Guillory's knack for details puts us firmly in Vivian's shoes (and her thoughts) so we can relate to the comfortable attraction and ease of communication she feels with Malcolm.
Guillory doesn't back away from giving us Vivian's full, complicated reaction to these outings: We feel her chills during a leisurely tour of the Sandringham estate, as well as her trepidation while visiting the Queen's stables (and Polly, the horse). (I kept envisioning a slightly older Idris Elba.) He also is visibly delighted when Vivian agrees to join him on the first of a series of perfect dates. He's a handsome black man with a British accent - distinguished, well-respected, and admired by those who work with him and for him. Vivian doesn't like surprises, but I, on the other hand, was in love with Malcolm by the end of page 10. Maddie is a stylist, and she's scored a dream gig: working for "the Duchess." So she brings her mother along. This year, however, her daughter, Maddie (the heroine of Guillory's The Wedding Party), convinces her mother to take a break from routine for an adventure on the other side of the Atlantic. Vivian Forest is a 54-year-old social worker who typically celebrates the holidays with her sister and her children in California. No doubt each would claim to be satisfied with who they are and what they have - right up until the Christmas trip that changes everything. They are also both over 50, and neither has deprived themselves of life's better things. Accomplished professionals, each is single by choice and has strong, loving - but not conflict-free - family relationships. Guillory's characters begin the novel with their eyes seemingly wide open. We already know they're perfect for each other, so the question becomes, can they make room in their lives for a happy ever after? Royal Holiday 's charming, incredibly likable main characters meet during a Christmas vacation and share an instant attraction - but they live 5000 miles apart. (Even though perfection can sometimes get in the way when love is on the line.) New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory is back with a fourth novel, Royal Holiday - a sweet, sexy story about two people who are perfect for each other. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title Royal Holiday Author Jasmine Guillory
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