The Duke's Guide to Correct Behavior

Starred review from September 22, 2014
This charming 1840 English historical launches a series from Frampton (What Not to Bare). Marcus, who has been Duke of Rutherford for only six months, gives up aimless debauchery when unexpectedly confronted with fatherhood. He swiftly hires a young woman named Lily as tutor to his daughter, Rose. Marcus seeks purpose in life, while Lily hopes his patronage will boost her employment agency for unfortunates. Their mutual attraction intensifies through sparkling banter and meaningful discussion, spiced by slow-building steamy physical intimacy, until the truth of Lily’s past potentially ends their hopes for the future. Their love for Rose, who is a realistic four-year-old rather than a plot device, adds another dimension to their relationship and escalates the reader’s emotional investment in their fate. Frampton superbly balances passion with humor, avoiding cliché through rich characterization. The result is warm, kindhearted, and utterly delightful. Agent: Louise Fury, Bent Agency.

October 15, 2014
Lily Russell knows it is the opportunity of a lifetime. The Duke of Rutherford wants the Quality Employment Agency to immediately send their most promising governess candidates for an interview. As one of the owners of the Quality Employment Agency, Lily would like nothing better than to place one of the agency's workers with a duke. The problem is that Lily is fresh out of governesses, which leaves her with no other option but to offer her own services. After all, how difficult can it be to take care of one little girl named Rose? After meeting Marcus, the devilishly handsome new duke, however, Lily begins to realize that if she is not extremely careful, her new employer just might tempt her into doing something that she really wouldn't want on her r'sum'. Frampton's romance has charm to spare, and readers will find it impossible to resist her flawless characterization, fanciful plotting, and deliciously fizzy wit.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)