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Overview

After spending three London seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman's father has told her in no uncertain terms that she must find a husband. Now. And if Daisy can't snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man he chooses—the ruthless and aloof Matthew Swift.

Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, and she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. But she doesn't count on Matthew's unexpected charm . . . or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.

But right at the moment of sweet surrender, a scandalous secret is uncovered . . . one that could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780060562533
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 7/25/2006
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 92,283
  • Series: Wallflower Series , #4
  • Product dimensions: 6.84 (w) x 4.30 (h) x 1.06 (d)

Meet the Author

Lisa Kleypas is the author of nineteen historical romance novels that have been published in twelve languages. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. After graduating from Wellesley College with a political science degree, she published her first novel at age twenty-one. Her books have appeared on bestseller lists such as the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and WaldenBooks. Lisa is married and has two children.

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Scandal in Spring


By Lisa Kleypas

HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Copyright © 2006 Lisa Kleypas
All right reserved.

ISBN: 0060562536

Chapter One


"I shouldn't tell you about it," Daisy railed, pacing back and forth in the Marsden parlor later that evening. "In your condition you shouldn't be distressed. But I can't keep it to myself or I will explode, which you would probably find infinitely more distressing."

Her older sister lifted her head from Lord Westcliff's supportive shoulder. "Tell me," Lillian said, swallowing against another wave of nausea. "I'm distressed only when people keep things from me." She was half-reclining on the long settee, settled in the crook of Westcliff's arm as he spooned some lemon ice into her mouth. She closed her eyes as she swallowed, her dark lashes resting in spiky crescents against her pale cheeks.

"Better?" Westcliff asked gently, swabbing a stray drop near the corner of her lips.

Lillian nodded, her face ghastly white. "Yes, I think it's helping. Ugh. You had better pray for a boy, Westcliff, because this is your only chance at an heir. I'm never going through this again -- "

"Open your mouth," he said, and fed her more flavored ice.

Ordinarily Daisy would have been touched by the glimpse into the Westcliffs' private life . . . it was rare that anyone saw Lillian so vulnerable, or Marcus so gentle and concerned. But Daisy was so distracted byher own problems that she barely noticed their interaction as she blurted out, "Father has given me an ultimatum. Tonight he -- "

"Wait," Westcliff said quietly, adjusting his hold on Lillian. As he eased his wife to her side, she leaned more heavily on him, one slender white hand coming to rest on the curve of her belly. He murmured something indecipherable into her rumpled ebony hair, and she nodded with a sigh.

Anyone who witnessed Westcliff's tender care of his young wife could not help but take note of the outward changes in the earl, who had always been known as a cold-natured man. He had become far more approachable -- he smiled more, laughed more -- and his standards for proper behavior had become far less exacting. Which was a good thing if one wished to have Lillian for a wife and Daisy for a sister-in-law.

Westcliff's eyes, so deep a shade of brown they appeared black, narrowed slightly as he focused on Daisy. Although he didn't say a word, Daisy read in his gaze the desire to shield Lillian from anyone and anything that might disturb her peace.

Suddenly Daisy felt ashamed for having rushed over here to recount the injustices dealt by her father. She should have kept her problems to herself and instead she had run to her older sister like a tattling child. But then Lillian's brown eyes opened, and they were warm and smiling, and a thousand childhood memories danced in the air between them like jubilant fireflies. The intimacy of sisters was something not even the most protective husband could disrupt.

"Tell me," Lillian said, nestling against Westcliff's shoulder, "what did the ogre say?"

"That if I don't find someone to marry by the end of May he would choose a husband for me. And guess who that is? Just guess!"

"I can't imagine," Lillian said. "Father doesn't approve of anyone."

"Oh, yes he does," Daisy replied ominously. "There is one person in the world Father approves of one hundred percent."

Now even Westcliff was beginning to look interested. "It is someone with whom I am acquainted?"

"You will be soon," Daisy said. "Father sent for him. He'll be arriving at the Hampshire estate next week for the stag-and-hind hunt."

Westcliff riffled through his memory for the names Thomas Bowman had asked him to include on the guest list for the spring hunt. "The American?" he asked. "Mr. Swift?"

