Winning the Wallflower: A Novella [NOOK Book]

SHORT, SWEET, AND SEXY!!

Lucy is a tall, long stemmed, English beauty convinced that she is a wallflower because of her height. Despite her insecurities, she is betrothed to the delicious, but distant Mr. Ravenscroft, who has his own agenda and suffers from his own set of different insecurities. When Lucy suddenly inherits a fortune, her mother is convinced that her daughter can do better in the marriage mart and wants Lucy to break her betrothal. Lucy is already halfway in love with Ravenscroft, but she does throw him over for her own reasons. She wants love in life and in her marriage; Ravenscroft seems clueless about love. Of course, this makes Ravenscroft see Lucy in a whole new light and makes it his priority to win over the wallflower. This lovely novella has the potential to make you an Eloisa James addict. This is not a bad thing! I've been addicted from her very first novel "Potent Pleasures' **Also noteworthy, is the fact that this novella introduces the female protagonist of Eloisa James' next novel in her "Fairy Tale" series: Olivia Lytton in "The Duke is Mine." (December 27th release)

17 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

great

This short book had such an interesting premise that I couldn't put it down.

14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

great

Such a great book. Loved it. Awesome read

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Absolutely a must read!

I won't give away the ending but for any gal that has found herself on the edge of the dance-floor or on the edge of the party just watching -This is a must read! For all the times you've drempt of standing up for not only yourself bur for what's right - this is a must read! In this delightful novella the couple not only learn that they are both worth a lot more than they thought, they also end up proving thier worth to each other and their families. All while falling in the oh so unfashionable state of true love. The only drawback to this novella is that it ends much to quickly! I highly recommend reading this and look forward to the sequel novel "The Duke is Mine." Barbara

6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Not very good

I did not like this book. James is one of those authors that feels the need to repeat herself throughout the book. I get it... the main female character is tall and hates it... I get it... the main male character is very, very, very handsome (aren't they all?). I got it the first time you introduced them, no need to repeat it a solid 15 times more.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Cute and Fun

I enjoyed reading this cute little book. It is all of 188 pages. Think Romantic Comedy in 1812, London. Thre are no surprises, but it will keep you company if you want some light reading!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic! Loved it!

It was a great read...romantic and lovely, with the perfect amount of fire! The writer developed the characters really well, especially the complete turnabout of Cyrrus. Really wonderful! Everyone who is into romance should read this!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Really excellent for a novella

Really liked this one and felt the characters were well-sketched and clear. They grew and changed, even over such a short period of time, as they got to know each other for real.

The sex at the end felt a tad gratuitous, as if they really hadn't reached that level of intimacy yet. I would have liked to see them stand up to her family and his cousin the duke and meet his parents.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Fun, short read.

Fun, short read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Quick romantic read

i like pretty much everything this author writes. This is a quick, satisfying read. Think "Some Enchanted Evening",only he's not a stranger. Sigh.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great fun

A great fun and easy read. Very enjoyable.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

ditto

this was a short sweet, sexy tale that made you wish for more, send me a cyrus

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved this one

This book got my attention. Now i have been reading all her books. Waiting on the release of "The Duke is Mine"

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Could not put this down!

Loved this so much. Could not put down.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Need to Read

Absolutely loved the novella.Only wished it was longer, so we could really get to know the characters. Can't wait for the Duke is Mine to come out. Hope t see more of these characters there.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Recommended

Good character development. Interesting story.

Pretty good, but

Honestly, did there have to be a sex scene? It's a novella. Develop more plot and leave the more intimate scenes to a book where it doesn't blindside you when there're only five pages left of a book that's not that much longer.

Good quick read

I like how the story flows,and I enjoyed it as a quick read

Eloisa does it again!

I have loved every one of her books and this is no exception. It is abit short for my taste since I love to get to know the characters inside and out. With that being said this is a book you won't pur down unril you finish it.