"Tracey Livesay delivers an authentic, sexy royal romance that we all desperately needed. An instant charttopper.” — Nisha Sharma, Award-winning Author
"Tracey Livesay gets better and better. With American Royalty , Livesay delivers a scandalous, absolutely swoon-worthy romance that injects a straight shot of joy right into readers’ hearts. With a superstar heroine who knows her worth and isn’t afraid to speak it, and a hero who falls crown-over-heels for her, just as he should, American Royalty is everything a royal romance should be…a sharp, sexy, romantic ride culminating in one of the finest happily ever afters I’ve ever read. Tracey Livesay is one of the very best." — Sarah MacLean, New York Times Bestselling Author
"American Royalty is an epic romance that captivated me from the first page to the very last sentence. It’s sexy, swoony, and heartfelt, and I didn’t want it to end. I promise you: Dani and Jameson are going to knock your socks off!” — Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
"Livesay gives us a love story that is as deliciously swoony and scorching hot, as it is firmly grounded in the world we live in. Resonant, romantic and with swag for days...Duchess is the heroine I’ve been waiting for since I read my first romance in middle school." — Adriana Herrera, USA Today Bestselling Author
“Tracey Livesay delivers a late summer firework with her second Girls Trip novel...Livesay delivers a triumphantly hot tale of a woman who refuses to make herself small – and the gift of a best friend and lover who champions that. Like Lovers Do is a celebratory intersectional feminist manifesto." — Entertainment Weekly
"Friends surrender to their desires during a scenic getaway in Livesay’s outstanding second Girls Trip romance... The steady pace, smooth progression from friends to lovers, and natural, witty dialogue make this a winner. Readers will be wowed." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Like Lovers Do
“An exemplary friends-to-lovers romance with characters who grow and change to find happiness with themselves and each other.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Like Lovers Do
“Smart, fast, funny and emotional. You will love Tracey Livesay!” — Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author on Sweet Talkin’ Lover
"Sweet Talkin’ Lover , which launches the Girls Trip series, is powered by loads of lively dialogue, a generous serving of sassy wit, and an abundance of sizzling sexual chemistry that eventually ignites into some smoking hot love scenes. In addition to delivering all these romantic riches, this deeply delightful, diverse, contemporary romance is enhanced by a subplot involving women's friendship and a powerful celebration of the transformative power of love in all its guises." — Booklist (starred review)
"With American Royalty? , Tracey Livesay has written an epic romance worthy of a big-screen adaptation. I dare you to read this without doing a bit of fantasy-casting. Dani is fierce, savvy, and big-hearted - the perfect partner for Jameson, a man imprisoned by his own sense of duty and obligation. Together, they explode like all of the Fourth of July and Guy Fawkes Day fireworks have been set off at once, burning up the page from the moment they meet. For anyone obsessed with royalty or just looking for a perfect, modern-day fairytale, this book delivers." — Xio Axelrod, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
“This book was pure joy from start to finish! With the indulgent setting, the delicious steam, the sharp banter, and the deepest swoons, American Royalty is an absolute, pitch-perfect romance!” — Christina Lauren, NYT bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation
"American Royalty is an epic romance that captivated me from the first page to the very last sentence. It’s sexy, swoony, and heartfelt, and I didn’t want it to end. I promise you: Dani and Jameson are going to knock your socks off!”
"Livesay gives us a love story that is as deliciously swoony and scorching hot, as it is firmly grounded in the world we live in. Resonant, romantic and with swag for days...Duchess is the heroine I’ve been waiting for since I read my first romance in middle school."
"Tracey Livesay gets better and better. With American Royalty , Livesay delivers a scandalous, absolutely swoon-worthy romance that injects a straight shot of joy right into readers’ hearts. With a superstar heroine who knows her worth and isn’t afraid to speak it, and a hero who falls crown-over-heels for her, just as he should, American Royalty is everything a royal romance should be…a sharp, sexy, romantic ride culminating in one of the finest happily ever afters I’ve ever read. Tracey Livesay is one of the very best."
Tracey Livesay delivers a late summer firework with her second Girls Trip novel...Livesay delivers a triumphantly hot tale of a woman who refuses to make herself small – and the gift of a best friend and lover who champions that. Like Lovers Do is a celebratory intersectional feminist manifesto."
03/07/2022
An audacious American rapper charms the pants off a conservative British prince in Livesay’s (the Girls Trip series) refreshing romance. Prince Jameson is content to trade his royal duties for a career as a college professor, but when the queen pressures him to help the royal family save face after a string of scandals, he agrees to help organize a weeklong benefit. He hastily selects Danielle “Duchess” Nelson as the musical act, assuming she’s a pop star and that her royal stage name will win him points for irony. Duchess sees the opportunity to repair the damage an ongoing beef with a younger musician has caused to her reputation and agrees to the gig. When prince and rapper meet, neither is what the other expects. Jameson is as intrigued by Duchess’s talent, intelligence, and beauty as she is by his good looks, kind heart, and gentle spirit. The odds are stacked against their romance, and a jealous singer and Jameson’s ruthless uncle only add to the obstacles when word of their secret affair gets out. Livesay does a masterful job showing how these apparent opposites learn to support each other, and mines their different vernaculars for humor. The indisputable charm and palpable chemistry of the protagonists make this royal romance a gem. Agent: Nalini Akolekar, Spencerhill Assoc. (June)
Smart, fast, funny and emotional. You will love Tracey Livesay!
