Protecting the Princess by Shanna Hatfield

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Protecting the Princess

by Shanna Hatfield

Series: Summer Creek #3
Series Rating:
Published by Wholesome Hearts Publishing on September 24, 2020
Pages: 300
Format: Kindle
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Also in this series: Catching the Cowboy, Rescuing the Rancher, Distracting the Deputy, Guiding the Grouch

He wants to protect her
She needs him to love her

Parker Princeton is a man’s man. The kind who leads expeditions into the wilderness, can start a campfire with nothing but determination, and has survived on a steady diet of beef jerky and Dr Pepper. When he discovers a female in the woods, alone and injured, his first instinct is to protect her, the second to claim her as his own. Although she can barely remember her name, he’s falling head over heels in love with the beautiful, mysterious woman.

Growing up as a pampered princess from a small European kingdom, all Poppy Granville wants is to experience a normal life. After finishing a year of studies in New York, Poppy decides to explore America before she returns home to face the responsibilities of her title. She ditches her cell phone, buys an old rust bucket car, and sets out on an adventure. After an injury leaves her stranded in the middle of nowhere, a rugged outdoorsman seems to be her only hope of surviving, even if she has to pretend to have amnesia to keep her identity a secret.

Will telling him the truth set her free, or lose him forever?

Laughter, love, and a fairy tale ending await in this funny, sweet romance packed with small-town charm.

Protecting the Princess by Shanna Hatfield is exceptionally sweet, well written, and such a beautiful story.

Will Poppy come clean? Will Parker get over himself and find a way to make this relationship work?

Penelope Elizabeth Amelia Marguerite Granville

Princess Penelope has many names, but she prefers Poppy. However, Cricket calls her the princess lady. Poppy is such an outstanding character. She loves the outdoors, gardening, hiking, yet she is comfortable at a prestigious club meeting and giving speeches on the things that she loves. Poppy tries to be sneaky, but she is not sneaky at all.

I adored Poppy’s relationship with her grandfather. However, Poppy allows her family to dictate her life and things that make her feel bad about herself. She needs to work on that and be who she wants to be. Poppy and Parker have this instant connection. His truthfulness with her is such a beautiful thing.

Parker Princeton

Parker is Summer Creek’s nature guide. He has his own business, which he has grown to be profitable, and Parker has a kind heart. Hud and Jossy are his best friends and extended family; Parker is also there for them. Park is what Poppy calls a diamond in the rough. Although, mostly, I think he needs to work on his hygiene. Parker has dated most of the eligible ladies in town, and he hasn’t found the lady of his dreams. Since we have seen Parker in the first two stories, it was nice to see him mature and fall in love.

Things That I Liked:

• The way the Cole family always try to help out strangers and family alike is fabulous.
• The deep community in Summer Creek is fabulous.
• Of course, that crazy goat Ethel. I love that she is vetting future citizens.
• Logan’s loyalty to the family that has made him part of them.
• Poppy’s Grandfather Gavin and the way he flys into to rescue her is so loving.
• Poppy’s brother, Eli, following her around on her tour without Poppy realizing it.
• The way that Hud and Parker discuss Parker’s behavior.
• Diesel is fantastic what a well behaved dog.

There are many others; these are just a few things that stand out while writing this review.

Five Stars

I adore this series; Shanna Hatfield nails the small-town life and community so well. She breathes more life into Summer Creek with each installment. I enjoyed following Parker and Poppy’s romance. The two of them are so well suited, and yet there are those logistics in every relationship. My rating for Protecting the Princess by Shanna Hatfield is five stars.

I highly recommend this book and the series to all sweet romance readers out there. I look forward to the next book in the Summer Creek Series.

About Summer Creek

Summer Creek is one of those small towns—the kind brimming with quirky inhabitants, pets with personalities (like a meandering goat named Ethel), meddling matchmakers, tumbling-down old buildings, and dreams. So many dreams. These sweet, uplifting romances explore the ties that bind a community together when they unite for a common purpose and open their hearts to unexpected possibilities. Heart, humor, and hope weave through each story, touching the lives of those who call Summer Creek home.

Readers who love Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove series and RaeAnne Thayne’s Haven Point series will enjoy coming home to Summer Creek.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Protecting the Princess by Shanna Hatfield.

Until the next time,

 

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