Series:
If the Fairy Tale Fits (Book 1)
A CONNECTION AS DEEP AS THE OCEAN…
When aspiring singer Arielle rescues a gorgeous man from
a boat crash, she doesn't expect her life to be turned upside down -- because
the man she's saved is Prince Eriko! In gratitude, she's whisked away to the
palace, where their instantaneous chemistry soon becomes irresistible… But with
Riko duty-bound to marry another royal, can Arielle ever truly be part of the
prince's world?
Good book. I loved the tie-in to "The Little Mermaid,"
right down to their names and the title. It was a sweet story that kept me hooked from start
to finish.
Arielle is an aspiring singer who left her overachieving family
in Chicago to pursue her dream. Unfortunately, the band split up in Spain,
leaving her stranded and jobless. She found a job at a local resort entertaining
visiting children. As the story opens, the red-headed Arielle is dressed as a
mermaid while reading to the children. When a storm pops up, she sees a man
clinging to a float ring in the surf and rushes to his aid.
Prince Erikol is the heir to the throne of his small
kingdom. He is under much pressure to marry, and his parents are pushing one
particular princess at him. In a desperate attempt to escape for a while, he
takes his sailboat out for a spin and some peace. When the sunny day suddenly
turns stormy, Riko finds himself tossed overboard and in danger of drowning. He
doesn't expect to be rescued by a beautiful mermaid.
I loved watching Arielle's rescue of Riko. She is
determined to save him and refuses to give up. Losing her job over it put her
in the tough situation of possibly having to return home with her dream
unfulfilled. I enjoyed seeing Riko show up to thank her for saving his life -
her reaction was priceless. Riko was bemused by his desire to help her, and I
liked how he found her a job as a nanny to his niece and nephew.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Riko and
Arielle develop. The connection between them was instantaneous, making them
comfortable with each other despite their differences. I liked how Riko behaved
uncharacteristically by finding excuses to be with her. Arielle enjoys her time
with Riko but tries to protect her heart, knowing they have no future. Matters
become complicated when the princess arrives for a visit, and the pressure on
Riko resumes. I ached for Riko, who, torn between duty to family and country and his love for Arielle, felt powerless to pursue his heart's
desire, and for Arielle, who had already lost her heart to him.
I cheered for Arielle when she had the opportunity to
make her dream come true, but I also ached for her as it took her away from
Riko. I loved seeing Riko get timely advice from his twin brother, Manny, and
its effect on him. I liked the solution Riko found to his issues with his parents.
I loved the sweet and emotional reunion between Riko and Arielle. The epilogue
was terrific, and I liked seeing where they stood two years later. I especially
enjoyed the twist involving Arielle's music.
The secondary characters were great. My favorites were
Riko's brother, Manny, and his family. I liked Manny's close relationship with
Riko. Manny's wife was sweet, and I liked how quickly she became friends with Arielle
while the two children were adorable. Riko's parents had their good and bad
moments, but they turned out to be okay. Arielle's sisters were supportive. I
especially enjoyed Maysie's reaction to Riko's arrival at the end. However, I
really wanted to see Arielle's judgmental father's response to his daughter's future.
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