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by KJ Charles
Bridgerton meets The Goldfinch in How to Fake It in Society, a stunning queer romance by rising genre star KJ Charles.
It is 1821 and Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte is making a splash in London Society. The son of Jeanne de Valois de La Motte, infamous for stealing a priceless diamond necklace meant for Marie Antoinette, Nico hopes to restore his wronged mother's reputation, if only he can raise the funds. But he must operate with great secrecy, because the Bourbon dynasty murdered his mother, and he fears for his life.
At least, that's what he tells Titus Pilcrow. Titus was a simple shopkeeper, making and selling artists' paints, when he found himself suddenly married to an immensely wealthy woman who wanted to disinherit her nephew on her deathbed. As word spreads of his fortune, Titus finds himself a target of every scammer and beggar in London...including one Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte.
Nico is on his last legs, out of money, and on the run from some terrifying gangsters. When Titus offers Nico a space in his household, it's the perfect chance for him to exploit London's newest golden purse--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 his way out of his own web of lies...
"Titus and Nico's relationship is both sweet and steamy―and it's well-balanced against a darker subplot that adds intrigue...will leave readers satisfied." ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Delightful...Another fun and exciting historical romp from a genre star." ―Library Journal (starred review)
"Sparkling... [This] tale of intrigue, social pressure, and forbidden love is sure to please." ―Publishers Weekly
"Charles combines a rollicking tale of murder, mayhem, and vengeance with a gorgeous romance about an adorably awkward hero and the rogue who sweeps him off his feet. A five-star read, as always." ―Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author
"How to Fake it in Society contains the usual KJ Charles charms: a smart, snappy voice; total yet easy immersion in another place and time; and irresistible characters who fall in love by truly seeing each other. But the real catnip for me was that this novel is also a treatise on the power of art, art being one of the consolations of the particular timeline we modern people find ourselves in." ―Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author of Canadian Boyfriend
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KJ Charles spent twenty years working as an editor in London publishing before switching sides to become a full-time writer. She has published more than 30 novels and been translated into eight languages. KJ generally writes historical romance, fantasy, and murder. She currently lives in London with husband, two kids, a retired cat, and a carnivorous garden.
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