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Book 1 of 4 in Regency Vows

To Have and to Hoax

by Martha Waters

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Violet and James married for love and have not had a real conversation in four years. When she pretends to be dying to get his attention, he plays along.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~320
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is To Have and to Hoax?

To Have and to Hoax is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Third person, dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    How spicy is To Have and to Hoax?

    To Have and to Hoax is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is To Have and to Hoax a standalone?

    No. To Have and to Hoax is book 1 of 4 in Regency Vows. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in To Have and to Hoax?

    To Have and to Hoax features second chance, regency. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does To Have and to Hoax have content warnings?

    We have no major content warnings noted for To Have and to Hoax, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after To Have and to Hoax?

    If you loved To Have and to Hoax, try Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare, The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan. They share its second chance and regency energy at a similar spice level.