Book of the Week: Royal Love by Josie Naclerio

If you enjoy police thrillers with romance, "Royal Love" by my friend Josie Naclerio is a fantastic story. That's today's book of the week.

We've been good friends for many years and have always helped each other out with our books. She has several series of books, one being about the Carabineri (Italian police) called "The Italy Protectors" series (and they all have HOT covers). - It does help to read them in order because she introduces the characters in later books. 

Another called the "Hockey series" and another about the Canadian Mounties.  (You can read summaries of 2 of the series below)

Josie has a unique style of writing, where she tries to "put you in the moment." She's also one of the most amazing storytellers. She creates her characters and gives them backstories, family ties, friends that become the key character in their own books in each series, and takes you to locations around the world (although the Italy series mostly happens in Italy, there are adventures that take you elsewhere). 

When I was reading it I was anxious to get to the end to find out how it was resolved with the criminal characters. I didn't expect some of the big things that happened to Nico, the main character who is a Carabineri (Italian police) officer, and it will surprise you, too.  

The romance aspect of it was also intriguing, bringing a love interest who was royalty. In the beginning, you would never expect things to come together. Josie weaves an interesting story with a lot of great charcters and a LOT of police action. Because I'm a gay guy,  I can only say about the romance parts they are steamy, although I wish it were about two guys. :)  Seriously, though, this is a GREAT read!  

ABOUT ITALY'S PROTECTOR SERIES - The Italy's Protector's Series, formerly The Carabinieri Series, by Josie Naclerio are set in stunning Italian locations, from Pompeii, Florence, Rome, Naples, and other areas. The series follows the lives of Italian Carabinieri, and other Italian polizia dedicated to protecting their country, cities, towns, and balancing the search for love.

From ancient ruins, past ghosts, family secrets, fighting crime, and escaping destiny and the ever present evil and its intent on wreaking havoc in their lives and those they love.

ABOUT THE HOCKEY SERIES - The hockey series follows the players of the Boston hockey team and their search for romance while striving to win hockey's ultimate prize. Past ghosts spring up in their attempts to foil each's pursuit of love and winning The Cup.