title: My Fair Duchess: A Dukes Behaving Badly Novel
author:  Megan Frampton 
description: Ms. Frampton brings humorous charm and seasoned class to a scenario done many times. My Fair Duchess is a twist on an old gem that develops a life of its own...what ensues is ultimate chaos with irresistible heart. Another classic in the making. (Night Owl Reviews)<br /><br />Frampton bases her novel on an actual law that allowed a woman to inherit a dukedom. And the My Fair Lady premise allows this talented writer to craft a delightful, sometimes humorous, sometimes highly poignant and always powerful romance. (RT Book Reviews)<br /><br />My Fair Duchess, Framptons marvelously clever riff on Pygmalion and the latest in her Dukes Behaving Badly series, following Why do Dukes Fall in Love (2016), is another captivating symphony of scintillating wit and sophisticated sensuality brilliantly conducted by an author writing at the top of her game. (Booklist <strong>(starred review)</strong>)
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  **C an a daring deception led to love?**
  
  
  Simon, the Duke of Bellingham dreads his sister’s house party, especially as
  her matchmaking hat is firmly in place. Attempting to atone for a misspent
  youth, Simon has become a sober, respected member of Parliament—and a hunted
  bachelor. His plan to avoid the minefield of ambitious mamas and their too-
  innocent daughters is cast aside when he happens across a lady whose beauty is
  only enhanced by her wicked, teasing tongue.
  
  
  Lady Jessica Tremaine never forgot the kindness the duke displayed during a
  dark day when she was a young girl. Unexpectedly crossing paths once again, he
  assumes she is a lady’s maid and not the lady from a troubled house and
  family. It’s clear he doesn’t remember her, and for a time, she allows herself
  to dream of a future away from her despicable step-father.
  
  
  When Simon learns of her lie, he retreats to London to nurse what he suspects
  is a broken heart. Yet, when Jessica finds herself in dan