A Match to Fool Society
Series: Matchmade Marriages #3
Author: Laura Martin
Published December 27th 2022 by Harlequin Historical

Goodreads Synopsis
A funny, heartwarming Regency romance.

A convenient arrangement…

…a complicated attraction

Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she become a debutante—so play the game she must! Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool society with a pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines of their agreement start to become blurred…
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Jane Ashworth knows that many in society will think her dream of being a writer is too high to hope for, and she should instead spend her time on the Marriage Mart, and settle down. To combat those who believe that, she finds an ally in Tom Stewart, a known rake, who has no intentions of marrying. Together, they act as a couple, set on forming an alliance and courtship, while helping each other with their goals along the way. Soon though, the lines between friendship and love become blurred, and Tom and Jane need to reconsider their goals.

A true friends to lovers romance, and I love that! Tom and Jane may not have known each other for long when they came to strike up their deal, but they formed a real friendship, particularly surrounding Edward's arrival in London. Because of their fake courtship, they had a lot of time together, both in and out of society, and could learn more about each other than most people did before marriage. Tom seems to realise he has fallen first, but because of his own heartbreaking feelings, he believes he is incapable of love, and that being with Jane would hurt her. A truly sweet found family romance, and a great ending to the trilogy!

Dates Read:
February 21 2023

Rating
3 Stars