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Prison Princess

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Imprisoned, tormented and forgotten...

I’ve never seen the outside of these four walls. I was born in Nightmare Penitentiary, and I’ll probably die here too.

Or so I thought.

When an assassin captures me, I realize I’m far more powerful than anyone knows. I’m a princess. A Druid. The last of my kind. I command the earth and the moon speaks to me. There is royal blood running through these veins.

Tasked with bringing me back to my family, my captor is stuck by my side. The more time we spend together, the more I learn about the birthright stolen from me and the enemy who stole it. And the longer I’m with my assassin, the more my heart softens.

I never imagined that a harsh, lonely man would bring help. I never thought that leaving Nightmare would put me on a much different path. A path full of hope. Of freedom. Of love. A path that leads to accepting my birthright, with an assassin by my side.

But the future is blurry. There are two roads. One leads to happiness—to love. The other leads to demise. And even I can’t see which one wins.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 13, 2020

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Coralee June

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Author Coralee June has always been passionate about storytelling and impressed by the influence it has on people and the decisions they make in life. She loves engaging with the projects she works on, diving headfirst into developing real, raw, and relatable characters that are equally flawed and beautiful. Coralee lives in Dallas, Tx with her husband and two daughters. She's been known to frequently indulge in boxed red wine and day-old pizza. When she's not writing, June is reading or substitute teaching at the local middle school.

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Profile Image for ❤️Emma Book Lover ❤️.
489 reviews286 followers
April 18, 2020
3.5/4 Stars

Another good addition to Paranormal Prison series.
Prison Princess is MF prn romance, different from the others Ive read because it only has one alpha Hero.
Layne is a druid princess born and raised in Nightmare Penitentiary, she hasn't seen outside world and she has no idea who or what she is, but she was treated slightly better than the other fellow prisoners.
Cypress is an assassin, sent to retrieve the princess and get her back home to her family from where she was stolen when she a a baby.
Their journey to her palace is full of dangers and traps because of the villain of this story, the one who trapped her in the first place,
Slowly Layne discovers she is a very powerful being, maybe the most powerful one alive at the moment, but all the power growing inside of her makes her uncontrollable. Luckily, Cypress by her side all the time.
The relationship between them is not insta anything , Cy is an asshole at the beginning to be honest, but I understood his motives and fears. He is trying hard to fight it , but obviously they fall in love. I liked them as a couple, their banter is funny, and the sweet moments touching and I am glad they made it work despite of everything standing in their way.

Overall, I enjoyed this book .
Profile Image for HeatherH.
315 reviews64 followers
April 16, 2020
There was a lot about this story that just flat out made no sense or didn't work. Layne was supposed to have spent her entire life, from infancy on, locked in a prison cell - barely allowed to leave for occasional showers or food, she definitely wasn't educated or experienced in real life. Yet when handsome but asshole-ish Cypress breaks her out, she seems to easily adjust and not be anywhere as naive or confused or lost as one would expect. The authors randomly through in a line here or there to explain how Layne had "heard about this" or "seen this with other prisoners" to explain it away. And Cypress? Ugh, he was truly unlikable for the majority of this story.

Yet.. I kind of had fun reading this? Color me confused.
April 14, 2020
So I wasn’t sold on this book until the very end. I thought the hero was such an asshole and while he had his (valid) reasons his behavior just irked me. The heroine is essentially a child in some respects. Sure she’s grown and she’s no idiot, all she knows of the world is what she’s overheard or been told. While she may know what a milkshake is she has no true understanding of what goes into it and what each thing tastes like. She’s lived her life in a cage, being fed Prison food and one can understand her utter fascination with simply being outside, for the first time in EVER!!!! Unlike the hero who is an assassin, the heroine is a princess and thus the two could never be together. He also has a hard time with relating and or understanding the heroine so obviously this causes some strife between them. Then again she’s not exactly fond of the world she’s brought back to, going from prison to a palace is a mighty leap. All she wants is freedom and to explore the world. Not to be locked up in a palace where once again her life and choices are made for her. Especially when her parents behavior towards her and their expectations are infuriating and self serving. It’s like because she’s no longer their child and they’ve had years to grieve her loss, they don’t know truly how to be parents to her. Basically it boils down to they don’t know her and as most parents do, they assume they know what’s best for her. She may be a princess but what’s more important is that she’s a rare Druid princess, possibly the strongest on the planet. She has the potential to be very powerful but also extremely dangerous. All her years in jail and she never knew even her name let alone she had powers. Needless to say she has a lot of adjusting and learning to do and little time to do it. Luckily she has a grumpy rude assassin who has her back even when he’s suffering a severe case of denial. Overall the story was very cute and exciting, I really loved watching Layne come into herself as both a woman and a warrior. I need all these Paranormal Prison books, I can’t get enough!!!
Profile Image for Kay.
158 reviews40 followers
April 13, 2020
Weeeeell, ok. Here's the deal. This wasn't a horribly bad book, but it was reaaaally not good either.

