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  • Published: 17 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593099414
  • Imprint: Jove
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

Playing the Palace





Bridget Jones's Diary meets The Prince and Me with a gay twist in this royally hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy by award-winning playwright, novelist, screenwriter, and essayist Paul Rudnick.

One of Buzzfeed's 39 Excellent LGBTQ Books To Read This Month And Always

THEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK

When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy.

After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him.  Yes, growing up he’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter’s boss is organizing, Carter’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual?

This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic.  With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Price Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It’s a match made on Valentine’s Day and in tabloid heaven.

  • Published: 17 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593099414
  • Imprint: Jove
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $35.00

Praise for Playing the Palace

Praise for the Novels by Paul Rudnick

"Rudnick has a gifted eye and a smooth, sentient style."--Publishers Weekly

"A wickedly funny sendup of Manhattan nightlife from first-novelist Rudnick. . . . Delightful spoofery, particularly the rich, spoiled, innocently snobbish Guy, whose blithe silliness makes him a kind of Bertie Wooster for our time."--Kirkus Reviews

"A wicked good time, with moments both outlandish and touching. And as a summer beach read? Well, it's perfect."--The New York Times on Gorgeous

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