14 Best Royal Romance Books

We all grew up listening to stories of kings, queens, princes, and princesses, and their generals and to emphasize the knight in shining armours. In this article, we are going to read just about those innocent childhood reads but with a lot of twists, foes, politics, and superficial involvement – let’s read about the 14 best royal romance books.

Red, White & Royal Blue – Casey McQuiston

This book is stunning; yes I am stating my point of view. Now, I will tell you why – the story is about a democratic American female president, elected after Barack Obama. The tale focuses on two young men, who happen to be a lot in the media spotlight, because of their family background. One of these men is the first son of the president who thought he was straight until he met his arch-nemesis – Henry, who just so happens to be a Prince of England.

The Princess Trap – Talia Hibbert

The Princess Trap is a diverse royal romance featuring a rebel heroine and a hero who is struggling to survive in the palace. There is a fluff of fake relationships, a strong dosage of angst, and of course happily-ever-after. In nutshell, this is a great read for fanfiction readers.

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown

The Solstasia festival is an opportunity for Malik to escape his war-stricken kingdom and begin a new life with his sisters in the desert of Ziran. But, a revengeful spirit kidnaps Malik’s younger sister Nadia. As a deal to get back Nadia, Malik has to kill Karina, the Crown Princess of Ziran. On the other hand, Karina is not an ordinary girl. Karina has her aspirations but, is grief-stricken due to her mother’s death. She decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic and it will require the beating heart of a king. Karina decides to marry the victor of the Solstasia competition. Now we all know who is going to be the winner but what next?

Once Upon a Royal Summer – Teri Wilson

Lacey finally found her dream job: playing the character of the princess at a fairy tale theme park in southern Florida. Her diamond tiara is certainly not real but the joy on the children’s faces at seeing a princess is unexplainable. The Crown Prince of Bella-Moritz, Henry is trying to satiate her daughter’s birthday wish. His daughter wants to be a normal girl with an ordinary life. So, they are pretending to be ordinary tourists in a theme park. Henry lost his wife four years ago. Can this pretending game of both sides lead to something? 

The Star-Touched Queen – Roshani Chokshi

Maya has always known that her marriage will involve nothing but death and destruction. When her father arranges her marriage because of political convenience, her whole world turns upside-down. But, she gets something after marriage that she never had the chance to imagine. As the queen of Akaran, she finds the power and the voice. As Amar’s wife, she finds protection, desire, and compassion. But soon, everything is going to alter.

Tokyo Ever After – Emiko Jean

Izumi Tanaka always knew her mother as a family and she never really felt like she fits in anywhere. The simpler life with her mother gets messed up after getting to know about her unknown father’s identity. He is the crown prince of Japan, which means Izumi is a princess. She travels to Japan to meet her father and discover the country she always imagined of. But being a princess is not as easy as it may sound. Izumi finds herself in between two worlds, back in America she was never American, and in Japan, she has to prove she is Japanese and that she belongs here.

How to Find a Princess – Alyssa Cole

Makeda Hicks lost her job and girlfriend. This book is certainly a tale of this century. It has everything to confirm that it is a 21st century published tale – Sapphic Anastasia retelling, dual perspective, bodyguard and princess duo, and of course fake marriage. The chemistry between Bez and Makeda is certainly sizzling and if you are into fan fiction, you will not be disappointed.

Crier’s War – Nina Varela

After the War of Kinds destroyed the kingdom of Rabu, the Automate took over the estate and designed the human populace according to their will. Ayla, a servant dreams of taking revenge for the demise of her family. She is going to avenge by killing Lady Crier, the Sovereign’s daughter. On the other hand, Crier was prepared for taking her father’s job that was until she was betrothed to Score Kinok who seems to hide a lot of things. Lady Crier also gets to know that her father is not as benevolent as he seems.

The Never Tilting World – Rin Chupeco

Generations of twin goddesses have ruled Aeon for a long period. Until one sister’s betrayal splits their world into two parts. A Great Abyss now divides two realms – one is covered with eternal night and the other is parched under the ever-burning sun. One sister is ruling the frozen fortress of Aranth and the other is ruling Golden City. Each of them has a daughter by their side. Now, these two young goddesses must set out on individual and dangerous journeys in hope of healing the broken world.

The Jasmine Throne – Tasha Suri

Malini spends her days alone in Hirana. She is imprisoned by her dictator brother. Priya is a maidservant, one among many who make the disloyal course to the top of Hirana every night to clean Malini’s chambers. Priya has her secret. When Malini accidentally witnesses Priya’s true nature their fates get tangled. Malini wants to remove her brother from the throne and Priya is a priestess who wants to find her family. Together, they will transform the fate of an empire.

Twisted Games – Ana Huang

Rhys Larsen is an elite bodyguard. He is arrogant, stoic, and broody. He has two rules – protect the client at all cost and not get emotionally involved, ever. Bridget von Ascheberg is a princess with an obstinate streak that matches his personality and a concealed fire that tempts him to break the rules. She is nothing like he expected and not someone he knew he needed. But he is an elite bodyguard and she is a princess.

Theirs for the Night – Katee Robert

Meg Sanders has always spent her life by the rules but not tonight. It’s her birthday and she wants to be a little wild and carefree, at least before tomorrow’s reality hit her. But the last thing she expects is for two men to seduce her on the dance floor. Theo and Galen are both incredible on their own and they want Meg. Meg was not up for anything that will last after tomorrow. So, no strings attached?

Of Curses and Kisses – Sandhya Menon

This book is focused on Princess Jaya Rao and Prince Grey Emerson. Grey is a misanthrope. Due to an ancient curse, he knows that his life is doomed as soon as he turns 18. He has lived an isolated life at St. Rosetta International Academy. But, then Princess Jaya arrives on the scene. They know each other because Jaya’s little sister was a target of Grey. So, to take revenge Jaya has decided that she will let him fall in love with her and then break his heart. But, will it go like that?

The Bridge Kingdom – Danielle L. Jensen

Lara is a warrior princess trained in isolation. She only knows two things – one, King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her foe. And, the other one is she will be the one to bring him down. Lara is sent as a bride under the guise of peace but she is prepared to do what it takes to break the defences of the kingdom and the king. But soon, she begins to question if she is the hero or the villain. And, as her feelings change into passion, she needs to decide which kingdom she will save.

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