Secrets of a Summer Night | 
pickDelightful! Loved the first book of the Wallflowers series. Somehow I‘ve never read this one. Great listening on #audio while I started to scan all of my books into #libib with the barcode scanner my sweetheart got me for my birthday. So much fun! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickThis was such a cute, fluffy romance that had me giggling and rooting for a sweet, happy ending! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
so-soI finished this one this morning as I was cleaning the house…I became hooked on historical romances during the pandemic and had not listened to this one yet. I think I‘m not as riveted anymore!
Overall, this was an okay listen. Nothing truly wrong with the story, and it‘s my understanding that the version I listened to from Audible is an updated text version from the original 2004 publication. I did find myself annoyed with the possessiveness…
Jan 4 #BeginsWith Secrets, This is my pick, I read this a couole of years ago. It was so so, I'm not fond of this author. I am spoiled with Nora Roberts lol @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Decided to DNF this. I didn't get very far, just wasn't too into it. I think I am gonna go back into a mystery. Or maybe a Sci-fi. We'll see.
pickI read Evie‘s story (book 3), now going back and starting at the beginning of the Wallflowers series. I enjoyed Annabelle & Simon‘s story.
#littenlisten #audiobookmonth
Book 2 for #joysofjune
pickAfter a slow reading week (grief, changes at work, life), I finally completed my foray into the Wallflowers. I always forget how much action Kleypas can get into a book and am excited for the rest of the series.
Somehow have never read the Wallflowers so diving in with the purest form—a library copy that could fall apart in your hands at any moment.
14 of 20 #20Series20Days
My list would not be complete without Lisa Kleypas. Her Ravenels series spins off of this one and is just as enjoyable.
#songsofsummer #summernights @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 This is a great romance and start to the Wallflowers series. Kleypas is one of my faves, whether she‘s writing contemporary or historical.
pickI‘m working my way through Lisa Kleypas Wallflowers series. And I actually started on the 1st book! Probably because this is the order they are coming in from Libby.
I like reading before I go to bed, but my book light bothers the hubby. And I can only read Romance on my iPad. So I‘ve been reading a lot lately.
I loved Annabelle. And so glad that she made friends with the other wallflowers. At first I didn‘t like Simon, but he grows on you!
This looks like a good book to read on a #summernight #musicalnewyear
pickLisa Kleypas is one of my favorite authors and kicking off the Wallflowers is the beautiful story of Annabelle Peyton and Simon Hunt.
pickThanks to @CoverToCoverGirl I‘ve started a new #romantsy series The Wallflowers ❤️🔥👍 Four young women find themselves relegated to the sidelines during the London season, alone they have been unsuccessful but together they will catch that most elusive of all prey -a rich and/or titled husband. A fun historical romp.
1) Ice cream.
2) Beach! 🏖🌴🐚 🌊🐠
3) Strawberries 🍓
4) Travel - to a lake, beach, or any body of water!
5) More audiobooks for outdoor walking.
#manicmonday
so-soA good enough regency romance though there were large swathes I felt a little bored. And honestly it may have been my bad mood of the last couple days but I was not that into the MCs and skimmed over the sexy times ( don't know what it is, I enjoy the plots of romance novels but I always feel slightly bored by the sex scenes despite being the polar opposite of prudish in my single days 🤷). Starting the next book so enjoyed it enough!
Anyone else get super nervous when the wedding takes place with still a hundred pages to go? 😬😬😬
I'm blabby tonight. Another quick note about this --Iike the depiction of a *new* friendship that allows for autonomy and holding back. Female friendship is always depicted as either tell-all with the sassy sidekicks offering wordly advice or commentary at every turn or a frenemy thing. This is neither and I enjoy seeing a friendship evolve with MC still keeping her own council in some regards and falling more slowly into intimacy.
This us actually quite good but I'm feeling distracted. Like it's ostensibly better than Mine Till Midnight but I'm not as unaccountably addicted (I swoon for Cam even though logically as a 21st century Feminist, I have some issues with his pursuit. I'm still conflicted over this and it's been months.) I'm definitely going to be reading this whole series! I love the emphasis on female friendship.
I loved the Hathaways series, hope the Wallflowers is as good 🤞.
Goodwill #bookhaul
I got a couple old favourites (half the Wallflower series!) and some books I've never read.
#12DaysofChristmas Day 5
In this Lisa Kleypas series, 5 ladies each receive a golden ring. (I don‘t feel that is a spoiler. 😬) #5goldenrings
"Short women are never mysterious, or elegant, or pursued by handsome man. And they're always treated like children. I refuse to be short"
pick"Men expect to be deceived in these matters. They're happiest that way." Just finished Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas and this genre never ceases to entertain me!
pickI enjoyed this book. I was having a difficult time getting into it at first, but I think it was more because I was reading several books at once, and I just can't do that. Once I got back to just this book, I had a difficult time putting it down. I love the group of wallflowers and look forward to reading the next book.
I had to put these books on hold for the time being as I have a library book I can't renew due in two days. I'm almost done with it and then I can finish these. Until then, they are #onmynightstand #aprilbookshowers
pickI've discovered historical romances lately and I'm really enjoying them for when I'm stressed or not feeling well! So far, I really like Eloisa James, Lisa Kleypas and Courtney Milan - what other authors should I try?
pickFirst Lisa Kleypas! I love that this book has a solidly middle-class hero, and explains the drawbacks of the gentry and aristocracy. I enjoyed it and will definitely plan on reading more. #romantsy
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Trying to catch up on The Wallflowers series before Devil in Spring arrives on Tuesday❤️🌹😉
pickY'all. This book is everything I love about historicals. Annabelle belongs somehow to the nobility class, but she is very poor and needs to marry well to support her mother and brother. Meanwhile, she's fighting an intense attraction to Simon Hunt who is not of the nobility class. He's an entrepreneur. The class dynamics in this book are so intriguing! I love seeing this side of things. Highly recommend! #romantsy #PopSugarChallenge
Nothing like a bit of romance at Christmas 🎄😙
BookSale find! Got the one on the right because it matches my Autumn and Winter and that matters. #romantsy #LisaKleypas
I would rather die in your arms, Simon, than face a lifetime without you. All those endless years... All those winters, summers... A hundred seasons of wanting you and never having you. Growing old, while you stay eternally young in my memories.
pickOne of the best romances I've read so far. I loved the friendship between the Wallflowers, established almost before any romance, and I appreciate that it was equally weighted in the story. The industrial storyline added depth and historical credibility too. I'll be reading the others, for sure!
Surely no military officer had ever conducted a campaign with more determination than Lillian Bowman currently displayed.
When I've had a really long, draining day and I finally get to sit down with my romance book:
I wasn't sure if I'd find another romance author I love as much as Julia Quinn or Sarah Maclean... But Lisa Kleypas is wonderful! The Wallflowers' friendship is so engaging, I'm already looking forward to the other girls' books! ♥️
pickI don't often allow myself to indulge in a historical romance (although I don't know why), but I do need to read the rest of this series. The female friendship in this story is amazing and the insight into the class system and the Industrial Revolution on it was quite interesting.
...she still had her self-respect... And she would fight to keep it.
The female friendships in this book are phenomenal and the dialogue is hilarious!
