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 y 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.

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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. Have you forgiven Lisa Kleypas for ditching historical romance for.for. Whatever that was she was writing? Still holding on to that bitterness?

Well, let it go, baby. Not only is she back with the FABULOUS folks at Avon Books, but she's writing a HISTORICAL ROMANCE series again! Take a peek at that title, DEVIL IN SPRING.

Remind you of another similar title? Come on, surely you don't have to think toooooooooooooooooooo hard. Okay, here's a hint - DEVIL Have you forgiven Lisa Kleypas for ditching historical romance for.for. Whatever that was she was writing? Still holding on to that bitterness? Well, let it go, baby. Not only is she back with the FABULOUS folks at Avon Books, but she's writing a HISTORICAL ROMANCE series again!

Take a peek at that title, DEVIL IN SPRING. Remind you of another similar title? Come on, surely you don't have to think toooooooooooooooooooo hard. Okay, here's a hint - DEVIL IN WINTER from The Wallflowers!

Devil in Spring is the story of Evie and Sebastian's son and the prologue, which is available on the author's website, features Evie and Sebastian and a wonderful bathroom scene.just sayin. Check out the prologue here. This one is hard to rate. For me, anyway. The first half of the book was easily 5 stars.

Pandora was adorable, plucky, and sure of what she wanted out of life. And Gabriel is charming, funny, considerate, and sexy. I just sat back and waited for the sparks to fly!

The meet-cute was adorable! With just the right amount of humor, silliness, and historical must marry for appearances nuttiness that keeps me coming back for more of these sorts of books. Oh, and the cameos of characters from othe This one is hard to rate. For me, anyway. The first half of the book was easily 5 stars.

Pandora was adorable, plucky, and sure of what she wanted out of life. And Gabriel is charming, funny, considerate, and sexy. I just sat back and waited for the sparks to fly! The meet-cute was adorable! With just the right amount of humor, silliness, and historical must marry for appearances nuttiness that keeps me coming back for more of these sorts of books. Oh, and the cameos of characters from other books (especially Evie and Sebastian!) were done to perfection! And the introductions to the new characters was equally well done.

Midway through this thing, I was going crazy with all the excitement that was wafting off me! *farts* Pandora just got weird. And not in a quirky/cute way.

In that is she maybe mentally challenged? She had childlike wonder. What is that?! That's just a nice way to say someone is stupid and doesn't understand the way the world works. It's not a compliment in most cases. It was like she had the mental capacity of a 14 year old, and Gabriel was ok with that.

Charmed, even! Which just.ehhhh. I don't know. Pandora just seemed like too much of a Fruit Loop for me to take seriously by the end of this thing.

So, between the badly done scenes with ex mistress, and the ham-fisted villain (that literally made no sense!), and putting a total ding-dong as the heroine, I was extremely disappointed with the last half of the book. It wasn't unreadable, and I'm glad they got their HEA. Basically, the beginning was wonderful, but the end felt rushed and ridiculous. Still, it's Klypas, so I'll be coming back for more.

I love the Ravenels! Every last one of them. Just as much as I loved The Hathaways, The Wallflowers, and anything else Lisa Kleypas has ever written.

I never realize how much I miss historicals until I pick up a Lisa Kleypas book--then I want to reread her whole darn catalogue over and over again! And omg, to match up clumsy, clever, ambitious, independent, free-spirited Pandora with irreverent, seductive, somewhat of a rake-about-town Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, son of Sebastien and Evie?

( I love the Ravenels! Every last one of them. Just as much as I loved The Hathaways, The Wallflowers, and anything else Lisa Kleypas has ever written.

I never realize how much I miss historicals until I pick up a Lisa Kleypas book--then I want to reread her whole darn catalogue over and over again! And omg, to match up clumsy, clever, ambitious, independent, free-spirited Pandora with irreverent, seductive, somewhat of a rake-about-town Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, son of Sebastien and Evie? ( ) What a stroke of genius! Pandora.but with blue eyes of course. I didn't care that this was a match of almost insta-love.

It only took a matter of days for the hero to know that he had found the one--or at least to know that he didn't want any one else to have her. And I believed in the attraction. Gabriel and Pandora were caught in a purely innocent but 'compromising' position and expected to wed to prevent scandal. Of course Pandora wants no part of marriage--she's determined to be her own woman and never any man's 'property'. But if there's one man who can change her mind, it's Gabriel Challon (I never knew their last name!) Lord St.

