Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washed Up Royal | 2019 | Kim Karr | Buy |
| 2 | Would Be King | 2019 | Kim Karr | Buy |
| 3 | The Pretend Prince | 2020 | Kim Karr | Buy |
| 4 | Wannabe Heir | 2020 | Kim Karr | Buy |
The Royals series arrived at the tail end of Kim Karr’s most active publishing period, with all four books appearing in 2019 and 2020. The series leans into the royal romance trend with a distinctly comedic take: titles like Washed Up Royal and Wannabe Heir signal upfront that the tone is playful rather than reverential about the whole royalty premise.
Washed Up Royal opens the series by establishing the world, a modern setting where being royal is more of a complication than a glamour. Would Be King and The Pretend Prince continue with different characters navigating the same world of expectations, mistaken identities, and inconvenient attraction. Wannabe Heir closes the four-book series on a similar note.
The Royals sits among Karr’s most light-touch work. The humor is consistent, the romantic tension is real even when played for laughs, and the four-book structure gives readers enough time in this world to get attached to its ensemble without overstaying its welcome. Readers who enjoyed the breezy comedic approach of Sexy Jerk World will find a similar energy here.