I’m a big fan of Megan Frampton books. I read the first book in this series, somehow missed the second one and jumped right into the third. I love this series as the main female characters are super smart in nontraditional subjects. In this story, Myrtle is a brilliant mathematician who wants to start her own business helping other women invest and manage finances. Myrtle herself was very wealthy, but her brother managed her money. As the story started, Myrtle had been proposed to 32 times and rejected them all. Her brother, Viscount Leybourne was very aggravated by her actions and just did not understand her perspective. Simeon Jones is an artist with the reputation of a rake. In reality Simeon had a soft heart and tried to help when he could. Unfortunately, he was poor enough that he kept it a secret from his closest friends. In the opening scenes, he took a commission to paint someone and through various twists and turns, turned into complete mayhem. Myrtle talks Simeon into a business proposition which includes paying him to get her to London as fast as possible. To make this happen, they have to fake a marriage so they can travel together. Their banter throughout these negotiations is smart and funny. This is a bit of a slow burn romance, but super sexy and I found myself rooting for them the whole time. I thought that with their different interests they would not have much in common, but opposites definitely do attract in this story. Simeon took a risk by traveling with a lady and she took a risk by being with an illegitimate artist. Myrtle is a bit awkward in society and Simeon is as smooth as they come. This story is sexy, witty, fun, intelligent and an overall great read. It’s hard to put down once you start reading. It’s also hard not to get sucked in by the gorgeous violet themed cover. *fans self*
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