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To Marry a Prince Paperback – March 1, 2011

by Sophie Page (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 930 ratings

Can an ordinary girl survive preparations for her very own Royal Wedding? 

Bella Greenwood isn't a fairytale girl. If pushed, she'd probably tell you that her perfect wedding would involve a handful of close friends and family. But as she's never met anyone she'd like to marry, it is a moot point. Until, in a midnight garden, Bella is helped out of an embarrassing situation by a tall, dark, handsome man with laughing eyes. Suddenly her life changes for ever, because the man is the world's most eligible bachelor—Prince Richard, heir to the throne. Richard sweeps her off her feet, and before she knows, it they're engaged—which is when Bella's problems really begin. Suddenly she is public property, and as if it isn't enough to have her every move watched—while also learning to curtsy and negotiating the etiquette of how to address her future mother-in-law—she soon finds herself embroiled in bridesmaid politics, a royal hen night, and a wedding dress controversy that causes a national scandal.

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  1. Print length
    394 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Random House UK
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0099560453
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0099560456
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House UK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 394 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099560453
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099560456
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 930 ratings

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Customers enjoy this book as a great beach read with a sweet love story that keeps them interested to the end. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting the diverse array of personalities, and customers find it an easy read that takes just a few hours to complete. Customers appreciate the humor, with one mentioning they laughed so hard their sides still hurt.

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85 customers mention "Story quality"85 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this book, describing it as a great read for a lazy afternoon with a good plot.

"What fun! This story romps from first meeting to final page. I loved every minute of reading this...." Read more

"...Who knew? The story was good. I wanted more at the end... what about the hateful vamp Chloe? What was really wrong with Nell?..." Read more

"...have lived instead of died, Sophie Page manages to convincingly write this alternate history where Prince Richard is the very attractive Prince of..." Read more

"...The characters were well drawn, and mostly interesting, and lots of fun. But the ending seemed sudden and weird...." Read more

44 customers mention "Romance"34 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and involving, with one customer noting it's a lighthearted beach read.

"...Loved the romance and the strength of the main characters. There is some steam but most is kept behind closed doors." Read more

"...Something was up there, right? I LIKED the story a lot. I liked the meet-cute and I liked the prince's character as he struggles with his immense..." Read more

"...All in all, this fantasy romance really felt believable to me, more so than more traditional romance. Now I desperately want to read a sequel!" Read more

"...Heavy on the laughs with a steady romance and some very intriguing characters with bad guys (and ladies)...." Read more

32 customers mention "Character development"24 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the endearing hero and lovely heroine, with one customer noting the diverse array of personalities.

"...Loved the romance and the strength of the main characters. There is some steam but most is kept behind closed doors." Read more

"...I LIKED the story a lot. I liked the meet-cute and I liked the prince's character as he struggles with his immense duties and responsibilities --..." Read more

"I really liked it. The plot was good, not totally realistic-but hey, it's "Cinderella" after all and we have to suspend some disbelief ...." Read more

"...The characters were well drawn, and mostly interesting, and lots of fun. But the ending seemed sudden and weird...." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"19 positive7 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well written, completing it in just a few hours while maintaining a believable narrative style.

"...First of all, it's an alternate history book, but it's done in a very believable way--I have a low tolerance for suspension of disbelief, but I had..." Read more

"...It was an easy-going novel which was well-written and light-hearted, exactly what I was looking for at the time...." Read more

"...Too contrived, and left me quite disappointed." Read more

"...The book is fun, absorbing and most important well written. I look forward to more Sophie Page books." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it funny and cute, with one customer mentioning they laughed so hard their sides still hurt.

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"...romance will not be sorry to pick this one for sheer enjoyment and comedy also. You will love the different characters." Read more

"...gets sucked into the royal life and the paparazzi, etc etc but told with humor and making the heroine a lovely person you are actually took g for...." Read more

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  • bsnksmom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prince meets Dream Girl
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
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    What fun! This story romps from first meeting to final page. I loved every minute of reading this.

    Bella Greenwood didn't expect to meet anyone interesting at the party her friend dragged her to, but alone in the garden, the man of her dreams rescues her from the disaster she's created. Amid the fallen planters, and omnivorous ivy, he appears, extracts her from the dirt, calls her "Dream Girl" and disappears with her phone. Days after she retrieves it from him, she discovers that he isn't just another guy. He's the crown prince of England. What could he possibly want with her?

    The more time they spend together, the more willing they are to thumb their noses at tradition. He may be meant for a bride with a pedigree, but love doesn't really care. Prince Richard is willing to do almost anything to keep Bella in his life but can he ensure her safety when the royal watchers get rabid?

