Temptations of a Wallflower: The Wicked Quills of London

by Eva Leigh

Overview

Eva Leigh’s deliciously sexy Wicked Quills of London series continues as a Lady’s secret career writing erotic fiction is jeopardized by real-life romance . . .

In society circles she’s known as the Watching Wallflower—shy, quiet, and certainly never scandalous. Yet beneath Lady Sarah Frampton’s demure façade hides the mind of The Lady of Dubious Quality, author of the most titillating erotic fiction the ton has ever seen. Sarah knows discovery would lead to her ruin, but marriage—to a vicar, no less—could help protect her from slander. An especially tempting option when the clergyman in question is the handsome, intriguing Jeremy Cleland.

Tasked with unmasking London’s most scandalous author by his powerful family, Jeremy has no idea that his beautiful, innocent bride is the very woman he seeks to destroy. His mission must remain a secret, even from the new wife who stirs his deepest longings. Yet when the truth comes to light, Sarah and Jeremy’s newfound love will be tested. Will Sarah’s secret identity tear them apart or will the temptations of his wallflower wife prove too wicked to resist?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062358660
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	04/26/2016
Series:	Wicked Quills of London
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Eva Leigh is a USA Today bestselling romance author who has always loved historical romance. She writes novels chock-full of determined women and men who are here for it. She enjoys baking, spending too much time on the Internet, and listening to music from the '80s. Eva and her husband live in Central California.

Eva also writes in multiple romance genres as Zoë Archer and Alexis Stanton.

Visit her on the web at http://evaleighauthor.com

Editorial Reviews

02/15/2016
Leigh’s intelligent and emotional third Wicked Quills of London Regency (after Scandal Takes the Stage) proves that even the most demure ladies can hide a sexy side. Lady Sarah Frampton, the Duke of Wakefield’s daughter, has been nicknamed the Watching Wallflower. She must hide her identity as the Lady of Dubious Quality, the author of several shockingly erotic novels, to avoid scandal and shame to her family. When she meets Mr. Jeremy Cleland, a vicar and the son of an earl, she’s instantly drawn to him. Unbeknownst to Sarah, Jeremy’s father has demanded that he expose the identity of the Lady of Dubious Quality. Though Sarah and Jeremy’s brief acquaintance results in marriage, Sarah’s not sure that their newfound happiness can last if Jeremy learns her secret. Sarah is a refreshing heroine who insists on following her passion for writing. Jeremy is the perfect hero for her; despite his somewhat puritanical demeanor, he has a passionate heart and sees Sarah as a woman worth more than just her dowry. Leigh’s latest is a thoughtful and sensuous romance. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

“In her latest Wicked Quills of London title (Scandal Takes the Stage, 2015), Leigh adds strong supportive friendships among the women of the wicked quills as a bonus to this funny and very sexy installment in a series not to be missed.” — Booklist

“Her most titillating tale yet. It’s not just the smart writing, realistic dialogue or steamy sensuality that enchant. It’s the wonderful women and the men who love, respect, and understand them that turn this into a standout series. [...] a beautifully written, heartwarming romance.” — RT Book Reviews ( 4 1/2 Stars TOP PICK)

“Leigh excels in the third book of her Wicked Quills of London series [...] The novel is well-paced, clever, and engaging, with nearly flawless prose and compelling characters. [...] This page-turner can only help Leigh’s career. Read it without delay.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“intelligent and emotional [...] Sarah is a refreshing heroine who insists on following her passion for writing. Jeremy is the perfect hero for her [...] Leigh’s latest is a thoughtful and sensuous romance.” — Publishers Weekly

“a surprising delight [...] recommended for anyone who loves sass in their Regency, secret identities, reconciliation, and people finding freedom where they least expect it.” — Fresh Fiction

“Eva Leigh’s Wicked Quills are simply divine!” — Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author

“Eva Leigh’s characters leap off the page and linger long after you’ve closed the book. She’s a wonderful writer.” — Julie Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author

