I loved the setup of this book, but thought the title was not as fitting as it could have been. Lady Wilhelmina's character was very well-developed. While Bram's character was not as fleshed out, he was believable and not static. I've enjoyed everything by this author.

Frampton is indeed great for historical readers who look for pretty straightforward regencies. Fans of Maclean, Lorrett, Leigh, Kleypas, and Dare should pick this one up!

3.5\5 Stars

I thought this was cute ! I really enjoyed reading this book I liked that the heroine is into astronomy, it felt very fresh and new. I enjoyed reading about Wilhelmina and Bram. They were ambitious and smart and man did they bicker. I adored the fake dating trope which of course makes them get to know each other. There were so many little details that had me laughing including the do not marry list. Overall this was a great time and I absolutely recommend it.

A fake relationship is the impetus for the love story in Her Lessons in Persuasion by Megan Frampton. But the protagonists' ambitions serve to keep them apart in a surprisingly relatable – if somewhat slow – historical romance.
When Wilhelmina "Mina" Bettesford's father comes home from a long journey with a new wife, the young woman is pressured more frequently to find a suitor and finally marry. It's a plan she has no intention of following through on, thinking it will only inhibit her freedom and ability to accomplish her more scientific-oriented goals of joining the Astronomy Society.
But meeting with the broody gentlemen while star gazing offers Mina a chance to put this wedding business off long enough to come into her inheritance. Bram and Mina's first meeting is funny. It gives readers a quick glimpse of the kind of characters they are, steadfast in their determination and beliefs and unwillingness to proceed without thinking it through and contemplating all contingencies.
The interstitials are random, but I guess they provide some historical context. Some lean on the comical side of things as we hear Mina's reasonings for refusing the bachelor she names. My favorite, though, is the one where she says there is no need to elaborate on why.
There are some seemingly modern sensibilities in how forward Wilhelmina is with Bram from the beginning of the book. These two are very pragmatic people dedicated to their respective professions and determined to overcome their perceived obstacles [his birth and her gender], which adds a layer to their arrangement throughout the story.
Despite what her introduction might have made me think otherwise, I also appreciate the trope subversion done with Alethea. She can become another wicked stepmother but seems to genuinely care for Mina's father and care for her even if it feels like she's not being helpful in the manner Mina needs her to be.
Halfway into the story, we see Frampton lean into some comedy while adding more interaction between Wilhelmina and Bram's inner circle. Benton plays off the pair well in the run-up to the vote on the debate topic for the Stars in the Sky Society, while the other men in the group, presumably as a setup for the leading men in the rest of the series, sometimes feel a little shoehorned in.
Overall, Her Lessons in Persuasion is a fun read with two introspective protagonists determined to reach their goals only to have it within reach and discover that what they want is changed thanks to the other person.

I just love an historical romance. This was just what you’d expect. A stud. A headstrong girl. An unexpected romance that is just hot.

This book is a great start to a new series! A school for scoundrels? Yes, please!
Wilhelmina is 24 and she is determined not to marry. She does not want to participate in the marriage mart, but rather focus on her career as an astronomer. While she is hanging off a bridge, looking at the stars, she meets Bram. Bram tries to rescue her because he sees a damsel in distress hanging off the bridge. He “rescues” her and insists on escorting her home. She boldly kisses him thinking that they will never see each other again. Unfortunately, fate has other plans for them.

Wilhelmina’s father and step-mother start to meddle in her love life and set up a fake dating scenario with Bram so that other men will take notice and also want to court her. That does not go as planned and feelings start to develop between them. They really did have a lot in common, they liked spending time with each other. They still both had healthy relationships with friends outside of their circle. They both are supportive of each other’s careers. Bram is a barrister that wants to be a judge and Wilhemina is an astronomer who wants to be recognized for her contributions to the field. As a librarian, I LOVE that the men had a book club. What a delightful detail in the story.

This book has a lot of focus on friendship. I love that the couple really gets to know each other. It is a slow burn romance with a couple that really complements each other. I love the title and I love the cover. That alone should suck you in. It was a fun read and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

I love reading the first book in a new series, partially because I know there is a strong likelihood that I'll get to know the characters better and they will pop in future books. This one is no exception. I very much enjoyed the building of the relationship between Wilhemina and Bram. Megan Frampton's books definitely ones that I keep on the lookout for.

This is only my second book I’ve read by this author, & I’ve enjoyed both of them. Wilhelmina & Bram are the perfect combination. They both are smart, bookish, argumentative, & neither wants to get married. Lady Wilhelmina wants to be an astronomer & can’t wait till she gets her inheritance so she can pursue her dreams. Bram is an orphan & a barrister that doesn’t want trouble. Then they meet……

Really cute way they meet too. Loved the characters—main & side—, some good banter, some sweet moments, only one chapter for the requisite sex scene, & just a fun time.

Loved this book and both leads, and am excited for all the next installments in the series to see Bram and Wilehmina in the future books too.

