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Royal Spin
The much-anticipated novel from preeminent journalist and royal biographer Omid Scobie and National Book Award-winner Robin Benway, two bestselling and beloved authors who are drawing from their real world expertise, an irresistibly entertaining story about a young American woman who takes a job at Buckingham Palace—where she finds herself tangled in a royal mess she might not be able to spin her way out of.
She can handle the press...but can she handle the Palace?
With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest—or two.
Just as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with, she finds herself torn between duty, loyalty, success, and happiness.
From London’s high society clubs to the sacred corridors and rarely seen spaces of Buckingham Palace, Royal Spin is a fun, humorous, and heartfelt novel that reminds us of the importance of chasing your dreams, and that the most rewarding journeys are often the messiest.
She can handle the press...but can she handle the Palace?
With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest—or two.
Just as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with, she finds herself torn between duty, loyalty, success, and happiness.
From London’s high society clubs to the sacred corridors and rarely seen spaces of Buckingham Palace, Royal Spin is a fun, humorous, and heartfelt novel that reminds us of the importance of chasing your dreams, and that the most rewarding journeys are often the messiest.
316 pages, ebook
First published February 10, 2026
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Omid Scobie
7 books181 followersBritish journalist and writer best known for co-authoring the book Finding Freedom. Scobie's work focuses on the British royal family.
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May 8, 2026
#Brain-Spa
Buckingham Behind the Scenes
With the helping hand of Robin Benway, Omid Scobie has recently launched his first fiction novel.
OM is a former royal reporter who spent 12 years in the "royal trenches". Before Royal Spin he just wrote a couple of non-fiction books about the British Royal Family.
So, why the sudden change of genre?
Possibly because a change was exactly what he needed!
Or... maybe he just found an indirect way to expose some information he wouldn't feel comfortable enough to tell the world in another non-fiction novel. Maybe or... maybe not 😜
Let the treasure hunt begin... 😉
Buckingham Behind the Scenes
With the helping hand of Robin Benway, Omid Scobie has recently launched his first fiction novel.
OM is a former royal reporter who spent 12 years in the "royal trenches". Before Royal Spin he just wrote a couple of non-fiction books about the British Royal Family.
So, why the sudden change of genre?
Possibly because a change was exactly what he needed!
Or... maybe he just found an indirect way to expose some information he wouldn't feel comfortable enough to tell the world in another non-fiction novel. Maybe or... maybe not 😜
Let the treasure hunt begin... 😉
February 5, 2026
I was really excited for this one, especially as someone who works in DC and does political communications it sounded fun. Excuse me for hoping for some Olivia Pope style ass kicking, and being sorely disappointed because there's none of that! There isn't even a plot! Girl goes through a humiliating break up at the White House, crashes out, moves to London and takes a job with the Royal Family and gets a boyfriend, that about sums it up.
It's not even like she's great at her job and dodging shady British tabloid reporter after shady British tabloid reporter. She's just fine at her job. Not particularly terrible, but certainly not great. There are no like big hurdles or scandals she has to overcome. Even the "big shocking reveal" that causes her any sort of conflict is laughably tame and pretty lame. The cover and description also tease a love triangle...and there isn't one like at all? The actual "love story" felt forced with no chemistry and everyone (other than Joy) just felt so bland -- I needed everything dialed up several notches, especially the ending.
I came away wondering what the point of this one was and why was it written, truly could've been an email...actually less than an email, a text message.
That said thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.
It's not even like she's great at her job and dodging shady British tabloid reporter after shady British tabloid reporter. She's just fine at her job. Not particularly terrible, but certainly not great. There are no like big hurdles or scandals she has to overcome. Even the "big shocking reveal" that causes her any sort of conflict is laughably tame and pretty lame. The cover and description also tease a love triangle...and there isn't one like at all? The actual "love story" felt forced with no chemistry and everyone (other than Joy) just felt so bland -- I needed everything dialed up several notches, especially the ending.
