Toni Shiloh

Brielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard. But everything changes when her mom drops the mother of all bombshells--Brielle is a princess in the kingdom of Oloro IlŽ, Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, King Tiwa Jimoh Adebayo, is failing. Distraught by her mother's betrayal, Brielle is further left spinning when the Oloro IlŽ Royal Council brings up an old edict that states she must marry before assuming the throne or the crown will be passed to another. Uncertain who to choose from the council's list of bachelors, she struggles with the decision along with the weight of her new role in a new country. With her world totally shaken, she must take a chance on love and brave the perils a wrong decision may bring.

In Search of a Prince

Ashley Harris 

If you like The Princess Diaries 1 & 2, you will love this beautiful tale! When her grandfather is given a poor health prognosis, Brielle is finally told the secret of her family. Her father was a prince and she is next in line to rule the African country of Oloro Ile. We follow Bri as she learns to adjust to her new life as a royal with a few hiccups along the way. As the country grapples with the idea of a possible female ruler, Bri wonders if her subjects will ever accept her. The final major hurdle comes when it is revealed that a female ruler must be married to take the throne. With her grandfather's health at a steady decline, Bri must act fast to find a suitable mate to rule alongside her. If she cannot, she must abdicate the throne. 
This book was beautifully written! The descriptions of Oloro Ile made me wish that it was a real place so I could visit. The theme of faith is interwoven throughout the entire book. Brielle's faith in God leads her in her decision-making time and time again. All of the characters in the book are outstanding. It is sometimes hard to keep up with the various palace staff because some of the names are similar, but you evenually learn each one's quirks and personality. I fell in love right along with Brielle, not only in her choice of husband, but also with the country. 
I usually have a hard time giving a book 5 stars, but I honestly couldn't think of anything I would change about this one. Toni Shiloh had me feeling all the feels with this book! I will definitely read again one day. Highly recommend!

In Search of a Prince

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