A cute romp with a delightfully science-minded heroine and a bastard barrister. Her Lessons in Persuasion had everything a romance lover could want: fake dating trope, somewhat enemies to lovers, and a spunky heroine. This is a low steam novel that focuses mostly on kissing and has one (far too fast) bedroom scene. While I enjoyed this story, the ending felt rushed and far too...silly for my taste. All in all, though, a delightful read.

I want to start off by saying that this was the first from Megan Frampton I've read so I won't be painting the rest of her books with the same brush. That said this was an incredibly unfortunate introduction to her work as I found this book dreadful.

I'll start out with the pros which was the Found Family of the Hero. They're love and support of him was incredibly heartwarming. That's about where it ends.

I couldn't find myself liking either of the main characters in the beginning. The first act was a slog to get through and there was virtually no tension until halfway through the book. That's not even touching on her terrible father and stepmother. How she saw anything good in them still boggles my mind!

And I'm not sure what it was about the writing but so much of it felt clunky and disjoined. If I had to take a shot for every time the heroine said, "Because I'm not going to marry," I'd be in ICU getting my stomach pumped and praying to survive.

I love fluff pieces but there were just so many things that didn't work for me here that I'm still confused about how any of this was written.

I love the start of a new series to settle into and this one is fantastic.

I love love loved Wilhelmina and Bram. They're both smart, ambitious people who love to argue. There was loads of chemistry from the start and I truly enjoyed reading their fake relationship turn into something more. And hello, Bram's friends. I can't wait to see more of all of you.

Plot wise, it was good. It was sort of weird that we didn't get any sort of information about why Althea was doing what she was, but she did (eventually) grow on me a bit. The friend group was delightful and I relished the scenes with all of them together. The last few chapters were so good (Aunt Flora, I'm looking at you) and the epilogue was perfect.

Overall, this was a great start to a new series and I can't wait to read more.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**

Five gentleman grew up together in an orphan's home and are the best of friends.
Bram Townsend meets Lady Wilhelmina gazing at the stars. They meet again under surprising circumstances at a charity event. An unexpected proposition gives them more time to be together. An independent lady and barrister tell each other they don't want to get married, but close proximity, heated kisses and help from friends and family may change their minds. Some open door sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Heroine is spoiled and out of touch. Her “Men I Don’t Wish to Marry” list felt petty and annoying, and her reasons reflected more on her than them.

If I had to put a page flag in for every eyebrow wiggle or little dance I did during this book, I'd have been able to make a technicolor dream coat.

Megan Frampton never disappoints, though. So I don't know why I'm surprised.

I have a checklist of what I want when I crack open a historical romance, and Megan Frampton is one of the authors that never leaves a box unchecked.

First in a new series from Megan Frampton. Lady Wilhelmina Bettesford has no desire to marry. She is six months away from receiving her inheritance that will let her live independently.
This is a slow burn romance and surprisingly both are virgins. There is of course stolen moment for kissing and some heat, but the passion is lower than typical for an Avon historical romance.

Also with it being the first book in a new series, you had the introduction of all the characters from the orphanage. Their backgrounds and personalities are set up for future books. So there was a lot to keep track of.
Not my favorite book by Megan Frampton, but I think this series will be very interesting.

I discovered Megan Frampton on NetGalley by chance, and have had the pleasure of reading a couple of ARCs and really enjoying them, and this one was no different.
This was a really fun romp with two fun, believable characters and a great non-romance sub-plot.

Her Lessons in Persuasion is the first book of the School for Scoundrels series which means you can pick this one up and dive right into the book without worrying you may have missed something.

Our main characters are Wilhelmina and Bram. Wilhelmina has never wanted to marry and she only has to hold off her father for another few months until her inheritance is available to her but when her father comes home from a visit to one of his estates with a much younger wife on his arm (younger than Wilhelmina even), she is pushed into a situation where she needs do whatever she can to stall them on getting her married off by the end of the season....including navigating a fake relationship to keep her family from forcing her into a marriage before her inheritance is available.

Enter Bram. He just happens to be the man who is pushed into helping her find a husband and having unexpectedly "saved" Wilhelmina one evening on a bridge (and she kissed him), he is surprised to find that her family wants him to pretend to be a suitor to encourage others to court / marry her. He has no desire to join Society but he wants to be a judge and he knows if he can engage with the right people, he has a better chance of making that happen. Unfortunately for him, he finds it difficult to remember it's supposed to be an act.

I enjoyed how Frampton built the relationship between the main characters. They come from different parts of society so there's not only that aspect but they both have very different goals in mind at the start and seeing how they navigated both the expectations of others as well as each other, was what kept me turning the pages. If you're looking for a new historical romance, consider picking this one up.

I adored Wilhelmina and Bram's story! It was so much fun watching these to together. Neither wanted marriage, but the heart always wins!

Wilhelmina doesn't really want to marry, she just wants her inheritance so she can live her life. Her family insists she get married so she ends up escorted through the fray by Bram. Bram is a barrister and sexy as sin. He agrees to help Wilhelmina by posing as her fake fiancée. Trouble is they both tend to forget it isn't for real when they are together. A sexy read.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley.