Wicked and the Wallflower, Sarah MacLean
Wicked and the Wallflower, Sarah MacLean
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Wicked and the Wallflower
The Bareknuckle Bastards Book I

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Author: Sarah MacLean

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 12 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/19/2018

Synopsis

When Wicked Comes Calling . . .When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She’s seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won’t accept a marriage without it.The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain . . .Bastard son of a duke and king of London’s dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the spinster wallflower is everything he needs to exact a revenge years in the making. All he must do is turn the plain little mouse into an irresistible temptress, set his trap, and destroy his enemy.For the Promise of Passion . . .But there’s nothing plain about Felicity Faircloth, who quickly decides she’d rather have Devil than another. Soon, Devil’s carefully laid plans are in chaos and he must choose between everything he's ever wanted . . . and the only thing he's ever desired.

About Sarah Maclean

American born author, Sarah Maclean, has given true credence to the historical romance novel. She has been a leader in demonstrating the usefulness of the romance genre, as having a place of importance in gender and cultural studies. Maclean had wanted to be a writer since she was a teenager. She ultimately received a B.A. degree in American Studies from Smith College. Ironically, Maclean and her friends read many romance novels while at Smith.

MacLean moved to New York City as a literary publicist, but then decided to get her master's degree from Harvard University. After returning to NYC, she wrote her first book, The Season, a young adult novel for teens. After that, Maclean wrote her first romance novel, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake. The Regency historical book received the Romantic Times Magazine Seal of Excellence.

Maclean has been a romance novel review writer for The Washington Post, since 2014. In 2019, she hosted the RITA Awards. She also started a podcast called Fated Mates. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn, New York, and is a self-described feminist.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 11, 2018

Well, I mean, obviously I like it. I'm thrilled to tell you that WICKED & THE WALLFLOWER is finished and ready for bookstores -- and coming your way June 19, 2018! This is a new series -- spun off of all my other series (you'll see the Fallen Angel and the Singing Sparrow again!) -- set in Coven......more

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on April 23, 2020

really unlike the other historical romances i’ve read! in a good way 🥰......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on July 20, 2020

This was an absolute DELIGHT. I'm so glad I finally got around to trying out Sarah MacLean!!!......more

Goodreads review by WhiskeyintheJar on May 20, 2018

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Felicity Faircloth is clinging to the edges of respectability and she is tired of it. Deciding to show her former friends that she is just as good, if not better th......more

Goodreads review by Crystal's Bookish Life on August 01, 2024

Re reading 2024: this is a perfect romance novel in my eyes. 6 stars Re reading 2022: I loved this even more upon re read. I feel like this book specifically shows the very important work Sarah does in her books. And like I was just swooning so hard the whole time. Originally read 2020: This was char......more

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