    Loved the romance and the strength of the main characters. There is some steam but most is kept behind closed doors.
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  • ETNRedClay
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, interesting... wanted more STORY at the end
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014
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    Of course you think of Diana and Kate (respectfully plug in titles please). And as an American, we're all a little fascinated by the British Royals -- the process of dating/marrying the Prince of Wales was detailed and riveting. Who knew? The story was good. I wanted more at the end... what about the hateful vamp Chloe? What was really wrong with Nell? Is the King going to die in 2 weeks and cut short the honeymoon? Is she pregnant? Because what was all that about her weight going up and down and her belly at the Viking weekend? Something was up there, right? I LIKED the story a lot. I liked the meet-cute and I liked the prince's character as he struggles with his immense duties and responsibilities -- I REALLY liked the gift he gives himself their wedding day. Go, Prince! I just wanted... more.
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  • ChattyKathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very believable alternate history, but read it for the delightful character interaction
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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    I read this book several months ago, and I have not been able to forget it. I haven't felt so happy reading a book in a long while, so I thought I should review it for others who haven't read it. First of all, it's an alternate history book, but it's done in a very believable way--I have a low tolerance for suspension of disbelief, but I had no trouble accepting that there but for a quirk, another family would be living in Buckingham Palace. I lived near London for ten years, and learned a lot of British history while I was there. I often thought that if so-and-so had not died, how different history would be! By choosing a relatively recent historical figure to have lived instead of died, Sophie Page manages to convincingly write this alternate history where Prince Richard is the very attractive Prince of Wales. I also liked the location--having lived in London, I could easily imagine the places the characters went. All in all, this fantasy romance really felt believable to me, more so than more traditional romance. Now I desperately want to read a sequel!
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  • Busy Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Weird ending
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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    The book itself required a lot of suspension of disbelief, but overall was decent. The characters were well drawn, and mostly interesting, and lots of fun. But the ending seemed sudden and weird. Seriously, while the bride is getting her wedding dress on, the groom is climbing up a rock wall? Too contrived, and left me quite disappointed.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Prince, A Family, A Country
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013
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    I loved this book. It was a true romance about real life. Its about balancing all its aspects and in To Marry a Prince there's a happily ever after to boot. Heavy on the laughs with a steady romance and some very intriguing characters with bad guys (and ladies). It was an easy-going novel which was well-written and light-hearted, exactly what I was looking for at the time. I will definitely be looking for more from Sophie Page in the future. But be warned, if you want some down and dirty with a prince you won't find it in this book.
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  • K. J. Kalin
    4.0 out of 5 stars To Marry a Prince
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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    I really liked it. The plot was good, not totally realistic-but hey, it's "Cinderella" after all and we have to suspend some disbelief . It kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. I didn't like the language. There was much more swearing than I would have liked, but it wasn't as pervasive as it could have been.

    There was a plot-twist at the end that I didn't see coming. She tied up all of the plot strings and ended it just before the wedding, so I felt a bit cheated/deprived by that. I wanted a royal wedding included and leaving it out was like missing out on dessert-a nice helping of English Trifle in this case.

    I know the author is English, but the "voice" of the novel felt American in the beginning, although later it did begin to seem English. I'm not sure if it was only that the vernacular used seemed more American to me, but I didn't feel any "Englishness" in the early chapters. Maybe we have changed contemporary British English more than I thought, or she was writing for an international audience. I don't know, but it did want to make me stop reading. I'm glad I continued.

    On the whole, I'd recommend this book. Once in a while, that's just what you need: Cinderella with a side of English Trifle.
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  • sluggish0ne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Give It A Try--You won't regret it :)
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2011
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    I saw that this book had only one review, and I thought what I great injustice that was for this book has surprising depth. The story of the characters' romance is kind of whirlwind but also believable in it's on way. You get to know them as individuals (especially Bella) AND how they come to be the couple that they are. I felt like I was with them on their journey. This was an addictive read for me, maybe cause I'm all about fairytales and Prince Charming; but here we see that Prince Charming has some personality flaws just like everybody else and learn along w/Bella that on the road to true love we have to take the flaws and all.

    The only bad thing I can say is that I was left w/o an epilogue. But that's just me; I'm always left unsatisfied if I don't have a look into the lives after the happy ending. This in no way takes away from the book just that I wished I had more time w/Bella and Richard. That is just a testament to how much I loved this book. A definite re-read for me!
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  • Sabine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zauberhaftes Cinderella Märchen
    Reviewed in Germany on April 29, 2011
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    Isabella Greenwood hat die letzten 10 Monate auf einer Insel verbracht - wortwörtlich! Ihr Ex-Freund hat sie unter der falschen Voraussetzung, er hätte einen super Job als Ökologe für sie, mit auf eine mehr oder weniger verlassene Insel genommen, wo sie dann als seine Assistentin so tolle Sachen gemacht hat wie Fische zu zählen. Nachdem sie sich lange genug hat ausnutzen lassen, ist sie nun zurück in London. Da ihre Mutter und ihr Stiefvater wegen einer Party keinen Platz für sie haben, zieht sie bei ihrer besten Freundin Charlotte "Lottie" Hendred ein. Diese schleppt sie gleich am nächsten Tag zu einer großen Party, die ihr Boss, ein PR Guru, gibt.

