How the Wallflower Was Won

by Eva Leigh Narrated by Zara Hampton-Brown

Overview

USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh continues her Last Chance Scoundrels series with a steamy romance between two opposites-a rogue with a taste for wagers and a bookish wallflower-who marry for convenience... but neither bet on falling in love.

Finn Ransome is an expert on Lady Luck, which is why he refuses to take a chance on love. Experience has taught him that he's happier at a gaming table than around people he will, inevitably, disappoint. However, the clock is ticking on his father's matrimonial demands. But the only woman to catch his eye is a bluestocking who would never consider a rogue like him.

After a disastrous first Season, Tabitha Seaton decided to focus on books instead of ballrooms. She hopes to join the Sterling Society, a collective of the most brilliant, influential minds in London. Except, they will never admit an unmarried lady. Now Tabitha needs a husband, and a notorious, handsome gambler may be her best bet.

Finn and Tabitha are opposites who have no intention of wagering on a love match, and a calculated marriage of convenience solves all their problems-with no risk to their hearts. Once married, however, their potent attraction boils over into a deep passion that neither expected. When a painful mistake drives the new lovers apart, Finn will risk it all to prove a scoundrel and a wallflower are a winning pair...

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"a classic finessed by an expert… generously, unabashedly sexy.”  — New York Times

"Readers who crave historical romances that are both cerebral and sensual will find the latest insightful addition to Leigh’s Last Chance Scoundrels series, following The Good Girl’s Guide to Rakes (2022), perfectly hits their reader's sweet spot." — Booklist

“Eva Leigh is one of my favorite authors. Her books are pure romantic delight.” — Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author

“A woman bargains for her freedom from society’s gilded cage in Leigh’s smart and sizzling introduction to her Last Chance Scoundrels regency series... That Kieran and Celeste’s love affair is born of mutual respect and admiration only enhances the sensual love scenes. This risqué romp will have readers hooked.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Good Girl’s Guide to Rakes

“Many romances explore young women fighting against the patriarchal standards that dictate their lives. This story not only does that with aplomb, but also considers the intersection of gender and class... Delightful dirty talk and dazzling prose contribute to making this book a standout. A captivating series kickoff from an author soaring to a new level of excellence.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Good Girl’s Guide to Rakes

“Leigh’s heroines are complex, vivid characters who seem to have stepped out of an enviable time and place, and not just because of all the satisfying, sexy romance they get to have.” — Sarah MacLean, Washington Post, on From Duke Till Dawn

“My Fake Rake is a feast of female empowerment, positive friendships, feel-good moments, and social satire. And as the first book in a series, it builds a delicious world you'll want to come back to—hopefully because the delightful supporting characters will get their own stories next.” — NPR

“A jolt of electricity, a blast of fresh air—everything delightful and exciting you could want it to be.”  — New York Times Book Review

“Leigh consistently crafts whip-smart heroines and irresistible heroes delivered in packages bursting with wicked wit, feminist leanings, and sex positivity... For any who question whether historical romance is outdated or can be feminist, look no further than Eva Leigh’s work – while maintaining assiduous historical accuracy, she delivers intoxicating yarns that bulldoze tropes and flip gender expectations on their head.” — Entertainment Weekly

Tessa Dare

Eva Leigh is one of my favorite authors. Her books are pure romantic delight.

New York Times Book Review

A jolt of electricity, a blast of fresh air—everything delightful and exciting you could want it to be.” 

Entertainment Weekly

Leigh consistently crafts whip-smart heroines and irresistible heroes delivered in packages bursting with wicked wit, feminist leanings, and sex positivity... For any who question whether historical romance is outdated or can be feminist, look no further than Eva Leigh’s work – while maintaining assiduous historical accuracy, she delivers intoxicating yarns that bulldoze tropes and flip gender expectations on their head.

NPR

My Fake Rake is a feast of female empowerment, positive friendships, feel-good moments, and social satire. And as the first book in a series, it builds a delicious world you'll want to come back to—hopefully because the delightful supporting characters will get their own stories next.

Sarah MacLean

Leigh’s heroines are complex, vivid characters who seem to have stepped out of an enviable time and place, and not just because of all the satisfying, sexy romance they get to have.

Library Journal

07/01/2022

Finn Ransome would much rather spend his nights gambling than dancing with debutantes at a society ball. His dream is to run his own gaming hell, but he needs to wed before he sees a penny of his inheritance. Enter Miss Tabitha Seaton, a bluestocking in need of a husband of her own. Tabitha is desperate to join London's most prestigious intellectual society, which will only consider her if she's married. Finn, who has a reading disability, is worried that he's no match for Tabitha's mind and tries to set her up with his friend Dominic. When it's clear there's no attraction between those two, but plenty between Tabitha and Finn, they nervously agree to marry. Their physical chemistry and lovemaking is explosive, but Finn continues to fear he's not smart enough for his wife, while Tabitha anxiously guards against a broken heart. VERDICT Leigh's second "Last Chance Scoundrels" Regency romance (following The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes) takes a classic marriage of convenience plot and enhances it with a likable couple who clearly care deeply for one another. Recommended for fans of emotion-driven historical romances.—Kathryn Howe

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178470268
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Series:	Last Chance Scoundrels , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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