A Wallflower Christmas: A Novel - Softcover

Lisa Kleypas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312360738 ISBN 13: 9780312360733

Publisher: St. Martins Press, 2010

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2010 Pages: 214 Publisher: St. Martins Press Rafe Bowman has just arrived from America for his Arranged meeting with Natalie the very proper and beautiful Daughter of Lady and Lord Blandford His contorted with good looks and imposing physique are sure to impress the lady-in-waiting. and if it weren't for his shocking American ways and wild reputation. her hand would already be guaranteed. Before the courtship can begin. Rafe realizes he must learn the rules of London society . But when four former Wallflowers try their hand at matchmaking. no one knows what will happen ... Winning a ide turns out to be more complicated than Rafe Bowman anticipated. especially for a man accustomed to getting anything he wants. However. Christmas works in the most unexpected ways. changing a cynic to a romantic ... and inspiring passion in the most timid of hearts.

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Review:

"Enchanting romance...Lisa Kleypas has created a cast of characters that could keep readers enthralled for years." --Chicago Tribune on Tempt Me at Twilight

"Brimming with superbly nuanced characters, simmering sexual chemistry, and wicked wit, the latest in Kleypas' Victorian-set Hathaway series is a thoroughly romantic literary treat." --Booklist on Tempt Me at Twilight

"From the first page to the last of her latest Hathaway novel, Kleypas delivers a witty, charming (wait until you meet the animals!), vibrant, sensual love story that takes your breath away. Her unique storytelling shines as she creates situations that elicit powerful emotions. Best of all, just when you think you know what's going to happen, she surprises you in this deep-sigh story." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Tempt Me at Twilight

"A delectable story with a hero and heroine to savor. It's a fine addition to the Hathaway family series." --The Romance Reader on Tempt Me at Twilight

"An absolute delight." --Night Owl Romance on Tempt Me at Twilight

"Has plenty to keep readers turning the pages: Wit, suspense, secrets to learn and, of course, lots of love and passion..." --The Monitor on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Each member of the family is a delight to meet, and the depths of emotions and love they have for each other is shown magnificently...a spectacular story that continues the saga of the Hathaway family." --Romance Reviews on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic...superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance." --Booklist on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Vintage Kleypas...An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless with the wonderment of knowing what falling in love is really like." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Mine Till Midnight

"Kleypas's effortless style makes for another sexy exploration of 19th-century passion and peccadilloes, riveting from start to finish." --Publishers Weekly on Mine Till Midnight

"Will steal the hearts of readers." --The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC) on Mine Till Midnight

"Captivating...The love story brims with humor and touches of pathos as the characters struggle with lost love and relinquishing grief to embrace life anew." --Fresh Fiction

From the Back Cover:

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas invites you to spend the holidays with the Wallflowers--four young London ladies who finally found the men of their dreams...and will join together once more to help the world's most notorious rogue meet his match.

The magic of Christmas

Rafe Bowman has just arrived from America for his arranged meeting with Natalie, the very proper and beautiful daughter of Lady and Lord Blandford. His chiseled good looks and imposing physique are sure to impress the lady-in-waiting, and if it weren't for his shocking American ways and wild reputation, her hand would already be guaranteed. Before the courtship can begin, Rafe realizes he must learn the rules of London society. But when four former Wallflowers try their hand at matchmaking, no one knows what will happen...

BEGINS under the mistletoe
Winning a bride turns out to be more complicated than Rafe Bowman anticipated, especially for a man accustomed to getting anything he wants. However, Christmas works in the most unexpected ways, changing a cynic to a romantic...and inspiring passion in the most timid of hearts.

"Splendid romance."--Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martins Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0312360738
• ISBN 13: 9780312360733
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback