When Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue took the world by storm, it gave readers a perfect escape: a novel brimming with electric chemistry, sharp-witted banter, and a high-stakes romance that felt both aspirational and deeply human.
The story of First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry of Wales captured our hearts with its brilliant blend of the enemies-to-lovers trope, heartfelt vulnerability, and the joyous chaos of a found family.
If you’ve been chasing the high of that reading experience ever since, you're in the right place. This list is curated for fans who crave more stories with that same magical spark.
Whether you’re looking for another royal romance, a fake-dating scheme gone right, or simply a book filled with characters who feel like old friends, here are the novels that will capture the spirit of Red, White & Royal Blue.
For those looking to dive straight back into McQuiston’s signature style, One Last Stop is the perfect next read.
This novel swaps political intrigue for a touch of sci-fi magic but retains the same core elements: a cast of wonderfully chaotic friends who form a found family, razor-sharp dialogue, and a central romance that feels both epic and intimate.
The story follows cynical twenty-three-year-old August as she moves to New York City and promptly falls for Jane, a gorgeous, impossibly cool punk-rocker who is literally displaced in time from the 1970s and stuck on the Q train.
The chemistry between August and Jane crackles with the same energy as Alex and Henry's, offering a swoon-worthy M/F/F romance about finding your way home.
If the fake-dating-to-real-love pipeline was your favorite part of Red, White & Royal Blue, then Boyfriend Material should be at the top of your list. Luc O’Donnell, the reluctantly famous son of rock-star parents, needs to clean up his public image fast. Enter Oliver Blackwood, a perfectly respectable, painfully handsome barrister.
Their plan to fake-date for the cameras is a masterclass in opposites-attract tension. This novel excels at the dry, British wit and hilarious banter that RWRB fans will adore.
The journey from a pragmatic, public-facing arrangement to a deeply genuine bond will feel wonderfully familiar to anyone who loved watching Alex and Henry navigate their own complex feelings under the spotlight. And if you love Luc and Oliver, their story continues in the sequel, Husband Material.
This novel feels like a spiritual cousin to Red, White & Royal Blue, delivering a royal romance with a gleefully comedic and whimsical tone. Carter Ogden is a down-to-earth event planner from New Jersey whose life is upended when he has a very public, very charming meet-cute with Edgar, the openly gay Crown Prince of England.
What follows is a whirlwind romance that skewers royal protocol with laugh-out-loud pop culture references and heartfelt sincerity.
For readers who savored the clash between Alex’s vibrant American energy and the staid British monarchy, Playing the Palace offers a similar dynamic, celebrating a love story that is unapologetically modern, joyous, and fun.
This book captures the "love behind the scenes" feel of RWRB. Dev Deshpande is the perpetually single producer of a hit reality dating show, and his newest assignment is to manage the show’s star, the brilliant but painfully awkward tech genius Charlie Winshaw.
As Dev coaches Charlie on how to be a romantic lead, a powerful connection blossoms between them off-camera. The novel shares RWRB’s talent for balancing delightful humor with a sensitive and thoughtful exploration of mental health, including anxiety and depression.
The dynamic of a public-facing love story hiding a much more profound, private one will resonate deeply with fans of Alex and Henry’s journey.
A perfect read for those who love when opposites attract under forced circumstances. After a disastrous first date, no-nonsense actuary Darcy and free-spirited astrologer Elle decide to fake a relationship to get their meddling families off their backs through the holidays.
The story embraces the fake-dating trope with warmth and intelligence, building a believable F/F romance from a foundation of witty text exchanges and reluctant vulnerability.
Like Red, White & Royal Blue, this novel understands that the best romantic tension often comes from two people with completely different worldviews discovering that their undeniable chemistry is the one thing they can finally agree on.
While the stakes are less international, the banter is just as Grade A. Talia Hibbert is a master of crafting dialogue that sparkles, and this novel is a prime example. When PhD student Danika Brown is rescued from a fire drill by brooding security guard Zafir Ansari, a video of the "rescue" goes viral.
To boost publicity for Zaf’s charity, they agree to a temporary fake relationship. This story delivers the same satisfaction as RWRB in watching two hyper-intelligent, driven people try—and fail—to keep their feelings purely platonic.
The chemistry is immediate and palpable, making this a must-read for anyone who loves smart, funny characters falling hard.
For another look at love under intense public scrutiny, turn to this compelling YA novel. Ruben and Zach are two members of America’s biggest boy band, Saturday. On a whirlwind European tour, the pressure from their management and fans forces them to hide their true selves.
But away from the cameras, their long-held friendship deepens into something more. The book thoughtfully explores the challenges of being queer in the public eye and the suffocating nature of fame, themes that run parallel to Henry’s struggles.
It captures the same feeling of stolen moments and the fight to love freely, making it a powerful and resonant read.
If you want a YA romance that bottles the specific joy of royalty, rivalry, and boarding school antics, this is it. After a tough breakup, Millie Quint flees Texas for a scholarship at an exclusive school in Scotland. Her dream of a fresh start hits a snag when she discovers her new roommate is the rebellious and aloof Princess Flora.
Their journey from enemies-to-roommates-to-lovers is pure wish-fulfillment, packed with charm and wit. This F/F romance offers the delightful escapism of Red, White & Royal Blue in a lighter, equally enchanting package.
For a historical twist on the "unlikely pairing with high stakes" theme, this M/M romance is a fantastic choice. Kit Webb, a retired highwayman and current coffee shop owner, is blackmailed by the dashing and ridiculously aristocratic Lord Percy into one last heist.
The plot involves rescuing a stolen book, taking down a corrupt duke, and navigating a powerful attraction that defies class boundaries. The dynamic between the pragmatic, world-weary Kit and the flamboyant, determined Percy echoes the class and personality differences between Alex and Henry.
It’s a beautifully written story with sharp dialogue, thrilling plot twists, and a deeply satisfying romance.
While this book is fantasy, its emotional core will strongly appeal to RWRB fans who were most moved by the theme of found family. Linus Baker is a quiet, by-the-book case worker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth.
He is sent on a secret assignment to an island orphanage that houses six uniquely powerful—and potentially dangerous—children, run by the enigmatic and charming Arthur Parnassus. The story is a warm, witty, and profoundly moving tale about overcoming prejudice and finding love and family in the most unexpected of places.
If the tender, supportive bond between the "White House Trio," Nora, and Pez was a highlight for you, the heartfelt M/M romance and found-family dynamics in this novel will feel like a warm hug.