My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel

My Lady's Choosing puts the reader in control of a romance story set in Regency-era England. The protagonist is a 28-year-old companion to a wealthy woman, and through key decision points, readers direct the character's romantic journey. Multiple potential love interests present themselves throughout the narrative, including a brooding Scottish lord, a charitable society doctor, and a roguish explorer. Each choice leads down different paths with unique storylines, interactions, and possible endings. The book follows romance novel conventions while incorporating humor and self-awareness about genre tropes. Period details and social conventions provide the framework, but the interactive format allows for both traditional and unexpected romantic scenarios. This structure challenges assumptions about agency and fate in romance stories, playing with readers' expectations of the genre. The multiple pathways reflect different approaches to love, duty, and self-determination in a restrictive social environment.

Readers found the book fun and humorous, appreciating its playful take on romance novel tropes and multiple narrative paths. Many noted it works well both as parody and as an authentic romance story. Likes: - Witty writing style and self-aware humor - Diverse love interests and settings - Replay value with different choices - LGBTQ+ inclusive options Dislikes: - Some paths shorter than others - A few readers found the humor too forced - Limited choices in certain story branches - Some felt the historical accuracy was lacking Ratings: Goodreads: 3.95/5 (6,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (1,900+ ratings) Common review quote: "It's like if Pride and Prejudice met Choose Your Own Adventure" Several readers mentioned the book is best enjoyed in physical format rather than ebook, as flipping between choices is easier with paper pages.

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🌹 The novel allows readers to choose between four potential love interests: a proper Scottish lord, a rugged Highland warrior, a mysterious nobleman, and a roguish sea captain. 📚 Despite being a parody of romance novels, the book stays true to classic romance tropes and delivers genuine romantic storylines while playfully poking fun at genre conventions. ✍️ Authors Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris first met in art school and collaborated on various creative projects before writing this interactive romance novel together. 🎮 The book contains 300+ pages and multiple endings, with each playthrough taking approximately 1-2 hours, similar to traditional "Choose Your Own Adventure" books. 🌟 Released in 2018, it was one of the first adult-oriented interactive romance novels to gain mainstream success, helping pave the way for more mature "choose your path" stories.