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Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue meets Bridgerton in this stunning queer romance by KJ Charles, author of The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting 'KJ Charles is, in my opinion, a titan of her genre' TALIA HIBBERT, bestselling author of the Brown Sisters series Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte, is making a splash in Society. The son of a French noblewoman wrongly convicted for a notorious crime, he hopes to restore his mother's reputation, if only he can raise the funds. Or, at least, that's his story. Titus Pilcrow, an unassuming shopkeeper, accidentally married an immensely wealthy woman on her deathbed. Now possessed of a fortune, he's the target of every conman and beggar in London. Including Nico. Broke and desperate, Nico latches on to Titus. It's his big chance to get rich-until he falls in love with the man he needs to cheat. Still, Nico is sure they can have a happy ending together. If he can just find a way out of his own web of lies . . . 'An absolute romp of a book . . . I read it in one glorious day' T. KINGFISHER, Sunday Times bestselling author of Hemlock & Silver

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As always, Charles combines masterful prose, thrilling romance, fantastic wit, and gripping stakes. Her characters feel as real and relatable as a bruise. She is, in my opinion, a titan of her genre -- Talia Hibbert, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> An absolute romp of a book. Genderbent Georgette Heyer-style antics. I read it in one glorious day -- T. Kingfisher, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Sorceress Comes to Call</i> KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today. Historical romance at its finest -- Sarah MacLean, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> A romantic, swashbuckling tale from start to finish -- Manda Collins, bestselling author of <i>A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem</i> A high-heat epic -- <i>Oprah Daily</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> Once again KJ Charles has produced an absolute masterpiece! -- Joanna Shupe, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author My dream historical romance: emotional and intimate, but also full of wit, humor, and a loveable cast of supporting characters. The setting feels so vivid and alive, and every single interaction between the two heroes is pitch perfect. I loved every word of this book -- Martha Waters, author of <i>To Woo and to Wed, </i>on <i>The Duke at Hazard</i> A dark and stunning love story between a smuggler and a newly minted baronet . . . Readers will devour this . . . a surprising number of beetles and newts for a romance -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> With humor and wit, Charles puts a unique, sensuous spin on the classic Regency Gretna Green elopement plot. -- <i>Library Journal</i>, on <i>Wanted, A Gentleman</i>

As always, Charles combines masterful prose, thrilling romance, fantastic wit, and gripping stakes. Her characters feel as real and relatable as a bruise. She is, in my opinion, a titan of her genre -- Talia Hibbert, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today. Historical romance at its finest -- Sarah MacLean, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> A romantic, swashbuckling tale from start to finish -- Manda Collins, bestselling author of <i>A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem</i> The Duke at Hazard is my dream historical romance: emotional and intimate, but also full of wit, humor, and a lovable cast of supporting characters. -- Martha Waters, author of <i>To Woo and to Wed</i> A high-heat epic -- <i>Oprah Daily</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> Once again KJ Charles has produced an absolute masterpiece! -- Joanna Shupe, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author The Duke at Hazard is my dream historical romance: emotional and intimate, but also full of wit, humor, and a loveable cast of supporting characters. The setting feels so vivid and alive, and every single interaction between the two heroes is pitch perfect. I loved every word of this book -- Martha Waters, author of <i>To Woo and to Wed</i> A dark and stunning love story between a smuggler and a newly minted baronet . . . Readers will devour this . . . a surprising number of beetles and newts for a romance -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i> With humor and wit, Charles puts a unique, sensuous spin on the classic Regency Gretna Green elopement plot. -- <i>Library Journal</i>, on <i>Wanted, A Gentleman</i>

As always, Charles combines masterful prose, thrilling romance, fantastic wit, and gripping stakes. Her characters feel as real and relatable as a bruise. She is, in my opinion, a titan of her genre -- <b>Talia Hibbert, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i></b> An absolute romp of a book. Genderbent Georgette Heyer-style antics. I read it in one glorious day -- <b>T. Kingfisher, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Hemlock & Silver</i></b> KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today. Historical romance at its finest -- <b>Sarah MacLean, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i></b> My dream historical romance: emotional and intimate, but also full of wit, humor, and a loveable cast of supporting characters. The setting feels so vivid and alive, and every single interaction between the two heroes is pitch perfect. I loved every word of this book -- <b>Martha Waters, author of <i>To Woo and to Wed, </i>on <i>The Duke at Hazard</i></b> A romantic, swashbuckling tale from start to finish -- <b>Manda Collins, bestselling author of <i>A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem</i></b> How to Fake It in Society was so much fun I immediately tore through another half-dozen KJ Charles books. This one was absolutely delightful -- fun, gripping, funny, and hot -- <b>Naomi Kritzer, author of <i>Cat Pictures Please</i></b> A high-heat epic -- <b><i>Oprah Daily</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i></b> A dark and stunning love story between a smuggler and a newly minted baronet . . . Readers will devour this . . . a surprising number of beetles and newts for a romance -- <b><i>Publishers Weekly</i>, on <i>The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen</i></b>

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KJ Charles is an editor and RITA-nominated author. She spent twenty years as an editor in British publishing before fleeing to become a full-time historical romance novelist, and has since then written over thirty novels. She writes mostly historical queer romance, some paranormal. Smut, skulduggery, and swashbuckling may occur. She lives in London with her husband, two kids, an out-of-control garden and a cat of absolute night.

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