scarr
Written on May 9, 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.
'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean
The Wallflowers: four young ladies enter London society and band together to each find a husband. Has the third 'Wallflower' now met her match?
'I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that.'
Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London.
A marriage of convenience is the only solution.
No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount. It quickly becomes clear, however, that Evie is a woman of hidden strength - and Sebastian desires her more than any woman he's ever known.
Determined to win her husband's elusive heart, Evie dares to strike a bargain with the devil: If Sebastian can stay celibate for three months, she will allow him into her bed.
When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife . . . even at the expense of his own life.
Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love . . .
'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn
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 006056251X
- ISBN13 9780060562519
- Publish Date 23 February 2016 (first published 28 February 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint HarperCollins Publishers
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 384
- Language English
Reviews
stacey_is_sassy
Written on Dec 25, 2017
A re-read of one of my favourite books is something I will always enjoy. Now that I'm a fan of audiobooks, it has become even more enthralling. I'm experiencing the book through another's eyes. If the narrator is good, they can portray the highs and lows exactly the right way. Rosalyn Landor has become my favourite narrator in historical romances. Her voice is soothing, her ability to change characters is seamless and accents seem no obstacle. I am carried away while listening to the story and she makes me see things I miss when reading.
Devil in Winter is one of the BEST stories I've ever read/listened to. The metamorphosis of both Evie and Sebastian is remarkable. Normally, we may be treated to a wallflower turning into a butterfly or a rake turning into a dutiful and loving husband, but in this case, we get both. I loved seeing them grow and become better people.
It was a five-star read and it's a five-star listen, so I'm giving it a 10-star rating...because I can.
jamiereadthis
Written on Mar 1, 2017
nitzan_schwarz
Written on Jul 29, 2016
So cool to see Cam as a boy plus Sebastian is actually such an attentive husband! Swoon!
Amanda
Written on Jan 18, 2015
Not gonna lie, I was worried about how I'd like Evie and how her stammer reads. Because like reading phonetically spelled accents (also in this book, and did not like), stammers can slow down reading. But the good news?
Evie comes into her own once she takes charge of her life, and when she does, her stammer all but disappears. And her life pre-take-change? Awful. You get the vibe in previous books that Evie's life isn't all that great, but it's this book where we see just how bad it is. Surprise? (Not a surprise.) I liked Evie. She grew and blossomed.
Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, on the other hand, I was less fond of. And not necessarily because of what he did in It Happened One Autumn (though that wasn't very nice on his part). He fits the rake-who-can't-go-more-than-a-few-nights-without-a-woman trope, and he never stood out to me beyond that. (At least, not in the way that other authors have done so for me.)
Did I like him? Yes. He takes care of Evie and finds himself drawn to her despite his efforts not to. That he takes care of Evie so well is a point in his favor, but perhaps the best part of Sebastian's character arc (which we didn't necessarily see a lot of) was his step into running Evie's father's gaming hell.
Bottom line? A solid Lisa Kleypas that made my Sunday afternoon more enjoyable.
wyvernfriend
Written on Sep 24, 2014
She chooses to use Viscount St Vincent as a husband. He kidnapped her friend, headed for Gretna Green before being stopped, he needs money, that she has, she needs a husband, and with her perceived flaws maybe he will cope with her; she's willing to give him all the freedom he wants, but what happens when he starts caring...
It was entertaining and the characters really mattered to me. The outcome was pretty well flagged from the beginning but I found the journey interesting.