Gentleman Seeks Bride
A Hazards of Dukes Novel
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Publisher Description
In this delightful flip of a classic romance trope, Megan Frampton creates a handsome, witty, hero in need of a wealthy bride who meets his match in Lady Jane Capel, from A Wicked Bargain with the Duke. Perfect for fans of Sarah McLean, Tessa Dare, and Eloisa James.
“Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories. Make Megan Frampton your next read!” —Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
It’s a well-known fact that when a man is in search of a bride, a good dowry is never a hindrance.
Thomas Sharpe is handsome, well-bred, and desperately in need of a wealthy bride. His father has lost their income, his sister needs looking after, and so to save them all from a life of poverty he travels to London in search of an heiress.
Enter Lady Jane Capel. After her fiancé ended their engagement two years ago, Jane boldly left her parents’ home and moved in with her half-brother Percy. What does one more scandal matter to a family with such a curious reputation? Jane is independent, but not as well versed in life—and love—as she wants.
The two of them strike a deal: Thomas will show her all there is to know about the world —and intimacy—and Jane will help him find a bride. But the more time they spend together and the closer they get, the two of them soon realize that things aren’t so simple when it comes to men and women...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Frampton puts a fresh twist on the hunt for a wealthy spouse set-up in her fourth Hazards of Dukes Victorian romance (after A Wicked Bargain for the Duke). Thomas Sharpe's family's income is dwindling due to his father's bad investments, and so the handsome, charming Thomas accepts his mother's plea to restore the family fortunes by marrying well. Two years later, Thomas has failed to find a suitable match and makes a deal with Lady Jane Capel, the half sister of his best friend, Percy Waters. Once an heiress, Jane was disowned by her parents when she moved in with Percy after being jilted by her former fiancé. Now she wants Thomas to take her to the places in London he goes with Percy—from brothels to alehouses—so that she might experience more of life. In exchange, she'll help Thomas find a suitable wife. But neither bargained on the chemistry between them. As their friendship grows into a deeper attraction, Thomas must decide whether marrying for love is worth risking his family's financial stability. Frampton's progressive historical highlights the inequities regarding the expected behaviors of men and women in Victorian society while capturing the sizzling spark between the affable protagonists, and the sensual love scenes and enlightening adventures keep the pages turning. This is a charmer.
