Kitty Talbot is on a mission—she needs a wealthy husband in twelve weeks or watch her family crumble into financial ruin, and she's not about to let anything stop her from conquering the London Season. With nothing but cunning, grit, and a refreshingly lack of concern for propriety, she sets her sights on the richest eligible bachelors in England, ready to play the game better than anyone else. Enter Lord Radcliffe, a sharp-eyed cynic who sees right through her fortune-hunting schemes and is determined to derail her at every turn—but their delicious battles of wit spark something neither of them bargained for. Bristling with clever banter, romantic tension, and the joy of watching two clever people realize that sometimes the best prize isn't on your original shopping list, this is the kind of sparkling, escapist romance that's impossible to put down.

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Regency wit meets modern sass in this sweet, spirited romance. Think intricate string arrangements with indie pop brightness—clever banter set to orchestral charm and acoustic indie folk. Soft, clever, romantic without being heavy. Mix period elegance with playful defiance.

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