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Written on Apr 30, 2021
From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next title in the beloved romance series The Wallflowers - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.
'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series
The Wallflowers: four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes
Quirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can't find a husband by the end of her third London season, she will be forced to marry a man she hates - the ruthless entrepreneur Matthew Swift.
Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, so she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. What she doesn't count on, however, is Matthew's unexpected charm, or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.
But when a scandalous secret is uncovered, it could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.
'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean
The Wallflowers:
Secrets of a Summer Night
It Happened One Autumn
The Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
A Wallflower Christmas
Praise for Lisa Kleypas
'Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance' Booklist
'Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author' Kirkus Reviews
'Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate' Library Journal, starred review
'An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless' Romantic Times BOOKreviews
'Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve' That's Normal
- ISBN10 0748125671
- ISBN13 9780748125678
- Publish Date 3 March 2011 (first published 25 July 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint Piatkus Books
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 320
- Language English
Reviews
wyvernfriend
Written on Nov 27, 2014
Amanda
Written on Sep 4, 2014
I have a confession to make. I'm afraid if I hold it in anymore, I'll swoon, and every historical romance reader knows, no one likes a swooner. When I'm finished you are permitted, of course, to give me the cut direct.
I'm not sure I see the Kleypas hype.
*ducks*
*peeks up*
It's not that I disliked Scandal in Spring. I did like it. And certainly, I liked it a lot more than the first Lisa Kleypas book I read, which I stopped and returned to the library after a dubious consent sex scene and annoying characters. And I'm definitely pleased enough to continue with the rest of the series.
(But seriously, Amanda, did you really have to start with the fourth book in the series?)
It's just... everyone raves about Lisa Kleypas. But I... I am not raving. I wasn't sure I'd like Daisy at first. I did like Matthew, but I've found myself getting impatient with characters who hold back secrets from their past. (Which isn't a Kleypas thing, mind you, just a general preference.)
And so, it was a nice book. I liked it. I think I would have liked it more if I'd read previous books in the series, since the other couples got page time. I wasn't fond of the constant switches in POV, but... it was still good.
Kleypas fans, advise me: where do I go from here?
Stephanie
Written on May 18, 2010
Daisy Bowman is the last of the wallflowers to find wedded bliss. Her father, Thomas Bowman, is tired of spending money on gowns, balls, and everything needed to land Daisy a titled husband. Thomas hands down an ultimatum to Daisy; find the husband she wants to marry by the end of May or marry his choice: Matthew Swift.
Daisy can't imagine being married to her father's right hand man. What she knows about Matthew she doesn't like. Matthew is dependable and Thomas holds him in high esteem. Surely this means that Matthew must be a lot like Thomas. As time passes, Daisy learns she could be wrong.
Matthew has much to gain by marrying Daisy. He will gain the company when Thomas passes, but more importantly he has the opportunity he never thought possible. Matthew has loved Daisy for years from a safe distance. He knows he can't ever get close to Daisy; his past could catch up with him any time and he wouldn't want to taint her life that way. Can these two work through so much to find true love in the end?
I was very much looking forward to Daisy's story and I wasn't disappointed. Daisy is a strong character and we get to visit Annabelle, Lillian and Evie again. Matthew's past is not as terrible as it is made out to be. Overall, Scandal in Spring is a delightful trip back to England. The Wallflower series is a good one and I'm sad to know that there is only one more story to read after this.