Books To Read if You Loved Red, White & Royal Blue

Just like Prince Henry, Evan Bright is keeping a big royal secret — she’s the illegitimate daughter of the King of England. She arrives in London after a scandalous exit from her boarding school in the United States. When the media gets news of her parentage, pandemonium breaks out … and someone ends up dead. Evan is being framed as the prime suspect, but can the reluctant royal prove she’s innocent?

When her father dies, Princess Beatrice develops a dependency on drugs and alcohol to help her cope with the grief. Her addiction takes a toll on her relationship with her younger brother, Prince Henry. Addiction creates a similar strain on Andi and Shelbi’s relationship. Through an odd happenstance, their paths cross and a friendship instantly develops, followed closely by romance. But Andi is haunted by demons and alcoholism. Will his addiction ruin his new relationship before it truly begins?

Alex and Henry’s love story began at a wedding, and so does Drew and Alexa’s! The two pretend to be dating at Drew’s ex-girlfriend’s wedding and then go their separate ways. Alexa is the mayor’s chief of staff in Berkeley, California, and she doesn’t have time for a relationship. But she can’t get the handsome Drew out of her head. With charming characters, this enchanting romantic read will keep you hooked until the last page.

Alex never saw Henry coming, and the same can be said for Liz and Daria. Upon their initial meeting, Liz can’t stand Daria, particularly because she’s shaking things up at the New York-based queer magazine Liz works for. But when she gets to know Daria, she realizes there’s more to her than what’s on the exterior. In this queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice, we’re introduced to fascinating characters, identify representation, and a blossoming relationship readers can’t help but ship for.

Obsessed with Henry and Alex’s love-hate banters? Then you’ll definitely love Dylan and Jonah’s story! The two are sworn enemies, but the morning after homecoming, they end up waking up next to each other. The two decide to take advantage of the new attention by fake dating. But as their fake relationship continues, real feelings develop — could the two have been wrong with each other? Get ready to laugh, cry, and be moved in this LGBTQ+ romantic read.

As the son of the first female president of the US, Alex is passionate about the American political system. Kate Adams, a liberal Senate staffer, shares this passion. She’s been working on landmark legislation all year and has vowed to take down the thing that’s standing her way, Ben Mackenzie. Ben works for one of the country’s most conservative senators. As Kate and Ben continuously butt heads, sparks begin to fly. Lose yourself in this slow-burn, enemies-to-lover read.

Regal romance abounds in this flirty, laugh-out-loud companion novel to Prince Charming, by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins. Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. Heartbroken and ready for a change of pace, Millie decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools. The only problem: Mille’s roommate Flora is a total princess. Princess Flora could be a new chapter in her love life, but Millie knows the chances of happily-ever-afters are slim . . . after all, real life isn’t a fairy tale . . . or is it?

Separated by the Atlantic Ocean, Alex and Henry’s friendship, trust, and love grows via email. There’s something comforting about being able to share your secret thoughts with someone through written words. In Julie Buxbaum’s New York Times bestselling debut novel, Jessie is whisked away to the other side of the country to live with her new stepmom. She feels lonely in her new school and finds solace in SN, an anonymous stranger that randomly started to email her. But just how much can you trust a stranger with your deepest secrets?

Prince Henry is a pensive royal with a love for literature with Jane Austen as his favorite English author. He’d definitely approve of this contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Infused with humor and rich in Muslim culture, it’s a must-read that expertly sheds light on the double standards women face in society in regard to sex, love, and marriage.

As the first son of the United States, Alex’s life never had a shortage of drama. But it goes into overdrive when he gets together with Henry, aka His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales. In this romantic read by New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle, Piper Evan led an ordinary life … until British royals moved in next door. A media frenzy follows and her mundane days are over. When she finds herself thrown in the middle of a royal scandal, she turns to their super hot bodyguard for help.