Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence. She is now the bestselling and award-winning author of smart and sassy romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.
With an almost Wodehousian flair for words, perfectly placed wit, endlessly amusing characters, and a vividly evoked 1890s New York City setting, Rodale launches her new Gilded Age Girls Club series on a spectacularly high note. -- Booklist <strong>(starred review)</strong> An inspiring look into a time when being a female change agent came at significant personal sacrifice... highly recommended; readers will eagerly look forward to the continuation of the series. -- Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Rodale's Gilded Age-set series launch is a smart, bright love story that perfectly balances messages of female empowerment and social potential with romantic tensions created by class and gender dichotomies ripe for revolution. -- Kirkus Reviews Rodale charms with this captivating historical... Sparkling characters, able plotting, and joie de vivre make the first in Rodale's Gilded Age Girls Club an utterly enjoyable standout. -- Publishers Weekly