Devil in Spring
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Sebastian's son Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, meets his match in the eccentric and headstrong Lady Pandora.
An eccentric wallflower…
Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.
A cynical rake…
After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught-by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain.
A perilous plot…
After succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy-and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven...
Series
Series
7 primary books#3 in The Ravenels
The Ravenels is a 7-book series with 7 released primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Lisa Kleypas.
Series
3 primary books#1 in The Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers
The Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Lisa Kleypas.
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I loved Pandora's uncrushable eccentricity and independence and Gabriel's respectful protection of her. Lisa Kleypas is my new favorite romance author!
THIS is the Kleypas who is romance legend!
I just finished reading all the Wallflower books, so I can say with absolute surety that Devil in Spring is a perfect extension of the series, and of Devil in Winter in particular. It was so much fun to meet several of Sebastian and Evie's children and even grandchildren. What a delight it has been to get an in-depth look at their happily ever after.
I was a bit disappointed with book 1 of the Ravenels, so I was a little worried that I wouldn't love this, but I do. SO much. I've smiled (a LOT.) I've laughed. From page one it's nothing but pure loveliness.
I adore Pandora's quirkiness, and how could I NOT adore Gabriel? The man is a carbon copy of his father, after all. I couldn't get enough of their dynamic chemistry. (That midnight rendezvous! fans self) Together they make a lovely pair, and I loved every single minute of their story!
This was exactly what I needed after the disappointment that was [b:A Scot in the Dark 27067875 A Scot in the Dark (Scandal & Scoundrel #2) Sarah MacLean https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1468811089s/27067875.jpg 46822469]! Kleypas does shared-universe right - the returning characters didn't feel shoehorned in or unnecessary, but were essential to the plot. (Minor gripe: Cassandra felt really sidelined here, especially for a character that's Pandora's twin sister! Would have loved to see more of her.) I really loved the chemistry between the main characters and that this plot didn't have a lot of over-the-top angst or ridiculous fake obstacles to the marriage. Pandora's concerns are treated respectfully and, seemingly, realistically for the time. The plot takes a kind of strange left turn at about 80% in that seems more designed to set up the next book than anything else, but that's not unusual, even though I would have appreciated more time spent on the main storyline instead. Despite that, this was perfectly refreshing and a book I couldn't stop reading. And also hooray for historical romances that don't end with the obligatory baby!!
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