The Royals Upstairs

Royal bodyguard James Hunter and his former coworker, Laila Bruset, share a tumultuous romantic history. After parting ways, they are shocked to find that they each took a job working for Prince Magnus and Princess Ella of Norway—James as a bodyguard and Laila as a nanny to the couple’s rambunctious children. Sparks fly between James and Laila despite their efforts to keep their relationship professional. As they confront their undeniable chemistry, they must decide just how much they are each willing to risk for love. Halle’s (The Royals Next Door) latest is a sizzling romance with an engaging premise, enlivened by the chaotically charming royal family. Alex C. Stewart and Cassandra York narrate James and Laila, highlighting the undeniable attraction between the two as they balance love and fear of heartbreak with the dictates of their jobs. Both narrators excel in capturing the novel’s humorous moments, with witty lines landing just right.