How to Fake It in Society

 

 How to Fake It in Society by K.J. Charles, 320 pages.

 Titus Pilcrow didn't expect to marry the extremely old lady when he went to deliver her order of paints; but an unfortunate inheritance clause, a terrible nephew, and an unprosecutable murder nevertheless leave him a very wealthy widower. This attracts all sorts of hangers on, including the Comte de Valois de La Motte (Nico to his friends) who was planning to marry the old lady himself, and now hopes Titus is a rube who can help him out of an extremely sticky situation. However, when he finds Titus desperately in need of guidance to navigate society he hatches another plan, and has to hope that his growing feelings won't ruin the con, or maybe that the con won't ruin the feelings. 

This was a fun book! There was a little less con-artistry and hijinks than I was expecting, but I did still enjoy it. I really liked both Titus and Nico as characters, and found the writing pretty solid. I will say it is quickly fading from my memory about a week from when I finished it, so maybe not the most impactful, but a nice casual book.