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The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1)
The Runaway Princess - Princess, Bk 1
Author: Christina Dodd
ISBN-13: 9780380802920
ISBN-10: 0380802929
Publication Date: 3/1/1999
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 174 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book.It is one of my all time favorites!!!
rmg321 avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 159 more book reviews
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One of my personal favorites of Dodd, fun adventurous regency
Smokey avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 265 more book reviews
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A prince.... an orphan masquerading as a lady of mystery. He appears at her bedroom door, claiming to be a Crown Prince- and her fiance.
reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 384 more book reviews
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A great historical romance. Miss Evangeline decides to have 1 perfect summer, but of course she doesn't expect to have a handsome man who says he's the Crown Prince show up saying he is her fiance. He believes her to be the runaway princess she is not, or is she?
Delos avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on
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Not exactly what'd I'd call very 'authentic', but an enjoyable read.
romanceaddict avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 95 more book reviews
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This was an excellent read and keeps you guessing the whole way through. Is she the real princess or not?
reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 36 more book reviews
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Romance with a bit of fantasy. Different than the usual run of the mill regency. Very good.
mickeymouse avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
I found this book has become one of my favorites. Christina Dodd writes books that are interesting from the beginning to the end. You will surly love this book also.
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This was a good book. I stayed up late to read it. lol It was funny too at spots. I enjoyed. ^_^
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Evangeline Scoffield of East Little Teignmouth, Cornwall, is a fraud. Rescued at a young age from an orphanage she had called home for most of her life, Evangeline goes to live with an eccentric and rich woman named Leona. When Leona disappears without a trace, Evangeline learns that she is the sole heir to the woman's fortune, and she wastes no time in packing a cache of cash and heading for Spain, posing as the refined lady she had always longed to be. To her shock, Prince Danior of Baminia appears and announces that he is her fiancé. He insists that she is the Princess Ethelinda and that they must return immediately to her kingdom where they are to be married. Evangeline's protests are cut short when someone lobs a bomb into her room and Danior pulls her to safety, explaining all the while that evil forces are determined to kill them both to prevent their marriage and the subsequent joining of their two kingdoms. The two set off on the long journey to Princess Ethelinda's kingdom, with Evangeline feeling as if she's tumbled down the rabbit hole. Not only does Danior stubbornly refuse to listen to her, but he's determined to consummate their betrothal. Evangeline's determination to set right this wrong is sadly undermined by her own growing attraction to the powerful, dark-haired prince. Still, Evangeline knows she must convince him of her humble beginnings, for a prince could never truly love a simple girl such as herself. Who is right, Evangeline or Danior? Is Evangeline the Princess Ethelinda or isn't she? And if not, how will Danior cope with the deep love he feels for her? The Runaway Princess has a dash of myth and magic, colorful secondary characters, and a wonderfully heroic hero and heroine. What more could a reader of romance ask for?
reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 137 more book reviews
Another wonderful book from Christina Dodd. Loved it.
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This is a romantic adventure, with an appealing heroine. It was enjoyable light reading.
tealily avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on
It is a quick breezy read.
Fulltimer avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 179 more book reviews
Christina Dodd fans will love this one.
reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 189 more book reviews
Good story. There are some lengthy parts in it.
paperbacklover avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 112 more book reviews
Evangeline Scoffield of East Little Teignmouth, Cornwall, is a fraud. Rescued at a young age from an orphanage she had called home for most of her life, Evangeline goes to live with an eccentric and rich woman named Leona. When Leona disappears without a trace, Evangeline learns that she is the sole heir to the woman's fortune, and she wastes no time in packing a cache of cash and heading for Spain, posing as the refined lady she had always longed to be. To her shock, Prince Danior of Baminia appears and announces that he is her fiancé. He insists that she is the Princess Ethelinda and that they must return immediately to her kingdom where they are to be married. Evangeline's protests are cut short when someone lobs a bomb into her room and Danior pulls her to safety, explaining all the while that evil forces are determined to kill them both to prevent their marriage and the subsequent joining of their two kingdoms. The two set off on the long journey to Princess Ethelinda's kingdom, with Evangeline feeling as if she's tumbled down the rabbit hole. Not only does Danior stubbornly refuse to listen to her, but he's determined to consummate their betrothal. Evangeline's determination to set right this wrong is sadly undermined by her own growing attraction to the powerful, dark-haired prince. Still, Evangeline knows she must convince him of her humble beginnings, for a prince could never truly love a simple girl such as herself. Who is right, Evangeline or Danior? Is Evangeline the Princess Ethelinda or isn't she? And if not, how will Danior cope with the deep love he feels for her?
readinggenie avatar reviewed The Runaway Princess (Princess, Bk 1) on + 55 more book reviews
I had a hard time getting into this book. I was confused at exactly what she was doing. At first it seemed the author used sex to make her( the false runaway princess) believe that she loved him- the prince. Then later she did start to see him in a better light. Over all a lot of sex but an interesting story idea.
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English orphan Miss Evangeline Scoffield has spent her life contenting herself with dreams. But with an unforeseen inheritance, she can afford one perfect summer-a summer she will spend the rest of her life remembering. She buys herself expensive clothes, travels abroad, and presents herelf as a lady of mystery. But she quickly discovers her mistake, for a darkly handsome man appears at her bedroom door, claiming to be a Crown Prince-and her fiance.

One look into her eyes, and the prince recognizes her. She is his betrothed, the runaway Princess of Serephina. All her denials cannot change that, or alter the passion the burgeons between them. To fulfill their destinies, the prince will do anything-abduct her, coerce her, or, best of all, seduce his reluctant bride into his royal world of peril, promise and passion.
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Historical Romance