Casey McQuiston meets Queer Bridgerton in this stunning, artistic romance by genre powerhouse KJ Charles, author of The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting "KJ Charles is, in my opinion, a titan of her genre.'' TALIA HIBBERT 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 . . . "KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today. Historical romance at its finest." SARAH MACLEAN

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KJ Charles was an editor for twenty years before she switched sides to become a full-time novelist. She writes mostly historical queer romance, some with fantasy. Smut, skulduggery, and swashbuckling may occur. She lives in London with her family, an out-of-control garden, and a cat of absolute night.

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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**