Royal Holiday
The Wedding Date
Vivian Forest, a San Francisco social worker in her fifties, has never travelled abroad, so she joins her daughter on a work trip to England, where Maddie is styling a member of the royal family over Christmas. There…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Heat
- Mild
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Reading Options
Royal Holiday
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- While accompanying her daughter on a work trip to England, a social worker in her fifties finds an unexpected holiday romance with the Queen's private secretary.
- Readers of mature contemporary romance
- Fans of holiday-themed stories
- Cozy
- Features Holiday Fling
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking high-heat or explicit content
- Potential for lack of depth, as noted by Kirkus
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; both are established professionals in their fifties.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Mild
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Vivian Forest, a San Francisco social worker, travels to England to support her daughter during a royal styling assignment. There, she crosses paths with Malcolm Hudson, the Queen's private secretary. What begins as a guided tour evolves into a holiday romance under the mistletoe, though both characters approach the relationship with the expectation that it will conclude on New Year's Day.
Central Conflict
Navigating a short-term 'holiday fling' with a predetermined expiration date of New Year's Day while dealing with geographical and professional distance.
Setting
England (during the Christmas season).
Strengths
- Focus on mature characters
- Engaging holiday setting
Consider before reading
- Potential for lack of depth, as noted by Kirkus
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Jasmine Guillory
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593099049
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