I came away wondering what the point of this one was and why was it written, truly could've been an email...actually less than an email, a text message.
That said thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.
January 16, 2026
DNF at 50%
I’m sorry. This was royally… bad. The sheer amount of pop culture and celebrity references was ASTOUNDING and had me cringing every single time. I counted 10 by about 15% and then lost track. It was excessive to say the least. I think with more editing and.. idk less cheese this could be cute? But it just did not work for me.
I’m sorry. This was royally… bad. The sheer amount of pop culture and celebrity references was ASTOUNDING and had me cringing every single time. I counted 10 by about 15% and then lost track. It was excessive to say the least. I think with more editing and.. idk less cheese this could be cute? But it just did not work for me.
November 1, 2025
Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book. My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.
The only reason I didn't rate this a five-star is because of the ending. If I knew it was just the beginning of a series, and there was a second book coming, that would be different, and I would have given it the full five stars. However, it really needed at least another hundred pages or so.
Otherwise, I really loved this. Readers who are interested in politics and/or royal drama will find particular enjoyment in this book.
The only reason I didn't rate this a five-star is because of the ending. If I knew it was just the beginning of a series, and there was a second book coming, that would be different, and I would have given it the full five stars. However, it really needed at least another hundred pages or so.
Otherwise, I really loved this. Readers who are interested in politics and/or royal drama will find particular enjoyment in this book.
September 8, 2025
I just finished reading Royal Spin and I'm left wanting more! I'm curious how a director of communications and a reporter continue to make a relationship work. I can definitely see how this story and these characters will be perfect for a TV series. I loved Lauren's bold personality. The Duke was so dreamy he felt too good to be true. And Joy needs an entire book of her own. I found Royal Spin to be an enjoyable read with romance, comedy, and a touch of drama.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Did Not Finish
February 9, 2026Unfortunately, this is not the right book for me. While I’m grateful to the publisher for sending me an arc of this, I literally can’t finish it.
It says it’s romance, but 100 pages in and there’s no romance whatsoever. More than that, there’s no plot. I get the reason why the MMC moved to London, but it was too underwhelming for me.
But the thing that annoyed me the most was the use of pop culture (?) and different shops and restaurants and bars and so on. We have One direction, Call her daddy podcast, Beyoncé, Zayn Malik, The Crown, Netflix, Zoom, The office, Fornica desk, LinkedIn, Uber, Krispy Kreme donuts, Google docs, Super Bowl, VapoRub, Pokémon, Tk Maxx and even ChatGpt. I stopped after reading how the MMC planned on using ChatGPT for something trivial.
But why would an author use so many pop references? I was ok in the beginning, even if the first one was used on the second page of the book. I got annoyed after the third one and I got mad at the ChatGPT one.
I still think this is a book you should read if you want something extremely easy, but I don’t think you should have expectations.
It says it’s romance, but 100 pages in and there’s no romance whatsoever. More than that, there’s no plot. I get the reason why the MMC moved to London, but it was too underwhelming for me.
But the thing that annoyed me the most was the use of pop culture (?) and different shops and restaurants and bars and so on. We have One direction, Call her daddy podcast, Beyoncé, Zayn Malik, The Crown, Netflix, Zoom, The office, Fornica desk, LinkedIn, Uber, Krispy Kreme donuts, Google docs, Super Bowl, VapoRub, Pokémon, Tk Maxx and even ChatGpt. I stopped after reading how the MMC planned on using ChatGPT for something trivial.
But why would an author use so many pop references? I was ok in the beginning, even if the first one was used on the second page of the book. I got annoyed after the third one and I got mad at the ChatGPT one.
I still think this is a book you should read if you want something extremely easy, but I don’t think you should have expectations.
February 24, 2026
Bland, dry, boring. Don’t bother
March 2, 2026
FMC is not mature enough to make it believable she’d have any of these jobs
March 3, 2026
The only thing worse than being bad is being boring and holy hell was this book so boring.
