A Ruff Royal Christmas

By: Karen Schaler

Narrated by: Hannah Curtis

From the Emmy Award-winning writer of Netflix’s A Christmas Prince and a “holiday publishing darling” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a festive, fun, feel-good new royal Christmas romantic comedy with a twist … and a tail!

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.

Perfect for fans of Karen’s Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince, her novel A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale, her novella Royal Extra After, and Casey McQuiston’s, Katharine McGee’s, Teri Wilson’s, and Jasmine Guillory’s royal romantic comedies.

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

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Karen Schaler (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

Christmas story

really like this author, but this is probably my least favorite Christmas story. (yes I really like animals)

Unexpected story twist

I loved the main characters and their snowy adventure. The descriptions put the listener right in the scene. The furry main character has all if the traits of a sweet and playful puppy. This story screams for a part two!

Strong finish

A Ruff Royal Christmas is a clean holiday romance between a princess and a dog trainer. This book really surprised me. I spent the first 20% of the book hating the main female character and thinking the book was going to be a dud but then it picked up. It has the biggest redemption of just about any other book I have read. It really finished strong. I ended up liking it and give it 4 stars overall. The narration was good too.