The premise seemed outlandish but Ms. Calder made it work. I absolutely believed the two MCs fell in love over time. The pacing was just right; the relationship was filled with humor, bad jokes/puns and shared confidences. The angst was relatively low, centered predominantly around the challenge of figuring out how the two MCs could possibly have a HEA given their legally conflicting roles in the UK. I was kept guessing until the end about whether one of them would have to give up their profession (and if so, who would do so) or whether some new law/rule might be passed to allow them to be together. The grand gesture moments were satisfying, and the HEA ending didn’t feel rushed. Thank you, Ms. Calder, for another wonderful romance with non-cookie cutter characters and a unique plot.
Edited to add: Given the current popularity of Red, White and Royal Blue due to the release of the show, I thought I’d add that I read RWARB a year or so ago. I enjoyed it and thought it was lighthearted and fun. A key difference between the two novels (aside from the overall plot) is that the stakes of the romance wasn’t that high in RWARB—the royal wasn’t the first in line to the throne, and no real, legal conflict exists to forbid the relationship. (The conflict in that book, using the US elections and possible negative public opinions as the backdrop, was more manufactured.) In The Unlikely Heir, however, the stakes are real and significant. The two MCs truly cannot remain the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister if they want to stay together because British law says they can’t. I enjoyed The Unlikely Heir more—it gave me more warm feelings, more chuckles, more satisfying romantic feels.
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Jax does it again!
I was a little apprehensive about this book because the cover and synopsis reminded me of one of my favorite American / British, forbidden-love, mm books. But so many of my friends raved about it and I truly love Jax’s writing, so I gave it a go. And I’m really glad I did! The Unlikely Heir was the perfect read to end my 2023.Callum Prescott, an insurance call-center worker from California, has just jumped the line of succession to become the Prince of Wales. He suddenly finds himself in the UK and thrust into the spotlight and scrutiny of being an American heir to the British throne. He feels like a fish out of water and these feelings are only magnified when the people in his life begin selling stories of him to tabloids. He finds himself feeling lonely, isolated, and unsure of who to trust. Then he meets the Prime Minister, Oliver Hartwell, who truly understands the weight that’s been placed on Callum’s shoulders. The two immediately bond and become close friends. But as they begin to embrace their romantic feelings for one another, the state of the Commonwealth becomes a barrier. Can their love survive their positions?I found Callum to be one of, if not THE, most likable character I read in 2023. I truly adored absolutely everything about this guy. He was quirky, sensitive, passionate, and above all, so so kind. His vast knowledge of subjects was so incredibly endearing and I was over the moon when Oliver not only recognized this sweet character trait, but encouraged it. Oliver was also a great character. 14 years older than Callum, he had a bit of a hardened, politically-conscious facade. But being with Callum helped him let his guard down, taught him to trust, and showed him unconditional love. Along with the blossoming romance comes a history of the monarchy and government, which I found so interesting. There was also a huge plot twist that I didn’t see coming, which is really rare for me. I can usually spot them a mile away but this one caught me by total surprise, and I was really excited about that.
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