Karen Hawkins | Five Reasons Princes Are Better Than Average Men

GIVEAWAY: $25 GC and THE PRINCE AND I

August 31, 2016

1. Princes get invited to all the best places. Kensington Palace? Invited. Le Palais Royale? Invited. The Doge Palace? Invited. Wimbledon? Invited WITH special seating. It’s an endless list of invitations, which often come with gourmet meals and marvelous desserts. If you’re into that sort of thing, that is.
2. Princes know how to dress. Well, the ones in historical romances do, and let me tell you, they dress WELL. Silk waistcoats across their wide chests, perfectly fitted coats stretched over their broad shoulders, well-made breeches outlining their powerful thighs, glossy Hessian boots over their muscled calves – oh my!
3. Princes know things. Things like how to waltz without treading on their partner’s toes, how to ride while looking manly, how to kiss a woman’s wrist in a way that makes her shiver. Princely things. Things all men should know, but somehow don’t. Things they must teach in Prince School and nowhere else.
4. Princes are instantly attracted to intelligent, spirited women, as happens in every one of my Princes of Oxenburg books. Rumor has it that princes are surrounded by spirited, intelligent women within their own families – mothers, sisters, and even the occasional grandmother – and thus look for the same qualities in a spouse. Or so I hear.
5. Princes never stop being princes, so once you’ve found one, he stays a prince forever. Or will, unless he becomes a king. There’s something to be said for reliability, especially when it comes to princes.

Now you know why I love writing about princes!

Tell me, do you ever find yourself reading about the current English royals – the Duke or Duchess of Cambridge (Will and Kate) or their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte? Or handsome Prince Harry? Have you ever ooohed and aaaahed over Princess Diana’s wedding gown, or seen footage of Grace Kelly’s wedding when she married the Prince Ranier of Monaco? Or do you more closely follow Hollywood royalty – Ryan Gosling, Leo DiCaprio, Michael Fassbender Matt Damon, or (be still my heart!) Hugh Jackman? I may be guilty of following both kinds of royalty!

GIVEAWAY

One commenter will win a copy of Karen’s Oxenburg prince book, The Prince and I, and a $25 gift card to BARNES AND NOBLE!

About Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins writes historical romances. A lot of them. Her last one, available now, MAD FOR THE PLAID, is the final book in the Oxenburg Princes series, and was just received a Reviewer’s Choice Rating (5/5) and was declared ‘the best romance I’ve read all year’ by a reviewer Night Owl Reviews.

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MAD FOR THE PLAID by Karen Hawkins

The Oxenburg Princes #3

“What more could New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins’s fans desire” than the “sharp repartee, clever plotting, memorable characterization, and sizzling sexual tension” (RT Book Reviews) of her sparkling Oxenburg Princes fairy tale romance series?

Nikolai Romanovin, a royal prince of Oxenburg, has travelled to the deepest wilds of Scotland to rescue his grandmother the Grand Duchess, who was abducted while visiting an old friend in the Highlands. Wanting to avoid an international incident, Nik plans to quietly slip into enemy territory disguised as a groom at Castle Cromartie. But his plans go awry when he falls under the cool gray gaze of the laird’s daughter.

Pragmatic and clever, Ailsa Mackenzie has been left in charge of the family estate and her unruly grandmother in her father’s absence. Something about the new groom catches her eyes, and makes her think he’s not who he pretends to be—and even more shockingly, stirs her senses. Is it his obviously educated manners? His arrogant, non-servant-like presence? It’s certainly not his towering, powerful form, or slumberous, inviting green eyes!

After confronting the imposter and learning the truth, Ailsa agrees to help Nik—for she, too, understands difficult relatives and would do anything for family. Soon their secret partnership leads to growing respect, searing kisses, and then something far more perilous. And when their quest turns dangerous, Ailsa and Nik must discover this unknown enemy while facing the dangerous demands of their own unruly hearts.

Romance Historical [Pocket Books, On Sale: August 30, 2016, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781476786018 / eISBN: 9781476786100]

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Comments

63 comments posted.

