Malcolm, unsure about continuing his future in his present occupation and coping with the challenges of raising a teenage nephew, starts to distance himself from Vivian by being reserved in all his conversations.

But each of them is dealing with personal issues that may destroy their new relationship. The first “outing” leads to others (they shy away from the “date” label) as they find they enjoy lively banter and exchange of ideas.ĭespite his important duties, Malcolm carves out time away from the Queen and shows Vivian the fun side of English living – private tours of a museum, a peek at the Crown Jewels, and dinner at a Nigerian restaurant. Sensing a mutual attraction, she agrees to a tour of the grounds with him that same day. Vivian encounters a friendly gentleman in the estate kitchens at breakfast who is the Queen’s personal secretary, Malcolm Hudson.

While Maddie is busy working as the clothing stylist for the Duchess in residence for all the upcoming Christmas festivities, Vivian is just relaxing, enjoying the “royal” treatment in one of the cottages on the Estate. How could she think of refusing such an offer? Tell us what do you think about Royal Holiday.Vivian Forest, a single mother with a busy career in social work, has the chance of a lifetime – a trip overseas to the Sandringham Estate in England with her daughter, Maddie. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling.ĭespite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year’s Day…or are they? He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her.

Malcolm Hudson has worked for the Queen for years and has never given a personal, private tour-until now. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn’t expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality. Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. Parent Company: Berkley Publishing Group Read a Description of Royal Holiday Book Description:įrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance. List Price: $16.00 Format: Paperback, 320 pages

A royal holiday book