An astronomer heroine. A barrister hero. Supportive, meddling friends. A kindly aunt. And an adorable dog named Dipper. Her Lessons in Persuasion strikes the perfect balance between humor, banter, and romance. As an astronomy nerd and a historical romance lover, I adored Bram and Wilhelmina’s story from beginning to end!This is the first book in the School for Scoundrels series. It follows the journey of five orphaned friends who grew up at a home for destitute boys. They became successful through hard work and the support of their respective foster parents. They even have a book club! These characters are all deserving of their own books. I am already looking forward to it.Bram Townsend doesn’t have time for love. He is a barrister with a strong sense of justice. He chose his profession because he has a talent for arguing with people. I love Bram’s character even though his friends call him “a stuffy pedant.” Bram is not the typical historical romance hero and that appealed to me. He is neither titled nor a rake. Fyi, he is a virgin! The illegitimacy of his birth weighs heavily on him. Thus, he cannot afford to be improper.Lady Wilhelmina Bettesford is a fabulous character. I adore wallflower/spinster/bluestocking heroines. Wilhelmina is smart, independent, and adamantly opposed to marriage. Wilhelmina’s “Men I Do Not Wish to Marry” list is hilarious. She’s ambitious, impetuous, and delightfully awkward. Wilhelmina loves her dog, her books, and astronomy. She just wants to stare up at the stars. Girl, same! I love her relationship with her aunt. They have plans to move in together once Wilhelmina receives her inheritance.So, Wilhelmina’s stepmother concocts a ludicrous plan to increase Wilhelmina’s marriage prospects. The plan entails Bram to pretend he is interested in Wilhelmina. If one gentleman is interested in her, surely other ‘eligible’ gentleman would notice her? Poor Wilhelmina! Anyway, Bram agrees because he wants to buy Wilhelmina time, so she can decide what she wants to do. However, the more time they spend together, the more their feelings grow. There are also those stolen kisses! While Bram discovers Wilhelmina’s fierce determination, Wilhelmina learns that Bram is not a controlling man. I really like how their relationship develops from attraction to friendship to love. Bram truly sees Wilhelmina. One of my favorite parts was when Wilhelmina expresses her disdain for fiction, Bram not only persuades Wilhelmina to read fiction that she will enjoy, but he also begins to read astronomy books.Her Lessons in Persuasion is a charming, wonderfully crafted story with endearing secondary characters and infused with Megan Frampton’s customary wit and humor. I loved the clever astronomy references throughout the book. Highly recommend.I voluntarily read and reviewed an early copy of this book. All opinions are my own.