Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler

 A Ruff Royal Christmas
Book Summary

Princess Ava’s perfectly planned Christmas Eve charity event erupts into chaos when she loses Stormy, the Queen’s mischievous new border collie. With Christmas fast approaching, Ava must team up with Justin, a laid-back American dog trainer who’s used to wrangling strays, not royal runaways.

Sparks fly as Justin's rule-breaking free spirit clashes with Ava's determination to follow royal protocol. But when their search for Stormy takes them through glittering Christmas markets, festive holiday activities, and snowy winter wonderlands, an undeniable chemistry builds between them.

The more time they spend together, the harder it is to fight their growing attraction. But Ava’s already promised to a duke. Will she stay on the safe, traditional path…or risk it all and follow her heart?

This feel-good royal holiday romance is a Christmas romantic comedy packed with humor, heart, and holiday spirit, and a royal secret that flips the script. Because the best love stories can't be planned, and they never follow the rules.
My Thoughts

A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler is a cute holiday tale.  I enjoyed getting to know Princess Ava, Justin, and Stormy.  Stormy is a scene stealer.  He is  a lovable and mischievous puppy.  I could understand Princess Ava getting frustrated with Stormy when he destroyed the holiday decorations.  I liked the banter between Justin and Princess Ava.  I enjoyed seeing Ava grow and change over the course of the story. This growth affected her relationship with her mother, which was a wonderful benefit. There is plenty of Christmas cheer in the story along with humor.  I thought Princess Ava’s inventions were clever.  I was happy that the romance was clean (just kissing).  I saw the twist coming a mile away, but I was surprised that Princess Ava did not catch on (of course, that was the idea).  The ending left me smiling.  A Ruff Royal Christmas is a festive story  with a party planned with precision, ingenious inventions,  a playful puppy, a cheerful trainer, a dog gone astray, and a happy holiday.  

A Ruff Royal Christmas is available from Amazon*.  You can read it for free if you belong to Kindle Unlimited.  You can find Karen Schaler's other stories here.  If you would like to learn more about Karen, her books, or sign up for her newsletter, visit her website. Thank you for dropping by today.  Tomorrow I am featuring Escaping the Wilderness by Carrie Stuart Parks.  Don't forget that today is the last Amazon Prime Day.  There are plenty of deals.  I picked up weatherproof extension cord stake. I can plug six items into it which I will need when I decorate my front yard for Christmas (one of my yard stakes just bit the dust).  There are great deals on books too!  I hope that you have a wonderful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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