19 books for fans of ‘Red, White, and Royal Blue’

Insider rounded up books that fans of Casey McQuiston’s “Red, White, and Royal Blue” will love. HarperCollins/Penguin Random House/Macmillan The cast for the adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s “Red, White, and Royal Blue” was recently announced. But the Amazon movie doesn’t have a release date yet.

Books with similar plots or characters can tide you over until the film premieres.   “D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding” by Chencia C. Higgins”D’Vaughn and Kris Plan A Wedding.

“Carina PressCarina PressIn reality, D’Vaughn Miller and Kris Zavala are strangers. But if they want to win $100,000 on the reality TV series “Instant I Do,” they have to convince their friends and family members they’re actually soulmates planning their dream wedding amid a whirlwind romance.  Kris wants to take home the money and further her career as an influencer through the show, while reserved D’Vaughn hopes a fake romance will bring her closer to the real love she craves in her life.

But Kris and D’Vaughn are surprised to find it’s not as hard as they thought to look like they’re in love, especially as the chemistry between them continues to grow. But can a relationship built on a fake wedding really last? Find out in Chencia C. Higgins’ “D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding.

“Find out more about this book here. “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller”The Song of Achilles. “Harper CollinsHarperCollinsDespite the title, “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller actually follows the life of Achilles’ closest companion, Patroclus, who is best known in mythology for his death that drives Achilles mad with grief.

Miller puts a fresh lens on the well-known tale, focusing on the rivalry between Achilles and Patroclus that develops in their boyhood. Their feud soon becomes friendship and then something more, and the duo has to reckon with what their feelings for each other mean as Achilles faces a fatal prophecy about his involvement in the Trojan war. “The Song of Achilles” is both a war story and a beautiful look at first love, making Homer’s epic accessible and meaningful in a whole new way.

Find out more about this book here. “Heartstopper: Volume One” by Alice Oseman”Heartstopper: Volume 1. “ScholasticScholasticEveryone at Truham Grammar School for Boys knows who Charlie Spring is after he was outed and bullied in year nine.

Charlie isn’t expecting much for year 10, but things change when he meets 11th-year rugby player Nick Nelson. The unlikely pair become fast friends, and Charlie feels himself falling even though he thinks Nick will never want him.  But love has a way of surprising people.

Alice Oseman’s comic “Hearstoppers” is a delightful story about young love, and the beloved book was recently adapted into a Netflix series. Find out more about this book here. “Her Royal Highness” by Rachel Hawkins”Her Royal Highness.

“Penguin Random HousePenguin Random HouseWhen Millie Quint finds out her unofficial girlfriend was unfaithful, running away seems like the best option. She gets a scholarship to a boarding school in Scotland, hoping it can offer her a fresh start in a place where no one knows her. The school is the escape she was looking for, aside from one small problem: her prissy roommate, Flora, who is a literal princess of Scotland.

Despite the differences between them, Millie and Flora are drawn to each other in ways they never expected. They’re already falling, but how can Millie trust Flora won’t betray her?Rachel Hawkins’ “Her Royal Highness” is a flirty and fun romance that puts a modern twist on the enemies-to-lovers trope. Find out more about this book here.

“The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren”The Unhoneymooners. “AmazonSimon and SchusterChristina Lauren’s New York Times bestseller stars Olive Torres, the unlucky twin who feels like she’s always living in her sister’s shadow. But things change at her sister’s wedding, where the entire wedding party gets sick, aside from Olive and Ethan Thomas, a groomsman she happens to loathe.

The pair are given the chance to take the newlyweds’ 10-day honeymoon in Hawaii, and Olive agrees to go for the free trip despite her hatred of Ethan. As the unlikely pair enjoy their surprise vacation, Olive finds herself feeling things for Ethan she never expected. Has her luck finally changed?Find out more about this book here.

“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. “AmazonSimon and SchusterAside from being named after philosophers, Aristotle (Ari) Mendoza and Dante Quintana don’t think they have much in common.

Ari, who struggles with anger issues and has a brother in jail, doesn’t understand Dante, a thoughtful boy who is unlike anyone he’s ever met. Yet the boys discover they understand each other, developing an intimate bond few rarely find, especially in their youth. As they talk about music and explore their small town, they grow closer than either expected.

But Ari is afraid of what his feelings for Dante mean, and he’ll have to decide if facing them is worth the risk. Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s award-winning “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” is a quintessential LGBTQ coming-of-age story full of poignancy and bittersweet heartache. Find out more about this book here.

“Honey Girl” by Morgan Rogers”Honey Girl. “AmazonHarperCollinsGrace Porter has always done what she was supposed to do in Morgan Rogers’ “Honey Girl. ” She followed the rules her military father set for her, completing her PhD in astronomy at just 28 years old.

