Would I Lie to the Duke

"Leigh’s books is a super witty mashup of Working Girl and The Secret of My Success , with a hint of The Breakfast Club . ‘Jess McGale’? Cynthia? Lord Trask? The use of the newspapers? Whitfield? Seriously, I caught every reference and had the best time reading this. It’s definitely in the contemporarily-written set of historical romances , with sharp pacing and cheeky world-building. Leigh’s heroines are always skilled and accomplished. And her heroes celebrate that. But it’s her play on 1980s feminism in 1817 England for a 2020 audience that is truly nuanced. Without giving too much away, there are aspects in the story, which are a necessary plot driver that those familiar with the films Leigh pays tribute to will pick up on, and will definitely keep readers rooting for her leads. It’s great fun to let go and be reminded of beloved Yuppie-era characters like Tess McGill and Brantley Foster. Also, I kept wanting that honey soap to be a real thing. If you’re looking for additional comfort reads for 2020, here are five more I’d love to recommend: A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon, Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon, Jace by Sasha Summers, Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras and Stay With Me by Becky Wade. Thank you all so much for having me!"