Recommended! This is like Newsies and Law and Order had a child that grew up into an incredibly sexy man. That man’s name is Frank Tripp. Mamie, the FMC is amazing. There is a TON of plot beyond the romance and the New York Gilded Age setting is unique and interesting. Deffo check this one out!!

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As I peruse these cringey Adam Levine messages while finishing The Rogue of Fifth Avenue, it’s hard to overstate just how much better Frank Tripp is than Adam Levine. For instance:

Frank Tripp would never say “it’s unreal how f*cking hot you are.” He says things like “you look so beautiful right now, and I’m not even done with you yet.” 

Frank isn’t going to slide into anyone’s DMs.* He’s gonna send them a bike with a note that says “for my little rebel.”

Frank isn’t going to offer to “buy your a$$ a steak dinner.” He’s going to actually take you to Sherry’s for a multi-course meal where he attempts to order everything for you in advance**

Finally, Frank would never cheat on his pregnant wife. In fact, he didn’t even want to get married and fail at monogamy. Alas, Mamie came along and was well, Mamie.

*Alright this book is set in the Gilded Age (1891) so the internet didn’t exist BUT you get my meaning.

**This is not a good strategy, always ask your date what they like to eat first! His heart was in the right place, though.