His True Queen

By: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Narrated by: Anda Bell Llewelyn

Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

The breathtaking conclusion of the Smoke & Mirrors duology.

A beautiful, defiant princess. A renowned, sinfully gorgeous Hollywood actor. A love affair that is sure to rock the British monarchy...and the world.

Their love affair began intensely and passionately. Princess Adeline and Josh Jameson knew any future together was impossible - her status as a princess and his standing as a Hollywood heartthrob dictated that. But the heights of pleasure they could take each other to were wildly unanticipated by them both. 

Josh's absolute disregard for Adeline's status quickly drew her into his hedonistic world. And her perfectly worn mask and false facade captivated Josh to the point of obsession. The boundaries became blurred. The physical became emotional. Their hearts became entwined. But a cruel turn of events rips their worlds apart, and Adeline is more bound than ever by the protocol and expectations her title commands. 

The army of royal advisors who guard the secrets and scandals of the monarchy will go to unthinkable lengths to keep the smoke and mirrors in place...and Josh away from Adeline. She knows the power she possesses comes with agonizing sacrifices. Walking away from Josh devastates her...but it keeps him safe from the corrupt institution that has ruled her life. 

Yet Josh refuses to lose the woman who has consumed him so completely, distorted his boundaries, and stripped him of all sensibility. Will the power of the British monarchy triumph? Or will their fierce love for each other change the course of history?

©2018 Jodi Ellen Malpas (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Josh & Adeline

*****Spoiler Alert*****

Audible review. Single POV (Adeline's though the epilogue is Josh's POV). Smoke & Mirrors Duology, Book 2 of 2. Narrator adopted a British, average American, Spanish, and Scottish accent. Unnecessary intro & finalé music. I listened at speed 1.60. I liked this half of the story much better than book one but it's still completely beyond the realm of possibility. Trigger warnings: royal funeral; cheating; brutal unnecessary spankings; lies, an attempted assassination and two actual assassinations.

Adeline has lost her father the king and her oldest brother/the heir to the throne, finds out her middle brother isn't the king's son, that her deceased brother's wife is pregnant with another man's baby, becomes queen, finds out she's also a product of her mother's infidelity, abdicates the throne, announces she's in love with Josh, is pregnant with Josh's baby, and marries him. Eddie, Adeline's older brother, goes into rehab but it doesn't seem to have helped. Adeline's "aunt" Victoria becomes queen. Eddie and Adeline's actual parents, the Queen Consort and her lover, are in a secret relationship. Sabeena, David, and Hayden Sampson have had their privileges revoked and have all been banished after it's revealed that Sabeena had an affair with the former king's father, that David was his son, that she used the king's doctor's love for her to manipulate him into lying about Adeline's paternity, and sabotaging the king's helicopter. JP

I never get tired of this story

this is the third time I've read/listened to the Smoke and Mirrors duo and I just can't get enough. Jodi never let's us down.

Loved every minute!

I loved every moment of Adeline and Josh’s love story. There were so many twists and turns, lies and sabotage, and ultimately revelations that cut deep. But those discoveries led to the happiest thing of all. Acceptance, freedom, happiness, and most important, love.

His True Queen is the conclusion to a stunning story spanning generations of the Royal family and those closest to the Sovereign dynasty and the smoke and mirrors of secrets buried deep. It was the story of one woman who wanted none of what she was born into, never anticipated the tragedy she would endure that led to her taking the throne as Queen of England, and dared not hope of finding that soul deep love that her American Boy found in His True Queen.

This was an audio re-read and I loved it.

Amazing

Loved this story. Loved the back and fourth between Josh and Adeline.
They had an amazing connection. They were always ready to jump in when ever the other needed.

great performance

Jodi does it again and produces another wonderful series. Definitely worth a re-listen down the line.

Looking for a somewhat trashy beach read… but got a great story

I wasn’t actually expecting much , but the story was fun, surprising, suspenseful, etc. great characters too.

Intrigue, mystery and very sexy romance

You know it’s a well written book when you are surprised by the ending. I really enjoyed this story. I loved all the characters. I love this authors writing style. You will highly enjoy this!

10 out of 10 For Plot and Narration

Full of twists and turns, this was a 10 out of 10! Intrigue, secrets, and villainous plots surround the love story between a royal and a movie star. Start with Book one then finish with True Queen for many hours of entertainment. The whole time I was rooting for these lovers as they attempted to persevere against overwhelming odds. The ending was unexpected and pulled all of the circumstances of both books together to surprise in a series of “ah-ha” moments. I loved these two books and now I’m off to find other books by this outstanding story teller.

Love it!

I loved everything about this audiobook. It was even better than the ebook. Absolutely perfect. The narration was great.

Wonderfully Unexpected!!

A Fantastic conclusion to book 1. Be prepared to have some laugh out moments. This book doesn't disappoint The narrator was the absolute best I have listened to since getting Audible and I have listened to over 100 Narrators.

yet another fantastic story from this author

fantastic story from a fantastic author. never has Jodi put out a book that has been been less than 5 stars.
naration was fantastic and you really felt that all the many different characters had their own voice.
if I had to say one negative point it would have to be the TV interview towards the end of the story, I'm not going to give anything away but it felt more like a Jeremy Kyle interview than a a long awaited decloration

Oppps she did it again

Wonderful captivating story, again I was unable to stop listening.
The narrator was fabulous and just right for this book.
A strong lead female character this was a wonderful forbidden love story, with some interesting twists right to the end. Highly recommend the two books in this series.

Great Story

Another great book from Jodi Ellen Malpas. An excellent ending, I love stories that are more than one book. It allows you to get to know more about each character and to want to see them succeed.

amaxing

This book was wonderful kept me gripped .main characters stunning. Jem you did it again

Really enjoyed it!

I’m a huge JEM fan and had waited patiently for this book to come in audio form. I wasn’t disappointed! Not her best work, but still a great storyline and loveable characters with lots of depth.

Fabulous

A new author discovered, talented narrator loved! What a fabulous story .. so many parallels! Greatly enjoyed 😁

OMG...Just brilliant

Loved every moment of this audio. The performance was spoken clearly and beautifully spoken.
Jodi Ellen Malpas you are the best author ever... I love all your books. Cannot wait for more books from you in the near future. Xxx

Fabulous!

I have absolutely loved this series. I'm a royalist so the storyline is perfect for me, it had me gripped and I fell in the love with the main characters. These are by no means short audiobooks but they could have gone on for another 20 hours and it wouldn't have been long enough!

Amazing

I loved this series Adeline was believable real and Josh is my new favourite book man. He had a hard arrogant side in the first book until Adeline stole his heart, then, a big soft man with a heart of gold flourished. His strength and support made him a hero and as in all great fairytales he got his girl. Jodie Ellen Malpas you are a star and I'm addicted. Roll on 2019.

super!!

I absolutely loved this and I'm quite sad it's over. It is so easy to listen to, the narrator is perfect for this book. I think I could listen to this and The Controversial Princess again and again.