I have not read Megan Frampton before but I enjoyed The Scot's Seduction. It was a fun escapist read with wonderful characters and showed a strong woman trying to go outside the structure of society to carve out her own world. Creating your own agency as a woman alone isn't easy but it never has been. Wasn’t easy during the Regency era and it isn’t easy now.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I read the first book in this series so of course I had to read the second one!

This follow's Drusilla (Dru) tens years after the events of book one. I thought her character was really interesting and unique for a historical romance heroine. She's an very independent woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid of what society might think of her. She reminded me a lot of Scarlett Peckham's heroines. She comes off as very modern and it works here. I also liked the hero Murdoch. He is also a man who knows what he wants. He accepts Dru for who she is and loves her even more for it. He comes off grumpy and shy which I found adorable.

The romance between these two felt mature in the sense that they both were attuned to each others' feelings and are willing to figure out life together. They truly felt like equals. They have banter and teasing which is always a boon. Plus Frampton really delivered on the dirty talk! I loved their chemistry too.

A low angst historical read with found family vibes.

Can be read on its own.

I really enjoyed The Scot's Seduction by Megan Frampton. For me, the highlight was Lady Drusilla, who is a woman who knows that she wants (freedom to help other people and conduct her own affairs her own way) -- and what she does not want (marriage). From her very first encounter with Murdoch, the Earl of Cragmore, she's open to having a physical relationship with him, and he with her, while they shepherd his niece through her first season. Naturally, neither one of them can keep it out of the realm of emotions.

Things I really liked about this book: The main characters are both emotionally mature. They are attuned to each other's feelings right from the start. Murdoch notes that it's unusual for Dru to have had previous lovers, but he accepts it without judgment and is glad for it. He isn't any more hesitant to learn things from her than she is from him. Neither one of them has all the answers, but they're largely willing to figure it out together. I also really liked the supporting characters and would like to see their respective best friends go have some adventures together as well.

I did read the first book in the series (featuring Dru's sister) before starting this one, but I don't think it is really necessary. This book takes place something like 10 years later, and Dru's sister is off page the entire time, so no prior knowledge was needed.

Megan Frampton's newest book in the Heirs and Spares series is amazing. The Scot's Seduction starts off with a bang with the heroine, Lady Drusilla Polyxeni Hester Courtenay, rejecting a proposal from a supposed bed partner. On the sidewalk are also two people arguing who turn out to be Murdoch, the Earl of Cragmore, and his niece. The story continues and introduces us to so many aspects of a person's character and their personality and what makes a person do and say the things that make them who they are. Drusilla agrees to sponsor the Earl's niece and for them to live in her home. Drusilla has no intention of ever marrying and hopes to continue helping those in need with her good deeds. Unfortunately, the proximity of a good looking Scot who is so different than every other man she has ever known makes her doubt her own heart. A remarkable story with great rapport and amazing communication between all the characters.

Lady Druscilla walks the line of London society—technically part of the ton, but known for her independence and disregard for its rigid rules. She has no intention of marrying and devotes her time to helping others. Enter Murdoch, a gruff Scottish earl unaccustomed to social niceties, who finds himself in need of help launching his spirited niece, Emily, into society. Druscilla agrees to assist, and the two opposites are soon caught up in the chaos of a London season.

This was an enjoyable, if slightly over-the-top, Regency read. Lady Druscilla’s characterization as a free-spirited, rule-breaking progressive felt exaggerated at times, and Murdoch was the classic reticent Highlander trope. Still, their dynamic was entertaining, the chemistry steamy, and the pacing brisk. While the plot leaned heavily into melodrama and the ending was fairly predictable, the novel had charm, likable supporting characters, and enough wit to satisfy fans of historical romance looking for a quick, fun escape.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

A cute, fun book that was a quick read. Drusilla and Murdock meet due to a coincidence. They started to work together and sparks fly. Murdock falls in love first and Drusilla is extremely cautious due to a previous experience. Overall a fun time.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

Lady Drusilla Courtenay loves the freedom she has as a spinster. She’s free to do the work she cares about, and doesn’t have to worry about a man controlling her or her finances. When pure chance brings a reserved Scotsman and his niece to her door, the two strike a bargain. She will sponsor his niece in society, and he will give her one of his buildings for her to expand her mission. Deeply hurt in the past, Drusilla has walled off her heart and doesn’t allow anyone to breach its walls. Can this sweet, reserved man be the one to break them down?

This is the second in the series of Heirs and Spares and follows Lady Drusilla, the sister of the heroine in the first novel. Ten years have passed since, and in that time Dru’s parents have passed away and her sister is in America with her husband dealing with their business. While a strong-willed and intelligent woman, Dru is lonely. She’s created a found family for herself with the friends she’s surrounded herself and often takes in those who need help temporarily before finding other arrangements for them. I loved how brutally honest she was with herself and with others. She admits to herself that her way of living is lonely and that she’s afraid to get her heartbroken again. We get to see her be vulnerable, which adds a lot of depth to her characterization. She’s more than the scandal society paints her out to be. I really liked her as a character and was all for her journey in this story.

Murdoch is a reserved man who can be mistaken for a grump. Really, it’s just that he feels uncomfortable in society and hates the subtext and games people play. He prefers directness. He’s refreshed to discover those qualities in Dru. He falls for her first, and it was fun to watch how befuddled the poor man was. I love a shy hero, who’s anything but shy in the bedroom. The man knows how to talk (iykyk). I really enjoyed watching him get close to his niece. Their relationship was heartwarming, and he really wants the best for her.

I loved the banter and playfulness between Murdoch and Dru. They had a lot of chemistry, and it was fun to see them draw out the anticipation until they finally get together. There was also a lot of intimacy between the two as they both let the walls down. It was incredibly moving when they confided in each other.

Ms. Frampton creates complex characters that have strong character arcs and backgrounds. From the mains to the side characters, each of them is a fully realized person with hopes and dreams. What you see at surface level isn’t what you get if only you would look a little bit closer. I loved the connection between Emily and Dru. It was just as important a relationship is the one between the two MC’s.

This was a fun, enjoyable read, and as with the first, I couldn’t put it down. It’s pretty low angst, with likable characters, and a HEA that’s true to their character arcs.