Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Valentine’s Day becomes a Roman holiday for a princess in disguise in a dizzyingly romantic short story about making wishes come true by the USA Today bestselling author of The Chemistry of Love.

Princess Ilaria has had it up to her tiara with the paparazzi, her own wild reputation, and the public eye. Trading places with her assistant, Ilaria wants just one blissfully ordinary weekend. Then a handsome photographer with a sexy Scottish burr offers to be her guide. Sparks fly, but how long can they last? Ilaria’s secret has to come out—and it could ruin a perfectly serendipitous romance.

Sariah Wilson’s Royal Valentine is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute, irresistibly romantic stories about finding love when and where you least expect it. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s make a date of it.

Undercover Princess

This charming little story follows a princess who’s thoroughly over the pressures of royal life and desperate for a few days of anonymity while visiting Rome. Determined to actually enjoy the city without a wall of paparazzi trailing her, she sends her entourage home and has her body double stand in for her. Once everyone believes she’s safely out of Italy, she finally slips out on her own—only to accidentally take two Ambien she thought were aspirin. Naturally, she promptly passes out on the Spanish Steps and wakes up in the apartment of a very attractive Scottish photographer. From there, the two spend time together exploring the city, and the whole setup has a fun, rom‑com sparkle.

The audiobook is performed in solo narration by Jesse Valinsky, whose voice is lovely and expressive. She nails the European accent for the princess and the American accent for the body double, giving each woman a distinct presence. The only weak spot is the Scottish male voice, which doesn’t quite land. Still, her performance overall adds charm to the story.

The plot itself isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s undeniably cute, light, and enjoyable—exactly the kind of quick, feel‑good listen that leaves you smiling.

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