A Ruff Royal Christmas: A festive, funny, feel-good Christmas romantic comedy from the writer of Netflix's hit A Christmas Prince
by Karen Schaler
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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
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9798988543572
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Karen Schaler
- Publisher
- Hawktale Publishing
- Published Date
- September 30, 2025
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 340
- Physical Info
- 9 in L x 6 in W (1.34 lb)
Never a dull moment with the princess and the trainer. I could see myself right there with them. What a wonderful break from the every day world. Would definitely recommend.
Such a cute holiday book! I smiled the whole time reading it!
This book is fun to read, has quirky funny parts, has great human connections that leave you feeling happy.
"A Royal Ruff Christmas" is a cute close-proximity, royal romance about a regimented princess whose free-spirited mother brings home a rambunctious Border collie for Christmas. Princess Ava wants nothing to do with the dog, who is a terror when it comes to all of her holiday decorations and plans.The queen hires the best dog trainer in the world, Justin, a laid-back American who is used to wrangling strays, to help Stormy apply his energies in a less destructive way. Then, she devises a way to force Ava and Justin to spend time together in the guise of caring for the dog.Needless to say, Ava's soon-to-be fiancé isn't very pleased to see his reclusive princess running all over town in the company of a dog trainer.And all these shenanigans are overshadowed by the impending holiday ball, which is a huge event that Ava is in charge of. Add in a snowstorm, an exploding ski mobile, and a sick horse, and pure chaos ensues.If you enjoy Hallmark movies and Netflix's "A Christmas Prince," you'll enjoy this story too.Thank you to Karen Shaler, Blackstone Publishing, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
I loved this book. I loved everything and everyone in it. The Queen, Ava, Justin and of course Stormy. A wonderful Christmas story. Highly Recommended.