At times it felt like a thinly veiled porno with as much as build-up to some scenes as a pizza-delivery guy coming over with his salami already in the box. And at other times it felt as if I was chewing on a sugar-free marshmallow: it had all of the required elements, but none of the actual flavor.

What I'm saying is.. This book need more story. More character building. More editing due to somewhat bad writing. More backstory to plotlines. More development to a lot of different aspects, for instance the whole paranormal side of things. And a lot less cheap porn-like sex scenes that seemed to be the whole reason for why this book was even written in the first place. It offered nothing new to the paranormal genre, and it certainly wasn't focused enough on the prison world to hop on the new "prison romance" trend. (So if you were looking for a prison book, this ain't it.)

And really, does every romance book STILL have to end in a baby? No spoilers there. They all end in babies.

I'm not saying you shouldn't read this book, but I am saying only expect a semi-decent plot with a lot of pointless and unimaginative sex.
Profile Image for Mummy's Naughty Corner.
1,511 reviews78 followers
April 18, 2020
Well this was weird. I liked parts of it but not other parts. I think Cypress was an absolute creep and I can't see how he won her heart. the story line didn't seem to work in places either. I mean she was a baby that grew up in a prison guarded yet didn't seem to freak out when she re-joined society. Plus there were her parents....I mean what were they even on? i did like the doctor at the end though. She was great.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
592 reviews1 follower
April 13, 2020
This is a fun addition to the series. I love that the MC is strong and caring even though she’s been raised in NP. I like how the chemistry is there from the start and just keeps growing. Not a big fan of her parents and I still need the people running the prison to get what’s coming to them. It’s fun to see the characters crossover even with different authors.
Profile Image for Cierra McCauley (Cierra's Corner).
799 reviews31 followers
April 15, 2020
Another Win! Prison Princess was exciting and funny and then thrilling and suspenseful! I loved it! It's part of the Paranormal Prison romance collection, it starts off in the dreaded Nightmare Penitentiary. Layne's lived her whole life inside her cell walls, it is so exciting to get to experience the world through her fresh eyes! She has lived through some very unpleasant dealings and torture at the penitentiary. Her first encounter with the Moon and Earth was so breathtaking! I could see it all play out so magically in my head! This is the kind of feeling I crave! When I get so lost in the pages my mind easily images the words and the book comes to life. I devoured this in one sitting. June and Royce tag-teamed this so beautifully! I never wanted to leave this book world. Layne was full of surprises, I think I loved that the most. She had no idea what she was or what she is capable of, that was very intriguing! Everything was new and exciting, she was trying to understand everything and soak in as much as possible. Cypress was Everything! The innocent wide-eyed girl and the deadly assassin. He was ohhh so Sexy!!!! I loved his inner dialouge. He was so unprepared for the Princes! Layne and Cypress were hilarious and sensual, the attraction and sexual tension was so wonderful and Steamy! You can't help but hope and root for these two. The back story was interesting and kept you engaged. There was a bit of a dark twist we never saw coming! It really got your heart racing and bouncing in your seat! I Loved that ending, but I wasn't ready for this to end. I was interested in the kingdom and That prince that had a soulmate. Fingers crossed that this author duo isn't done with us yet! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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621 reviews20 followers
April 20, 2020
This was a quick read. The world building is decent, but some elements are not really explained fully. The relationship has a bit of an E2L feel even though they aren’t really enemies. I do wish there was some more explanation/resolution on the whole moon goddess thing. We leave off with her powers bound and that part isn’t addressed in the epilogue. As with a few other of the Paranormal Prison books, the majority of this doesn’t take place in Nightmare Penitentiary. I’d consider it more in the fantasy genre than PNR prison genre.
Profile Image for Claudia.
551 reviews38 followers
May 14, 2021
I like the concept but I felt the entire story was just too rushed. She's been locked up since birth which would create serious mental struggles that I didn't think were shown in depth enough. She also has an extensive vocabulary for someone who wasn't allowed to interact with anyone. The romance was a bit too Insta-love especially for an enemies to lovers trope and even the villain felt rushed. I would've liked this to of been longer with more detail outside of the romance, I.e; character development and plot.
Profile Image for Cindy ✩☽♔.
1,152 reviews969 followers
November 29, 2020
Quick, easy and painless.