The plot is paper thin, the characters are wildly uninteresting, and every moment unearned. Also seemingly nothing happens and plot issues are resolved in the same chapter. There’s also like 0 romance in a book that cues itself up as a tawdry romance novel.
A complete waste of time even for my time which isn’t as valuable as others. 🤮
The plot is paper thin, the characters are wildly uninteresting, and every moment unearned. Also seemingly nothing happens and plot issues are resolved in the same chapter. There’s also like 0 romance in a book that cues itself up as a tawdry romance novel.
A complete waste of time even for my time which isn’t as valuable as others. 🤮
February 17, 2026
What was the point? I’m confused
Read
February 18, 2026
Trigger & Content Warnings
Parental abandonment recounted
Parental abandonment recounted
July 1, 2026
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February 24, 2026
Royal drama and a love triangle? I had to pick this up!
Coming straight from the White House press team, Lauren is hired to take on the role of Acting Director of Royal Communications at Buckingham Palace. I’m admittedly such a sucker for any kind of inside scoop about the royal family. Of course, this story is completely fictional, but I loved the fun peek behind the curtain and the subtle cultural shifts Lauren has to adjust to!
And yes, there is indeed a bit of a love triangle! And both options have their own touch of forbidden! There’s the Duke of Exeter, the Queen’s nephew Lauren is tasked with reintroducing as a working member of the family. And then there’s Oscar Mason, a royal reporter she keeps finding herself in flirty, off-the-record banter with!
I think I was just expecting more scandal. There is conflict, but nothing that felt particularly explosive or exciting. For a book centered around royal PR and a potentially messy rebrand, I thought things would get a little juicier. I won’t say who Lauren ends up with, but I think the romance might have felt more exciting if it had gone the other direction.
(spice level: closed door)
Coming straight from the White House press team, Lauren is hired to take on the role of Acting Director of Royal Communications at Buckingham Palace. I’m admittedly such a sucker for any kind of inside scoop about the royal family. Of course, this story is completely fictional, but I loved the fun peek behind the curtain and the subtle cultural shifts Lauren has to adjust to!
And yes, there is indeed a bit of a love triangle! And both options have their own touch of forbidden! There’s the Duke of Exeter, the Queen’s nephew Lauren is tasked with reintroducing as a working member of the family. And then there’s Oscar Mason, a royal reporter she keeps finding herself in flirty, off-the-record banter with!
I think I was just expecting more scandal. There is conflict, but nothing that felt particularly explosive or exciting. For a book centered around royal PR and a potentially messy rebrand, I thought things would get a little juicier. I won’t say who Lauren ends up with, but I think the romance might have felt more exciting if it had gone the other direction.
(spice level: closed door)
March 28, 2026
Entertaining royal read.
Easy to read, juicy fictional royal family, and a fun cast of characters.
I did get whiffs of self-insert fanfiction and I was not the biggest fan of the Mary Sue levels of the FMC. This was especially apparent to me when every issue she faced was fixed for her and not by her.
Still, this book was well written, had a surprising solid plot, and was just a jolly good time.
Minor royal household elements did annoy me, such as the pool house at Buckingham Palace being used by staff. That would NEVER HAPPEN.
A fun trip down memory lane for me.
A small 4 stars.
Easy to read, juicy fictional royal family, and a fun cast of characters.
I did get whiffs of self-insert fanfiction and I was not the biggest fan of the Mary Sue levels of the FMC. This was especially apparent to me when every issue she faced was fixed for her and not by her.
Still, this book was well written, had a surprising solid plot, and was just a jolly good time.
Minor royal household elements did annoy me, such as the pool house at Buckingham Palace being used by staff. That would NEVER HAPPEN.
A fun trip down memory lane for me.
A small 4 stars.
February 12, 2026
This was a fun insider look at what it's like to work behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace to keep the Royals out of the scandal sheets. There's a light romance, lots of British humor and I thought it was overall just an enjoyable read. Definitely recommended if you want a feel-good story and love juicy British family gossip. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
March 19, 2026
What. A. Slog.
