A Ruff Royal Christmas

A funny, feel-good royal Christmas romance with a twist from Karen Schaler, the Emmy Award-winning writer of the Netflix hit movie A Christmas Prince.

This princess wants an arranged marriage. Her queen mother wants the fairy tale.

Princess Ava is a brilliant inventor who has never met a royal rule she did not like. This Christmas, she’s determined to announce her engagement to a perfectly sensible duke her father chose for her. It’s what she wants. No uncertainty. No surprises. No love required.

But her spirited, modern mother, Queen Kathleen, has one major objection. The no love part.

The debate is cut short when Ava accidentally loses Stormy, the Queen’s mischievous new rescue dog. To find the prized pup before her mother discovers he is gone, Ava must secretly team up with Justin, a clever American dog trainer who believes Ava’s the problem, not the dog.

As they race through Skydovia’s holiday festivities to find Stormy, they clash spectacularly. Ava is all about protocol. Justin runs on instinct. But when a passionate kiss to hide Ava from the paparazzi blurs the line between fake and real, their tactical alliance turns into an avalanche of attraction.

With Christmas coming fast, the truth about Stormy’s disappearance threatens to blow up Ava’s carefully engineered future.

So much for no surprises.

Bonus Content: Includes exclusive Christmas recipes and holiday activities from A Ruff Royal Christmas.

REVIEWS:
Schaler highlights the magic of the holidays in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. A festive story that would feel right at home among Netflix or Hallmark's holiday offerings, and the addition of a chaotic canine enhances the fun." —Publishers Weekly

“Schaler’s romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming.” —Forbes

“I laughed so often while reading, and I could picture this one as a movie so easily.” – Eric M, NetGalley

“A hilarious, feel-good festive romp.” – Leanne D, NetGalley

“Beautifully done Christmas love story filled with all the magic of the season.” – Dana W, NetGalley

“This story is different from the usual royal romance... a new, modern twist.” – Pamela P, NetGalley

“Feel-good fiction…this book was my escapism! It would make a fab Netflix movie.” – Rachel F, Librarian

“Karen is one of the most masterful seasonal storytellers writing today with a gift for distilling warmth and magic into profoundly uplifting storylines.”—Rose Hilliard, Executive Editor, Audible Originals

“Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming tales of love and joy.” —Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“Karen Schaler writes holiday romance stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!”—Jenny Hale, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“This author never lets me down with her signature humor, romance and heartfelt royal escapades.” – V.B. M, NetGalley