A Ruff Royal Christmas - Abridged by Karen Schaler (Paperback)

About the Book

From the Emmy award-winning writer of Netflix hit A Christmas Prince and a "holiday publishing darling" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a new feel-good royal Christmas romance with a twist...and a tail!

Book Synopsis

From the Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix's A Christmas Prince comes a hilarious and heartwarming Christmas romantic comedy sparkling with royalty, holiday romance and a mischievous pup who changes everything.

"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

Princess Ava's perfectly planned Christmas Eve charity event erupts into chaos when she loses Stormy, the Queen's mischievous new border collie. With Christmas approaching fast, Ava has no choice but to team up with Justin, a laid-back American dog trainer who's used to wrangling strays, not royal runaways!

Sparks fly as Justin's rule-breaking free spirit clashes with Ava's determination to follow royal protocol. But when their search for Stormy takes them through glittering Christmas markets, festive holiday activities, and snowy winter wonderlands, an undeniable chemistry builds between them.

The more time they spend together, the harder it is to fight their growing attraction, a problem for Ava, who's already set to marry the perfect duke. Now, she must decide, stay on the safe, traditional path she has always known...or risk it all and follow her heart?

This feel-good royal holiday romance is a Christmas romantic comedy that's packed with humor, heart, and holiday magic, and a twist you won't see coming. Because the best love stories can't be planned, and they never follow the rules.

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

Tropes: Love Triangle, Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract, Holiday Romance, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn

5-STAR REVIEWS: Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler's Christmas Romance Books and new Christmas Rom Com A Ruff Royal Christmas.

"Schaler's romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming." -Forbes

"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

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

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

Review Quotes

"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

"A Ruff Royal Christmas was delightful! Super cute, fast paced, full of humor, festive, and so much fun!" - Jenny W, 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

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

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

"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

"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally." - Money

"What a beautiful and heartwarming Christmas book." - Barbara L, NetGalley

"This story is different from the usual royal romance... a new, modern twist." - Pamela P, NetGalley

"A wonderful read! This drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end." - Amanda D, NetGalley

"It's a delightful, feel-good book that left me smiling and in the Christmas mood." - The Lit Beauty Chick, NetGalley

"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

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

"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling."-Entertainment Weekly

"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