He needs a royal redemption arc. She needs to keep her distance. The public wants a love story—and they’re about to get one.
I called him Ledonia’s most eligible man-child in a headline. Now I’m living at his palace.
After my no-holds-barred exposé on Prince Maximilien goes viral, the royal family doesn’t banish me—they hire me. Apparently, the King and Queen think damage control looks like me recording an exclusive behind-the-scenes series on their charming, cocky, scandal-prone son.
Prince Max isn’t thrilled. In fact, he downright despises me. Which is fine. Totally fine. Because the feeling? Entirely mutual.
But the thing is, I didn’t expect him to be smarter, deeper, and somehow even hotter in royal pajamas. And I definitely didn’t expect to start falling for a man I’ve built a career out of publicly roasting.
There’s just one problem:
He has no idea who I really am.
Romantic, fun, and swoon worthy, Royally Off-Limits is a laugh-out-loud romp about a prince who has lost his way and a woman with a hidden past who has everything to lose. It’s The Princess Diaries for grown-ups meets The Hating Game. If you love opposites attract, forced proximity, slow burns, snarky banter, and a royal who accidentally falls hard, this one’s for you.
All the titles in the Royally Kissed series can be read as standalone novels or as part of the series.
What readers are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Definitely two thumbs up from me! And all the heart eyes and stars!!!” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I could just hug this book.. The storyline. The characters. Its heart and soul. Absolute PERFECTION.” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I devoured this book in less than a day. This is how good this story is.” – NetGalley reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The chemistry between the journalist and Prince Max is electric. Their banter had me laughing out loud, and the slow-burn tension kept me turning pages. I loved watching Max’s redemption arc unfold, he’s charming, scandal-prone, and surprisingly deep.” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I absolutely adore Max & Valentina’s grumpy, hostile, caring, hopeful, loving, redemption, sweet n swoony happily ever after!!!” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Oh my royal stars, I loved this book!” – Bookbub reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Enemies to More?, Witty Banter, LOL Situations, and Adorable Pup – Perfect!.” – Bookbub reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this book and could not put it down!!.” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This book is for romantics, daydreamers, and believers in fairy-tale softness. Charming, light-hearted, and quietly magical—Royally Off-Limits is a royal rom-com that leaves your heart glowing. 💛” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you love Princess Diaries, hidden identities, and enemies to love… this book is a must read.” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The most adorable royal rom-com ever!” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Absolutely an adorable, wonderful story.” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As someone who loves a good spicy scene? I didn’t miss it. This romance didn’t need heat to be warm. The emotional intimacy, soft longing, and genuine connection carried everything. It’s sweet in a way that feels sincere, not saccharine—like a warm mug of cocoa on a cozy day.” _ ama
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This book was pure royal rom-com escapism, and I loved every minute of it. Royally Off Limits is exactly what it promises—a swoony, funny, “I-shouldn’t-want-you-but-I-do” kind of read that feels like watching your favorite Hallmark movie with an extra spark of spice.” – Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was hooked from the start. Love the characters!” – Amazon reviewer
Titles in the Royally Kissed series:
Each title in the series can be read as a standalone as each book is about one of the four royal siblings, Alexander, Sofia, Amelia, and Max. If you want to read them in order, here it is:
Book 1: The Backup Princess
Book 2: Royally Matched
Book 3: The Royal Runaway
Book 4: Royally Off-Limits
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Royally Off-Limits
1. What is Royally Off-Limits about?
Royally Off-Limits is a swoony, laugh-out-loud royal rom-com featuring Prince Max of Ledonia, the cheeky royal rogue everyone loves to gossip about, and Lady Valentina Fontaine (yes, she is in fact also Fabiana Fontaine, royal gossip columnist extraordinaire). These two dislike one another for very different reasons, but when circumstances force them together, they learn unexpected things about one another and their walls begin to come down. Expect some serious banter, sparks, and a wonderfully royal happily-ever-after.
2. Is Royally Off-Limits part of a series?
Yes! It’s the fourth standalone novel in Kate O’Keeffe’s Royally Kissed series. Each book follows a different royal sibling from the kingdom of Ledonia, so you can jump in anywhere, or read them all for the full royal family drama, laughter, and love.
3. Do I need to read the other Royally Kissed books first?
Nope! Every story stands on its own with a complete romance. But if you’ve read The Royal Runaway, The Backup Princess, or Royally Matched, you’ll spot some familiar faces (and maybe a few inside jokes). So it’s up to you: read the books as part of the series, or read the books as standalone novels.
4. What tropes does Royally Off-Limits include?
- Enemies to lovers 👑
- Forbidden romance ❤️🔥
- Forced proximity 💋
- One bed 🤫
- He falls first ❤️
- Hidden identity🕵️♀️
- A sizzling slow burn that’s totally closed door
5. Is it a clean/sweet romance?
Yes! Like all Kate O’Keeffe’s rom-coms, Royally Off-Limits is closed-door. There’s plenty of romantic tension, banter, and heart-fluttering moments without explicit scenes.
6. When will Royally Off-Limits be released?
Royally Off-Limits was released on November 6, 2025 and it’s available as an ebook on Amazon, in Kindle Unlimited, and as a print book at most online retailers. It’s coming soon to audiobook, too.
7. Where can I buy it?
A: You’ll find Royally Off-Limits on Amazon worldwide, available in eBook, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited. It’s coming to audiobook in 2026. It’s also available in French as
8. Will there be more books in the Royally Kissed series?
Kate O’Keeffe has a few secrets up her royal sleeve 😉 Let’s just say there are still plenty of Ledonian royals (and scandals) left to explore, so watch this space!
9. Who should read Royally Off-Limits?
Royally Off-Limits is perfect for readers who love witty banter, slow-burn chemistry, royal intrigue, and happily-ever-afters. If you’re a fan of Sophie Kinsella, Whitney Dineen, or royals behaving badly (and then redeeming themselves), this one’s for you. Because the series features no violence, sexual themes, or bad language, the books are suitable for everyone, from teenagers through all ages.
10. How can I get updates and bonuses?
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