"Yes."

Lillian stared at Daisy blankly. Then she turned her face into Westcliff's shoulder with a squeaky gasp. At first Daisy feared she might be crying, but it quickly became apparent that Lillian was giggling helplessly. "No . . . not really . . . how absurd . . . you could never . . ."

"You wouldn't find it so amusing if you were supposed to marry him," Daisy said with a scowl.

Westcliff glanced from one sister to the other. "What is wrong with Mr. Swift? From what your father has indicated he seems a respectable enough fellow."

"Everything is wrong with him," Lillian said, giving a last snort of laughter.

"But your father esteems him," Westcliff said.

"Oh," Lillian scoffed, "Father's vanity is flattered by the way Mr. Swift strives to emulate him and hangs onto his every word."

The earl considered her words while he spooned up more lemon ice and pressed it to Lillian's lips. She made a sound of pleasure as the frosty liquid trickled down her throat.

"Is your father incorrect in his claim that Mr. Swift is intelligent?" Westcliff asked Daisy.

"He is intelligent," she admitted. "But one can't have a conversation with him -- he asks thousands of questions, and he absorbs everything one says but gives nothing back."

"Perhaps Swift is shy," Westcliff said.

Now Daisy couldn't help laughing. "I assure you, my lord, Mr. Swift is not shy. He's -- " She paused, finding it difficult to put her thoughts into words.

Matthew Swift's bred-in-the-bone coldness was accompanied by an insufferable air of superiority. One could never tell him anything -- he knew it all. Since Daisy had grown up in a family populated with uncompromising natures, she'd had little use for yet one more rigid and argumentative person in her life.

In her opinion it didn't speak well for Swift that he blended in so well with the Bowmans.

Perhaps Swift would have been more tolerable had there been anything charming or attractive about him. But he had been blessed with no softening grace of character or form. No sense of humor, no visible displays of kindness. He was awkwardly formed to boot: tall and disproportionate, and so wiry that his arms and legs seemed to have all the substance of stringbeans. She remembered the way his coat had seemed to hang from his wide shoulders as there was nothing inside it.

Continues...


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  • Posted November 7, 2010

    Engaging

    I don't know how Lisa Kleypas does it, but every book of hers is always a pleasure.

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  • Posted June 2, 2010

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    Daisy finds love

    I love the Bowman sisters and related more to Lillian, but found Daisy's story very touching. You're ready to hate Swift, but Kleypas write characters into your heart and he is no exception. If you have enjoyed the series so far, this will not disappoint you. Daisy's personality is so heart-warming, if you weren't in love with her before, you can't help but fall in love with her after this read.

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  • Posted February 16, 2010

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    I Like Daisy

    This is the last re-read of the series. I like Daisy. She seems very Alice Cullen like. This book seems to wrap everything up. I don't care for Lillian in this book though.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 1, 2009

    A fantastic conclusion for the Wallflowers!

    The story of Daisy and Matthew Swift has its ups and downs. There's on obvious attraction between the two, but Daisy can't make up her mind as to what she wants to do with regard to young Mr. Swift. Matthew on the other hand has always loved Daisy, but he is afraid to get involved with her due to the circumstances of his past. Will they or won't they? All of your favorite characters are brought back for this wonderful conclusion to the Wallflower series. A must read.

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  • Posted April 24, 2009

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    It was cute and entertaining!!

    Well, first off, i'm wondering where did Matthew Swift suddenly come from. I seriously thought that Kleypas was hinting a romance for Daisy and Rohan from the previous book. When i read this one i was just like, "Where did Rohan go?" He was conveniently withheld from this one. Do not get me wrong. I do not form some kind of grudge to Matt. I actually liked his character very much. Lilian annoyed me the most in the story though. Everyone who has read the other wallflower books know that she an opinionated woman and we all know that she cares for Daisy deeply but the fact that wanted to keep Daisy by her side so selfishly as to hate and badmouth Swift so much made her appeared so childish. She's so full of herself.
    ****SPOILER****
    If she did not help Matt when he was going to get arrested i would have hated her. The only reason i started liking her again was just because of that but she was extremely annoying until 55pages away from the ending....

