Two women set their sights on marrying the same duke but instead of becoming enemies they
find themselves falling in love—though not with him. “My new favorite romance author.”—Julia
Quinn #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series “A genuinely
strikingly funny romantic romp. I inhaled it!”—Emily Henry #1 New York Times bestselling
author of Great Big Beautiful Life Harriet Lockhart never planned to marry. She has spent her
life defying expectations playing male roles on London’s seediest stages and doing whatever
she pleases. When Harry is contacted by her hitherto anonymous father she finds herself at
risk of losing the trust fund that’s subsidized her lifestyle—unless she begins to lead a more
respectable life starting with finding a husband. Emily Sergeant the picture of modesty has
only ever wanted to marry. And were it not for one mistake in her youth that rendered her a
social pariah she would be appropriately betrothed. Instead she’s due to wed the only
willing—and most abominable—man in her small town. Desperate for an alternative Emily flees to
London to snag a less lecherous fiancé. Worlds collide dramatically and hilariously when
both women decide on the very same duke as their best possible chance at a tolerable husband
and a secure future. A tongue-in-cheek romp through London’s summer season from balls to
brothels horseraces to duels Harry and Emily compete for the duke’s favor only to find their
true hearts’ desires may be more compatible than they could have ever predicted.