Honestly, I was waiting for more of a twist but, given that this is under 200 pages, I should’ve known it was a pretty straightforward tale.

I liked it enough, however, it wasn’t anything particularly special and with the page count a lot the characters couldn’t really be fleshed out.
Profile Image for Charlotte.
2,113 reviews81 followers
June 3, 2020
*WARNING* story contains explicit adult situations
This was an entertaining story. Layne states that she did nothing to be in prison, but her story is not what I expected. The story has some unsurprising plot twists. I'm not sure it's a "job" to love someone, but....🤷
460 reviews4 followers
May 29, 2020
Cute story

One of the lighter, fluffier, fast paced stories in this series ( Nightmare Pen ). Good for a quick read. Not rh, but that was ok...
Profile Image for Karin.
2,171 reviews
April 13, 2020
This story was a bit different then I anticipated and it made me like it more. Even though I initially thought Layne would be hardened and maybe a bit mean being held in prison she was so sweet and just wanted to soak up everything she can. Cypress was also different then I thought, even though he is a assassin he had a softness to him and these two together were great.
Profile Image for Cat Hoffpauir.
1,566 reviews155 followers
April 1, 2021
3.6 stars for me.
This book was well written, with a fun adventurous plot line, and likable characters.
The sex was steamy, Layne wasn’t some helpless or ditzy damsel, Cypress was that classic “fight this connection we have till my dying breath” kind of hero holding out with everything in him before finally succumbing. Overall I really enjoyed reading it and I thought it was a nice addition to the prison series. Once again I’ve never read a book with a Druid as one of the main characters, so that made things fun and interesting. I was definitely relying heavily on the author to fill me in on Druid powers and customs, only having tiny little nuggets of pryer knowledge. I’m sure there’s much more to know than what she included, but it was easy to follow.

I did have a couple of minor problems with the story line that dropped my rating to the 3.6, though...

First off: this wasn’t as banter heavy as the previous books in the series. Still very entertaining, and the heroine was certainly sassy, and knew how to roll with the punches thrown her way, but it lacked the humor and lighthearted relief that the other books had. Which is fine. But I missed it.
Second: there was an abrupt change in Cypress that felt like a light switch had been flipped with no explanation or further investigation. It felt like we hit fast forward, past a chapter or two that would explain his sudden and complete shift in demeanor. Don’t get me wrong. I liked the change. It was necessary for their relationship to progress. It was just so sudden I thought he was conning them at first.
Third: I would’ve really liked to have gotten to know more about Layne’s powers, and how she gained control of them in the end. Not necessarily something that would’ve dropped the rating on its own, but along with the other two it just didn’t help.

Don’t let the 3.6 star rating deter you from reading this book though. I still really enjoyed getting another peek into the prison.
I really enjoyed that the different authors all continued with the same Warden and Doctor and the mouse helper. The descriptions and mannerism for each were very consistent throughout every single book, really making you feel like all of these stories were happening in the same universe.
I very much enjoyed reading this series and I’m sorry to see it end.
Profile Image for Ayse  Huseyin .
233 reviews10 followers
April 19, 2020
It’s so frustrating.. I really wanted to like this
The development was shocking..
I ended up skipping a lot of pages because it was so cliche..

“Layne, you are so beautiful. Like you define the word. And you don’t know how much I want to fuck you with my cock right now. I want to push inside of you and deep dick you until you can’t walk for days.

*eye roll*

“I’m not someone for you to kick around anymore. I’m a princess, right? That’s what you call me. That’s what you’ve told me. Well, fine. If I’m a princess, then I order you to kiss me.”

Erghhhhh that!! That right there made me CRINGEEEE so bad!

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Profile Image for Kate Reyna.
647 reviews1 follower
July 4, 2020
Ugh.

