Rules for a Fake Fiancé: A Regency Historical Romance

By Katherine Lyons

A delightful Regency romance perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare

Melinda Smithson needs a husband - preferably one who appreciates her scientific mind. Trevor Anaedsley, future Duke of Timby, needs a temporary fianc to secure his inheritance. Their fake engagement seems like the perfect solution...until real feelings start to complicate their clever scheme.

Between meddling families, dramatic duels, and a surprisingly combative turkey, Melinda and Trevor discover that matters of the heart can't be approached with scientific precision.

As London's high society watches their every move, can these two brilliant minds find the formula for true love?

Rogues Gambit

Book 1: Rules for a Fake Fianc

Book 2: Rules for a Bastard Lord

Book 3: Rules for a Gentleman's Gamble

NOTE: This story was previously published under the title 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake. It now has newly added content for you to enjoy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965539831
• ISBN13: 9781965539835
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

It was okay

Mellie is desperate, She doesn't want to marry her cousin, she wants to leave, sell her concoction and fall in love. Good thing Trevor, the future Duke of Timby is desperate too. For him to inherit the fortune and the title, he has to get married. And having a fake engagement with Mellie, will not only get Trevor his fortune, but it will get Mellie to London, have her own season and a possibility to meet the man she'll in love with. This was an interesting one. Fake-dating trope is my favorite romance trope and I love their take on this. And speaking of trope, of course Mellie follows the not-your-ordinary-girl trope because of her science mind. I do feel like it tried to be a romantic comedy. It's more silly to me than funny. But I'm pretty sure this may work with others. Additionally, I think the lovestory was just okay. Our girl was giving it her all, and I love that part but the reward was just too far. Some of the other characters seem like they were just there. Like I said, this was just okay. I was intrigued by the potential new couple in this story, which is promising. But I didn't fall in love with the main characters on this one. * I received an eARC of this book