Re: Karen Hawkins | Five Reasons Princes Are Better Than Average Men

I like this series a lot and can't wait for the new book to come out!
(Candice McFarland 10:56pm August 31, 2016)

I love the Oxenburg Princes
(Charlotte Litton 11:46pm August 31, 2016)

Rescuing his grandmother really makes him a Prince.
(Leona Olson 8:30am September 1, 2016)

Love Princes... I do keep track of the British Royals more than the Hollywood.
(Cate Sparks 9:53am September 1, 2016)

This is one of my favorite series. Thanks for this great giveaway!!!
(Bonnie Capuano 10:06am September 1, 2016)

I stayed awake to watch the whole Diane/Charles wedding! I
still remember the train on that dress! Prince Harry is my
favorite royal to read about and watch. (plus my favorite
"date" to FB parties)
(Patricia Wissore 10:56am September 1, 2016)

Sounds like another great story. Thanks for the chance to win.
(Nancy Reynolds 10:57am September 1, 2016)

The British Royals are fascinating. I love to see what Kate is wearing.
(Cheryl Castings 11:13am September 1, 2016)

It is fun to watch the news of the British royals.
(G. Bisbjerg 11:26am September 1, 2016)

I SO love historical romances, and certainly love reading about royals - Karen is a new author for me so I have some catching up to do - not a chore, though!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 11:50am September 1, 2016)

I love reading romances with royals, but I never actually pay any attention to real life ones.
(Colleen Conklin 12:59pm September 1, 2016)

I have always enjoyed your books and look forward to
another trip into the past!
(Cynde Mitchell 1:42pm September 1, 2016)

I enjoy following the Royals. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marilyn
(Marilyn Collins 2:20pm September 1, 2016)

I don't really follow either group but have definitely slobbered over some of their fashions and read the stories that catch my attention.
(Angela Daffern 2:44pm September 1, 2016)

It is always fun to see what the royals are up to. Let's face it: that is an unknown and sometimes ridiculous world to us commoners.
(Pat Dupuy 2:52pm September 1, 2016)

No, I don't follow modern-day royalty. Karen, love the cover of Mad For the Plaid!
(Terri Childress 3:03pm September 1, 2016)

I follow royals in historical romances usually, if they
happen to look like some actors or real royals in my mind so
be it..
(Michele Hoeft 5:13pm September 1, 2016)

I have a mad crush on Prince Harry. And I want to be
Princess Kate. (Not sure how that would work since she.is
married to William...) I.also love Hollywood Royalty, i.e
Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael
Fassbender...
(Susan Lucky 5:26pm September 1, 2016)

I follow the Queen since I saw her when I was young and she
visited Canada.
(Sharon Berger 5:35pm September 1, 2016)

This is a awesome book! I love Tata Natasha!
(Babbette Clark 5:57pm September 1, 2016)

I think most of us as youngsters wanted to be the
princess. It is a position filled with fantasy and good.
And the princess nearly always gets the Prince who is
dashing, filled with etiquette and charm. I think the
same goes for reading the novels. It is such a great way
to put a smile on your face!
(Jan Scott 6:00pm September 1, 2016)

The real PRINCE just died a few months ago.
(Susan Coster 8:48pm September 1, 2016)

I did in the 1980's and just a little in the 1990's. The 2000's not that much.
(Deb Pelletier 9:21pm September 1, 2016)

I don't follow modern-day royalty except the occassional positive post on
William and Kate and their babies. I'm loving this series!!
(Eileen Aberman-Wells 9:39pm September 1, 2016)

I love William & Kate & their little family!
(Sharlene Wegner 10:29pm September 1, 2016)

I don't follow any of them, though I do appreciate the
occasional picture of the lovely Kate or the cute George
and Charlotte.
(Janie McGaugh 10:33pm September 1, 2016)

I follow a bit of both although I have to confess to having a crush on Prince William before he married Kate. Can't fault a girl for wanting to be a princess!!!
(Anita H 3:41am September 2, 2016)

I love the Royal Family! Princess Kate, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte are such a welcome addition. Aside from
their riches and royal titles, the younger generation of
royals seems so down to earth and much more relatable.
(Ada H. 4:31am September 2, 2016)

Oh I follow the Royal family and love Princess Charlotte and Prince George they both are so adorable! Love seeing them grow up!!
(Bonnie Capuano 8:48am September 2, 2016)

Love reading about the Royals, both past and present! Mad for the Plaid sounds right up my alley!!
(Kathy Borgen 12:46pm September 2, 2016)

I love books set in either England or Scotland and I can always read a great historical romance. I can't wait to read this.
(Amy Burke 7:22pm September 2, 2016)

I definitely keep up all of the news concerning the Royals in England. I love seeing the new pictures of Prince Williams children. I just wish his Mom could be here to enjoy her grandchildren.
(Catherine White 9:50pm September 2, 2016)

