How to Fake It in Society by Kj Charles

How to Fake It in Society

Kj Charles

Tor/Forge · Paperback · April 28, 2026

Bridgerton meets The Goldfinch in How to Fake It in Society, a stunning queer romance by rising genre star KJ Charles.

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Who it’s for
Fans of historical queer romance
Themes
queer romance, historical society, secrecy and deception
Pacing
Mixed

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About this book

Bridgerton meets The Goldfinch in How to Fake It in Society, a stunning queer romance by rising genre star KJ Charles. It is 1821 and Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte is making a splash in London Society. The son of Jeanne de Valois de La Motte, infamous for stealing a priceless diamond necklace meant for Marie Antoinette, Nico hopes to restore his wronged mother's reputation, if only he can raise the funds.

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But he must operate with great secrecy, because the Bourbon dynasty murdered his mother, and he fears for his life. At least, that's what he tells Titus Pilcrow. Titus was a simple shopkeeper, making and selling artists' paints, when he found himself suddenly married to an immensely wealthy woman who wanted to disinherit her nephew on her deathbed. As word spreads of his fortune, Titus finds himself a target of every scammer and beggar in London...including one Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte. Nico is on his last legs, out of money, and on the run from some terrifying gangsters. When Titus offers Nico a space in his household, it's the perfect chance for him to exploit London's newest golden purse--until he falls in love with the man he needs to cheat. Still, Nico is sure they can have a happy ending together. If he can just find his way out of his own web of lies...

Who it’s for

  • Fans of historical queer romance
  • Readers who enjoy complex characters with secret pasts

Where it sits

Regency Romance98%
Gay Romance47%

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Publisher categories

  • Regency Romance
  • Gay Romance
  • Friends-to-Lovers Romance
Authors
Kj Charles
Publisher
Tor/Forge
Published
April 28, 2026
Format
Paperback
Theme
queer romance · historical society · secrecy and deception
Reading lane
Regency Romance