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 10, 2012

    Great

    I started reading lisa kleypas novels after picking up Wallflower Christmas and have not stopped since. This is one of my favorites from the wallflower series. Daisy is just as entertaining as her sister and i realy appreciated the relatability of the characters. Highly recommended.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2012

    Very enjoyable read

    I loved all the books in this series. Wonderful concept and like heroines. But sometimes you just want to slap the hero up the side of his head!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2012

    Great read

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  • Posted October 11, 2011

    Very Cute.

    This is probably my least favorite in the entire series, but it's still a good story nonetheless. Kleypas never disappoints.

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  • Posted December 14, 2010

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    Loved it!!

    This is a terrific series. Good story lines but if you are a prude skip over the sex scenes.

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  • Posted March 12, 2010

    Really Cute!

    I think that this novel was one of the best of the wallflowers series. I think that Daisy makes for a great character. She doesn't care what others think and just wants to embrace life to be happy. She dedicates herself to something that she find meaningful and doesn't go back on her word. This was a great read for relaxing and not thinking about everything else going on.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 15, 2009

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    Best of the Wallflower Series

    Scandal in Spring is the best of the Wallflower Series. Just loved Daisy and Matthew's story.

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  • Posted March 2, 2009

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    Sweet Escape

    This is the fourth book in the Wallflower series. Each one brings something special and different. Daisy's story is no exception. It brings a sweetness not found in the other books. Daisy is a dreamer who yearns for love. She simply wishes it wasn't from the man her authoritative father chose. She resists him as much as he resists her. She, because he's her fathers favorite. He, because he has a secret that won't let him accept her love. The novel doesn't deviate from the standard formula but Ms. Kleypas has a way of engaging the reader with lovable characters.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 14, 2008

    A most loving and giving romance

    This book ended the series with a such a heartfelt romance between Daisey and Matthew. She was delightful. He was wonderfully tragic. This and Devil in Winter were my favorites in the series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 26, 2007

    A Perfect Ending...

    I loved this series and was very pleased with Daisy's (my favorite Wallflower) story. Lisa Kleypas is a beautiful writer and lovers of romance should read all of her books.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 16, 2006

    Another Great Series Ends, but want more!

    In this story, the final book of The Wallflower Series, the beautiful, petite, bluestocking and American soap heiress Daisy Bowman discovers that while waiting for true love to happen she has waited a bit too long. Her father gives her an ultimatum marry someone in three months or she will marry his business associate Matthew Swift. Matthew is Mr. Bowman's choice, not only for marriage, but to inherit the family business. Matthew is shocked at this discovery, as he has secretly loved Daisy for years, but has a shocking secret in his past that he must keep hidden and so does not want to marry. The story is sensual and heartwarming as Daisy fights her attaction to Matthew and then realizes she is slowing falling in love with him. All of the past Wallflowers and their spouses are back and once again together at Westcliff's country estate. The sparks begin as Daisy and Matthew reunite at the Wishing Well and build to a flame on a rainy afternoon in Matthew's bachelor quarters. The sensual love scenes are well written as in other stories. The disappointment is that this story ends so abruptly. So much is revealed at the end of the story and then it rushes through a wedding and ends with a brief epilogue. Could fans hope for more on the Wallflowers and their families? Even with the abrupt ending, this book will not disappoint and is a joy to read. As usual, I am waiting for the next Lisa Kleypas romance!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 4, 2007

    Great End

    Incredibly sweet story.I liked that it showed the Wallflowers life after marriage.Scandal in Spring was a great way to end the series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 10, 2006

    Incredibly Sweet Story

    Although not my favorite book in the series (Devil in the Winter was) it was incredibly sweet and romantic. Sometimes it's refreshing to read a simple romance novel with a focus on romance and not so much on missed opportunities.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 16, 2006

    Easy Read

    I really enjoyed this book it was a cool summer read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 5, 2006

    sweet and magical

    This was such a sweet story! I loved matthew and how he was so honorable and buiseness like yet he was also sweet and loving, and of course I loved Daisy, and I'm so glad her dreams finally came true! I loved seeing the wallflowers again, and the ending was perfect! The book was also very funny! Great read! I can hardly wait for cams story!

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