Her Lessons in Persuasion - (School for Scoundrels) by Megan Frampton (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book 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?

Review Quotes

"Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories. Make Megan Frampton your next read!" -- Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author

"An independent lady and an ambitious barrister fake a courtship in the fresh, memorable introduction to the School for Scoundrels...The result is a thoroughly satisfying take on the fake relationship trope. Readers will be eager for more." -- Publishers Weekly

"Frampton's (Four Weeks of Scandal) series starter showcases two fiercely headstrong protagonists playfully matching wits. Bram's quirky friends are immensely fun, adding generous amounts of humor to the romance, and fans will be excited to see each of their stories revealed in future installments." -- Library Journal

"[A] charming combination of steamy, funny, and warmhearted...Frampton combines the best elements of classic Regency with contemporary touches." -- Kirkus Reviews on A Wicked Bargain for the Duke

"Downright titillating." -- Cosmopolitan on Tall, Duke and Dangerous

"Sparkling... [Never Kiss a Duke] bursts with delightful banter, restorative supporting characters who dance off the page, and plenty of steamy interludes and tantalizing yearning." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Megan Frampton's Never Kiss A Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night." -- Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author

"Fans of Frampton and her detail-rich historicals will find themselves pleasantly transported." -- Library Journal