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American Royals

The New York Times Bestseller 
 
'An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga' Guardian 
'A fun, fast-paced read packed with drama, scandal and romance' The Sun 
 
Crazy Rich Asians meets The Crown in this completely addictive modern-day royal romance. 
 
The Washingtons have ruled America for almost 250 years. 
 
They're gorgeous, fiercely famous and the beating heart of the most glorious royal court in the world. 
 
But behind the glittering ballrooms, elegant gowns, and seemingly perfect public personas lie forbidden romances and scandalous secrets. Together four young women will navigate gossip, drama, and the eyes of the world upon them. 
 
There's everything to play for - but there can only be one queen. 
 
This is the story of the most famous family in the world. 
 
This is the story of the American royals.

Scandals, romance and betrayal abound [...] pure escapism

Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year'

An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga

A fun, fast-paced read packed with drama, scandal and romance

With the seemingly endless influx of new novels hitting the real and virtual bookshelves every day, the choice can seem overwhelming. But, occasionally a novel comes along with the promise of delivering escapism by way of a subject matter - royals, romance and a Gossip Girl-esque scandal - that is a no-brainer must-read . . . American Royals [is] just such a novel set to ignite and delight book clubs and literary-loving fans of The Princess Diaries, Gossip Girl, The Crown or even just the real-life British royals.

There's enough palace intrigue, royal shenanigans, and even a smidgen of sex to satisfy anyone who loves a bit of gossip . . . An entertaining royal family modeled after the residents of Buckingham Palace.

McGee crafts a deliciously soapy American royal family . . . McGee's characters are well-crafted and flawed, giving the narrative emotional texture that elevates it above the dramatic formula

For readers looking for intrigue-and for those who like their royal fever with a twist-this is a quick and delicious read

A fun twist on history as we know it, and the ending will have readers hoping for a sequel

I really enjoyed this book. For me it was The Crown meets Gossip Girl which was always going to be a fun combination. The structure, pace and characterisation made this an easy and very enjoyable read.

Relatable, believable, fantastical, aspirational, and completely addictive . . . I loved, loved, loved this book

Sara Shepard, author of Pretty Little Liars

Inventive, fresh, and deliciously romantic - an absolute delight!

Katharine McGee is the author of the New York Times bestselling Thousandth Floor series. She studied at Princeton University and has an MBA from Stanford. She's been speculating about American royalty since her undergraduate days, when she wrote a thesis on American "castle envy". Katharine lives with her husband in her hometown of Houston, Texas.

HRH Princess Samantha has always been a royal rebel. She's the spare not the heir, so no one minds too much who she dates or how hard she parties. It helps that her sister, Princess Beatrice, is literally perfect. She's demure, sweet and beautiful, and she knows that the crown always comes first - no matter what her heart might really want. 
 
But they're not the only ones with their eye on the throne. Daphne Deighton might be 'newly noble' but she won Prince Jefferson's heart once, and she'll do anything to get back into the court's favour - and his bed. If only she knew that her competition was a common nobody - plain little Nina Gonzalez, the daughter of the king's secretary. 
 
Together these four young women must navigate the drama, gossip, scheming and sizzling romance of the most glorious court in the world. There's everything to play for - but there can only be one queen.

Katharine McGee

Praise for American Royals: An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga

Majesty

Beatrice Washington now rules America as its first ever queen, but her family are more concerned about rushing through her arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. No one can know that her heart really belongs to her bodyguard - but even their love is under threat. 
 
Meanwhile, Princess Samantha is under more scrutiny than ever before - and she still longs to be with her sister's fiancee. But with no sign of Bea's wedding being called off, she's surprised to find someone else catching her eye. 
 
Nina Gonzalez is also tangled up with someone she never expected to be. She and Ethan are both nursing broken hearts, and it's not long before they find themselves pulled irresistably together. 
 
Luckily for Daphne Deighton, Prince Jeff's grief for his father makes him a prime target for her attentions. She's the closest she's been in years to getting what she wants . . . so why can't she let the idea of her and Ethan go? 
 
As the royal wedding of the century creeps ever closer, will these four young women get what they want - or will their hearts be broken forever?

Katharine McGee

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