20 Books Like 'Red, White & Royal Blue' for Hopeless Romantics

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If you're a fan of romance books, you've probably heard of Red, White, & Royal Blue. The New York Times bestselling novel was first published in 2019, and with its burgeoning popularity it was inevitable that a movie adaptation would sooner or later make its way to fruition. The film dropped on Amazon's Prime Video, and diehard fans and newcomers alike are getting to know Alex and Henry, the book's two protagonists. And whether they're casual readers or bookworms, viewers are bound to be interested in other romantic books like Red, White & Royal Blue.

The book contains the tropes romance readers love, like enemies to lovers and forbidden love (what's more forbidden than the sons of major political powers dating?), which are both major subcategories in the romance fiction genre. Thankfully, there's a huge number of books that can scratch your Red, White & Royal Blue itch, no matter what kind of love story you're looking for. Want more royal love stories (besides Bridgerton)? We've got it. Want forbidden love stories, coming-of-age tales, queer love stories, or just more from Red, White & Royal Blue author Casey McQuiston? We've got it all.

While we may not have every single possible book that's similar to Red, White & Royal Blue, we've got a decent bunch to get you started. There's a whole world of heartwarming, thrilling, impactful romance books out there, just waiting to be read. Here are 20 books similar to Red, White & Royal Blue you'll love.

One Last Stop

Casey McQuiston's other well-known book is One Last Stop, which follows a woman who moves to New York and has a meet-cute on the subway. The only problem? Her love interest is a time traveler from the 1970s.

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Boyfriend Material

The first in a trilogy, Boyfriend Material follows the son of a rock star who has to do damage control when a compromising photo threatens his father's comeback. His solution is to find the most normal, put together guy he can think of and pretend to date him. But fake dating becomes real dating before he realizes it.

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The Royal We (The Royal We, 1)

In this royal romance inspired by Kate Middleton and Prince William's real courtship, The Royal We is centered on an American woman who falls in love with the heir to the British throne, and must deal with all the chaos that comes with marrying into the royal family.

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The Charm Offensive: A Novel

This romantic comedy is perfect for fans of reality romance shows. The main male contestant on a dating show is only doing it to rehabilitate his image and has little interest in the women he's supposed to date. His quest for redemption gets complicated, however, when he realizes he's falling for the show's producer.

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What If It's Us

If there's one place you may not anticipate a meet-cute, it's a post office. But sparks fly for Arthur and Ben, who then must figure out if their meeting was fate... or just a series of failed first dates.

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Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel

Now adapted into a popular Netflix series, Heartstopper is a graphic novel series following a shy high school student and the rugby player he falls for. It's a coming-of-age romance you can't help but love.

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Playing the Palace

Another royal romance is Playing the Palace, about Carter, who gets cheated on by his ex and then ends up meeting the Crown Prince of England. Similar to The Royal We, the book deals with all the issues that would come up when an American tries to marry a member of the British royal family... including meeting the Queen of England.

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Conventionally Yours

Two mortal enemies are stuck on a road trip together to a fan convention in this enemies-to-lovers romance. But their hatred for one another takes a backseat when they begin to forge a bond.

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This Is Why They Hate Us

A high school senior decides to try getting over his feelings for his best friend by going for his various peers in this coming-of-age romance.

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The Song of Achilles: A Novel

Anyone who likes Greek mythology will love The Song of Achilles, which actually follows Patroclus, Achilles' close friend/love interest, as he tells the tale of The Iliad through his perspective.

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Her Royal Highness (Royals)

Rather than going for another member of the British Royal Family, Her Royal Highness has its protagonist fall for a princess in the Scottish royal family in this boarding school enemies-to-lovers romance.

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I'm So (Not) Over You

An aspiring journalist helps his ex out with a favor, which ends up bringing the two back together. When Kian runs into Hudson, he's roped into pretending to be Hudson's boyfriend in front of his parents. That leads to being plus ones at a wedding, and soon enough, feelings start to develop.

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Something to Talk About

A Hollywood showrunner falls for her assistant in this scandalous romance. When tabloids capture Jo making her assistant laugh on the red carpet, the rumor mill threatens their careers.

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The Wedding Party

Well-known romance author Jasmine Guillory pens this romance about two members of a wedding party who can't stand each other... but to keep up appearances, they decide to let off steam in secret. As the wedding nears its end, the two realize they're now far from enemies.

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American Royals

The first in a series, American Royals is an alternate history romance, where the United States has their own monarchy. The book follows the various siblings in the royal family as they go through romantic entanglements while dealing with the demands on the crown.

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

This popular coming-of-age romance follows two boys who meet at a swimming pool and forge a special bond that changes their lives forever. The book has since had a sequel and a feature film.

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They Hate Each Other

To prove they're truly enemies, two rivals decide to fake date and plan an explosive breakup when a one night stand makes their friends think they're falling for one another.

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Meet Cute Club

Book lovers can rejoice in with this romance about a member of a book club whose least favorite bookshop employee joins the group. But as the two work together to rebuild the club, they grow closer than either thought possible.

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They Both Die at the End

On an unassuming night, two strangers are told they're going to die. When they meet on an app, they decide to team up and live out an entire lifetime in a day.

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Love, Hate & Clickbait: A Novel

A political consultant and data analyst are tasked with faking a relationship to help the California governor's presidential campaign after the two are caught seemingly kissing in a publicity photo.

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