Publisher: Atria/Primero Sueno Press (February 10, 2026)
Genre: Contemporary Romance (MF)
Fans of The Regency Vows and For the Love of Austen series will adore this sexy and charming rom-com debut about an aspiring screenwriter and a gorgeous model teaming up to create regency era thirst content for online fans.
After being fired from her day job, unceremoniously ghosted, and facing a bad case of writer’s block, twenty-six-year-old aspiring screenwriter Mariel Rivera is one spilled coffee away from crying on the subway. When she’s rescued from a Times Square kerfuffle by a very handsome model dressed in regency costume, Mariel has no idea her life is about to change.
Dashwood Bennet has been modeling for years, though recently, his current portfolio includes some more risqué shots. However, he never imagined that after his encounter with Mariel, he’d be putting on his regency breeches just to take them off again…in front of the camera.
Dash is the answer to Mariel’s prayers in more ways than one. First, he saved her from an unruly mob. Second, he’s the perfect person to play the Duke of Harding, a character she’s created that captured her attention and won’t let go. Third, he’s more than game to be the face of her spicy historical shorts. And last but not least, he’s her perfect partner both in business and in the bedroom. But being work-partners-with-benefits can complicate things. Will their partnership survive or are Mariel and Dash doomed to not have their happily ever after?
I do love a good Regency historical romance, and so do the characters in this hilarious and steamy romance. Aspiring screenwriter Mariel Rivera is a huge fan of the era, but is facing a case of writer's block and job struggles (we've all been there). Conveniently for her, though, she bumps into model Dashwood Bennet, a thirst trap (and beyond) creator who's also a huge fan of the Regency era. Can these two come together and create a series of spicy historical shorts for social media? And can they do this while ignoring the extremely obvious chemistry between them?
Y'all, this one was so much fun! I loved the chemistry which was apparent from minute 1. I loved the characters, who were built up really well. I loved the casual diversity of the story. The setting in NYC worked really well in enabling an effective switch between the regency-era shorts themselves, which were interspersed throughout, and the bustly city vibe of the rest of this story. And even when there's a third act miscommunication (one of my least favorite tropes) it's handled really well and never feels unnecessary, just like a logical progression to the story that in the end results in an even better romance. This is absolutely a 5-star read!
Thanks so much to Atria and NetGalley for the E-ARC!
5 STARS!
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