Books like Seducing Mr Knightly by Maya Rodale

Annabelle Swift, a dedicated advice columnist, has long harbored affection for Derek Knightly, the guarded editor-owner of The London Weekly. Determined to win his attention, she consults her loyal readers for strategies—from daring fashion statements to bold flirtations—receiving a mix of successes and mishaps. Meanwhile, Derek, long oblivious to Annabelle’s quiet devotion, finds himself bewilderingly drawn to her when his own doubts about a rival’s affections stir jealousy of a dangerous intensity. As the newspaper faces destruction by the vengeful Lord Marsden, Derek must choose between a strategic marriage to Marsden’s sister to protect the paper or following his heart toward Annabelle. The story follows their intertwined paths, balancing workplace dynamics, romance, and the perilous world of late‑era London journalism, as each woman and man confronts their deepest desires and the costs of staying true to love.

First publish date: 2012