So looks like my review is not the norm. Sorry. The story would have been fine if it wasn’t connect to the prison. I had to force myself to get through this. This author made the prison and warden out to be a joke. It’s so far away from the other books in the series. It really bummed me out. Don’t read this as part of the prison series, just read it as a stand-alone. There was a contradiction in one part that made me trip up. I’m not a fan of books that. Oh well. Can’t please everyone all the time and I guess I’m that one person.
Profile Image for Rebecca Austin.
3,098 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2020
Layne Montgomery has been kept inside a prison for as long as she can remember and she has been told that she was actually born within the walls of Nightmare Penitentiary.

Yet one day she is rescued by Cypress, an assassin, who has been sent by her parents to bring her home. Everything she thought she knew is turned upside down as she discovers that she is actually a Druid Princess, and a very powerful one.

Now Cypress must get Layne home and she must put all of her faith in a hard killer to keep her safe from those who want her back within the walls of Nightmare Penitentiary.

When Layne begins to see another side to Cypress will she risk falling for a man who could destroy her in an instant?

This was a really interesting book and I enjoyed it from start to finish. There was one thing that never got tied up like I would have liked but I will get to that later.

I liked Layne and the stuff she was subjected to in prison was awful and I was happy when Cypress was able to get her out of there. I liked that she was completely shocked about who she was and why she was kept inside the prison. I loved watching her evolve and learn everything that she was capable of.

Cypress was super interesting as he was hard as rock but gradually Layne was able to get into his heart and break his shell. Cypress was also super smart and aware of the evils that were around him and Layne and he was doing everything he could to keep them both safe. Yet Cypress also knew that the two of them are from completely different worlds and that everything will change once she returns home.

It was clear that Cypress and Layne continued to be in a lot of danger on their way back to her home. I was crossing my finhers that Cypress would be able to stay one step ahead of Bhaltair and everyone he sent after them.

I was totally shocked at what happened to Layne when she returned home and everything that happened after. I was so disappointed in her parents but happy that Cypress continued to do what he needed to in order to keep her safe. I loved how Layne was able to use her own smarts to start getting herself out of the next situation she was in.

There was one part here that didn't seem like it was concluded to me with how certain individuals were able to get through the ward and who helped them.

The end was great and I love that Layne's family is going to help her with her powers and that she has Cypress by her side!
Profile Image for Renee.
4,181 reviews55 followers
April 15, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

Imprison, tormented and forgotten. I've never seen the outside of these four walls. I was born in Nightmare Penitentiary, and I'll Probably die here too. Or so I thought. When an assassin captures me, I realize I'm far more powerful than anyone knows. I'm a princess. A Druid. The last of my kind. I command the earth and the moon speaks to me. There is royal blood running though these veins. Tasked with bringing me back to my captor is stuck by my family, my captor is stuck by my side. The more time we spend together, the more I learn about the birthright stolen from me and the enemy who stole it. And the longer I'm with my assassin, the more my heart softens. I never imagined that a harsh. lonely man would bring help. i never thought that leaving the Nightmare would put me on a much different path to freedom. Of love. A path that leads of accepting my birthright, with an assassin by my side. But the future is blurry. There are two roads. One leads to happiness-to love. The other leads to demise. And even I can't see which one wins.

This is a paranormal romance. This is the story Layne who was born and has lived her entire life inside of Nightmare Penitentiary. She is in all actuality the last of the Druid's and a princess who should probably never have been born there much less spent her entire life in a cell. This girl is so lovable and you are going to love her and her need to soak up everything that she can. When Cypress enters the pictures he is sent there by the King and Queen to rescue the princess from the prison and return her to them. Now I will go ahead and warn you that your not going to love her parents either but Cypress will melt your heart. To be an Assassin he has a heart of gold and one that beast for Layne. Once she is out of prison her powers start to pour into her and she has a lot of things to learn along with soaking up the real world. These two are not going to have a easy time getting back to the castle and this book is one big adventure from the beginning to end. I really liked it and if you are a paranormal reader your going to love it too.
Profile Image for Claire Cronin.
1,194 reviews15 followers
April 12, 2020
This is the 2nd book I've read in this Paranormal Prison collection, both are very different, this one centers around a Druid Princess, Layne, who has been held in the Nightmare Penitentiary all of her life, she knows nothing about the outside world, about any possible family, is never allowed outside at night, prison life is her everything.

Cypress is an Assassin, he has been tasked by the King and Queen to rescue the Princess from the Prison and return her to them. The Prison is heavily guarded and warded, it's not an easy task, yet Cypress is determined to get her out. Once out, powers start to flood into her system, something she has never known, all due to her affinity with the Moon. Such powers are not to be taken lightly and she has no control over them whatsoever, putting both herself and Cypress in danger.

Of course, getting back to the Royal Castle is not an easy task, for Layne everything around her is new and exciting, but they are in danger, the Assassins Guild are determined to get her back.

This was a good read, full of danger, action, adventure, magic and passion. Layne and Cypress are brilliant together, they have an intense attraction, but are from different worlds, Cypress knows nothing could ever come from a relationship with her, there's no way her parents would allow him near her! But their chemistry cannot be ignored, and when their passion ignites so does Layne's powers, surging from her uncontrollably!

Layne has never been brought up as a Princess, she's not into the dressing up and putting on a show, she just wants to see the world, preferably with Cypress, but she is a danger to everyone unless she can get her powers under control.

Quite a unique read with Layne and her Druidic powers, which were awesome and powerful! I loved Cypress, he wanted nothing but to love and protect Layne, but didn't deem himself worthy to have her. So they ended up pushing each other's buttons until one of them snapped and their passion overflowed. I loved how strong and wild Layne was, not used to dealing with emotions, her powers projected when she was emotional, her Druidic power is so strong!

Well worth the read!
Profile Image for The Lusty Literarians.
799 reviews43 followers
April 13, 2020









Prison Princess is a great addition to the Paranormal Prison collection. I loved Layne. She was a layered and complex character who understood the nuances of the world around her, no matter how small that world was. She was naive in some ways, but only because of her limited life experience having grown up in a prison. I loved that she quickly adapted to any situation and how observant she was with respect to any scenario she found herself in. Cypress was a great character too. Their relationship had a nice slow burn pace that tended to have a 1 step forward, 2 steps back pace at times (which I actually kind of liked). This was no insta-love connection but one wrought with tension and setbacks. The story was fast paced and full of action. Definitely a quick read that has you flying through the pages!





Profile Image for Jessica.
229 reviews8 followers
April 13, 2020
The Paranormal Prison series has been pumping out some truly amazing stories, and Prison Princess certainly is no exception!
Cora Lee June and Rebecca Royce delivered a truly great read, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it!

Prison Princess offer's two POV's, both Layne and Cypress, but, the majority was told by Layne.
Layne has grown up in Nightmare Penitentiary, and has never known life outside the walls of her cell, the prison cafeteria, and the brief moments she is allowed outside for rec. She has never known more, and while feels that she certainly deserves better, she doesn't really know all that well what "better" could possibly be, other than having a strong connection with the moon, and her never-ending desire to see it and bask in it.
Cypress is an assassin for the Assassin's Guild, and he is tasked with helping Layne to escape. The two have stark differences in personality, but can connect because of past trauma's experienced.
Soon, the annoyance that Cypress finds in Layne, becomes something more. But, he knows that no matter how he comes to feel, they will never work, because of who she is....and the many secrets that surround her.

Both authors did such a phenomenal job creating these two characters, and not only because of the strength and resilience they carry, or just the story itself, but the powers that they supplied them with. I thought their powers, especially Layne's, and her supernatural background, were so awesome.
I also really loved the growth that Cypress and Layne go through as well. There is a large difference in who they are at the beginning of the story vs the end of the story, and it all just flowed perfectly.

If you are a fan of Paranormal Romance, I cannot highly recommend this story enough. So, pick yourself up a copy, and get to reading! What are you waiting for?
❤️😍❤️
Profile Image for Jennifer G.
2,510 reviews48 followers
April 15, 2020
Layne has never known life outside Nightmare Penitentiary. Her life consists of being locked in her tiny cell, isolated, full of routine until the night a new guard takes her to shower during the evening instead of during the day. When Layne sees the moon, everything changes. Her entire existence becomes centered on seeing it and experiencing the way it made her feel again. After careful planning, she executes a plan to get out of her cell and outside but then he appears. Cypress. An assassin sent to rescue her and return her to her parents. He tells her facts about herself, the life she was meant to live, and keeps her alive. He also infuriates and excites her. Her life suddenly is anything but routine.

