The Royal Mess (Royal Series Book 3)

Nicole Krenski has completed the last request of her dying mother - to contact her father, who was only just revealed to Nicole herself. Imagine her amazement at learning her father is King Alexander II (known as King Al) of the Alaskan Royal house. Nicole really doesn't want anything else to do with the family; after all, she has lived her life without them so far. However, when circumstances make it so Nicole has to agree to the acknowledgement of King Al, she decides there is at least ONE thing she just might like from the palace.Jeffrey Rodinov is a royal bodyguard who is from a long line of protectors of the Royal family. When he is put in charge of Nicole's safety, Jeffrey has a moment of doubt - not in his ability to protect Nicole from harm, but in his ability to protect them from each other. Trying to fight their attraction has put Jeffrey between a rock and a hard space. Now, throw in the rest of the Royals and Edmund, along with the daily antics that just seem to happen, then add it all up and you have what just might be termed as a royal mess.I will say right off the top that my wait for the next book in the Alaskan Royal Family was totally worth it. The Royal Mess is about a new royal child and how she learns to cope with her new identity and that so includes her hunky bodyguard, Jeffrey. To avoid saying too much, I'm just going to say that Nicole had me laughing and sighing from start to finish. Ms. Davidson has once again taken her down-to-earth royals and given us yet another dimension to their unique family, using her trademarked humor and false insults to reveal the deep love they all feel for each other. I could not put The Royal Mess down and then turned around and reread it all over again. There was no aspect I did not love in following Nicole's trials. If you have been reading this series, this is a book you won't want to miss. If you have not been following the Alaskan Royals, then get up right now and go find them - you won't regret it, I promise. Of course this could only be a Joyfully Recommended Read from me.As a side note, Ms. Davidson has said this might be her last in the series. I will say several questions are answered and ends are tied up. However, after re-reading I found at least one sibling who was left open and I'm hoping she will decide to do his story at some future time. And as this has edged its way into being my favorite series from Ms Davidson, I'm not above begging.JoReviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I finally got around to reading this series. I love all of this authors work. This family of characters are so much fun and interesting. I laughed so hard. And its unpredictable, which is perfect. But I want more! There are still family members she needs to write about! I loved all 3 books in this series.

Davidson is adorable! In a 20 yr Naval veteran sort of way. This cannot be the last in this series! I need more! Please! King Al has to make a major come back!!! I had a huge smile on my face the whole time I read this book. People were asking me left and right what I could possibly be reading that made me so happy! I'm sure Davidson now has new fans! You're welcome! Lol. But really, I hope the Barinov's make a come back. No one will be disappointed!

I rushed the reading as much as possible to get it over with. A reviewer for Romantic Times described the book as follows. "crude, quick language" and "Readers will delight in the everybody's-thinking-it style statements made by the characters." I did not enjoy the crude language at all. Two examples follow: Nicole's mother had died of cancer and Nicole took care of her before she died. Christina asked "you took care of her?" Nicole replied "No, I slammed her a__ in a nursing home." Another example: Nicole is eating dinner and says "sh__ I dropped one of my eight forks." I'm ok with foul language used in appropriate and/or stressful situations, but this author used it constantly within everyday conversation. It irritated and annoyed me. I don't respect or feel comfortable with these types of people, and I certainly don't find it humorous. I don't care to read a story about them. In addition, there was no interesting character development other than Nicole being rude to most people. Most of the book consisted of conversation with very little time spent on plot, and what plot there was was too simple. The plot for the first 76 pages of the book consisted of the family's attempts to get Nicole to submit to a DNA blood test. Not much time was spent on Jeffrey, the male protagonist. The description of him on the back cover almost told me more than the book did about him. I would have liked to have seen more of him and less of the rude, bratty, food throwing family members. I imagine there are some readers who would find this book funny, but not me. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: two. Setting: 2007 Alaska. Genre: contemporary chick lit with a little bit of romance.

I have enjoyed all three Alaskan Royal Family books. It looks like from the other review most everyone else has also, so why would MJD not write more? I guess Betsy is taking up too much time. Any who I really enjoyed this one I liked getting a look at a down to earth (somewhat) king and his crazy white trash family. Makes me think that just maybe I am royalty. Easy read, liite crude in some spots, overall just plan fun.

I enjoyed all of these books, the only problem I had with this one was that it seemed to just cut off kind of abruptly. I wish there were more books to talk about what happens with the wedding, pregnancies and other siblings.

I love this series. So funny!

These books are all very silly, very enjoyable, and fun! They are well-written and have no plot, butThey are full of laughs. Read them all!

The Alaskan Royalty series is one of my favourite MaryJanice Davidson inventions and this book just adds to the set. It is funny in a wry way and yet offers a touch of seriousness with some of the themes she touches on. I really liked this book - are there any more in the series please!!

I love her work even though i started out as an undead fan. Loved the continuation of the family history though not necessarily the main 2 characters from the beginning.

Yet another excellent addition to the series.