Red, White & Royal Blue

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The sensational #1 New York Times global bestseller and romantic comedy phenomenon! From acclaimed author Casey McQuiston comes Red, White & Royal Blue—a brilliantly witty, fast-paced, and deeply romantic masterpiece. Delivering a spectacular blend of high-stakes political intrigue, razor-sharp dialogue, and unforgettable emotional depth, this unputdownable book offers a beautifully structured exploration of identity, legacy, and the incredible sacrifices we make for true love.

First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is the closest thing to a literal prince this side of the Atlantic. Alongside his intrepid sister, June, and the Vice President’s genius granddaughter, Nora, they form the “White House Trio”—a beautiful, highly effective millennial marketing strategy for his mother, America’s first female President, Ellen Claremont. However, international socialite duties do have major downsides. When photos of an intense, public confrontation with his longtime British nemesis, Prince Henry, at a high-profile royal wedding leak to the global tabloids, it threatens to completely derail American/British diplomatic relations.

The frantic plan for immediate damage control involves staging a highly publicized fake friendship between the charismatic First Son and the famously aloof Prince. What begins as a strictly calculated, high-performance PR strategy designed to protect his mother’s precarious reelection campaign rapidly transforms into something neither boy ever anticipated.

As President Claremont kicks off her fierce reelection bid, Alex finds himself hurtling headfirst into a passionate, secret romantic relationship with Henry. It is a secret that, if exposed, could completely upend both nations, destroy the presidency, and spark a media firestorm. What is truly worth the sacrifice? How do you do all the good you can do in a world restricted by rigid expectations? And, most importantly, how will history ultimately remember you?

Masterfully executing the LGBTQ+ contemporary romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, fake friendship, and royal/political tropes, Red, White & Royal Blue delivers an atmospheric, high-energy, and deeply heartwarming narrative. Brimming with sharp wit, slow-burn romantic tension, and a powerful message of authenticity, this stunning Pan Macmillan paperback edition is a mandatory masterpiece for every modern romance library.