4.5 stars 
 Prince Henry Pembrook isn't used to being watched so closely. He isn't used to making decisions, isn't used to leading. But when his brother abdicated the throne, he was expected to step up and perform as if he had been planning for this all his life. What was supposed to be a distraction from the pressures turns out to be the distraction as he jumps into a reality show to find a bride fit to be a princess. 
 Sarah Von Titebottom is happiest beyond the spotlight, as far from the center of attention as she can get. A shy librarian, she is only on the show to keep an eye on her wild sister. In the chaos of filming, Sarah becomes Henry's quiet place, where he goes to get away from the cameras and the women for a bit. Late night conversations turn a new friendship into more as the show goes on around them. 
 It was intriguing to learn more about Sarah as the story progressed. The reasons for her shyness, her past, their chemistry: it all intrigued me and kept me turning the pages. Henry was an entertaining lead as well, with his almost frenetic energy at first, taming to a comfortable level as he began to find his footing as next in line to the crown. 
 This was a smooth read in that the drama wasn't contrived or over the top. It fit with the reality tv atmosphere and didn't overwhelm the plot with unnecessary angst. The show definitely ramped up the drama and kept things moving, but I loved the quiet moments when it was just Henry and Sarah behind closed doors the most. 
 These two are nearly opposites and the juxtaposition of some of their character traits made for even more entertaining reading. This was a lighthearted read with plenty of humor and antics as so many women vie for the attention of the prince: all the women around him except the one he wants to notice him. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.