that surrounded Prince Richard was definitely true to life! Bella is a down to earth, normal girl who just happens to meet Prince Richard by chance, and before long she is preparing to join the royal family. Personally, to see Kate Middleton live out the dream of countless girls is magical, and makes the royal wedding just that little bit more exciting! But despite the fairytale charm, there's a harsh reality involved as Kate prepares to move into the constant watch of the public and press, and I feel that Sophie Page portrayed this aspect of royal fame, and the strain that it had on the relationship with Prince Richard, brilliantly in her heroine Bella.
This was a lovely, enjoyable read and I look forward to reading Sophie's future novels!
Rating: 5/5