September 7, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow and Omid Scobie and Robin Benway for sharing this ARC with me, in exchange for my honest review.
Royal Spin is a yummy look at what it's like to work at Buckingham Palace. Lauren, an American White House press reporter, takes a job working at Buckingham Palace in Communications. This book is funny, romantic and just the right amount of drama. It will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you liked Red White and Royal Blue, then this book will be right up your alley!!!
I most definitely recommend this book to y'all.
Royal Spin is a yummy look at what it's like to work at Buckingham Palace. Lauren, an American White House press reporter, takes a job working at Buckingham Palace in Communications. This book is funny, romantic and just the right amount of drama. It will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you liked Red White and Royal Blue, then this book will be right up your alley!!!
I most definitely recommend this book to y'all.
April 12, 2026
I was a bit disappointed by this book and I am pretty sure Lauren should just focus on her job and herself. If you want a love story this book is not really it. And in general, the story felt a bit unambitious and boring. It wasn’t entirely bad, but it doesn’t really provide what it promises the reader.
March 14, 2026
4.5⭐️ underrated gem! Yet again, I am glad I wasn’t swayed by the low rating. After reading some of those reviews (after reading the book), I understand the criticism. However, what didn’t work for others completely worked for me!
Lauren is an American who makes an impulsive decision to take a communications position at Buckingham Palace. After a brutal break-up that impacted her work performance, she is looking for a new start. She quickly finds that while we speak the same language, there are many differences between the UK and the US including Thanksgiving 😂 I loved Lauren! While she makes some missteps, don’t we all?! She’s got some past family trauma, her dad left when she was young and is devastated by the loss of her boyfriend. That’s it, all relatable trauma, nothing dark and heavy. Anyone who has ever experienced romantic heartbreak should be able to relate. Lauren is plucky and headstrong, but also sweet. She brings doughnuts to work on her first day. So American! As some reviewers state, there’s not a big plot. But for me, there was. The plot was all about Lauren integrating into a new country and a new job. All while finding a little bit of romance. The other big concern I saw was that this isn’t a romance. They are correct! This is not a classic romance! The romance/love story is only a piece of the plot. There are rumors this is a series, so more to come on the development of the romance.
Quick look at what worked for me!
✔️Charming British side characters. Full of British snark. Loved Joy, Eugene and James!
✔️Inside look at a job I could never do!
✔️Royal vibes without really being about the Royal family. Set in the palace but it’s all about Lauren’s job working with the press and managing the Royal family!
✔️Lots of pop culture references! I loved them—- others hated them!
✔️The love triangle wasn’t really a love triangle!
✔️Lauren’s romantic options posed some challenges. Meeting a love interest at work happens in real life and yes it comes with challenges! I liked the chemistry and banter!
✔️The setting! Our cultures are so similar but also so different!
Perfect read from anyone who ever wanted a behind the scenes look at how the press in managed by the Palace. If you ever loved West Wing, you might like this too!
I really enjoyed this! Highly recommend!
Lauren is an American who makes an impulsive decision to take a communications position at Buckingham Palace. After a brutal break-up that impacted her work performance, she is looking for a new start. She quickly finds that while we speak the same language, there are many differences between the UK and the US including Thanksgiving 😂 I loved Lauren! While she makes some missteps, don’t we all?! She’s got some past family trauma, her dad left when she was young and is devastated by the loss of her boyfriend. That’s it, all relatable trauma, nothing dark and heavy. Anyone who has ever experienced romantic heartbreak should be able to relate. Lauren is plucky and headstrong, but also sweet. She brings doughnuts to work on her first day. So American! As some reviewers state, there’s not a big plot. But for me, there was. The plot was all about Lauren integrating into a new country and a new job. All while finding a little bit of romance. The other big concern I saw was that this isn’t a romance. They are correct! This is not a classic romance! The romance/love story is only a piece of the plot. There are rumors this is a series, so more to come on the development of the romance.
