The Ladies Rewrite the Rules
Jan 2024 · Penguin
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From the author of Mr. Malcolm's List comes a delightful romantic comedy set in Regency England about a widow who takes high society by storm.
Diana Boyle, a wealthy young widow, has no desire to ever marry again. Particularly not to someone who merely wants her for her fortune.
So when she discovers that she’s listed in a directory of rich, single women she is furious, and rightly so. She confronts Maxwell Dean, the man who published the Bachelor’s Directory, and is horrified to find he is far more attractive than his actions have led her to expect. However, Diana is unmoved by Max’s explanation that he authored the list to assist younger sons like himself who cannot afford to marry unless it’s to a woman of means.
She gathers the ladies in the directory together to inform them of its existence, so they may circumvent fortune hunters’ efforts to trick them into marriage. Though outraged, the women decide to embrace their unique position of power and reverse the usual gender roles by making the men dance to their tune. And together…the ladies rewrite the rules.
Diana Boyle, a wealthy young widow, has no desire to ever marry again. Particularly not to someone who merely wants her for her fortune.
So when she discovers that she’s listed in a directory of rich, single women she is furious, and rightly so. She confronts Maxwell Dean, the man who published the Bachelor’s Directory, and is horrified to find he is far more attractive than his actions have led her to expect. However, Diana is unmoved by Max’s explanation that he authored the list to assist younger sons like himself who cannot afford to marry unless it’s to a woman of means.
She gathers the ladies in the directory together to inform them of its existence, so they may circumvent fortune hunters’ efforts to trick them into marriage. Though outraged, the women decide to embrace their unique position of power and reverse the usual gender roles by making the men dance to their tune. And together…the ladies rewrite the rules.
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4.4
7 reviews
Melissa D
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January 9, 2024
Crisp dialogue, humorous, witty banter, delightful characters, endearing female friendships, swoon worthy romance, and more! I absolutely loved this new Regency romance by Suzanne Allain. It had such a lovely story with not one but two engaging second chance romances. I also loved the way it highlighted the difficulties of the times for both men and women in a gentle, thought-provoking way. Highest of recommendations to this amazing, must read Regency romance!
Summer Song
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January 11, 2024
The speed of the plot is perfect, the author’s writing style is smooth & sparkling, & the romance is sweet & swoony! This is a story which is sure to captivate & dazzle readers. It is a story that is beautifully written, original, & so much fun! I very highly recommend!
About the author
Suzanne Allain is a screenwriter who lived in New York and Beijing before returning to her hometown of Tallahassee, Florida, where she lives with her husband.
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