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By: KJ Charles
Narrated by: Will Watt
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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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books

Historical Historical Fiction Regency Romance England
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I’m a bit of a K. J. Charles fan, so I went into this expecting very high-quality writing and storytelling—and those expectations were absolutely met. She has a real gift for creating characters who initially seem perfectly ordinary and unassuming, but through their quirks and oddities become deeply lovable and unique. There are no chiselled jaws or six-packs here; the characters are beautiful because we see them through each other’s eyes.
The story itself is fun and vibrant, with a Tom Jones-style energy where morality constantly clashes with practicality. It’s lively, engaging, and full of charm.
And lastly—she can edit. I read a lot of smaller independent authors who produce 500-page books that really should have been 300. Good editing is so underrated. Not a single line in this book felt unnecessary or repetitive.
The narration is top class. The accents are excellent, and Will Watt brings real emotional depth to the dialogue. There was a slight cadence in the narrative passages that didn’t quite work for me, but that’s more a matter of personal taste than any lack of skill on his part.

A Masterclass in Character and Craft

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Wonderful story telling intertwined with amazing levels of historical accuracy. Thank you KJ Charles for taking me to another place

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