What a Wallflower Wants
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062231286 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is now the bestselling and award-winning author of smart and sassy romances. Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.
"Unusual Premise" according to Gwen A. Kozlowski. I accidentally read this book out of order (it's book three of the Wallflower series) but it stands on its own very well. I loved the author's choice of unusual subject matter for a Regency romance- rape and how one finally is able to move past it.. I wanted to love this book I really tried to love this book. I just found it to be hard to get through.It is a very dark book, and given the subject material that is totally understandable and acceptable. You cannot have sunshine and rainbows all the time, I get that. And bad things happen to good people, I get that too. But this book was just depressing to me.Then there is the whole flashback thing. I am not a fan of flashbacks. Sometimes it is necessary and in this book it was needed. But the insertion. on the whole the story did wrap up nicely with two characters who find, deservedly so, a happy ending. The second title in this series I have read, the three ladies in this trilogy are scrambling to find husbands before the 100th anniversary of their finishing school, an event they are all expected to attend and glitter through. In this story, Prudence has been through on the whole the story did wrap up nicely with two characters who find, deservedly so, a happy ending. Gaele The second title in this series I have read, the three ladies in this trilogy are scrambling to find husbands before the 100th anniversary of their finishing school, an event they are all expected to attend and glitter through. In this story, Prudence has been through 4 seasons without a proposal. Her attitude toward men is conflicted at best, and when we learn of her first season’s trauma and the reason for her withdrawing from all things male. Unfortunately, she has kep. seasons without a proposal. Her attitude toward men is conflicted at best, and when we learn of her first season’s trauma and the reason for her withdrawing from all things male. Unfortunately, she has kep
When he cowardly pushes her out of their stagecoach to divert a highwayman, she vows never to trust another man again.John Roark, Viscount Castleton, is nobody's hero. In the third novel in Maya Rodale's charming Wallflower series, London's Least Likely to Be Caught in a Compromising Position finds temptation in a devilishly handsome stranger .Miss Prudence Merryweather Payton has a secret.Everyone knows that she's the only graduate from her finishing school to remain unwed on her fourth season—but no one knows why. And he definitely shouldn't start falling in love with her.When Prudence's dark past comes back to haunt her, John must protect her—even though he risks revealing his own secrets that could destroy his future.. When he finds himself stranded at a country inn with a captivating young woman, a delicate dance of seduction ensues. He knows he should keep his distance. With her romantic illusions shattered after being compromised against her will, Prudence a
"This historical is almost too amazing for words."--Romance at Random"The first sentence, the first paragraph, the first page will stay with me forever." --Fresh Fiction"Rodale's poignant plot is touching on many levels, leaving readers satisfied. The smart heroine, compassionate hero and likable cast of characters enhance an already wonderful romance." --RT Bookreviews, TOP PICK!"This book is probably one of my favorite historical romance novels of 2014." --Eater of Books