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  • Playing the Palace

  • By: Paul Rudnick
  • Narrated by: Michael Urie
  • Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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Playing the Palace

By: Paul Rudnick
Narrated by: Michael Urie
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Publisher's Summary

One of Buzzfeed's 39 Excellent LGBTQ Books To Read This Month And Always

Their Love Story Captivated the World.... The Crown Prince and That Guy from New York

When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: Is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy.

After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter’s boss is organizing, Carter’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual?

This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Price Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It’s a match made on Valentine’s Day and in tabloid heaven.

©2021 Paul Rudnick (P)2021 Penguin Audio
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: Romance

Critic Reviews

"Award-winning playwright, humorist, and novelist Rudnick steeps his writing in a deliciously snarky sense of wit while at the same time effectively employing his flair for clever storytelling in the creation of a delightfully quirky cast of characters. The end result is a fizzy, fun, fresh, and fairy tale-like rom-com that will restore readers' faith in true love." (Booklist)

“[In] Rudnick’s effervescent new novel...the question isn’t whether love will triumph, only how. The answer may make you cheer.” (The New York Times)

"From the screenwriter of Sister Act, Jeffrey, and The Stepford Wives comes this highly anticipated rom-com debut. Event planner Carter Ogden meets and has instant chemistry with the sought after Prince of Wales, giving way to a high-profile romance that comes with a unique set of obstacles." (Oprah.com)

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Way more com than rom!

After meeting UK Crown Prince Edgar at a charity fund raiser, NJ event planner, Carter Ogden is touched when the Prince follows up with a date. This is firmly in Fran Fine and The Nanny territory and while there are plenty of laughs, I was surprised to find I didn’t love this over-the-top farce. The relationship pacing felt rushed, there was way more caricature than character, and parts of the plot and character decision-making just didn’t make any sense. I guess there’s a difference between funny and silly, and this toppled over the line. Because the laughs were the priority, it was hard to believe in the relationship so I wasn’t invested - way more com than rom. The wonderful Michael Urie (of Ugly Betty fame) gave a great audio narrative performance, he was perfect.

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It was ok

Liked the book and story, I didn't appreciate Carter's family and friends blaming Edgar for the breakup. It takes two to tango, Carter knew seeing Callum was wrong but he still did. It was not a bad book.

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  • 30-11-2022

not very good

didnt enjoy the story. wasn't entertaining enough to keep interested in and the plot wasn't very well thought out nor was it relatable

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