Quick look at what worked for me!
✔️Charming British side characters. Full of British snark. Loved Joy, Eugene and James!
✔️Inside look at a job I could never do!
✔️Royal vibes without really being about the Royal family. Set in the palace but it’s all about Lauren’s job working with the press and managing the Royal family!
✔️Lots of pop culture references! I loved them—- others hated them!
✔️The love triangle wasn’t really a love triangle!
✔️Lauren’s romantic options posed some challenges. Meeting a love interest at work happens in real life and yes it comes with challenges! I liked the chemistry and banter!
✔️The setting! Our cultures are so similar but also so different!
Perfect read from anyone who ever wanted a behind the scenes look at how the press in managed by the Palace. If you ever loved West Wing, you might like this too!
I really enjoyed this! Highly recommend!
October 23, 2025
Royal Spin offers a behind-the-scenes look at working at Buckingham Palace from an American point of view. It follows Lauren as she leaves her job at the White House after her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend (yikes I know) and finds herself as the new Communications Director at the Buckingham Palace.
This book was funny and relatable at times, but there wasn’t much romance. Even though it was marketed as a romance novel, it was a pretty low stakes rom-com that didn’t have much of a plot. It didn’t bother me as I enjoyed reading the character growth of the mc especially as a woman working in politics.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the arc! All opinions are my own.
This book was funny and relatable at times, but there wasn’t much romance. Even though it was marketed as a romance novel, it was a pretty low stakes rom-com that didn’t have much of a plot. It didn’t bother me as I enjoyed reading the character growth of the mc especially as a woman working in politics.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the arc! All opinions are my own.
June 30, 2026
Definitely some plot holes but a very fun plot. I almost wish the romance was a bitttt more thought out especially at the end. But it was cute!
March 6, 2026
this was a highly anticipated release for me but ugh i just did not love it. A. too many millennial “I’m old but not that old!” jokes, B. the romance was so undercooked i wish they would’ve either focused on one love interest or dropped both altogether, C. the dialogue was way too much—giving ‘tell’ instead of show and you know it’s bad when I’m just skipping paragraphs cause omg idgaf, D. I was hoping for more of a strategic viewpoint but i can’t even lie most of the time Lauren seemed as clueless as i am, E. looking back there were so many pointless scenes. like i was pretty bored the entire time but holding out hope for the significance to be revealed later. Spoiler: it never was
This is def way too harsh but like ugh i was excited for this one so im just let down its not exactly what my mind conjured up
This is def way too harsh but like ugh i was excited for this one so im just let down its not exactly what my mind conjured up
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2025
“Royal Spin” by Omid Scobie & Robin Benway is a light and easy romp about a young woman from the White House press office who moves to London to run the Buckingham Palace Communications team.
As she tries to improve the recent streak of Royal bad headlines she finds herself dealing with her own turbulent past.
The story is entertaining with a theme of personal growth and the importance of following through on your dreams.
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
As she tries to improve the recent streak of Royal bad headlines she finds herself dealing with her own turbulent past.
The story is entertaining with a theme of personal growth and the importance of following through on your dreams.
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 25, 2026
This was a fun book, I thought the premise was interesting and not something I’ve read before. It had elements of a love triangle but I was too sceptical of one guy and under-whelmed by the other. The way one of the guys spoke to our FMC was kinda horrible and I was so surprised she chose him in the end. The book had good pacing but I would’ve like more romantic tension.
March 25, 2026
Just couldn’t bring myself to complete this book. Stopped at about 70%….There was nothing compelling about the plot or the FMC. I simply didn’t care what happened and didn’t want to go through more of her drama or her love triangle. 🧐
February 18, 2026
Thank you William Morrow for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
I’ve always been drawn to royal fiction and I have to admit I was drawn to this book after seeing Scobie’s name on the cover. I read Finding Freedom, his book following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, so I thought it would be a juicy read. And it was! I liked it and was entertained, but I didn’t love it. There’s a love triangle (ish?) aspect that I wasn’t wild about. And it definitely felt like it took some aspects from Meghan’s life and story to create some drama for the main character.
