Title: The Royal Baby He Must Claim
Author: Jadesola James
Published: March 2022
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Presents, Mills & Boon Modern, Marriage of Convenience

Blurb:

A Seychelles honeymoon…to claim his pregnant princess.

Having suffered unimaginable loss, security mogul Luke Ibru has closed himself off completely. So, the desire he feels meeting sheltered princess Kemi Obatola is unexpected - - and irresistible…

When their one night of indulgence leads to a royal consequence, Luke demand they wed! Kemi fears she might be swapping one gilded cage for another. Yet despite her husband’s claim that his heart is impenetrable, behind the doors of their lavish island bedroom, Kemi feels truly free for the first time…

From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion know no bounds.

My Review:

I might need to take my hat off to Jadesola James for this incredible story because I was enraptured by the beauty of Seychelles that I sought it on Internet. Two Princess, Kemi and Tobi (I obviously adored their names), who have completely contrast personalities, have been restrained from the outside world by their father, a king or the Oba of Gbale. Staying in Nigeria for a summit, they sneakily went to a night club to have freedom they never had. Well, Kemi feels terribly frightened to wander off but her sister insistence that they shall enjoy their time makes her do so until Luke Ibru, a top security billionaire in Nigeria, captures her enjoying the night. Kemi is a quiet, completely innocent and obedient princess and easily frightened, especially after what she experienced however despite it, she impulsively succumbs her freedom with Luke to have one-night stand and indeed, Luke cannot denies his desire towards Kemi despite their brief encounter.

Ah, Jadesola knows how much I love and enjoy this trope, one-night stand with consequence that turns out to be marriage of convenience. Luke is a widowed, so practical, and feels responsible for taking care of Kemi, and he promises her that she will have her dreams come true because he doesn’t want to repeat the history of his prior marriage. Sometimes I just wanted to curse Luke for his cold demeanor because of his unredeemable past yet gradually he was touched by Kemi’s kindness, patience and sweet bearings and so was I.

The Royal Baby He Must Claim is emotionally enjoyable, richly detailed in the setting, and I was immersed into the stunning beach in Seychelles especially the tempting foods which made my mouth water. I was emotionally grateful for the last few pages because of Kemi, she charmingly won my side. Thank you, Jadesola James, for this ARC which I voluntary reviewed.

Rate: 5 of 5

About the author

Jadesola James loves summer thunderstorms, Barbara Cartland novels, long train rides, hot buttered toast, and copious amounts of cake and tea. She writes glamorous escapist tales desgined to sweep you away. When she isn't writing, she's a university reference librarian. Her hobbies include collecting vintage romance paperbacks and fantasy shopping online for summer cottages in the north of England. Jadesola currently lives in Long Island, New York. Check out what she's up to at https://jadesolajames.wordpress.com/ or her Twitter https://twitter.com/jadesolajames.