{"product_id":"would-i-lie-to-the-duke-the-union-of-the-rakes-isbn-9780062932426","title":"Would I Lie to the Duke: The Union of the Rakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ean ambitious entrepreneur pretends to be a lady of\u003cbr\u003emeans, she catches the eye—and heart—of a duke...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJessica McGale’s family business desperately needs investors and she’s\u003cbr\u003edetermined to succeed at any cost. But she knows London’s elite will never look\u003cbr\u003etwice at a humble farm girl like herself. Posing as “Lady Whitfield,” however,\u003cbr\u003eplaces her in the orbit of wealthy, powerful people—most notably the Duke of\u003cbr\u003eRotherby. His influence and support could save her company, but Jess never\u003cbr\u003eexpected the effect he’d have on \u003cem\u003eher\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSociety thinks Noel is a notorious, carefree duke who\u003cbr\u003edabbles in investments, but there’s a side to him that only his closest friends\u003cbr\u003esee. When he crosses paths with Lady Whitfield at a business bazaar, his world\u003cbr\u003etilts on its axis. She’s brilliant and compelling, and brings him to his knees like\u003cbr\u003eno woman has before. Trust is difficult for Noel, but Jess makes him believe\u003cbr\u003eanything is possible. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs time ticks down on her Cinderella scheme, the\u003cbr\u003ethought of achieving her goal at Noel’s expense breaks Jess’s heart. He doesn’t\u003cbr\u003ejust want her now, he wants her forever. But will her secret end their future\u003cbr\u003ebefore it begins?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Union of the Rakes—Eva Leigh's latest Regency romance series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einspired by the Breakfast Club and other classic 80s films!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A jolt of electricity, a blast of fresh air—everything delightful and exciting you could want it to be.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grace and Seb are delightful together, and Seb is a breath of non-alpha-hero fresh air...\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esatisfying for readers of Courtney Milan and Tessa Dare. A sweet faux suitor romance between two scientist friends who find a new passion in one another.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“divinely charming... Grace and Sebastian are the two of the most glorious dummies ever to grace the pages of a romance novel... The makeover trope is one of the more tired and problematic of the rom-com genre, but Leigh ingeniously turns it on its head, swapping the genders and making Sebastian’s transformation more about social commentary than anything else... our love for these two romantic dunces and their satirical, slow-burn, sexy ruse is nothing but genuine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly for My Fake Rake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Eva Leigh puts inspiring, forthright female characters at the forefront of her delectable romances... with down-to-earth characters and an enthralling friends-to-lovers storyline, My Fake Rake is a hard one to put down.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Everything I look for in a historical romance and much more. The characters in WOULD I LIE TO THE DUKE are realistically flawed but equally entertaining and engaging. This story never lets you down.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"charming... The plot is as well developed as the lovers’ growing feelings. Readers will delight in this heartfelt, swoon-worthy tale.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A jolt of electricity, a blast of fresh air—everything delightful and exciting you could want it to be.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Eva Leigh is one of my favorite authors. Her books are pure romantic delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Complex, witty characters with strong bonds and big hearts enliven the seductive second Union of the Rakes romance... Leigh makes a strong case for their compatibility as Noel learns to open his heart and Jessica learns her own lesson about trust. Readers will delight in this fun, fresh Regency.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A duke who has no problem taking a more submissive role and an intelligent woman determined not to fail make an exquisite match in this second spicy, delectable tale... Regency fans will savor and want more.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There are well-rounded characters, drama and some impish fun—one man pitches what sounds very much like an impractical version of Twitter—but the satisfying sense of female empowerment makes this a standout.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookpage (Starred Review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this first book of her new “Union of the Rakes” series, Leigh adopts the fake dating trope to the Regency Era in a wildly fun and entertaining way, introducing characters who are sure to delight fans of this beloved genre.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is so good! 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And as the first book in a series, it builds a delicious world you'll want to come back to — hopefully because the delightful supporting characters will get their own stories next.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR for My Fake Rake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889302499557,"sku":"NP9780062932426","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062932426.jpg?v=1730230964","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/would-i-lie-to-the-duke-the-union-of-the-rakes-isbn-9780062932426","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}