This is the second story I have read in the Paranormal Prison series. I love the concept, the crossover, the consistencies all with an original twist and standalone story. Rebecca and CoraLee have created a wonderful addition. This is a compelling story but it also has unexpected depth. It makes you stop and think. Layne's life has been one of isolation and incredibly limited experiences. She's known violence from her infancy. She's never experienced normal human interactions. Sudden freedom is overwhelming, new emotions, new experiences, new sights, and sensations. A new life. It's hard to imagine. Cypress is the perfect guard, perfect assassin but he doesn't start out as the best guide. He has no idea how to be a friend or lover and is ill-equipped to deal with Layne. Their differences make their dynamic intriguing. The story itself, the villain, Layne's parents were all surprising. I enjoyed it completely. I hope these two authors decide to work together again in the future on a longer project.
505 reviews7 followers
April 12, 2020
Prison Princess: Paranormal Prison Kindle Edition

by CoraLee June (Author), Rebecca Royce (Author)

Thank you to Rebecca Royce and CoraLee June for the complimentary review copy.. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.

Prison Princess is a part of the Paranormal Prison shared universe/prison romance series. And what a delightful one at that. A sweet and steamy, kind-of-enemy to lovers romance, where the chartreuse haired Layne is held in solitary confinement in said prison. On the very day she plans to escape her cell to bathe in the moonlight, Cypress, an assassin, comes to rescue her and take her back to the parents she didn't remember because she was taken very close to birth.

Cypress is adorably grumpy as the story begins to unfold. He reminds me of Han Solo, the cranky space pirate of Star Wars fame. The grumpiness is clearly the armor he wears.

Layne is both scrappy and powerful. Once free of the prison, her Druid Princess powers begin to revive.

Suggested by once of the most beloved fairy tales, this story moves quickly. Sometimes, too swiftly. I wanted to spend more time with the Princess and her assassin.

The steam is just the right volume and speed.

Layne narrates most of the story, although Cypress takes his turn several time.

The setting and the magic are unique while still holding to traditional ideas. I especially adored the day glow colored hair that the most serious characters sport.

Fun, sexy, funny and a salute to all Faery Princesses.

5 stars out of 5

https://www.amazon.com/Prison-Princes...
Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,636 reviews25 followers
April 14, 2020
I am a big fan of Rebecca Royce's books and always look forward to her collaborations as well.

Layne has no idea who she is and why she has spent her entire life in a prison featuring all kinds of paranormals. It is a brutal place and she gets a little better treatment but not much. She is not sure what to think when someone appears to want to help her escape.

The assassin tasked with her rescue is a man that has also lead a very tough life without love and affection. He has a job to do but she makes it difficult for him to keep his emotional distance. He has to fight to keep them alive while fighting his growing feelings.

It is a very fast moving story with lots of action and adventure and a great romance too. It was easy to connect to the story and the characters. I felt her pain at not having anyone there to treat her with love like every child desires. She was used and lied to every day of her life. Even when she finds the truth, it is not an easy happy ending. He really had a similar experience and was made to be a killer without any other option. I really felt their connection worked and seemed natural considering the circumstances.

I really liked the fact that the story was told from both their points of view. It is what helped make it so easy to connect to the characters and really understand them. It would have been a very different experience if it was only told from her point of view. I loved his protective streak toward her. She really grows in strength as the story continues and she embraces who she is and who she can be.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
Profile Image for iliana G.
1,544 reviews26 followers
April 13, 2020
Imprisoned, tormented and forgotten...

I’ve never seen the outside of these four walls. I was born in Nightmare Penitentiary, and I’ll probably die here too.

Or so I thought.

When an assassin captures me, I realize I’m far more powerful than anyone knows. I’m a princess. A Druid. The last of my kind. I command the earth and the moon speaks to me. There is royal blood running through these veins.

Tasked with bringing me back to my family, my captor is stuck by my side. The more time we spend together, the more I learn about the birthright stolen from me and the enemy who stole it. And the longer I’m with my assassin, the more my heart softens.

I never imagined that a harsh, lonely man would bring help. I never thought that leaving Nightmare would put me on a much different path. A path full of hope. Of freedom. Of love. A path that leads to accepting my birthright, with an assassin by my side.

But the future is blurry. There are two roads. One leads to happiness—to love. The other leads to demise. And even I can’t see which one wins.

