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Review of The Princess
By Lori Wick Reviewed by Marisa Stokley ABOUT THE BOOK In the Land of Pendaran, Shelby Parker lives a humble but good life. Her special qualities are eventually noticed by the king and queen of the House of Markham, who seek a new wife for their widowed son, Prince...
Review of The Royal We
By Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Review by Marisa Stokley ABOUT THE BOOK An American girl finds her prince in this "fun and dishy" (People) royal romance inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton.American Bex Porter was never one for fairy tales. Her twin...
Review of The People’s Princess
By Flora Harding Review by Marisa Stokley ABOUT THE BOOK Buckingham Palace, 1981 Her engagement to Prince Charles is a dream come true for Lady Diana Spencer but marrying the heir to the throne is not all that it seems. Alone and bored in the palace, she resents the...
Review of The Orphan’s Wish
Get whisked away into the world of Kirstyn and Aladdin. You will be on the edge of your seat as events unfold.
Review of The Silent Songbird
I think what I love most about Melanie Dickerson is that she takes the classic childhood fairy tales and creates a world, a story, that is realistic, yet still so full of “magic.”
Review of The Golden Braid
The Golden Braid is not your typical “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!” re-telling of this classic fairy tale. There are deep truths and weighty lessons that resonate deep within your soul. We have all faced fears
Royally Reviewed Movies
Review of A Royal Christmas Ball
ABOUT THE movie Dateless for the Christmas ball, bachelor King Charles of Baltania tracks down Allison, his American college sweetheart, only to discover she has never been married, yet raised a 17-year-old daughter, Lily, who mathematically might be Charles' child....
Review of A Christmas in Royal Fashion
Review by Marisa Stokley About the Movie A handsome prince hopes to convince an American fashion company to bring more business to his kingdom. He hosts a Christmas fashion show, where he meets an intriguing young assistant. MY THOUGHTS Veteran Hallmark actress Cindy...
Review of A Picture Perfect Royal Christmas
Review by Marisa Stokley ABOUT THE movie Photography assistant Amanda Eastman longs to make a name for herself in the industry but has resigned herself to living in the shadows. When her boss, Beatrice Bitterly, receives an invitation to photograph the Christmas...
Royally Reviewed TV Shows
Review of Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s Wedding
Review by Marisa Stokley About the Wedding On April 29, 2011, the world celebrated as Prince William, heir to the British throne, married his college sweetheart, Catherine Middleton, during a fairytale wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England . MY...