Tracy Sumner
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Look here…there’s something about a man, that’s wealthy, rough around the edges, protective and sexy as all get out that that makes my heart sing…just call me Lady Gaga cause that’s how I feel about Xander Macauley! He’s the perfect alpha-roll, hard on the outside and all soft and gooey on the inside. Yummm! Tracy Sumner has pulled together the perfect blend of adventure and romance in The Wicked Wallflower. The dialogue is witty and engaging and the main characters are fun, energetic and are simply explosive together.
Lady Philippa Darlington is trouble, no two ways about it. She’s feisty, reckless and impulsive… an overall incorrigible sort of chit; and all she wants is the freedom to be who she truly is, without the senseless expectations that come with being the sister of Duke (a station that neither wanted, might I add). While trying to find her place in the world and causing all kinds of mischief in the process, Pippa finds herself infatuated with her brother’s best friend, the last man she’d expect. But wants him she does and have him she will. All it takes is a little bit of planning and a whole lot of patience, for Xander Macauley wants no part of what she’s selling.
Xander Macauley, Prince of the Limehouse docks grew up in the slums. Now he’s one of London’s wealthiest and shrewdest businessmen. A scoundrel, a rake, a self-avowed bachelor …he wants no part love and marriage, especially not with little Darlington, a woman too good for the likes of him. Helplessly drawn to Pippa, he’s vowed to do what it takes to keep her safe even from herself. While attempting to keep her out of trouble, Xander soon realizes that Pippa is more than the beautiful, albeit spoiled brat he thought her to be. The chit has layers…layers that he’s having a hard time resisting. The more time the two of them spend together, the more realizes that resistance is futile…especially when a woman rages all-out war on obtaining his heart!
This book was fantastic. I’ve read the entire series thus far and The Wicked Wallflower is by far my favorite, followed closely by the Brazen Bluestocking. Although a stand alone book, you’ll find more enjoyment if you read the previous two books…for many of the same characters are found in each.
What a wonderful and incredibly fun read! I absolutely LOVED this book. I mean, what’s not to love? There’s a stubborn chit who’s unconcerned about her social standing and society’s lack of warmth towards her, a hard-nosed rogue use to getting his own way and hodgepodge of supporting characters who are not only interesting but utterly delightful.
Tropes: Wallflower, Age Gap (older hero), Siblings best friend, Class difference
Kesha Young 