So when she marries Yuki Yamamoto, a woman who was a stranger just a few hours before they said “I do,” during a drunken trip to Las Vegas, everyone — including Grace — is shocked.  Grace surprises herself even more by running away from her home in Portland to spend the summer in New York with Yuki, trying to ignore her parents’ ever-present pressure. Soon, Grace is in love with Yuki, who is free in ways Grace never thought she could be.

But Grace can’t hide forever, and as the summer comes to a close, she’ll have to face her fears — and what her feelings for Yuki mean. Find out more about this book here. “Boyfriend Material” by Alexis Hall”Boyfriend Material.

“AmazonSourcebooks, LLCLuc O’Donnell isn’t supposed to be famous. It’s not his fault his rock-star dad — who he’s never met — is getting a second chance at his career. But his paternal connection has made him a paparazzi favorite, and a not-so-flattering photo is leading people to talk.

Enter Oliver Blackwood, a vegan lawyer who is the epitome of class. Even though they have nothing in common, Luc and Oliver make a deal to have a PR relationship, parading around town on fake dates to improve Luc’s reputation. As the fake relationship continues, Luc and Oliver’s connection starts to feel more real.

Their feelings for each other might be more authentic than they anticipated.  Find out more about this book here. “What If It’s Us” by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera”What If It’s Us.

“HarperCollinsHarperCollinsThe odds of Arthur and Ben meeting were slim. Ben isn’t usually at the post office mailing his ex-boyfriend a box of forgotten items, and Arthur isn’t usually in New York at all. Their random run-in feels like a twist of fate as their chemistry flies, but they aren’t sure it was meant to last as forces try to keep them apart over the rest of the summer.

Neither Arthur nor Ben is sure they’re ready to fall in this collaboration from Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, but sometimes love comes for you whether you’re ready or not.  Find out more about this book here. “I’m So (Not) Over You” by Kosoko Jackson”I’m So (Not) Over You.

“Penguin Random HousePenguin Random HouseThe last time Kian Andrews spoke to Hudson Rivers, Hudson was dumping him. So when Hudson texts Kian out of the blue, he thinks that maybe his ex realized the mistake he made.  But really, Hudson wants Kian to be his fake boyfriend for a night while his parents are visiting.

To his chagrin, Kian agrees, but things go awry at dinner when Kian accidentally agrees to be Hudson’s date to a wedding in front of his parents. Kian tries to see the wedding as nothing more than a business opportunity since everyone who is anyone in high-society Georgia will be there. Helping Hudson avoid disappointing his parents (again) is just a fringe benefit.

 Both Hudson and Kian are ready to fake their way through the day. But they can’t avoid their real feelings in “I’m So (Not) Over You” by Kosoko Jackson. Find out more about this book here.

“Something To Talk About” by Meryl Wilsner”Something To Talk About. “Penguin Random HousePenguin Random HouseActress Jo and her assistant Emma are shocked when tabloid rumors start to swirl about them being a couple after Jo makes Emma laugh on the red carpet.  Even though they tell the press “no comment,” the paparazzi start following the duo everywhere, eager to urge the story on as Jo prepares for a new film.

Jo and Emma end up spending even more time together because of the movie, and Emma discovers she understands Jo in a way few others can. No one is more surprised than they are when they realize there might be truth to the rumors. Will they put their careers on the line for a chance at love?Find out more about this book here.

“The Wedding Party” by Jasmine Guillory”The Wedding Party. “Headline EternalPenguin Random HouseEvery installment of Jasmine Guillory’s “The Wedding Date” series offers a steamy love affair, and the third book, “The Wedding Party,” is no exception.  Theo and Maddie have never liked each other — though they share a mutual attraction that’s hard to ignore.

Most of the time, they do their best to avoid each other, only hanging out when their best friend Alexa forces them to.  But when Alexa gets engaged and Theo and Maddie are both made members of the bridal party, they’re forced to spend time together, making it harder and harder to ignore the spark between them. Eventually, they give in to their temptation, swearing that they’ll end their secret affair the second Alexa says “I do.

” But what will Theo and Maddie do when they realize they’re falling for each other?Find out more about this book here. “The Magpie Lord” by KJ Charles”The Magpie Lord. “AmazonKJC BooksKJ Charles’ “The Magpie Lord” is a delicious read for readers who like their romance with a side of fantasy.

Lucien Vaudrey hasn’t been to England in 20 years. But when his brother and father die under suspicious circumstances, he returns from his exile in China to see to both his new responsibilities as an earl and the enemies his father left behind, including supernatural ones. To combat the threats, Lucien enlists the magician Stephen Day, who quickly discovers the shamelessly flirty, tattoo-covered Lucien is nothing like he thought the aristocrat would be.

 Stephen finds he’s in over his head in more ways than one as he falls for Lucien while trying to prevent them both from being destroyed by the evil haunting his home. Find out more about this book here. “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas”Cemetery Boys.

