Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book. My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.

The only reason I didn't rate this a five-star is because of the ending. If I knew it was just the beginning of a series, and there was a second book coming, that would be different, and I would have given it the full five stars. However, it really needed at least another hundred pages or so.

Otherwise, I really loved this. Readers who are interested in politics and/or royal drama will find particular enjoyment in this book.

England - Present Day

Lauren Morgan has left her job in the White House press office after the man she thought loved her ran off with her best friend. Since they all worked together, Lauren found it impossible to see them every day. And now, she's in London heading to Buckingham Palace to interview for a position on the communications team. She is still pinching herself at this opportunity, and when she is actually hired, Lauren's life changes in so many ways. With the bad press circulating about the Royal Family, as well as the arrival back in England of the newly divorced Duke of Exeter, it will be up to Lauren to smooth things out with the commercial press.

Having met the duke, Lauren is convinced that she can promote him in a way that will show the British public how down-to-earth he can be. She also takes on the London press, learning quickly that things are quite a bit different there than they were in Washington, D.C. It's all about protecting the Royal Family, but also promoting them in a positive way. Can she establish herself in her new position without offending anyone in either Buckingham Palace or the public, who expects a lot from the Royals?

Lauren learns some of the local press tactics when she meets Oscar, a royal reporter. Can she trust him? Who knows? But when someone from her past turns up, life gets a little complicated. Protecting the Royals while facing a personal problem will be challenging.

ROYAL SPIN is an entertaining inside look at a lot of the potential issues that the Royal Family, and those who work for them, have to face every day. Side stepping rumors, and showing the public the good things that the inhabitants of Buckingham Palace do is all part of the job for Lauren. Can she hold on? Don't miss this terrific story.

Lauren has built a career as a press secretary in the White House, but a bad breakup and the betrayal of her best friend leave her reeling. She makes a total career change, moving to London to take a job with the Queen's communications office. She's a natural at her job, but not so much at fitting in to her new culture, and not expecting a new love interest (or two) to develop. But things do develop, and the result is a fun, engaging story about second chances.

I wanted to read this book from the moment I learned about it…and I wasn’t disappointed! While I’m not usually a romcom sort of person, this struck the perfect balance. It was fun to imagine who some of these characters may be in real life, and I can’t wait to see how it’s adapted for TV. Thank you Omid Scobie, Robin Benway and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of Royal Spin.

When White House press assistant Lauren discovers her boyfriend (and colleague) is cheating on her with her best friend (also a coworker), she jumps at the chance to take a job as communications director at Buckingham Palace. Royal Spin follows Lauren as she navigates cultural differences, rebuilds her life and pursues a career she loves. There's romance, friendship, career wins and drama, royalty...it's a fun, light read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Lauren Morgan was once a rising star at the White House press office. But when her boyfriend leaves Lauren for her best friend, Lauren needs a new start — and she finds it at Buckingham Palace where they are looking for a fresh approach to the communications team for the royal family. At first, Lauren's approach seems like it may be too fresh for the tradition-minded staff at the Palace. Soon, though, Lauren shows why she is so good at her job, helping the palace navigate a series of public relations issues and developing good relationships with both the media and members of the royal family. But then her past threatens all the good work Lauren has done — leading Lauren to wonder if there is any way to salvage the new life she has made for herself in London or if she is once again doomed by events far outside her control.

This is a fun story, full of well-developed characters and a plot that will keep you engaged to the last page.

Highly recommended!