Join the mischievous Lady Andromeda as she juggles a fake engagement and a secret lending library, where passion-filled novels spark more than just imagination. Will Tristan Kingston's courtship survive the chaos?
🔥Enemies to lovers
💛 Illegitimate hero
🔥Brother’s best friend
💛 Hero with ward
🔥Courtship lessons
💛Steamy Romantic comedy
To protect his guardianship of his beloved younger brother, newspaperman Tristan Kingston turns to courtship and marriage. But the woman must be just right—maternal, proper, and unbothered by marrying an earl's bastard. Dreamy yet practical Lady Andromeda Merriweather seems like the perfect choice.
But she’s already taken.
Everyone thinks Lady Andromeda is engaged to a baron in Cornwall. She’s not. It’s a ruse to hide a bigger secret: she runs an erotic lending library with her four sisters. When the confident Mr. Kingston swaggers in, announcing his intentions to court her, Andromeda’s in trouble. In every way possible.
Because she’s got a secret, and he’s a newspaperman.
Because he wants to marry her, and she’s fake engaged.
Because he kisses her, and she wants more.
He doesn't seem to care she’s unavailable. He doesn’t seem to believe it. And while his attentions threaten her secret, he’s a much bigger threat to her heart.
Grab your seat in this romantic comedy by USA Today Bestselling author Charlie Lane, where propriety meets passion! Will Tristan break the rules or win Lady Andromeda's heart? Find out in "Never Woo the Wrong Lady" – because in love, some rules are meant to be broken!
Something was off. Nothing he could clearly see,
a premonition only. But he’d learned to listen to those. It helped him see what
stories readers would spend their hard-earned money on. She’d been searching
for something when he arrived and evading his questions ever since.
She turned, punctuating the little twirl with a
growl. “Leave, Mr. Kingston. I will entertain your presence no longer.”
“What were you searching for when I entered? It
could not have been the book you spoke of. Why would it be behind a wardrobe?”
Her mouth thinned, locking something away, and
her eyes opened wide, spilling out more than she likely realized.
“Did you think to find a book behind the
wardrobe?” he repeated.
She brushed her skirts, monitoring her motions
with intense focus. “You must go court Lottie, or the other men will win her.
You need a respectable wife, yes? She’s as respectable as they come.”
Something odd about that last bit, something…
sour.
“I’m not scared of a little competition.”
“I’m sure you’re not,” she mumbled.
“Do you want me to return to your
sister?”
“O-of course!”
“Do you want me to kiss your sister?”
“What kind of question is that?” There they went
again, those cheeks burning apple red.
“Do you blush everywhere, Lady Andromeda, or—”
She growled and fisted her hands in her skirts.
“Oooh! Leave. I must retrieve the book for Lady Templeton.”
“Why can’t you do so in my presence?” He hooked
his thumbs in his trouser waistband and rocked back on his heels.
Her head fell back on her neck with a moan of
frustration that his body interpreted as a moan of quite a different sort.
“This is my own personal hell, isn’t it?” She darted toward him, swung him
toward the door, circled behind him, pressed her palms into his back, and
pushed.
And got nowhere.
He looked at her over his shoulder. “You think
to move me?”
She pushed again, to no avail, so she put her
shoulder against him and used her body weight. “Yes. I’d. Hoped. So.” Each word
a grunt.
He chuckled and gave way. She fell into him, and
he tried his best not to enjoy the feel of it. But too soon her feet scrambled
to right herself, and she no longer rested against him.
“Consider me moved, Captain,” he said, walking
into the hallway.
“Thank heavens. Wait. Captain?”
He watched her over his shoulder. “Because
you’re always ordering me about. Don’t despair, though. I like being ordered
about.” He winked, then left. Or almost left. He swung around and slapped his
palm into the door swinging his way, stopping it from slamming shut in his
face. “Lady Andromeda?” He beamed down at her.
She scowled up at him.
“I’ve decided not to court your sister. I’ve
decided to court you.” He’d not meant to tell her, to increase her resistance
to him, but the temptation had proven too much. He wanted her to know. Needed
her to know he pursued her and no other woman.
Her eyes were moons now, large and luminous and
panicked. She put all her weight into the door, pushed, and grunted, and he
slowly released his hold. Didn’t want her to fall. The door clicked home in its
lock, and he said, “I’ll return.”
“Go to—”
He swept down the hall before he could hear the
rest of her statement.
★★★★★JayneSuch a good start of a new series! There is never a dull moment in this story. It is steamy, exciting and boasts a wonderfully orchestrated, and much needed, comeuppance that will have you cheering. I can hardly wait for what comes next in the series.
★★★★★BookishMyaYou can never go wrong with Charlie Lane! I adore her writing style, the way she can evoke every single one of my feels. This story is absolutely delicious. I know of no better word, for I simply could not get enough.
★★★★★Gloria PastorinoI so love Charlie Lane’s books! She pens such amazing stories, with vivid characters, a beautiful prose, some humor and some angst. Can’t wait to read the following books!
USA Today bestselling author Charlie Lane traded in academic databases and scholarly journals for writing steamy Regency romcoms like the ones she’s always loved to read. Her favorite authors are Jane Austen (who else?), Toni Morrison, William Blake, Julia Quinn, and Maya Rodale.
This is the first book in the Gentleman Guide to Courtship a new series by Charlie Lane. It brings a smile to my face when one of my favorite authors has a new series and if this first book is an indication of what is to come, I am extremely happy!