I have a secret fascination with royalty.
(Pam Howell 6:05am September 3, 2016)

I love Scotland and I want to read Mad for the Plaid.
(Reeta Harrison 1:27pm September 3, 2016)

I love historical romance and the true Royals. Sounds like a great read.
(Donna Graham 1:59pm September 3, 2016)

Yes, I do keep up with the press on the Royals
(Becca Zoeller 2:16pm September 3, 2016)

I follow the Brittish royals. Those two princes have been a
delight to follow as they've become the men thier Momma
always hoped they'd be. Thanks for the delightful princes'
you've given us and for the giveaway!
(Lenna Hendershott 3:08pm September 3, 2016)

I'm much more interested in the real royals like William &
Kate, Harry, George & Charlotte. And now we're getting more
reports on royals from other countries too!
(Diane Sallans 3:10pm September 3, 2016)

Honestly, the only royalty I follow is the fictional kind, in novels like yours! I'm looking forward to your newest.
(G S Moch 9:57pm September 3, 2016)

I have loved following the royal family of England since
Diana. Her children and grandchildren are so blessed.
(Mary Smith 7:00am September 4, 2016)

So excited for the next book. Gobbled up the earlier ones.
(Teresa Kieu 8:57am September 4, 2016)

I love historical romances! And this sounds like it would
be a really fun one to read! Thanks for the chance!
(Tanja Dancy 10:26am September 4, 2016)

Can't wait to read this book. Looks and sounds awesome
(Stephanie Allen 10:48am September 4, 2016)

I enjoy reading more about the Royals. I also love historical
romance and reading Karen Hawkins books. This sounds like
another interesting and exciting read. Thank you for the post.
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(Carol Luciano 10:49am September 4, 2016)

Can't wait to read the new book. I do like to read about the
Royals
(Stacy Schooler 11:12am September 4, 2016)

I love reason 2 & 3. Who are the three in the picture and
can I have one of them that is close to 30 years old for my
daughter????? I have one or two in this series and must get
caught up.
(Zina Lynch 12:30pm September 4, 2016)

I'm just getting into the Regency genre,you would be a new author for me .
(Ruth Gutscher 1:41pm September 4, 2016)

As I read your description of ideal princes, I found myself thinking of Georgette
Heyer's small, quiet, indomitable duke in The Foundling....
(Mary Ann Dimand 8:03am September 5, 2016)

What little girl doesn't play princess with an eye on a
prince?
(Jeanne Power 8:13am September 5, 2016)

I love to see stories about royalty, but I don't go out of my way to find them.
(Carol Woodruff 7:38pm September 5, 2016)

I do read about the English Royal family...they are fascinating. I love to read
about Princes in romance books.
(Jackie Wisherd 11:33pm September 5, 2016)

Princess Diana and Prince Charles was what I had followed back in junior high. Royalty was what fairy tales were made of. But as I got older, I stopped following the gossip column.
(Kai Wong 1:51am September 6, 2016)

I don't follow Hollywood or European royalty, but I love a
good fiction on the subject. The Royals on E! is a huge
guilty pleasure and The Frog Prince by Elle Lothlorien is
adorable.
(Anna Mekus 9:51am September 6, 2016)

It's fun to imagine being Royal!
(Diane Pollock 9:05pm September 6, 2016)

That list was fun!
I follow the English Royals a bit more than the Hollywood
variety, but I'm most interested in Royals of the
historical kind.
(Caitlin McCutcheon 1:28am September 7, 2016)

Looks like another great book.
(Nancy Reynolds 10:33am September 7, 2016)

This seems to be another fun book to read.
(Anna Speed 11:56am September 7, 2016)

I love Highlanders, Kilts and everything Scottish.
(Deb Pelletier 9:43pm September 7, 2016)

Great series.
(Irene Menge 8:24pm September 9, 2016)

I really enjoy reading historical romances. Thanks for this
opportunity.
(Nancy Luebke 10:20pm September 9, 2016)

don't care for the new royals, but love reading about the
royalty from centuries ago.
(Lynn Anderson 8:55pm September 26, 2016)

Sounds like a great book! I am looking forward to it.
(Sandy Mangarella 7:28pm September 27, 2016)

Yes, I do love reading about the Royals!! I have gotten hooked on a lot of historical fiction because of the interest!
(Audrey Burke 11:18am September 29, 2016)

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