Vincent, who becomes utterly captivated by the beautiful yet quirky Pandora. As Gabriel and Pandora get to know one another and eventually wed, we the reader get clever and amusing dialogue, wonderful supporting characters (I want stories for all the remaining unmarried Ravenels and Challons but especially Drago(n), the footman/bodyguard), some steamy lovemaking, and a few dangerous moments that draws the H/h even closer together. Ah, the romance.I just loved Pandora and Gabriel. If you've been reading this series you're going to love this one. I especially enjoy all the effort LK puts into researching the time period--just love all the little background info she provides that makes the story so enjoyable. Keep a close eye on the detective near the end of the book, who just may be [ a long lost Ravenel brother ].

I wonder whose book will be next? There's a wealth of possibilities, especially if LK is going to link the children from previous series' H/h with characters from this series. I know that I'll be in minority, but I had problems with this one. First, let me tell that Ms.

Kleypas writes very well and that I love her style! And that's the ONLY reason I'm giving this 3 starts rating. When I read the prologue, I was rubbing my hands a avidly read on. At the beginning the story was so promising: fanny, whitty dialogue, headstrong and indipendent heroine, a charming hero. But from their marrige on the things went so fast downhill that I was left breathless. The heroine I know that I'll be in minority, but I had problems with this one.

First, let me tell that Ms. Kleypas writes very well and that I love her style! And that's the ONLY reason I'm giving this 3 starts rating. When I read the prologue, I was rubbing my hands a avidly read on.

At the beginning the story was so promising: fanny, whitty dialogue, headstrong and indipendent heroine, a charming hero. But from their marrige on the things went so fast downhill that I was left breathless. The heroine strated behaving like an idiot, the hero strated behaving like a besotted slavist. The story line went beserk.

While the hero and the heroine were blisfully enjoying their marriage, there're some really important things that faded away into nothing. Why the terrorist plot? Why the printer lady stabbed Pandora? Because Pandora didn't see anything at all! So why she did it? Also the Gabriel's lover stuff.

What's the point of the simil-confrontaion in front of the theater? Shall we speak od Gabriel's dark desires? Shall I laugh? The top of his kinkiness is tieing her hand on her back? I loved Pandora and her no-nonsense in the previous book, but I didn't like her as a heroine.

As for Gabriel. Too incredible transit from rake to besotted idiot. So, I'm really, really sorry but this is a 2,5 stars rounder to 3.

I was expecting so much more.:(. 4.5/5 If you asked me which one book was my most desired book of the year, I would answer, without any hesitations, Devil in Spring.

I mean I cried when I heard who the book would be about, so that speaks volumes. Honestly, a book need only have Lisa Kleypas’ name on it for me to want it. But this book, I wanted because I fell in love with Pandora Ravenel in the previous book.

And secondly, it features the son of Lisa Kleypas’ most iconic couple, Evie and Sebastian. How could I resist? Yet again, 4.5/5 If you asked me which one book was my most desired book of the year, I would answer, without any hesitations, Devil in Spring. I mean I cried when I heard who the book would be about, so that speaks volumes. Honestly, a book need only have Lisa Kleypas’ name on it for me to want it. But this book, I wanted because I fell in love with Pandora Ravenel in the previous book. And secondly, it features the son of Lisa Kleypas’ most iconic couple, Evie and Sebastian.

How could I resist? Yet again, Lisa Kleypas has proven why she is the Queen of historical romance. I have loved most of the author’s heroines. They are always smart, kind and very genuine. But Pandora might quite possibly be my favorite. She was unusual for a heroine of the era, her quirkiness stemming from her ADHD.

I was curious to see how Lisa Kleypas would implement this into her story when she announced this a couple of months ago, and I personally thought, she did it smoothly and tactfully. There was just something about Pandora’s desires for more than marriage, her passion for her goals that made her shine. She was very much of a feminist, wanting equality for men and women in every aspect of life, and it made her all the more of a stronger protagonist. Besides her staunch aversion to marriage, Pandora was a funny character too, who constantly had me smiling or giggling at some of her antics. She was a breath of fresh air, and I have no doubts that readers will love her.

I was a bit nervous about Gabriel. As much as I adore his reformed rake of a father, Sebastian, I didn’t want him to be an exact copy of his father.

Thankfully, he wasn't! Fans of the Wallflower series will find the best of both Evie and Sebastian in Gabriel. He was intelligent, sophisticated, and charming but fret not! He also had his slightly rakish side that came out around Pandora. At first glance, together these two seemed like the most unlikely couple, but as usual Kleypas makes them work brilliantly.