I have read books by Rebecca Royce before but this is the first time i read anything by Coralee June.
I have to admit that i enjoyed this book very much. I got sucked into this crazy world of magic !
I loved the main characters and the chemistry between them and the scenes were hot hot hot.
I was sucked in the story and i enjoyed the twists and turns of it!
I hope we get to see more!
Profile Image for Nessa.
3,267 reviews50 followers
April 22, 2020
HMM THIS WAS A BIT TOO YA FOR ME, EVEN IF IT WAS NEW ADULT. THE PLOT WAS SO-SO, AND I DEFINITELY THOUGHT IT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH WORLD BUILDING OR EVEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CHARACTERS WERE A BIT...SUPERFICIAL.

LAYNE is actually a Druid who has been kidnapped since young and lives in Paranormal Prison, never having seen the outside world. One night, an assassin breaks in to rescue her and bring her back to her birth parents, who are Royalty! Which makes her a Princess. While Layne's powers can be cool, they weren't developed enough and completely out of control. The story was only skimming the top parts of what she could potentially become, and sometimes she acts out like a child. I won't say it's annoying but it's also not something I'd appreciate. The ending and the battle scene was almost abrupt...it wasn't fulfilling.

CYPRESS our assassin, is too hot and cold most of the time. Make up your mind! Of course, this part will create a bit of angst that makes the story better, but he's also...not very mature in thoughts. Once again I cannot stress enough that this book was intended for a different audience age, so maybe that's why I found their decisions and the speech of tone/manner just...amateurish.

OVERALL this was...not up my alley. And just because I didn't enjoy it doesn't mean that it's not great for others who appreciate this genre. I just wished it had more substantial content.
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1,090 reviews87 followers
April 17, 2020
Layne Montgomery has not had an easy life. All she know is Nightmare Penitentiary, and that place is what well, nightmares are made of.
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Overall Rating: 4 moon lusting stars!
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: Yes (But I hope there will be more)
Steam Level: 3, it was kinda hot, flames
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So what do you do when all you know if a life behind bars. One where you never get to see the Moon, feel nature, experience life? You start looking for a window to get some freedom, and that's just what Layne does. She finds a 30 minute window where she can escape to the outdoors, for just a moment she wants to taste freedom. What happens next is unexpected.

Cypress has been hired by Layne parents to bring her home. Layne, once thought dead, truly is a Princess and Cypress is going to get her back to her kingdom. Cypress, an assassin, has not had an easy life, but he is good at his job and he is determined to get Layne home before the bad guys do.

This story immediately pulled me in, there is no warm up it was instant action. Cypress, the cold and calculating assassin, slowly started to thaw as he began to see things through Layne's eyes. Layne experiencing the world for the first time was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Not only does Layne experience the world for the first time, but without the constraints of Nightmare Penitentiary, her powers start to grow.

This book had twists, turns, I got angry a few times, I was happy a few times. I wanted to kick Cypress a few times, but in the end... I got exactly what I wanted. A fantastic tale with intrigue, good characters, and a fabulous new world. This series of books have been fabulous and this is just another winner to add to the collection!

This entire series is a recommend for me! Happy reading and cheers!
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608 reviews50 followers
April 15, 2020
More stories from the Paranormal Prison; this time, a tale from Coralee June and Rebecca Royce about the Prison Princess and an assassin with heart.

Raised as an assassin, looking for an opportunity to make some coin, Cypress is more than willing to breach the walls of the Nightmare Penitentiary to free the long lost druid princess. If only the act could be as neatly done as the summary suggests. Because Layne is not what he expects, and juggling a naive, babe-in-a-new-world who is in awe of nearly everything from grass to gowns is a bit out of his job description of a cold-blooded killer.

This book is a great read, a real page-turner. The world-building is generous, and the characters are solid. I enjoy the lore of the Paranormal Prison and the ongoing thread of Dr. Brina and the other reappearing characters.

I didn't want to put Prison Princess down and read the entire book in one sitting.

I will throw out a trigger warning to readers; there are suggestions of events in this book of sexual nature that may unsettle some readers. This is a book that takes place in a PRISON, so I also think that should be its own disclaimer.

But I've yet to read a Paranormal Prison book that I didn't like, and I recommend Noir Reformatory, Delinquent Demons, and Siren Condemned.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advance copy of this book.
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