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There was no romance novel more fun this year than this extremely witty enemieswithbenefits confection Entertainment Weekly

The author of the hilariousjoyful elegant Publishers Weekly starred review To Have and to Hoax returns with an effervescent charming and swoonworthy novel about a man and woman who never agree on anythinguntil they agree to a nostringsattached affair in this Regencyera romp

The widowed Diana Lady Templeton and Jeremy Marquess of Willingham are infamous among English high society as much for their sharptongued bickering as their flirtation One evening an argument at a ball turns into a serious wager Jeremy will marry within the year or Diana will forfeit one hundred pounds So shortly after just before a fortnightlong house party at Elderwild Jeremys country estate Diana is shocked when Jeremy appears at her home with a very different kind of proposition

After his latest mistress unfavorably criticized his skills in the bedroom Jeremy is looking for reassurance so he has gone to the only woman he trusts to be totally truthful He suggests that they embark on a brief affair while at the house partyJeremy can receive an honest critique of his bedroom skills and widowed Diana can use the gossip to signal to other gentlemen that she is interested in taking a lover

Diana thinks taking him up on his counterproposal can only help her win her wager With her in the bedroom and Jeremys marriageminded grandmother the formidable Dowager Marchioness of Willingham helping to find suitable matches among the eligible ladies at Elderwild Diana is confident her victory is assured But while theyre focused on winning wagers they stand to lose their own hearts

With Martha Waterss signature cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit Booklist starred review To Love and to Loathe is another clever and delightful historical romcom that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Evie Dunmore