"A sparkling, witty romance sure to entertain."

By: Lisa Kleypas

Genres: Romance Historical

Posted: September 5, 2005

American heiress Lillian Bowman's blunt and outspoken ways lands her in trouble with the tradition-loving English. Relegated to the sidelines, she joins forces with the other wallflowers to ensnare a husband. Lillian's irreverence for rules and her lack of decorum have come to the attention of Lord Westcliff. Lillian cringes under his disdain, but she refuses to back down from the ill-spirited aristocrat. Staying at his country home while her father conducts business with Lord Westcliff, Lillian continues to run afoul of him.

Well-known for his exacting standards and proper behavior, Marcus (Lord Westcliff), winces at the thought of entertaining the newly rich Bowman family, especially their brazen daughter, Lillian. At 35, Marcus plans to wed a nice, shy, modest English girl with a pedigree. Why his thoughts continue to torment him on the inappropriate American girl can only be the challenge she presents.

Their sparring entertains the guests at Marcus' estate with the exception of his mother. Under no circumstances will she allow her son to befoul their noble lineage with such trash. As Marcus and Lillian's attraction becomes undeniable, the threat to Lillian grows.

Kleypas' beautifully constructed story sparkles with hijinks and witty repartee. Readers will be unable to put down this riveting story as Lillian and Marcus' antics entertain well into the night.

Book Summary

Four young ladies enter London society with one necessary goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So they band together, and a daring husband-hunting scheme is born.

It Happened at the Ball...

Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London's most eligible aristocrat.

It Happened in the Garden...

When Marcus shockingly -- and dangerously–swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a consuming passion for a man she didn't even like. Time stood still; it was as if no one else existed…thank goodness they weren't caught very nearly in the act!

It Happened One Autumn...

Marcus was a man in charge of his own emotions, a bedrock of stability. But with Lillian, every touch was exquisite torture, every kiss an enticement for more. Yet how could he consider taking a woman so blatantly unsuitable... as his bride?

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

It Happened One Autumn

by: Lisa Kleypas

Wallflower Series - Book 2

Avon
October 1, 2005
On Sale: October 1, 2005
Featuring: Marcus, Lord Westcliff; Lillian Bowman
400 pages
ISBN: 0060562498
EAN: 9780060562496
Kindle: B000FCKERC
Paperback / e-Book

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