A REESES BOOK CLUB PICK the perfect escapist read forWinter 2026.

Everything I love in a holiday read. Reese Witherspoon
A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them. Publishers Weekly
Spectacular a vibrant depiction of the burden of duty versus personalfreedom. Booklist
A sparkling debut. Sydney Morning Herald
A must-read for any fans of Succession. Daily Mirror

The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worse

They would always choose the Crown over their family. It wasthe pact they made for the honour of wearing it.

On New Years Day, Lexi Villiers is about to kiss her bestfriend for the very first time beneath the dawn light in Tasmania. But beforethe day ends, her life will change forever. After the sudden death of herestranged brother, Lexi long destined to be the spare is thrust into thespotlight as Princess Alexandrina, first-in-line to the British throne.

In London, palace waters run deep and treacherous. Rumoursswirl, loyalties fracture, and selling each others secrets is practically afamily tradition. With the Crown just beyond her grasp, Lexi must decide whichbonds she will protect and what she is willing to sacrifice.

Readers are gripped by The Heir Apparent:

A dazzling, heartfelt debut that combines the allure ofroyalty with a deeply human story of love, grief and identity.
I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak peek into what reallygoes on behind the tiaras. Natasha Lester
The writing is absolutely seamless.
Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving.
I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel. Holly Ringland
Addictive right from the beginning wonderfully written.
Glittering palaces, scandalous secrets, and power plays sit side by side withtender family moments and a romance you cant help but root for.
Completely addictive I was utterly transported by the evocative, cleverstorytelling. Ella Ward