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The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting

By KJ Charles
Series: The Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune
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The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting introduces us to Robin Loxleigh and his sister Marianne, who are the sensation of the Season. They are so attractive and delightful that nobody questions what might lie behind their charming exteriors. That is until Robin turns his attention to... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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For fans of Casey McQuiston, Alexis Hall and Lex Croucher, this is THE m/m enemies-to-lovers Regency romp you've been waiting for.

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The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting introduces us to Robin Loxleigh and his sister Marianne, who are the sensation of the Season. They are so attractive and delightful that nobody questions what might lie behind their charming exteriors.

That is until Robin turns his attention to Sir John Hartlebury's heiress niece. The notoriously blunt baronet isn't swayed by good looks or deceived by superficial charm. He is convinced that Robin is a deceitful liar, a fortune hunter, and a callous, greedy fraud, determined to protect his niece at all costs.

However, just when Hart believes he has the upper hand over Robin, events take an unexpected twist. As the stern baronet and the smooth-talking fortune hunter begin to see each other in a new light, they also start to develop feelings for one another—feelings that go beyond anything they had anticipated.

Nevertheless, Robin has a history of deception, betrayal, and using others for financial gain. Can someone who has made a living as a rogue find a way to earn an honest happy ending?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398715752

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

KJ Charles is an editor and RITA-nominated author. She lives in London with her husband, two kids, an out-of-control garden and a cat of absolute night. She writes mostly historical queer romance, some paranormal. Smut, skulduggery, and swashbuckling may occur.

Follow on Twitter at @kj_charles, join the KJ Charles Chat group on Facebook, or check out kjcharleswriter.com for book info and many posts on reading, writing and editing.

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