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How to Fake It in Society

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What to expect

Bridgerton meets Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue 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 Get A Life, Chloe Brown

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

'Hilarious hijinks and a heartfelt romance make this a fresh, fun springtime read'
- Daily Mirror

Critics Review

Accents play a key role in this historical romance, and narrator Will Watt is masterful delivering them. . . Watt effortlessly inhabits Titus and Nico’s perspectives as their mutual attraction blooms and secrets eventually come to light, all while switching rapid-fire between English and French accents. It all makes for a delightful listen.
Kirkus Review
An absolute romp of a book. Genderbent Georgette Heyer-style antics. I read it in one glorious day
T. Kingfisher, Sunday Times bestselling author of Hemlock & Silver
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, bestselling author of the Brown Sisters series
Hilarious hijinks and a heartfelt romance make this a fresh, fun springtime read
Daily Mirror
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
Naomi Kritzer, author of Cat Pictures Please
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, starred review
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
Jenny Holiday, author of Canadian Boyfriend
KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today. Historical romance at its finest
Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author, on The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen
Delightful... Another fun and exciting historical romp from a genre star
Library Journal, starred review
KJ Charles has done it again. This book is extravagant with its pleasures: a lovely romance, precisely colorful period details, excellent side characters, and an enormously fun plot that verges on melodrama
Malka Older, author of The Centenal Cycle series
Author KJ Charles
Narrator Will Watt
Duration 9 hours and 35 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035037872
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Historical fantasy, Historical romance
Availability GB, IE

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