'Sophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She's a must-buy author for me.' Taylor Jenkins Reid 'I simply couldn't put this book down. Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension, it has everything you could want in a regency romcom' - Beth O'Leary, The Flat Share He wants a wife. She wants to be jilted. This. Is. War.
Rich, handsome and titled Lord Ashford has every lady in England longing for his hand in marriage. Everyone, that is, except Miss Lydia Hanworth - the only young woman Ashford wishes to marry. Pressured into accepting Ashford's proposal, the announcement must be kept secret for ten days. Can Lydia free herself from her obligations before the engagement is publicly announced, without ruining her reputation? You can achieve an awful lot in ten days, after all. 'I simply couldn't put this book down. Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension, it has everything you could want' Beth O'Leary, Swept Away Readers LOVE Sophie Irwin: 'LOVED this' 'Sophie Irwin - she is such a fresh, fun, witty writer in this space. I'd read anything she wrote' 'An excellent, delightful, refreshing Regency Romance' 'What an absolute treat' 'Inhaled it. Loved it' 'Fun, light and romantic' '20 stars out of 5!! This book was a balm to my soul' 'It is going to become a go-to favourite' 'An absolute must read for fans of Regency romance' 'So enjoyable, unpredictable, wonderful characters, just SO GOOD' * A historical romcom marriage-of-convenience meets enemies-to-lovers take on How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days - it's Emily Henry but make it Austen * Bridgerton-mania continues every year, along with continuing appetite for brilliant romcoms on Booktok - Sophie has had two previous Illumicrate exclusive editions, and this audience loves her * The third novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the breakout hit, A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting.
Sophie is an expert on the Regency period and a lover of romantic comedies. * A fresh, smart, witty reimagining of Regency life, with a contemporary energy, a wicked sense of humour, and a strong heroine from an unconventional background. * For fans of Bridgerton, Emily Henry's FUNNY STORY (31k HB) and Beth O'Leary's THE WAKE-UP CALL (41k HB) Competition: the;a;bridgerton;wake-up call;love story;atmosphere;deep end;first time caller;great big beautiful world;wildfire. by;georgette heyer;julia quinn;emily henry;beth o'leary;gill hornby;bonnie garmus;jane austen;stacey halls;ali hazelwood;elena armas;lindsey kelk;julie soto;B.K. borison;elsie silver.