“AmazonSwoon ReadsYadriel decides the best way to get his Latinx family to accept his true gender after he comes out is to summon and free the ghost of his murdered cousin to prove how much of a man he is. But instead of summoning his cousin, Yadriel accidentally calls upon Julian Diaz, his school’s tough guy who isn’t interested in staying dead until he figures out what happened to him. Yadriel agrees to help Julian in the hopes he can still prove his manhood to his family, but as he spends time with Julian’s ghost, he discovers feelings for him he never imagined he would have.

Aiden Thomas’ bestselling and award-winning “Cemetery Boys” is inventive and heart-warming, giving readers a glimpse into one boy’s journey to find himself. Find out more about this book here. “Drag Me Up” by R.

M. Virtues”Drag Me Up. “AmazonStrange Hungers PublishingIn R.

M. Virtues’ inventive retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone, Hades is a shy older brother who most think is a myth. He has no qualms with his younger sibling Zeus taking credit for his work as long he gets to keep his life of anonymity.

Persephone, on the other hand, yearns to be center stage, fighting her way out of Demeter’s grasp so she can show her talent in Calliope’s Cirque. But she made the mistake of trusting Zeus, and her debt to him looms over her as she tries to make her way in the world — as does a secret about her gender.  When Hades and Persephone cross paths, neither expects to find a home in the other.

But their connection is undeniable, and they need to work together to stop Zeus from ruining their lives. What will they be willing to sacrifice to keep each other?Find out more about this book here. “Beach Read” by Emily Henry”Beach Read.

“Penguin Random HousePenguin Random HouseRomance author January Andrews is only spending the summer at her late father’s beach house for three reasons: She needs to clean it out before she can sell it, she needs a change of scenery to get out of her months-long writer’s block, and she’s broke. But when she finds out her college crush and nemesis Augustus Everett, who became a literary fiction author, lives next door and is also in a writing rut, things change. The neighbors make a deal to teach each other how to write their genres in the hopes of sparking creativity.

 As part of the experiment, January will take Augustus on romantic dates, while he’ll bring her along to interview former cult members. The arrangement is just for the summer, and no one will get attached — until they do. Emily Henry’s “Beach Read” is a book about love, grief, and the power of honesty.

Find out more about this book here. “The Charm Offensive” by Alison Cochrun”The Charm Offensive. “Simon and SchusterSimon and SchusterAs a producer on the reality dating show “Ever After,” Dev Deshpande’s job is to make tech genius Charlie Winshaw look like the ideal man.

 But Charlie is the ultimate pessimist, and he’s only on the show as a PR move for his dismal image. Trying to form a connection with 20 women on national television is his nightmare, and to Dev’s chagrin, Charlie’s discomfort is obvious to viewers too. But Dev doesn’t give up easily, and he’s willing to put in the work to show the sweeter side to Charlie.

As they bond during filming, Charlie is shocked to find Dev is the one he’s drawn to, not the women vying for his attention. Dev and Charlie have to decide what they’re willing to risk for the chance at real love in “The Charm Offensive” by Alison Cochrun. Find out more about this book here.

“Meet Cute Club” by Jack Harbon”Meet Cute Club. “AmazonAmazonJordan Collins isn’t interested in dating; he prefers to read about ideal men in romance books. That’s why his book club, the Meet Cute Club, is so important to him.

The club is slowly losing members, and Jordan is willing to do whatever it takes to save it, including suffering through endless teasing from Rex Bailey, an employee at his local bookstore. When Rex asks to join the club, Jordan desperately wants to say no, but it doesn’t feel like he can reject him as he tries to keep Meet Cute thriving. To Jordan’s surprise, Rex puts the same energy he does into saving the club — and looks incredibly handsome while doing it.

 Jordan Collins finds the ideal man might be right under his nose in Jack Harbon’s “Meet Cute Club. “Find out more about this book here. “One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston”One Last Stop.

“MacmillanMacmillanMcQuiston’s sophomore novel stars August, a 23-year-old looking for a fresh start in New York, a place that seems perfect for a cynical, amateur sleuth who just wants to blend in. But not only does August find herself living with roommates who are determined to be her friends as soon as she arrives, but she also can’t stop thinking about Jane Su, aka Subway Girl, a devastatingly sexy commuter she sees every time she steps on the Q train. August is drawn to everything about Jane: her love for retro punk music, her tattoos, her kindness, and her ever-present leather jacket.

But soon, August uses her detective skills to uncover the truth about her Subway Girl: Jane is a time traveler who has been trapped on the train since the 1970s — and she can’t remember anything about her life before she stepped onto the train. August makes it her mission to get Jane back “when” she belongs, fighting the clock as subway repairs threaten to take Jane away forever. Of course, August and Jane can’t help but fall for each other as they try to figure out her story, and as their time together grows shorter and shorter, they’ll have to decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for true love.

“One Last Stop” is a delightful love story, but it’s also a tale of queer joy, chosen family, and the importance of being yourself told in McQuiston’s relatable style. Find out more about this book here. Read the original article on Insider.