Tristan Kingston, is the bastard of an earl, and friend of Samuel, The Duke of Clearford, sister to Andromeda Merriweather. Samuel had promised his parents that he would let his sisters find love when they married but they are all past what is considered a marriageable age. He knows his friend Tristan is seeking a wife so that his guardianship to his thirteen year old brother, the Earl of Avelford isn’t challenged. Samuel provides him with a list of suggestions for wooing a lady and suggests he court his oldest sister, Charlotte. Tristan has always been attracted to Andromeda but she supposedly is engaged but her betrothed has never been seen. He decides to pursue her anyway. Let the courtship begin!
Samuel is unaware that his sisters are lending erotic books to matrons and widows and this is the reason they do not wish to marry. Their mother was doing this before she passed and they feel this is a way to honor her. If this secret was to be exposed both the ladies reading them and the girls reputations would be ruined.
What I love about Charlie Lane books is her amazing ability to write about sexy, kind, smart, loyal, sometimes scandalous men and the extraordinary, unique women who complete them. Tristan was handsome, and had all the characteristics of a great man. Andromeda although bossy, and a bit hard to handle, was also devoted, loyal, funny, and knew what she wanted and would not settle for anything less, I respected that about her.
I was impressed that Samuel could see past Tristan being a bastard and wanted him for one of his sisters. It was adorable when Andromeda realizes her feelings for Tristan, trust, and loyalty was such an intricate part of their love story. The scenes with her “betrothed” had me laughing and the steamy love scenes were perfect.
I received an ARC (advanced review copy) from the Wolf Publishing and I am leaving this review voluntarily, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is the kind of story that you just want to read more of, so glad it was more than just a regular book that often leaves so many questions unanswered. I give Ms Lane extra points for giving more to her stories. The extra chapters to bring the story to a satisfying close was most appreciated. This was Tristan and Andromeda's journey but she had lots more sisters, can't wait to read Lottie's story or at least I hope it will become a story.
A lady that runs a secret erotic library and an illegitimate son of an Earl who is a newspaperman and a good friend of the lady’s brother. Tristan sets his sights on Andromeda and her engagement doesn’t deter him from his goal to woo and wed her. However, the lady has secrets that a newspaperman cannot discover or her life would end in scandal. A must read book that has passion, secrets, and comedy.
As soon as Tristan Kingston set his eyes on Lady Andromeda Merriweather he just knew that this was the lady for him.
I loved the 'huge' secret the Merriweather girls had been hiding for 4 years. Absolutely brilliant!
And simply adored all the characters and the way they all fitted together in this easy to read, funny (in parts), steamy (in others) and just perfect story.
I read an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of this delightful book and am happy to leave my review.
I truly did enjoy this book I could not put it down I loved how the characters seems so real like I'm watching a movie can't wait for more highly recommend.
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Rowan and Isabella’s story is a little strange for the time period and I completely enjoyed it. Well written with interesting characters and an outrageous plot. This story includes some fun bits and steam. Another fine addition to the series from this author.
This instalment covers the twins finding their futures while saving their brother from being blackmailed into marrying someone he does not love. Will Isabella be able to steal the evidence and accept gossip is not her whole life. Will Rowan realise what is in front of him & accept he is worthy of the place his adopted family have gifted him. I found this a really fun witty story. Isabella is quick of mind and saves the situation often, and the steam is also there between her and Rowan. Even the sneezing attacks was charming. Really enjoyed this story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I love this series, A Gentleman's Guide to Courtship, not only for its ironically-named sub-title, but also for its humor and heart. The Duke of Clearford, creator of the "guide" has pretty much given up on advising potential suitors how to court his sisters. The first three are married, and now it's Isabella's turn. Like the others, she's not particularly interested in marriage--and why would she be when she already has so much freedom?
Rowan Haws is not interested in marriage either, but a potential business deal requires marriage, so he convinces Isabella to play the part of his wife. This ends with predictable results. The way that Isabella can bend the rules of society to pull off this deception is what I find especially surprising.
Lane’s books are always filled with laughs, clever dialogue, and intense sex scenes. Her complex characters always experience transformations. Isabella and Rowan are no exception. Isabella learns she can relinquish the need to control everything because Rowan will be there to keep her safe. Rowan, who had vowed not to marry, takes a bit longer to transform. He needs to see himself as worthy of Isabella and accept the love and acceptance that has been offered to him by his adoptive parents. Then, he needs to face his fears of rejection from the upper classes. Yes, some will reject him, but he doesn’t need their acceptance. Isabella and the very large extended family forming around her will accept him with open arms as soon as he stops hiding. And as long as he has her, he can withstand the disapproval from those who don’t matter.
I love this author and her wild creativity. A story filled with steam, gossip, chemistry, secrets, wit, and more. It just sizzles!
Rowan has an instant attraction to Isabella. She's a lady pretending to be a maid. Rowan is a bachelor who wants to own an inn but who must marry first to have a chance at it.
What starts out as a pretend marriage turns into opportunities of a lifetime. The characters are amazing and outstanding. The story is so engaging that I couldn't put it down. Don't miss this one, you will really regret it.
Lady Isabella Merriweather hoards gossip like dragon’s gold, especially now that her brother Samuel the Duke of Clearford’s happiness is at stake. She’ll do anything to ensure he marries the right woman, even donning a maid’s uniform and challenging a mysterious hotelier who wants her to be his wife. Rowan Trent needs a pretend bride, not a real one as he’s busy buying a new inn, a deal in danger when the owner refuses to sell to a bachelor.
The fifth book in the series but it’s easily read on its own. Another absolute delight I loved both Rowan & Isabella & thoroughly enjoyed their journey to a HEA, witty banter, sizzling chemistry made for a book I found very hard to put down & I devoured it in two sittings
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
