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 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 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 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 To Woo and to Wed, on The Duke at Hazard 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 A high-heat epic -- Oprah Daily, on The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen