Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain

Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain is a witty Regency romance where Julia Thistlewaite enlists her friend Selina Dalton, a vicar's daughter of limited means, to get revenge on the notoriously picky Mr. Jeremy Malcolm by pretending to be his ideal wife from his list of qualifications. Selina's initial reluctance to participate turns to genuine interest in Malcolm, but the plot's deception nearly ruins their budding relationship. The book blends classic Regency romance with humor and a satirical look at societal expectations and power dynamics, ultimately focusing on themes of self-awareness, love, and accepting flaws.