Review: Codename Charming


Book Review: Codename Charming, by Lucy Parker, 5 stars




Petunia De Vere enjoys being the personal assistant to lovable, bumbling Johnny Marchmont. But the job has its share of challenges, including the royal’s giant, intimidating bodyguard, Matthias. Pet and Matthias are polar opposites—she’s spontaneous and enthusiastic, he’s rigid and stoic—but she can sense there’s something softer underneath that tough exterior…

For Matthias Vaughn, protecting others is the name of the game. But keeping his royal charge out of trouble is more difficult than he imagined because everywhere Johnny goes, calamity ensues, and his petite, bubbly assistant is often caught in the fray. Matthias hates the idea of Pet getting hurt and he’s determined to keep everyone safe, even if it means clashing with his adorable new coworker.

When a clumsy moment leads to a questionable tabloid photo, the press begins to speculate that Pet is romantically involved with Johnny. To put an end to the rumors, the royal PR team asks Pet and Matthias to stage a fake relationship and the two reluctantly agree. But as they spend more time together outside of work, they begin to wonder what real emotions this pretend connection might uncover. Especially when a passionate kiss leaves both of their heads spinning… 



Genre: contemporary romance

Publication date: August 2023

Mature content: yes
 
Review: Loved it! Maybe not as much as Battle Royal, but still a lot. Actually, I'd been waiting for this book for a long time and I smiled through most of it. Pet and Matthias may be absolutely perfect for each other, but the host of secondary characters is just as wonderful (and funny, most of the time).


 


It was also very pleasant to meet up with Sylvie and Dominic and realize they are still very much in love. 

If you love romantic comedies with unforgettable characters (including a pet parrot with a very interesting personality) and don't mind a few explicit sex scenes, then Codename Charming is perfect for you.

Technically it can be read as a stand alone - but honestly, if you haven't read Battle Royal before I would advise you to start there, as it's a wonderful book too and you will be able to see first hand how Pet and Matthias meet.
  

I'll be anxiously waiting for more books by Lucy Parker, as I've loved all those that I've read so far.

Happy readings,


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