Lisa Kleypas, Scandal in Spring

Scandal in Spring

Lisa Kleypas

Avon, Aug 2006, $7.99

ISBN: 0060562536

Daisy Bowman cannot believe that she is the only Wallflower without finding a spouse. Three Seasons without a catch has frustrated her father, Thomas who announces to her and his wife that since she will never score a spouse from the British peerage, he will choose a husband for her. He selects haughty American Matthew Swift.

Of all the men her dad could select, Daisy cannot believe he chose a man she has detested for years. She is determined to find a suitor before the arrogant Yank arrives in town. She fails to meet her timeline, but is elated when she finds the hunk kind and sensual. As they fall in love, a SCANDAL IN SPRING threatens everything as hate begins to grow between them.

The fourth and final seasonal Wallflower tale is a terrific entry starring the likable quartet leader Daisy and the man who hurt her several years ago. The lead couple is a delightful pairing because of their history, but also will remind series fans of the three previous romantic duets. The story line is fun as Daisy goes from horror to contempt to love and finally completing the circle back to horror and contempt in a smooth transition that makes for a fine interesting Victorian romance.

Harriet Klausner