    Nach den vielen Monaten auf der ruhigen Insel ist Bella völlig erschlagen von den vielen Menschen und zieht sich für eine Weile in den Garten zurück. Dort hat sie, ungeschickt wie sie ist, einen kleinen Unfall der Efeu und mehrere Pflanzenkübel beinhaltet. Ehe sie sich versieht ist sie mit ihrem Cocktailkleid und ihren High Heels hoffnungslos eingewickelt in Efeu - als ihr ein unbekannter Mann zu Hilfe eilt und sie befreit. Da es im Garten dunkel ist, kann sie nicht viel erkennen, verbringt allerdings eine sehr nette Zeit mit ihm dort. Doch dann kommt ihr Taxi und der sympathische Mann ist verschwunden. Am nächsten Tag stellt sie fest, dass auch ihr Handy verschwunden ist. Lottie und Bella stellen das Appartment auf den Kopf, bis Lottie auf die Idee kommt, einfach auf dem Handy anzurufen um zu sehen, was passiert. ER nimmt ab, der charmante Retter vom Vorabend und er will sie wiedersehen!

    Eigenartigerweise will er sie am frühen Morgen im Park treffen und als sie dort ankommt, ist er auch da - vermummt mit Kapuzenshirt und Sonnenbrille. Seltsam, denkt Bella, fühlt sich aber, wie auch schon auf der Party wie magisch zu ihm hingezogen. Als Bella ihn auf einen Kaffee einladen will, reagiert er seltsam und Bella lässt ihn gekränkt stehen. Doch am nächsten Tag, als sie ein Magazin aufschlägt traut sie ihren Augen nicht - IHR Traummann ist der Prinz of Wales.. der Kronprinz! Und in diesem Augenblick klingelt ihr Handy..

    Kennt ihr das Gefühl wenn ein Buch zu Ende ist und man aber einfach weiterlesen will weil man nicht möchte, dass es jemals endet? So ging es mir mit diesem Buch. Ich habe gestern damit angefangen und es vor wenigen Minuten beendet. Es passte natürlich auch prima zur heutigen Hochzeit des echten englischen Prinzen und seinem Aschenputtel.

    Ich bin durch Zufall beim Stöbern auf dieses Buch gestoßen. Als ich die Beschreibung gelesen habe, musste ich dieses Buch haben. Zum Glück hat man bei eBooks keine Wartezeit und drei Klicks später hatte ich das Buch auf dem Kindle.

    Dieses Buch ist MEIN Highlight des Jahres! Es ist so herzerwärmend schön, dass ich es am liebsten gleich noch einmal lesen möchte. Außerdem hab ich stellenweise laut gelacht und dann wiederum musste ich mir wieder ein Tränchen aus den Augenwinkeln wischen.

    Die beiden Helden sind wunderbar charakterisiert und ich war sofort im Buch drin. Und auch der ernste und pflichtbewusste Prinz Richard, der einerseits so unnahbar rüber kam und dann doch wieder einfach nichts gegen seine Liebe für sein "Dream Girl" tun konnte. Mein Lieblingskapitel war das, wo er den Heiratsantrag gemacht hat - ich hab Tränen gelacht über den König!

    Wer des Englischen mächtig ist, dem kann ich nur wieder wärmstens das Original ans Herz legen. Ich hab in die Leseprobe für die deutsche Ausgabe reingelesen und war nicht so begeistert. Aber vielleicht bin ich einfach nur voreingenommen vom Original das mich so bezaubert hat. So sehr, dass ich mir jetzt noch die Print Ausgabe für mein Regal kaufen werde. Bin gespannt, ob man in Zukunft noch mehr von Sophie Page zu lesen bekommt. Das Debüt war jedenfalls schon sehr vielversprechend!

    Dieses Buch ist mein Highlight 2011! Und ich glaube, ich lese es jetzt gleich noch einmal..
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  • nini118
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2014
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    I loved every moment of reading this book. I'd recommend it to anyone that loves to read about royals falling in love.
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  • Emma Kincaid
    5.0 out of 5 stars Royal wedding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2011
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    I expected there to be lots of books with this theme and was not going to read any of them. But, I'm a romantic and yes, a Royalist, and I'd heard Ms Page could write.
    And she can, beautifully.
    I read it, in three sittings, very early in the morning, and each morning laughed so much, not at Bella and her believable predicaments, but with her. Poor girl comes back from a year counting fish , is ignored by the social climbing mother - who turns out not to be so awful, and goes to a party with her friend, Lottie. (We should all have/be a friend like her!) She falls over a plant and is rescued by, yes, you've guessed it. She doesn't recognize him -well she had knocked down all the lights, and it goes from there. Richard and Bella, Bella's Right Royal Republican father, Lady Pansy are beautifully portrayed and are so real. We feel for the young couple with every twist of the plot and are so happy at the lovely ending. It's a very funny book but not over written in the manner adopted by two many writers who throw in pages of one liners. (That's not funny at all.) I won't spoil it by telling you the funny bits but just let's say that Scottish Country Dancing and a wee stroll in St James's Park will never be the same again.
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  • MeMyself
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfull modern Fairy Tale
    Reviewed in Germany on April 22, 2014
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    If you are looking for a great, funny, credible modern fairy tale, then you will love this book. Loved it!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2018
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    Cute story - I’m always one for a royal romance so was very please to discover this gem. A little short for my taste but very well written and definitely worth a read.
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