The Ladies Rewrite the Rules

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From the author of Mr. Malcolm's List comes a delightful romantic comedy set in Regency England about a widow who takes high society by storm. Diana Boyle, a wealthy young widow, has no desire to ever marry again. Particularly not to someone who merely wants her for her fortune. So when she discovers that she's listed in a directory of rich, single women she is furious, and rightly so. She confronts Maxwell Dean, the man who published the Bachelor's Directory, and is horrified to find he is far more attractive than his actions have led her to expect.However, Diana is unmoved by Max's explanation that he authored the list to assist younger sons like himself who cannot afford to marry unless it's to a woman of means. Shegathers the ladies in the directory together to inform them of its existence, so they may circumvent fortune hunters' efforts to trick them into marriage. Though outraged, the women decide to embrace their unique position of power and reverse the usual gender roles by making the men dance to their tune.And together...the ladies rewrite the rules.

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"This book is sheer perfection. An adorable, hysterical comedy of manners.
The Romance Dish, on Miss Lattimore's Letter

Praise for the novels of Suzanne Allain

This witty Austen-esque romp...is a sparkling twist on the Regency-era ballroom scenes and misunderstandings that litter historical romance....Allains writing is wry and delightful, borrowing skillfully from Austens distinctive use of free indirect speech. The book is bursting with witty asides and droll commentary, a tongue-in-cheek discourse designed to have us both laughing with and at the cast of characters. Allain nails the style shes paying tribute to and the novel is an imminently readable diversion....Its an amuse-bouche of a story that delights and tantalizes.
Entertainment Weekly

Suzanne Allain delivers a fresh, spirited take on the classic Regency romp. Mr. Malcolm's List is a delightful tale that perfectly illustrates the enduring appeal of the Regency romance. It's all herethe fast, witty banter, the elegant ballrooms, the quirky characters, the charming, strong-willed heroine and the dashing hero who has a thing or two to learn about love.
Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author

A merry romp! Mr. Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heelsto hilarious effect.
Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

Suzanne Allain is afresh new voice in historical romance. Mr. Malcolms List isa charming, light-hearted confection, withhumor, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension; in other words, classic Regency romance.
Anne Gracie, National Bestselling Author

This is an insightful novel of manners... Jane Austens influence is readily apparent in language usage, character conduct, and, most importantly, the subtle wit and irony that provide so much entertainment.
Historical Novel Society

Allains characters are witty and appealing, and the sizzle between Jeremy and Selina is convincing. This effervescent love story is a charmer.
Publishers Weekly

Miss Lattimore's Letter is an entertaining romp through historical London, with plenty of romance, humor, and banter that make this a worthwhile read.
Romance Junkies

Get ready to read well past bedtime with Allains classic Regency romance and its shrewd, funny heroine, who turns her talent for matchmaking into a match of her own.
Library Journal (Starred Review)

A cheeky look at the different expectations placed on men versus women during the Regency Era, revealing the limitations society accords individuals in terms of their family connections and personal wealth and education. Both general fiction readers and romance fans looking for a story that will transport them to another time and place, seeking new fictional friends, or hoping to watch characters grow more self-aware and compassionate will revel in this smart love story.
Booklist (Starred Review)

Hilarious and fast-paced, Mr. Malcolm's List is a bright and refreshing Regency romp.
Shelf Awareness

It was witty, hilarious, and contained a cast of upbeat, brooding, and feisty characters that all graced the page with subtle Pride and Prejudice undertones. I loved it!
The Nerd Daily

Author Bio

Suzanne Allain is a screenwriter who lived in New York and Beijing before returning to her hometown of Tallahassee, Florida, where she lives with her husband.