Book Club Questions

1. My Royal Showmance takes place in the world of reality dating shows. How do you feel about shows like The Bachelor? Do you think it's possible to find a real relationship in such a setting?

2. The hero of My Royal Showmance is the king of a small (and fictional) European country. What does it mean to be royal in the modern world? How do Luca's responsibilities affect his views on love and dating?

3. Both Luca and Anika have parents who had complex relationships. How do you think their views of their parents' marriages affect their reactions to one another?

4. Luca and Anika break the "rules" of the show by meeting secretly in her room. How do you feel about that? Is it fair to the other contestants?

5. Anika is sent to the production to figure out if the director is harassing the women on the set. When she doesn't see Joe doing anything she would consider harassment, she's almost ready to clear the man until she witnesses him with Patrick. As a society, we tend to associate sexual harassment victims with women. History—especially Hollywood history—has shown us men often are subjected to harassment as well. Should Anika have seen the situation sooner? Do you agree with how she handled it once she understood? Why do you think it's hard for men to come forward?

6. There's a lot on the line when it comes to handling the sexual harassment issue—both money from the production company's end and Luca's hopes for his country. Anika refuses to accept the idea that her silence can be bought in exchange for the "greater good." Do you think she's being na?ve? Would Patrick be wrong for accepting a deal? How do we treat survivors and their needs versus the idea of justice?