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Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite
Raul Dragón is the Crown Prince of Caleva. He takes his duties so seriously that he overworks himself and sometimes doesn’t eat meals. One day, as he is serving in his role as honorary head of the Calevan militia, he faints, to his great disappointment. The military doctor present tells him he needs rest and hydration. This event causes much concern to his father, who insists that he needs to take a rest from his royal duties. Raul chooses to go hiking in the mountains. Erica, who is a pilot to Duke Gabriel, is also a certified outdoor adventure guide. The queen requests that she be Raul's guide during his hike. Their adventure goes well, and a strong connection forms between them. The trip is cut short, however, when the prince is injured. Erica theorizes that the ditch he had fallen into was a Calevan dragon’s nest. How will things turn out in Royal Caleva: Raul by Nancy Herkness when they go back to the palace?
Although it is the third book in the series, Royal Caleva: Raul by Nancy Herkness can be read as a standalone. This story reminded me that love can come from unexpected places, like we see in the case of Raul, who is a prince experiencing different challenges, and Erica, who is a commoner not expecting to be in Raul’s league. The narrative flowed nicely, leaving no room for confusion and leaving me intrigued and eager to reach the next twist in the plot. Other themes explored, like taking care of extinct species and continually working on oneself, will also resonate with many readers. Nancy also made sure all events and the romantic drama were vividly captured, which left me wanting more. This was an amazing story, and I look forward to reading something else by Nancy Herkness.
