The Ladies Rewrite the Rules, less spicy than Bridgerton and feistier than Jane Austen, is lighthearted and entertaining historical fiction.

The Ladies Rewrite the Rules by Suzanne Allain

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, (chaste) Romantic Comedy, Women’s Fiction, Regency England

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My Summary of The Ladies Rewrite the Rules:

Thanks #NetGalley @BerkleyPub @BerkleyRomance for a complimentary e ARC of #TheLadiesRewriteTheRules upon my request. All opinions are my own.

A wealthy young widow, Diana Boyle has no intention of marrying again. One day, she discovers that she’s listed in a directory of rich, single women. She’s furious and confronts the publisher of the Bachelor’s Directory, Maxwell Dean. Complications arise when she discovers that he’s quite handsome. Nevertheless, she gathers the women in the directory together to take control of the situation and trick the fortune hunters. A daring power move.

My Thoughts:

“Bring a Smile to Your Face” Guarantee!

Unexpected Premise

I love an author who can flip a tried and true trope and write a unique story! The ladies outwit the men and make their own rules, resulting in an entertaining, lighthearted, escapist read.

Come For the RomCom, Stay For the Friendship

A delightful cast of likable and remarkable women make their own rules about who can dance with whom and how many dances are allowed. Women supporting women is a strong theme throughout the story.

Lots to Love

An enemies-to-lovers romance, witty dialogue/banter, outrageous behavior (for the time), women setting the rules, and some hilarious antics provide a great deal of page-turning entertainment.

Recommending The Ladies Rewrite the Rules

If you are looking for a light-hearted Regency romance (chaste) and engaging, heartfelt women’s fiction, I warmly recommend The Ladies Rewrite the Rules. Book clubs might love this one!

My Rating:  4  Stars

Meet the Author of The Ladies Rewrite the Rules, Suzanne Allain

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. Suzanne adapted her novel Mr. Malcolm’s List into a screenplay and it was made into a movie starring Freida Pinto, Theo James, Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù, and Zawe Ashton.

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Do you love (chaste) Regency Romance?

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