ARC Review: Her Lessons in Persuasion (School for Scoundrels #1) by Megan Frampton
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Series: School for Scoundrels #1
Author: Megan Frampton
Published January 24th 2023 by Avon Books
Goodreads Synopsis
Megan Frampton dazzles in the first book in her new series, A School for Scoundrels. Five gentlemen with unbreakable bonds navigate life--and love--in London. Perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean and anyone who loves BRIDGERTON!
To Lady Wilhelmina Bettesford, the "game" of finding a husband is a competitive sport she wants no part of...until her much-younger step mama forces her to play it. So when her stepmother asks sexy barrister Bram Townsend to pretend to woo the amateur astronomer to boost Wilhelmina's popularity, it's up to Wilhelmina to navigate a fake courtship that will keep the family from forcing her into a marriage--any marriage--before she finally receives the inheritance that will allow her to live as she wants.
The trouble is every time Bram takes her in his arms she has a most difficult time remembering theirs is an act...the make-believe passion feels very real indeed.
Bram Townsend is a man on the way up: living for his books and his beliefs. Squiring Lady Wilhelmina through London's dusk-to-dawn social whirl is hardly an ordeal--she's beautiful, bright, and bold, everything he finds tempting in a woman. Their deal means he can meet the "best" people while she keeps her family at bay. The challenge is he quickly finds himself wanting her to say "yes" when she's so determined to say "no." She persuaded him to make this impetuous bargain, but how can he convince her to make it real?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Knowing that she only needs to wait six month until her 25th birthday, and her independence, Lady Wilhelmina Bettesford is shocked when her father returns home from their country estate, with a new wife in tow. A wife who just happens to be 5 years younger than Wilhelmina, and is set on getting her married off by the end of the season. Wilhelmina is definitely not interested, but when the man roped into helping her find a husband turns out to be the one who 'rescued' her from the bridge in the dead of night, and who she kissed. Bram Townsend knows his place in society, and he has no interest in joining 'Polite Society'. But Bram wishes to be a judge one day, and his friends explain that being seen by the right people may be his way in.
Well this is my first Frampton book, but definitely not by last. The premise of the series is about a group of friends who were all raised at the Devenaugh Home for Destitute Boys (what they call the School for Scoundrels), and have found family together. Bram is a barrister, and cares about righting injustice in the world. He is drawn to Wilhelmina, and wants to help her evade marriage - which she definitely does not want - until she comes into her inheritance. However, as they spend more time together, it's clear they are made for each other, and Bram wants to marry her, but will not force her. I loved the debating scenes, particularly when all of the 'scoundrels' became involved and brought the whole family together. A great start to the series, and one I can't wait to continue.
Dates Read:
December 22-23, 2022
Rating
4 Stars
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