Megan Frampton's prose is characterized by its elegant language and keen insight into human relationships. She often delves into the complexities of romantic feelings and societal expectations, crafting narratives that feel both familiar and surprising. Frampton's work explores the intricate dance between love and desire, examining their profound impact on individual lives. Her distinctive voice offers readers a compelling and thought-provoking literary experience.
In this installment of the Duke's Behaving Badly series, Nicholas Smithfield transitions from a carefree life of boxing and romance to navigating the responsibilities of nobility. Having unexpectedly inherited a title, he must also contend with an arranged marriage. The story explores themes of duty, love, and the challenges of adjusting to a new life while balancing personal desires with societal expectations.
Apparently, very difficult indeed.Edward Wolcott promised his ailing father he would marry well, and it appears Lady Olivia wishes to assist him. The sparkling firebrand intends to smooth his way through London's ballrooms, parlors, and eligible ladies, while all Edward's thoughts suddenly revolve around bedrooms .
He'll make sure she's safe, and then find a suitable lady to fall in love with. But when rules (and garments) become discarded during this long, intimate journey, it's soon clear that this surprisingly daring lady is the woman he's needed all along.
Set against the backdrop of aristocratic society, Archibald Salisbury faces the daunting task of transforming Genevieve, the Duchess of Blakesley, into the ideal duchess. As a war hero and son of a viscount, he is well-versed in societal expectations, but Genevieve's captivating beauty complicates his mission. Torn between duty and desire, Archibald must navigate the challenges of his assignment while grappling with his growing attraction to her.
In Megan Frampton’s captivating new Dukes Behaving Badly novel, we learn the answer to the question: Why do dukes fall in love? Michael, the Duke of Hadlow, has the liberty of enjoying an indiscretion . . . or several. But when it comes time for him to take a proper bride, he ultimately realizes he wants only one woman: Edwina Cheltam. He’d hired her as his secretary, only to quickly discover she was sensuous and intelligent. They embark on a passionate affair, and when she breaks it off, he accepts her decision as the logical one . . . but only at first. Then he decides to pursue her. Michael is brilliant, single-minded, and utterly indifferent to being the talk of the ton. It’s even said his only true friend is his dog. Edwina had begged him to marry someone appropriate–—someone aristocratic . . . someone high-born . . . someone else. But the only thing more persuasive than a duke intent on seduction is one who has fallen irrevocably in love.
Set in London, this novel introduces five gentlemen with strong friendships as they explore the complexities of life and love. The story promises a blend of romance and camaraderie, appealing to fans of Sarah MacLean and the popular BRIDGERTON series. With engaging characters and a vibrant setting, it sets the stage for a delightful journey through the social challenges of the era.
She's a deliciously scandalous woman who is no man's bride. He's a black sheep, forced to return home. Together, they enter a make-believe betrothal that shocks London society in the next thrilling installment in Frampton's scintillating series. Original.
The author of the “sparkling” and “steamy” (Entertainment Weekly) Never Kiss a Duke returns with the delightful third book in the Hazards of Dukes series as a rigid duke meets his match in a rebellious lady.Thaddeus, the new Duke of Hasford, holds his new title reluctantly, but his sense of duty is strong. Task number one: find a wife and secure an heir. He thinks he’s found the perfect choice in Lady Jane Capel—until her sister, Lavinia, bursts onto the scene. Vivacious, rebellious, and strikingly beautiful, Lavinia is determined to keep him away from her shy, sweet sister. And she’s also determined not to think so much about his broad chest and strong thighs.When Lady Lavinia and Thaddeus end up in the most compromising position, witnessed by Lavinia’s mother and nearly everyone at a party, they’re forced to get married to protect their reputations. With no love between them, but with an heir to conceive, they strike a bargain in bed. Only Lavinia demands passion, and Thaddeus complies, with both of them realizing this marriage of convenience may turn into much more...
When does proper behavior deserve a deliciously improper reward?The scandalously unmarried Lady Margaret Sawford is looking for adventure-and is always up for a challenge.
If you love the sparkle of Tessa Dare and the wit of Sarah MacLean, then you won't want to miss this newest historical romance by Megan Frampton, who returns with a delicious story about a will in dispute, a four-week bargain, and a pretend engagement with romantic consequences. It only takes one moment to cause a scandal...and four weeks to live it down! Week one: Lovely, lively Octavia Holton arrives in the village, determined to claim her inheritance--the home she grew up in with her late father. Surely he meant for his daughter to have the property, and owning it means she could fix it up, sell it, and use the money to pay off her debts. But when she arrives, she discovers the house is also claimed--by one Gabriel Fallon. Week two: Gabriel claims his father won the property in a bet, but he can't bring himself to toss Octavia out on her very delightful derrière, so he makes her a four-week bargain: Together they'll pretend to be engaged, all the while seeking out any will, letter, or document that proves who gets the ownership. Weeks three and four: But that means togetherness...a lot of togetherness, and long days--and evenings--in each other's company. The pair seems destined to "duke it out," staking their claims...but it's all too soon that they realize their rivalry might lead to something much more intimate. And suddenly four weeks seems like a long time. And yet not enough.