Gentleman Seeks Bride: A Hazards of Dukes Novel

3-3.5 Stars! I did enjoy this book but feel like I’ve read it a couple times before. It’s the 4th book in the ‘Hazards of Dukes’ series, can be read as a standalone and has a HEA ending. It’s a good story and I enjoyed reading it. This book had some really great ‘sexy times’, which had me overheating! It was so unfair how women were treated back in those days and I would’ve been a revolutionary right beside Jane, the main female character. And why it was frowned upon for men to dabble in trade, I’ll never understand. Good lesson to people on investing that the main characters’ father should’ve lived by - never invest more than you are willing to lose. And, one word - diversify! (Spread out to more than just one investment!) You’re welcome! *I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Gentleman Seeks Bride by Meg Frampton, book four in her Hazards of Dukes series, is about choices; choices made for you, choices you’ve made, good or bad. Sometimes, you have no choice and do things because it’s expected of you; other times, you choose to do what’s best for you. You might even choose a path different than that expected of you. That is what happens to James and Jane, and the cast of supporting characters in this lovely, unexpected romance. Thomas Sharpe is as handsome as he is broke, which is extremely, and needs to marry an heiress in order to save his family from poverty. He also happens to be best friends with Lady Jane Capel's brother, so when he sees her at a gaming club, he vows to protect her. Lady Jane was jilted two years ago and has been on the outskirts of society ever since; but no more. She wants to experience all the fun that her independence can offer, so she makes a deal with Thomas; she will help him secure a wealthy bride by the end of the season in exchange that he escort her to all the interesting places a single lady shouldn't go alone, and teaches her a bit about real intimacy between a man and woman. Thomas is determined not to truly corrupt his best friend’s sister, nor fall in love with her, but as Jane and Thomas spend more time together, they both come to realize that the heart wants what the heart wants, even when it shouldn’t. Ms. Frampton wrote a entertaining and amusing story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with humorous escapades, clever banter, chemistry and endearing characters giving Thomas and Jane a chance to fall in love. I recommend Gentleman Seeks Bride to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Innocent Jane and fortune hunter Thomas make a deal: she'll find him a wealthy bride if he squires her about town and teaches her about intimacy. Thomas has no intention of taking advantage of his best friend's sister, but he agrees to help her learn about the world. The more time they spend together, the more their flirtation turns real. But he needs to marry money to save his family from ruin, and she's been disinherited. Can they find a way to be together? This book has the spirited characters, sparkling dialogue, and spicy love scenes that the author is known for. Fun and flirty, it's a treat for readers of steamy Regency romance. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.