How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days

By: Sophie Irwin

Narrated by: Lottie Bourne

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'I simply couldn't put this book down. Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension, it has everything you could want in a regency romcom' – Beth O'Leary, The Flat Share

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a delicious new romance…

He wants a wife. She wants to be jilted. This. Is. War.

Rich, handsome and titled Lord Ashford has every lady in England longing for his hand in marriage.

Everyone, that is, except Miss Lydia Hanworth – the only young woman Ashford wishes to marry.

Pressured into accepting Ashford's proposal, the announcement must be kept secret for ten days. Can Lydia free herself from her obligations before the engagement is publicly announced, without ruining her reputation? You can achieve an awful lot in ten days, after all…

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Critic reviews

‘Austen meets Emily Henry, this is a total treat. Stylish, witty, pacey, and immersive – Sophie Irwin is the queen of the regency romcom’ Niamh Hargan, The Break-Up Clause

‘Full of heart, laugh out loud funny and a pure joy to read – her best yet’ Jessica Bull, Ms Austen Investigates

‘Such style, wit and beautiful story-telling … Better than Bridgerton, as good as any Heyer’ Susan Lewis, Nothing to See Here

‘Sheer happiness and sunshine … deliciously funny, warm and wise and sparklingly romantic. An enemies to lovers romance that is far too tempting to put down’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Happy Hour

‘A funny, clever read packed full of characters to root for. A must-read author for me’ Cesca Major, If I Were You

Good fun!

Great story and wonderful performance from the narrator. Witty, crazy, fun but also beautifully romantic. Some very serious subjects are threaded through the wit and hilarious moments. Overall a very good listen!!

Intriguing and entertaining

Very funny and Loved the twists and turns in the story which were unexpected yet intriguing

The best author in the genre

Yet another perfect novel from Sophie Irwin! This story in particular was so hilarious it had me cackling out loud again and again, and the chemistry between the two leads was undeniable. And oh, the romance! I will read anything this author writes!

Almost DNF but Glad I Finished

I almost DNF and had to skim over the first 10-12 chapters. It was painful watching the main character in a humiliation ritual to free herself. After that though, the book dramatically improved and went from 1 star to almost 3. The first book by this author was perfection for me. The 2nd DNF and 3rd I had to grit my teeth and bare it a while before enjoying.

Great story line!

I didn't dislike anything! It was fun and lighthearted with a bit of suspense and mystery.