Prince in Disguise

Gr 6–10—If there is one thing that the British do well it is Christmas: Christmas movies, Christmas songs, and Christmas television specials, and American anglophiles eat it all up. This year Dylan, who prefers to live under the radar, is finding herself in the middle of shooting one of these Christmas specials—a reality show set in a Scottish castle. Dylan's sister Dusty, a former Miss Mississippi, is marrying the dashing Scotsman and laird-to-be, Ronan, and the wedding, along with the days leading up to it, will be part of a spin-off special to the show Prince in Disguise where Dusty and Ronan first met. Upon arriving in Scotland, Dylan meets the charming and extremely well-read Jamie, who is also staying at the castle through the Christmas Eve wedding. Both awkward and a little camera shy, they find comfort in each other, and a budding romance ensues as Jamie shows Dylan the secrets of the castle and its grounds. Hilarious from the start and full of bubbly dialogue, this will appeal to those looking for humor and those looking for light romance. It captures the best of British rom-coms with its grand gestures, big musical numbers, and swoony romantic moments, all set against a dreamy, snowy backdrop. Strohm presents the appeal of reality TV while also giving readers a glimpse behind the scenes of the genre's not-so-genuine tactics.