Casey McQuiston's debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue is a lighthearted, delectable combination of two of America's favorite pastimes: the British royals and politics, with just the right amount of scandal. When Alexander Claremont-Diaz — son of the U.S. president — and his sister June travel to the U.K. to attend a royal wedding, Alex accidentally pushes his rival Prince Henry into the wedding cake, kicking off a media frenzy that has people on both sides of the Atlantic worried about an international crisis, particularly Alex's mom Ellen (who's the POTUS, by the way). As our two heroes are forced into damage control, an unlikely friendship-turned-romance blooms, leading Alex to think twice about his sexuality — and the implications of a risky relationship during a grueling re-election campaign for his mom. The more Alex and Henry sneak around, the more their feelings intensify, which is the absolute last thing they need. Not only is Henry being pressured by his grandmother, Queen Mary, to fulfill necessary royal duties — even if it means ignoring his sexuality — but Alex himself is a political star on the rise. It's quite difficult to deny, however, how perfect they are for each other. Their flirty relationship is fueled by snappy banter that makes even historical research sound alluring, and their chemistry sparkles even at a distance, transcending politics and tradition; these are two men who love each other despite their baggage.