Apparently I have never read Megan Frampton, so I am glad I received an eArc from netgalley to review the first book in a new series. The series is based on 5 men who met as orphans and became life long friends. They were each adopted and have become very successful. Bram, our hero is a barrister and has never thought about marriage until one night he spies a woman on a bridge parapet, things she is going to jump and grabs her down.
She is Lady Wilhemena, an amateur astronomer who just wants a better view of the stars..
The premise is, her father and stepmother want her to get married, but she is trying to wait 6 months to come into her inheritance so she can be independent and become an astronomer. The banter is excellent as these are 2 very intelligent people, but I admit I liked Bram more than Wilhemina. You can guess the outcome, but how the couple wade through the expectations of society make for a very good story. I certainly intend to read the rest of the series. This is my honest review and thank you netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read and review.

This was a super cute fun read. I enjoyed it. It was definitely not something I typical read however I'm glad I did loved the characters and loved the ending. I really enjoyed the main female character and how she didn't really rely on a man and just wanted to be herself no matter what people thought.

What a cozy and fun book, filled with humor and insightful details. I thoroughly enjoyed the awkward-to-loving transition between a bastard barrister and a scientist wallflower as they both learn to put aside their first impressions (about life, literature and love) and give new experiences and feelings a second chance. The gap in class, upbringing and interests between the two main characters increased the stakes and growth of their romance, and I especially adored the funny and loyal side characters, including his orphanage friends and her maiden aunt. And above all, I loved the through-theme that those who really love you can “see” you as you truly are. As an added bonus, there’s even an adorable dog sidekick!

Thank you, NetGalley, for this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.