Best Contemporary Royal Romance Novels 2025: Top 11 Picks
Welcome to our collection of the 11 best contemporary royal romance novels that will have your heart fluttering like a butterfly in a windstorm. With tiaras, secret love affairs, and drama that rivals our favorite soap operas, these books transport you to majestic castles and lavish ballrooms without needing a passport. When selecting these treasures, we focus on captivating plots, witty banter, and characters that make us swoon like we’re at a One Direction concert. And while every book on this list holds a special place in our hearts, only the most enchanting tales of modern-day royalty made the cut.
On this list:
11 Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
This book has a quirky love story between a U.S. President’s son and a British prince. We laughed at the witty banter between the guys. It’s a modern mix of politics and love. The tension kept us hooked.
10 American Royals by Katharine McGee
American Royals flirts with the idea of America having a royal family. We loved how it showcases the drama in royal life with a modern twist. It’s addictive, like royal gossip you can’t resist.
9 Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
A sweet story of a middle-aged romance featuring the Queen’s private secretary. Reading this felt like sipping hot chocolate, cozy and warm. It was refreshing to see love stories for older characters.
8 Royally Screwed by Emma Chase
Royally Screwed is like eating a decadent dessert. It’s hot, steamy, and delicious. We relished the clash of a commoner and a royal. The story mixes humor and charm quite well.
7 The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Inspired by real-life royal romance, this book offers a peek into a royal relationship’s complexities. We cheered for the American girl navigating a royal world. It’s heartwarming and relatable.
6 Royal Pain by Tracy Wolff
This hilarious tale of a prince falling for an everyday girl had us in stitches. The cheeky romance kept us entertained. It’s a cheek-flushing read with a dash of adventure.
5 The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
A classic in the royal romance genre, The Princess Diaries is a humorous coming-of-age story. We enjoyed the awkward but endearing journey of Mia, the surprise princess.
4 To Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne
A modern fairy tale with an original twist. The tale spins around an anonymous online romance. We appreciated the mix of humor and heartfelt moments which felt genuine.
3 The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Following ‘The Royal We’, this sequel continues to explore royal life with relatable characters and drama. We loved the humor woven throughout the social commentary.
2 Once Upon A Royal Christmas by Teri Wilson
This is a heartwarming romantic comedy set during Christmas. We felt the warmth of a small-town love story with a royal twist, like a holiday movie wrapped in paper.
1 The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
We crowned ‘The Royal We’ the best because it blends reality with fiction seamlessly. The story, inspired by the British royal family, brings a charming, relatable American hero to the scene. It’s like peeking behind the curtain of royal life with all its ups and downs. The authors capture the essence of duty, love, and the relentless media spotlight. The relationship dynamics and character development are spot on, making it hard to put down. We connected with the protagonist on her journey from ordinary to extraordinary. A delightful roller-coaster that entertains and touches the heart.
