“There was no doubt. One of the contestants was trying to kill me.”
Blurb
One princess searching for her prince charming.
Twelve princes, dukes, elves, and a commoner, competing for the princess’s heart.
One assassin among the bachelors, plotting to kill the princess and bring the empire to its knees.
Warning: this fantasy romance contains dangerously hot princes, sexy elves, and a heart-throbbing peasant. Read at your own risk!
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Princess Qloey is the heir to the Velazian Empire and of age to choose a husband. Twelve boys are invited to compete in a month long competition to win her heart and a seat on the throne. She thinks finding the right husband will be an easy and swift process, but after she meets the charming princes, beautiful elves, a dwarf, and a commoner, her heart gets swept off in different directions.
More is at stake than a simple proposal or a broken heart. At the opening ceremony, an assassin tries to kill her and they soon discover that the mastermind is one of her twelve bachelors. Amidst several assassination attempts, centaur attacks, publicized group dates, and royal favoritism towards some competitors, choosing a husband becomes the hardest decision of her life, and threatens Qloey’s very right to inherit the throne.
More about the Book
Imagine the Bachelor TV series set in a fairy tale world with mermaids, fairies, elves, and more of our favorite mythical creatures. In this other worldly realm, twelve of the most eligible bachelors from all over the empire—including charming princes, sexy elves, nerdy dwarves, and a peasant—undergo daily competitions in order to impress the crown princess, and ultimately secure her hand in marriage.
During the competitions, one of the bachelors tries to assassinate the princess, but nobody knows which man is responsible. The princess soon finds that she might accidentally end up choosing her intended killer as a husband, instead of someone who actually loves her.
Genre & Details
Genre: YA, light fantasy, romantic comedy.
Time period: High fantasy in a 16th century, European Renaissance style.
Triggers: No triggers. No violence. This is a clean romance, appropriate for teens.
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Includes illustrated character art, special features, and a sneak peek into the Prince Zadkiel novel!
Character Growth
Princess Qloey starts of as a sheltered princess with controlling parents, but through her interactions with good-hearted men from different nations, she grows out of her shell and develops inner strength and courage to do the right thing.
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This is a brilliant and captivating debut about love, coming-of-age, discovery, and achieved with a dash of humor.
Qloey’s profile
About Princess Qloey
(Pronounced like “Chloe”)
Qloey, Crown Princess of the Velazian Empire
Human. Age 17. Speaks five languages fluently in their native accents: Velazian, Baylorian, Tildonia, Ogarzian, and Elven.
Interests: Sword fighting, archery, horseback ridding, & loves the color purple.
Book Viral Review
“Cheeky in it’s approach, spirited, and splendidly written. The Royal Matchmaking Competition is a must-read for fans of Teen & Young Adult Romantic Fantasy and is highly recommended.”
Indie Book Review
“Readers will love Galloay’s diverse fantasy world and its people. It’s filled with elves, dwarves, nymphs, fairies, and more with their own unique cultures.”
Jaime Garner Review
“This book is a bit like a fun recipe. If you take a scoop of “The Bachelor”, a scoop of fantasy, a teaspoon of “The Dating Game,” a dash of royal family drama and a sprinkling of “Princess Diaries” I think that you’d end up with something fairly close to this book.“
Readers’ Favorite
“The Royal Matchmaking Competition is a delightful young adult fantasy romance with a touch of intrigue and excitement… [it] combines coming of age with romance and mystery in a terrific contemporary fairy story.”
Reader Views
“The blossoming romances between Zadkiel and his possible brides, such as Grace, Esperanza, and Makayla, were both sweet and wholesome while also holding a fair amount of slow-burn, spicy romantic zest.”
Reedsy Discovery
“Galloay has created a vivid fairytale world, with bright and vivacious characters.”
Continue Reading the series
Continue reading the Series: Prince Zadkiel
One prince charming searching for his true love.
Twelve beautiful damsels, elves, a dwarf, & a commoner competing for the prince’s hand in marriage.
One shadow lurking behind the scenes, trying to assassinate the royal family and take control of the empire.
Warning: if you’re susceptible to falling in love with handsome and charming princes, turn back now or you’ll never recover. Prince Zadkiel’s charismatic personality will have you begging for more. Read at your own risk!
Twenty Years Later
Book two takes place twenty years after the first book, when Princess Qloey’s son, Prince Zadkiel, goes through his RMC to choose a wife among twelve eligible bachelorettes
Book includes illustrated character, map, & a family tree. A brilliant and captivating slow-burn novel about love, coming-of-age, and discovery, and achieved with a dash of humor.
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