THE RULES OF ROYALTY

Jamie Johnson is just a regular American high school kid—until his adoptive mom upends his life.

It turns out that Mom knows more about Jamie’s bio parents than she originally let on: He is, in fact, a prince of the kingdom of Mitanor. King Alexander invites Jamie, his mom, and his stepdad to spend the summer with the royal family, and what follows is a wholesome reunion filled with patience, respect, and love. After the news of Jamie’s royal status is leaked to the press, Prince Erik of Sunstad becomes his tutor, teaching him the rules of royalty and preparing him for his first press conference. Erik is also the perfect companion for a fellow gay prince. Despite being in a fight with his bestie, Max, for the majority of the narrative, Jamie is well supported by his core group of friends and his adoptive, biological, and step families. Likewise, Erik may not always see eye-to-eye with his parents and grandmother, but he’s very close to his older brother, crown prince Stefan, and Stefan’s fiancee. Readers will enjoy indulging in the deliciously slow-burn romance between the kind, honest, and adorable boys, who narrate in alternating first-person chapters. While Jamie’s and Erik’s narrative voices can sound too similar, this cozy royal love story is thoroughly delightful. Main characters are cued white.

Healthy relationships and honest discourse abound in this sweet romance.