The Duchess Effect
A Novel
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4.2 • 13 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Tracey Livesay returns in this seriously sexy sequel to American Royalty, following Duchess and Prince Jameson as they strive to turn their romance into a relationship, beneath the relentless glare of the spotlight.
Against all odds, sexy American rapper, Danielle “Duchess” Nelson and brilliant reclusive royal Prince Jameson have fallen in love! They’ve decided to take their relationship public and find a way to make their two worlds coexist. On their terms.
Unfortunately, falling in love was the easy part.
Jameson and Dani’s love story has made them the most popular royals since Prince John, but that popularity comes with a price. Dani looks forward to signing the deal with a major cosmetics company that will make her skin care line, Mela-Skin, a force in the industry, and finally grant her the control over her life she’s craved since childhood. But the company wants to take advantage of their fame and involve Jameson in Mela-Skin’s marketing campaign. Dani is outraged! Her company has nothing to do with Jameson.
After stepping up for the royal family, Jameson yearns to retreat back into academia. But he’s fired when his university raises concerns about his newfound notoriety. And suddenly the queen, initially against the relationship, backtracks, seeking their cooperation when the family is embroiled in yet another scandal. This isn’t the quiet life Jameson was hoping for.
Dani and Jameson truly love each other. But under the scrutiny of the international spotlight, when the doubts, compromises, and secrets begin to take their toll, will their love be enough?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Hip-hop star turned beauty mogul Danielle "Duchess" Nelson and Prince Jameson Lloyd of England navigate dating in the public eye in Livesay's sizzling sequel to American Royalty. Duchess and Jameson aim to keep their relationship out of the spotlight as much as possible, but outside pressure jeopardizes their plan. Unbeknownst to Jameson, the investors in Duchess's new makeup line insist she use her relationship with the prince to market the product. Meanwhile, the queen demands Jameson and Duchess attend royal family events, hoping the positive publicity surrounding their love will help gloss over the dynasty's latest scandal. Livesay again gets a lot of mileage out of American and British culture clash, with Duchess's modern behavior putting her at odds with the uptight royals. It's only after Duchess starts to conform—even allowing the royal stylist to dress her—that Jameson becomes suspicious of her willingness to go along with his family. Will communication issues and contrasting goals tear the couple apart? Jameson's devotion to Duchess is as swoonworthy as ever, though some readers will be disappointed that it isn't fully reciprocated by the more aloof heroine. Still, it's a joy to revisit this royally cute couple.
