Review: An Emotional & Fantastic Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2012
The Princess and the Prepper isn't your usual light contemporary romance filled with rainbows and butterflies. Although this book is definitely romance with a happily ever after, it is a darker read as it deals with physical abuse. Also, a little FYI, there are a few cringe-worthy scenes and moments in the book where I had to hold my breath. Nevertheless, don't let this deter you from reading this amazing story.Lili is a princess whose whole life has been controlled by others especially her parents and her fiancee. She's always been living by others' standards and told what to do, how to act, what and how to dress, etc. To make her life worse, she's engaged to an abusive man who is the epitome of a monster. Sick of her strictly controlled life and fearful of her fiancee, she runs away. Left stranded in the cold with no money and clothes, fate brings her to Grant.Grant has his own issues and his own demons to fight. He lives in a secluded cabin and doesn't need someone like Lili to ruin his ordered life. Yet, he can't turn her away. Being close in proximity quickly has sparks flying between these two; but, as secrets are revealed their budding relationship is put at risk.This was one of those stories where I knew immediately that it was going to be damn good...and it was. Ms. Elsborg didn't let me down on this one. This story sucked me in immediately and got me emotionally involved with the characters. My heart broke for Lili for what she had to endured throughout the story and I just wanted to give her a good ol' hug. However, I was glad that she eventually stood up for herself in the end and shed the skin of the docile woman that she was and grew into a headstrong individual.Lili and Grant were also great as a couple. I loved watching them together as they opened up to one another and of course, who can forget those steamy love scenes! These two together created enough sparks to light a bonfire! I happily cheered for them from the beginning until the very end. I had to admit I teared up a bit at the end as it was a wonderful ending to the story which left a smile on my face.All in all, The Princess and the Prepper was a fantastic read. I devoured it quickly and sighed in contentment after the story ended because it was just so good. With that said, don't pass this one up. It most definitely is a must read!