“the depth of the emotional connection between the couple leaps off the page [...] Leigh writes with insight and wit, imbuing her story with a wonderful latent sensuality that is perfect for the subject matter; [...] a book I’m happy to recommend most strongly.” — All About Romance

“Temptations of a Wallflower is very very sexy (people talking openly about sex and finding what works for them together is sexy) and it’s also very smart. [...] eminently readable and very hot, and I highly recommend it.” — Smart Bitches, Trashy Books (A- Rating)

“Sizzling hot [...] a witty, sensual tale that fans of historical romance won’t want to miss. [...] Sexual tension, humor, interesting characters, secrets, passion, innocence and romance combine to give readers a truly delightful read. [...] a deliciously romantic tale that is not to be missed!” — Romance Junkies

From the Publisher

Sizzling hot [...] a witty, sensual tale that fans of historical romance won’t want to miss. [...] Sexual tension, humor, interesting characters, secrets, passion, innocence and romance combine to give readers a truly delightful read. [...] a deliciously romantic tale that is not to be missed!

Romance Junkies

In her latest Wicked Quills of London title (Scandal Takes the Stage, 2015), Leigh adds strong supportive friendships among the women of the wicked quills as a bonus to this funny and very sexy installment in a series not to be missed.

Booklist

Eva Leigh’s characters leap off the page and linger long after you’ve closed the book. She’s a wonderful writer.

Julie Anne Long

Eva Leigh’s Wicked Quills are simply divine!

Tessa Dare

Her most titillating tale yet. It’s not just the smart writing, realistic dialogue or steamy sensuality that enchant. It’s the wonderful women and the men who love, respect, and understand them that turn this into a standout series. [...] a beautifully written, heartwarming romance.

RT Book Reviews ( 4 1/2 Stars TOP PICK)

the depth of the emotional connection between the couple leaps off the page [...] Leigh writes with insight and wit, imbuing her story with a wonderful latent sensuality that is perfect for the subject matter; [...] a book I’m happy to recommend most strongly.

All About Romance

a surprising delight [...] recommended for anyone who loves sass in their Regency, secret identities, reconciliation, and people finding freedom where they least expect it.

Fresh Fiction

Temptations of a Wallflower is very very sexy (people talking openly about sex and finding what works for them together is sexy) and it’s also very smart. [...] eminently readable and very hot, and I highly recommend it.

Smart Bitches

In her latest Wicked Quills of London title (Scandal Takes the Stage, 2015), Leigh adds strong supportive friendships among the women of the wicked quills as a bonus to this funny and very sexy installment in a series not to be missed.

Booklist

★ 2016-01-31
A nobly-born vicar and a wallflower find unlikely love in the Regency period, but both of them have scandalous secrets. Leigh (Scandal Takes the Stage, 2015, etc.) excels in the third book of her Wicked Quills of London series about women writers. At 28, Jeremy Cleland is still very much under his father's thumb. Jeremy has a modest living as a vicar in the small town of Rosemead, but he relies on an allowance from his formidable father, the Earl of Hutton, who was granted an earldom in recognition of his unshakeable morality. The Earl has made it clear that he expects Jeremy to be "better, more virtuous than an ordinary man." That's why Jeremy's fondness for midnight swims and erotic novels must be kept quiet—and why it's especially ironic when the Earl orders Jeremy to discover the secret identity of an author of wildly popular erotic novels. If Jeremy refuses or fails to identify the author, who calls herself the Lady of Dubious Quality, the Earl will cut off his allowance. It never occurs to Jeremy to refuse. One does not gainsay the Earl. Along the way, Jeremy is distracted from his quest by the daughter of a duke, a wallflower in her fifth season on London's marriage market. But Lady Sarah Frampton has secret depths, too, and their competing quests and motivations cause the pair to hide their deepest selves from each other. The novel is well-paced, clever, and engaging, with nearly flawless prose and compelling characters. It could have been improved by more personal growth on Jeremy's part. His transformation from the Earl's lapdog to his wife's intellectual and professional equal is a little too abrupt. This page-turner can only help Leigh's career. Read it without delay.

Kirkus Reviews