Synopsis:
“She can handle the press...but can she handle the Palace?With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest—or two.Just as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with, she finds herself torn between duty, loyalty, success, and happiness.From London’s high society clubs to the sacred corridors and rarely seen spaces of Buckingham Palace, Royal Spin is a fun, humorous, and heartfelt novel that reminds us of the importance of chasing your dreams, and that the most rewarding journeys are often the messiest.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Concept—As a CJ Craig stan, I am always fascinated by press offices and how they spin stories. Getting a behind the scenes look at that was really entertaining and one of the reasons why I liked Royal fiction.
The Romance B-Plot—This is not a Romance by any means but I did enjoy the stakes of this romance!
What Didn’t Work For Me:
The Love Triangle (ish)—This isn’t a love triangle, but there was a professional boundary that was crossed that I didn’t love in regards to the Duke character. I didn’t really connect with it’s necessity to the story.
Character Authenticity:3/5 Spice Rating: N/A Overall Rating: 3/5
Content Warnings:
parental abandonment (past)
I’ve always been drawn to royal fiction and I have to admit I was drawn to this book after seeing Scobie’s name on the cover. I read Finding Freedom, his book following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, so I thought it would be a juicy read. And it was! I liked it and was entertained, but I didn’t love it. There’s a love triangle (ish?) aspect that I wasn’t wild about. And it definitely felt like it took some aspects from Meghan’s life and story to create some drama for the main character.
Synopsis:
“She can handle the press...but can she handle the Palace?With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest—or two.Just as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with, she finds herself torn between duty, loyalty, success, and happiness.From London’s high society clubs to the sacred corridors and rarely seen spaces of Buckingham Palace, Royal Spin is a fun, humorous, and heartfelt novel that reminds us of the importance of chasing your dreams, and that the most rewarding journeys are often the messiest.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Concept—As a CJ Craig stan, I am always fascinated by press offices and how they spin stories. Getting a behind the scenes look at that was really entertaining and one of the reasons why I liked Royal fiction.
The Romance B-Plot—This is not a Romance by any means but I did enjoy the stakes of this romance!
What Didn’t Work For Me:
The Love Triangle (ish)—This isn’t a love triangle, but there was a professional boundary that was crossed that I didn’t love in regards to the Duke character. I didn’t really connect with it’s necessity to the story.
Character Authenticity:3/5 Spice Rating: N/A Overall Rating: 3/5
Content Warnings:
parental abandonment (past)
February 10, 2026
3.5⭐️
Royal Spin is an enjoyable and thoughtful read that goes beyond surface-level gossip. It’s a great choice for readers who like contemporary fiction with strong voices, modern themes, and plenty of intrigue.
Royal Spin is an enjoyable and thoughtful read that goes beyond surface-level gossip. It’s a great choice for readers who like contemporary fiction with strong voices, modern themes, and plenty of intrigue.
December 12, 2025
Royal Spin was a lot of fun! As an English philology student, it was so incredible to get a little bit of insight into the PR workings of the Royal family. Lauren was such a likeable character, and it was interesting to see her find her footing as an American in the United Kingdom. Dealing with the royal family was the most interesting part of the book for me. I think the authors could have skipped the love triangle between Lauren, Oscar and the Duke. While Lauren is very good at her job, the love triangle was a bit icky for me. I would've much rather seen a proper relationship development between Oscar and Lauren rather than Lauren being instantly attracted to the Duke and Oscar simultaneously.
Royal Spin was a quick and fun read, with rather simple writing. It would be much better if the authors focused on one: romance or the workings of the Royal family, because 300 pages is not enough to develop both aspects.
Thank you to littlebrownbookgroup_uk for the copy of the book!