"Sweet Talkin’ Lover , which launches the Girls Trip series, is powered by loads of lively dialogue, a generous serving of sassy wit, and an abundance of sizzling sexual chemistry that eventually ignites into some smoking hot love scenes. In addition to delivering all these romantic riches, this deeply delightful, diverse, contemporary romance is enhanced by a subplot involving women's friendship and a powerful celebration of the transformative power of love in all its guises."
Booklist (starred review)
"Tracey Livesay delivers an authentic, sexy royal romance that we all desperately needed. An instant charttopper.”
"With American Royalty? , Tracey Livesay has written an epic romance worthy of a big-screen adaptation. I dare you to read this without doing a bit of fantasy-casting. Dani is fierce, savvy, and big-hearted - the perfect partner for Jameson, a man imprisoned by his own sense of duty and obligation. Together, they explode like all of the Fourth of July and Guy Fawkes Day fireworks have been set off at once, burning up the page from the moment they meet. For anyone obsessed with royalty or just looking for a perfect, modern-day fairytale, this book delivers."
"American Royalty is an epic romance that captivated me from the first page to the very last sentence. It’s sexy, swoony, and heartfelt, and I didn’t want it to end. I promise you: Dani and Jameson are going to knock your socks off!”
04/01/2022
In Livesay's ("Girls Trip" series) latest, Dani, aka Duchess, is a Black American rapper climbing her way up the charts while Jameson, aka His Royal Highness Prince Jameson, is trying to maintain a low profile in British academia. When a royal charity event throws them together, their chemistry is explosive and unexpected. But British royals don't date celebrities, and neither Dani nor Jameson can afford the scandal that would erupt if their tryst became public knowledge. Caught between the press and the Crown, with lives an ocean apart, they realize it would be logical to call a halt to what was only supposed to be a brief sexual affair. But falling in love rarely involves logic. This steamy contemporary interracial romance is successfully told in both protagonists' points of view. Dani and Jameson are likable, three-dimensional characters who are familiar with the cost of living a public life and chafe at their lack of control—whether it's the Queen or a manager, someone is always making the decisions for them. Their concerns about privacy, scandal, and autonomy ring true and provide common ground for their developing relationship. Side plots with secondary characters flesh out the novel and reinforce the relationship's obstacles. Readers will empathize with the protagonists and cheer for their eventual happily ever after. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase.—Heather Miller Cover
Wesleigh Sioban and Antony Ferguson narrate a royal romance subtly inspired by Harry and Meghan. Can an American rapper and a reluctant British prince make their relationship work, or will it fizzle under the pressure of their respective responsibilities? Siobhan shines as Dani “Duchess” Nelson, a charismatic rapper who wants to expand her brand and gain control over her life and career. Ferguson is believable as Prince Jameson, a somewhat reclusive royal who works as a professor and stays far away from the rest of his family. Siobhan delivers the emotionally stronger performance as she charts Dani’s journey from rapper to royal love interest. Both narrators struggle slightly with the other’s accent, but overall their performances are solid. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
Wesleigh Sioban and Antony Ferguson narrate a royal romance subtly inspired by Harry and Meghan. Can an American rapper and a reluctant British prince make their relationship work, or will it fizzle under the pressure of their respective responsibilities? Siobhan shines as Dani “Duchess” Nelson, a charismatic rapper who wants to expand her brand and gain control over her life and career. Ferguson is believable as Prince Jameson, a somewhat reclusive royal who works as a professor and stays far away from the rest of his family. Siobhan delivers the emotionally stronger performance as she charts Dani’s journey from rapper to royal love interest. Both narrators struggle slightly with the other’s accent, but overall their performances are solid. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
2022-03-30
Danielle “Duchess” Nelson is the world’s most prominent rapper, but she chafes at the constraints placed on her by her manager, her fans, and the press. She dreams of leaving rap behind to focus on further expanding the line of skin care products she developed for Black women. When a malicious White singer tries to ride Dani’s coattails to fame, the media frenzy disrupts Dani’s chance to sell her business to a cosmetics conglomerate. Frustrated, Dani accepts an invitation to perform at a concert being hosted by the royal family, an event designed to bolster the Crown’s image in the public eye. His Royal Highness Prince Jameson, the Duke of Wessex, has managed to live a quiet life as a philosophy professor, but he's forced into the spotlight when the queen orders him to fulfill his duty by acting as host of the concert. Determined to keep the paparazzi from Dani, the queen's event coordinator asks Jameson to host her at his country estate. Jameson and Dani give in to their undeniable attraction, believing they can have a secret affair before returning to the limelight in London. The story is clearly meant to appeal to readers looking for Meghan and Harry energy, but the plot drags due to unorthodox pacing. The love interests don’t meet for the first 100 pages. Instead, the opening focuses on how they each crave autonomy, but the problems introduced during this protracted exposition disappear in the heat of their affair. Dani’s character is interesting and complex, but the development of the relationship is rushed, especially compared to the almost unbearably slow start.
An appealing, modern premise stutters and then sprints but never becomes a cohesive whole.
