Review: The Contingency Plan by Addison Albright

Title: The Contingency Plan

Author: Addison Albright

Publisher: JMS Books

Length: 28 Pages

Category: Fantasy

At a Glance: This is a delightful story that introduces us to Princes Marcelo and Efren, a seemingly unlikely pair. I sure hope the author decides to continue their story!

Reviewed By: Sadonna

Blurb: A sheltered prince. A sudden death. An unexpected choice. How will Prince Marcelo react to discovering he’s The Contingency Plan?

For eighteen years, there has been peace between Sheburat and the kingdom of Zioneven. The untimely death of a princess throws the marriage arrangement—the final phase to complete the terms of the treaty—into disarray, and the contingency plan is put into motion. Now the Crown Prince of Zioneven gets to make his own choice from among the princess’s younger siblings.

As a rare royal son in the matriarchal sovereignty of Sheburat, Prince Marcelo grew up knowing he would never marry. Never. Royal sons did not marry. Period. Except, Prince Efren isn’t from Sheburat, and he has other plans.

Review: Prince Marcelo of Sheburat and his family mourn the unexpected death of this twin sister, Marcela, two days before her marriage to Prince Efren of Zioneven is to take place to cement a peace treaty signed long ago. When the family gathers to greet the prince, Marcelo is surprised when Efren not only notices him but reminds the queen that the treaty allows him to choose any of Marcela’s siblings, not only the remaining sisters, to fulfill it. He chooses Marcelo, much to everyone’s—but particularly Marcelo’s—surprise.

As the wedding is to take place the following day, Marcelo has very little time to prepare himself for the eventuality of his marriage to another man. Never has a royal son of his kingdom married, much less married another man, but the more he learns about both the kingdom of Zioneven and Prince Efren, the more impressed and less apprehensive he is. When he has the opportunity to talk to Eric, his long-time servant, and also converse with Prince Efren at dinner, he begins to realize that he’s no longer fearful and is actually looking forward to marrying the prince and accompanying him back to Zioneven.

The wedding and celebration convince Marcelo that his new life will be one that he will enjoy. While apprehensive, after assuming he would live a single and celibate life, Marcelo realizes that he’s anxiously awaiting and anticipating his wedding night with Prince Zefren. When things go even better than he expects, his new life seems to be a wonderful fresh new start.

This story is just a little gem! I loved Marcelo and Zefren and the way they regarded each other and came together with mutual respect. They are really interesting characters and I sure hope that the author decides to continue their stories!

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