The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe (Uptown Girls Series, Book 2 of 3) – A Gilded Age Romance of Love, Risk, and Revenge
Step into a bold risky New York world where money can open doors, family names can control lives, and love can ruin the best plan. The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe follows Florence Greene, a smart young woman who does not want to live only by the rules made for her. She has a bold dream: she wants to learn how a casino works and one day open a casino made for women.
To reach that dream, Florence turns to Clayton “Clay” Madden, a powerful casino owner who knows the business better than almost anyone. Clay agrees to teach her, but he has his own plan. He wants revenge against Florence’s family. Both of them believe they can use the other without losing control. That sounds simple at first. It soon becomes much harder when trust, desire, pride, and real feelings enter the game.
This is a historical romance for readers who enjoy strong goals, sharp talks, secret plans, rich city settings, and a love story where both people have something important to lose.
A woman with a dream that society does not expect
Florence Greene has money, status, and a respected family name, but that does not mean she is free. Her world has clear ideas about how a woman should act, what she should want, and where she should belong. Florence wants more. She is interested in business, games, numbers, and the power behind a successful casino. She does not want to watch from the side. She wants to learn.
That dream makes her easy to root for. She is not waiting for someone to save her. She is taking action for herself. She sees Clay as a person who can teach her what books and polite society cannot. She wants real knowledge about running a casino, reading people, handling risk, and making hard choices.
Her plan also gives the romance a strong base. Florence does not meet Clay because she needs a husband. She meets him because she needs skill and experience. That makes every lesson, talk, and clash between them feel important. The romance grows beside her dream rather than replacing it.
The problem is simple: her teacher has a hidden goal
Clayton Madden is not a safe choice for a teacher. He is clever, powerful, and used to being in control. He also has a deep reason for staying close to Florence. His revenge is tied to her family, and helping her gives him a way to move nearer to the people he wants to hurt.
Florence is not blind to danger. She knows Clay is using her, and she plans to use him too. That creates the main push and pull of the story. Each person thinks they understand the game. Each person thinks they can stop before things become personal. Neither plan stays clean.
The solution is not a quick promise or an easy change of heart. They have to face what they truly want. Florence must protect her dream and decide who deserves her trust. Clay must decide whether revenge matters more than the woman who has entered his life. Their choices give the story tension beyond simple attraction.
For readers who like romance with real conflict, this setup gives every step of the relationship a reason to matter.
Why the romance feels exciting
The heart of The Prince of Broadway is the strong pull between two people who do not fully trust each other. Florence is brave enough to challenge Clay. Clay is experienced enough to know the risks she may not see yet. Their talks can feel like a contest, because both are smart and both want control.
That balance keeps the story moving. Florence is not just impressed by Clay’s power. She questions him, learns from him, and keeps her own goal in sight. Clay does not expect her to be so able or so hard to ignore. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for him to keep love separate from revenge.
Readers who enjoy an enemies-to-lovers feeling, mentor-style tension, forbidden attraction, and high-stakes romance can find a lot to enjoy here. The book uses desire as part of the conflict, not as a break from it. Every new feeling makes the old plans harder to follow.
The result is a romance built on risk. The same person who can help Florence reach her dream may also hurt her family. The same woman who makes Clay question his revenge could also become the person he cannot afford to lose.
A rich New York setting with danger behind the shine
Joanna Shupe is known for historical romance set in New York, and this book uses that city energy well. The world around Florence and Clay is full of wealth, social rules, private clubs, business deals, and places where the public face of a person may be very different from the truth.
That setting is important because Florence is trying to cross a line. She comes from a respected upper-class family, while Clay moves in a world built around gambling, power, and people who know how to keep secrets. Their connection brings two parts of the city together.
The Gilded Age background also makes Florence’s goal feel bigger. Opening a casino for women is not only a business dream. It is a wish for a space where women can take part in something often kept for men. That gives her journey a clear sense of purpose.
What makes this book easy to keep reading
The story gives readers more than one reason to turn the page. There is a romance to follow, but there is also a revenge plan, a business dream, family pressure, and the question of who will give up control first.
That mix helps the book feel active. Florence is learning while Clay is planning. Clay is watching Florence while also trying to protect his own goals. Their relationship changes as they understand each other better, which means the emotional stakes grow along with the plot.
The book can work well for readers who enjoy:
- Historical romance with a strong female lead
- Gilded Age New York settings
- Ambitious women with clear personal goals
- Powerful men who are forced to question their plans
- Revenge plots mixed with romance
- High chemistry and sharp dialogue
- Family conflict and social pressure
- A couple who challenge each other
- Stories about risk, trust, power, and choice
You do not need a complex history lesson to enjoy the story. The main ideas are easy to follow: Florence wants freedom and knowledge, Clay wants revenge, and love makes both plans harder.
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When this book is a good choice
The Prince of Broadway can fit many reading moments. It works well when you want a romance that feels richer than a light, simple love story. It can be a weekend read when you want to enter another time and place. It can also be a good gift for someone who likes strong heroines, historical settings, or romance with danger and secrets.
Choose this book if you want:
- A personal weekend read
- A gift for a historical romance reader
- The second book for an Uptown Girls collection
- A story with a bold female lead
- A romance with revenge and trust issues
- A New York historical setting
- A physical book for your home shelf
- A story to read after The Rogue of Fifth Avenue
Because it is Book 2 of the Uptown Girls series, readers who enjoy connected worlds may prefer to read the books in order. Each title focuses on its own central romance, while the series link gives extra value to readers who like seeing related characters and families across several books.
What books are in the Uptown Girls series by Joanna Shupe?:
- The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Shupe (Book 1 of 3)
- The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe (Book 2 of 3)
- The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe (Book 3 of 3)
Best Sellers Rank of This Book
- #1,339,351 in Books
- #265 in Gilded Age Historical Romance
- #1,974 in American Historical Romance (Books)
- #10,405 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
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A romance about choosing your future
Florence wants skill, freedom, and a business of her own. Clay wants revenge and control. Both begin with clear goals. Then they become part of each other’s plans, and the line between using someone and caring for someone starts to break.
That is where the story gets its power. The reader is not only waiting for a kiss or a happy moment. The reader is waiting to see who will tell the truth, who will take the bigger risk, and whether love can survive when it grows inside a plan built on mistrust.
If you enjoy historical romance with ambition, danger, strong attraction, and characters who must make hard choices, this book can be an easy pick for your next read.
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| Primary Specification | |
| Series Name | Uptown Girls |
| Author | Joanna Shupe |
| Narrator | Justine Eyre |
| Genre | Historical Romance, Gilded Age Romance, American Historical Romance |
| ISBN-13/ISSN | 978-0062906830 |
| ISBN-10 | 0062906836 |
| Publisher | Avon |
| Publishing Date | December 30, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | 18+ |
| Format | Printed book |
| Physical Specification & Quality | |
| Paper Quality | Premium eye-soothing cream paper |
| Binding Quality | High quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity) |
| Print Quality | Crystal-clear print |
| Pages | 384 pages |
| Country | USA |
| Logistics Information | |
| Weight | 389 gm |
| Length | 8.5 inch |
| Width | 5.6 inch |
| Height | 0.96 inch |