Royal Spin was a quick and fun read, with rather simple writing. It would be much better if the authors focused on one: romance or the workings of the Royal family, because 300 pages is not enough to develop both aspects.
Thank you to littlebrownbookgroup_uk for the copy of the book!
September 20, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I would like to thank William Marrow, as well as Netgalley for providing me with the eARC of this book.
This was a cute book!! It was easy to read, even if it did feel like the pace was slow. Our main girl Lauren is head strong and confident. She leaves behind a betrayal from her boyfriend and best friend. In doing this she moves across the seas and goes forward working for Buckingham Palace.
Here we meet her soon to be “bestie” Joy. Honestly, from the beginning I LOVED Joy’s character. She’s the perfect person to take on as a best friend in a new country. She was at Lauren’s side and had her back from the minute they met. Even when (in my opinion), Lauren didn’t deserve it. She was probably my favorite character in this book.
We also have Oscar and Jasper. I really liked Jasper. His character really showcased how just because he’s a royal, doesn’t mean he’s not human. He makes mistakes, gets in sticky situations, and has feelings just like everyone else. His character wasn’t perfectly polished, but it wasn’t exaggerated in chaos either, which I appreciated.
Oscar’s character didn’t do much for me to be quite honest. I never really formed much of a connection with him and found myself not really caring about him. He wasn’t bad though, so no complaint there.
The 3rd act drama was, in my opinion, unnecessary. I definitely think the story could have skipped that and kept moving. I understand wanting to add a conflict to develop the characters and story. I just really don’t think it was needed. It did put me off a little bit unfortunately.
This story wasn’t really a romance in my opinion. There were some romantic aspects, but it wasn’t the point of the story. There’s nothing wrong with that! I just feel it’s important to know when going in, if you think this is a romance book, it’s not really. I would say it leans more into women’s fiction, as it mostly is following Lauren’s journey.
One thing that I noticed, was that this story was packed with metaphors. The characters would use them at least once every couple pages. That’s not an issue per se, just felt a little redundant.
Anyways! It was a cute story and I did enjoy it regardless of the minor details.
I would like to thank William Marrow, as well as Netgalley for providing me with the eARC of this book.
This was a cute book!! It was easy to read, even if it did feel like the pace was slow. Our main girl Lauren is head strong and confident. She leaves behind a betrayal from her boyfriend and best friend. In doing this she moves across the seas and goes forward working for Buckingham Palace.
Here we meet her soon to be “bestie” Joy. Honestly, from the beginning I LOVED Joy’s character. She’s the perfect person to take on as a best friend in a new country. She was at Lauren’s side and had her back from the minute they met. Even when (in my opinion), Lauren didn’t deserve it. She was probably my favorite character in this book.
We also have Oscar and Jasper. I really liked Jasper. His character really showcased how just because he’s a royal, doesn’t mean he’s not human. He makes mistakes, gets in sticky situations, and has feelings just like everyone else. His character wasn’t perfectly polished, but it wasn’t exaggerated in chaos either, which I appreciated.
Oscar’s character didn’t do much for me to be quite honest. I never really formed much of a connection with him and found myself not really caring about him. He wasn’t bad though, so no complaint there.
The 3rd act drama was, in my opinion, unnecessary. I definitely think the story could have skipped that and kept moving. I understand wanting to add a conflict to develop the characters and story. I just really don’t think it was needed. It did put me off a little bit unfortunately.
This story wasn’t really a romance in my opinion. There were some romantic aspects, but it wasn’t the point of the story. There’s nothing wrong with that! I just feel it’s important to know when going in, if you think this is a romance book, it’s not really. I would say it leans more into women’s fiction, as it mostly is following Lauren’s journey.
One thing that I noticed, was that this story was packed with metaphors. The characters would use them at least once every couple pages. That’s not an issue per se, just felt a little redundant.
Anyways! It was a cute story and I did enjoy it regardless of the minor details.
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