Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshambury, has a problem: the legendary Gresham Trust has been depleted, and behind all the magazine covers, Instagram stories, manors, and yachts lies nothing more than a mountain of debt. The only solution, put forth by Rufus’s scheming mother, is for Rufus to attend his sister’s wedding at a luxury resort and seduce a woman with money. But Rufus wishes to follow his heart (and in his mother’s eyes betray his family and squander his legacy) by confessing his love to the literal girl next door, the humble daughter of a doctor, Eden Tong. When a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans—and their reputation—go up in flames. Can the once-great dukedom rise from the ashes? Or will a secret tragedy, hidden for decades, reveal a shocking twist?

Thank you to @netgalley, @doubledaybooks, and @kevinkwanbooks for the ARC! The author of the Crazy Rich Asian series (which I loved!) is back with an other juicy and hilarious tale of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Throw in a murder and a family secret kept buried for decades, and the result is a true page turner. Kwan has such a penchant for capturing the truly absurd and ostentatious lives of the one percent in such a hilarious manner, while also humanizing some of the more ridiculous characters. He does it so well in this book! I loved that the story took the reader all over the world. Eden and Rufus were such excellent characters, and being so grounded really balanced out the more overly lavish characters. Arabella was aggravating but so well written. And who else caught the little Kitty Pong cameo? The drama, lies, scandals, and secrets were so so good and I really enjoyed this book! Look for Lies and Weddings on shelves in May 2024!