Books like Rumors (Luxe Series, Book 2)

A glittering, scandalous dive into the cutthroat world of high-society rivalries where gossip is the ultimate currency. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Rumors (Luxe Series, Book 2).

glamorous
scandalous
tense
opulent

01
The Luxe (Luxe Series, Book 1)
Anna Godbersen · 2007
A glittering, soapy plunge into the scandalous secrets and forbidden romances of Gilded Age Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- scandalous
- tense
- opulent
- dramatic
02
Gossip Girl
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously toxic, brand-name-dropping plunge into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Shares:
- gossipy
- indulgent
03
Nothing Can Keep Us Together
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously dramatic plunge into the designer-clad, backstabbing world of elite Manhattan teenagers on the brink of graduation.
Shares:
- dramatic
- gossipy
- indulgent
04
Nicola and the Viscount
Meg Cabot
A sparkling, humorous romp through London society where glittering first impressions give way to genuine romance.
Shares:
- dramatic
05
Rumor Has It
Celia Scott
A breezy, charming romp about the intoxicating power of a little white lie and the delicious panic of having to make it real.
Feels:
- breezy
- charming
- mischievous
06
Masquerade
Melissa De La Cruz
A glittering, blood-soaked descent into the velvet-roped VIP rooms of New York's immortal elite.
Shares:
- glamorous
- tense
- opulent
- dramatic
07
Ruthless
Sara Shepard
A glossy, paranoia-soaked thrill ride where every designer label hides a devastating secret and no one can be trusted.
Shares:
- tense
- gossipy
08
The Season
Sarah MacLean
A sparkling Regency romp that trades polite society rules for espionage, murder, and swoony romance.
Feels:
- sparkling
- swoony
- lively
09
What Happens in London
Julia Quinn
A delightful, banter-filled game of neighborhood espionage that turns into a sparkling Regency romance.
Feels:
- cheerful
- breezy
- cozy
10
A Good Debutantes Guide to Ruin
Sophie Jordan
A deliciously scandalous romp where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a forbidden, high-stakes attraction.
Shares:
- scandalous
- opulent
11
Pretty Little Liars
Sara Shepard · 2006
A deliciously soapy, paranoia-fueled plunge into the dark secrets hiding behind manicured suburban lawns.
Shares:
- glamorous
- dramatic
- gossipy
12
A Rumoured Engagement
Catherine George · 1998
A deliciously dramatic vintage romance that leans into the taboo thrill of a step-sibling glow-up.
Shares:
- scandalous
- tense
- dramatic

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