Twisted Games is book 2 in the Twisted series by Ana Huang but can be read as a standalone. 

Twisted Games follows Bridget and Rhys. Bridget is the princess of Eldora, a European country, however she is currently living in the US as she doesn’t want anything to do with royal life. She’s second in line to the trope which makes it easier to live a more normal life. She’d much prefer to live in America and only attending events a few times a month. 

Rhys is a bodyguard from a private security firm that takes over for Bridget’s old bodyguard when he moves back to Eldora to be with his family. They both meet and immediately don’t get along because Rhys isn’y anything like her usual bodyguards who she gets along with. He has his own way of doing things. 

Things are going fine in the US until Bridget’s brother, Nikolai, abdicates his right to the throne because of a law stating he can’t marry a commoner. This thrusts Bridget into the first in line to the throne meaning her seemingly normal life in America is over and she must return back to Eldora to prepare for when she becomes Queen. 

I really loved Bridget’s character so much. She was so passionate and kind and her love for animals was so cute. I love that she volunteered at an animal shelter just because she loved it and not for PR. I loved her friendship with the people around her and how she didn’t let anyone get her down. She is such a strong woman and that really shows as the story continues. 

Rhys… oh my gosh, Rhys. He was the grumpy to this grumpy sunshine story. After years of being a bodyguard for rich girls, he thought Bridget would just be another snobby women, he wasn’t expecting her to knock him off his feet. He was grumpy with everyone but her and he was super possessive over her trying to play it off as part of his job.Their banter is hilarious. They both gave it just as good which built up the intense chemistry between them. 

Rhys tried to play off his feelings but he did so many little things that made me swoon. 

The chemistry was flying off the pages and I really loved these two together. They both denied their feelings at first which lead to some funny scenes with Rhys still being her bodyguard. This was such a good slow burn that had the intensity building to the perfect moment with all the forbidden romance goodness.  

I recommend reading this book! I love a good royal romance and this was a great one! 

*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*