It was glorious watching Gabriel fall thoroughly and hopelessly in love with this girl who is nothing like him, but ignites all kinds of desires in him. Watching Pandora slowly fall for him was even better. It was quite entertaining to read as she became bombarded with all these feelings that she never thought she would experience. He accepted her with all her flaws and how could she resist that and his seductive ways?

As always, Lisa Kleypas presents readers with some scorching scenes between Gabriel and Pandora, but my favorite have to be the kissing scenes that are infused with so much sensuality, that I felt tingly all over. Not to mention, the witty banter between the couple is just so much fun.

I just don’t know how this woman continues to write such engaging romances. Besides the incredible romance, I was also very happy at the secondary cast, especially Evie and Sebastian’s big family. We get to see the strong bonds that exist between not only Evie and Sebastian, but also all the siblings and grandchildren. It was just heartwarming to see life after the HEA for Evie and Sebastian.

All that being said, I do have a minor complaint when it comes to Devil in Spring and that would be the dangerous conspiracy mentioned in the synopsis. While executed very well, I would have liked for it to have happened a little sooner, and not towards the later end of the book. I was also hoping to see more of Pandora and her board games business ventures in the book. There was lots of descriptions to the game, of course, but I would have liked to see Pandora in action. However, none of those issues took away even a little from my enjoyment of the story.

I devoured Devil in Spring in one day, and it was just everything that I wanted and more. I’ve sung Lisa Kleypas’ praises left and right on this blog and on my old blog, so if you still haven’t read a book from her, I’m not sure why you’re wasting your time here when you could be reading a beautiful romance that gives you all the butterflies.

------------------------------------------------- **PRE-RELEASE THOUGHTS** Honestly, I was initially excited to read Devil in Spring because EVIE & SEBASTIAN. But after Marrying Winterborne, without any doubt, I want to read this book because of Pandora. She's so fiesty and funny and clever! And if Gabriel is ANYTHING like his father, then I can just imagine the shenanigans that he and Pandora will get into. She will drive him crazy, and he will find himself falling desperately in love with her. She, on the other hand, will want nothing to do with him because of her new venture, which probably means he will chase after her as Sebastian did Evie! I am so so pumped for this and my body is totally ready for all the banter, chasing and swoons.

Don't get me wrong, I'm still very very excited to be reunited with Evie and the love of my life, Sebastian, but I have a feeling Pandora and Gabriel will destroy me in a really good way. Why is the release date so far away though? When We First Meet Pandora (Our Heroine) In You Can't Help But Fall For Her Quirky, Wild Ways Then The Excerpt Was Released In And I Lost My Mind Sebastian And Evie's Son As The Hero Be Still My Heart Pandora The Heroine Is Me And I Am Pandora Here Are The Facts... Pandora Is A Klutz - I Am A Klutz “Pandora decided to take another tack. “You do not want to marry me, my lord. I would be the worst wife imaginable. I’m forgetful and stubborn, and I c When We First Meet Pandora (Our Heroine) In You Can't Help But Fall For Her Quirky, Wild Ways Then The Excerpt Was Released In And I Lost My Mind Sebastian And Evie's Son As The Hero Be Still My Heart Pandora The Heroine Is Me And I Am Pandora Here Are The Facts...

Pandora Is A Klutz - I Am A Klutz “Pandora decided to take another tack. “You do not want to marry me, my lord. I would be the worst wife imaginable. I’m forgetful and stubborn, and I can never sit still for more than five minutes. I’m always doing things I shouldn’t.

I eavesdrop on other people, I shout and run in public, and I’m a clumsy dancer. And I’ve lowered my character with a great deal of unwholesome reading material.” Pausing to draw breath, she noticed that Lord St. Vincent didn’t appear properly impressed by her list of faults.

“Also, my legs are skinny. Like a stork’s.” Pandora Makes Up Words - I Make Up Words “I’m all tangled up in these dratted—” she hesitated, wondering what to call the elaborate wooden curls and twists carved into the back of the settee. “—swirladingles,” she finished. “Acanthus scrolls,” the man said at the same time. A second passed before he asked blankly, “What did you call them?” “Never mind,” Pandora said with chagrin.

“I have a bad habit of making up words, and I’m not supposed to say them in public.” “Why not?” “People might think I’m eccentric.” Pandora Does Not Want To Be Married - Neither Did I Until I Found My Husband “I’ve never wanted to marry,” Pandora continued. “Anyone who knows me will tell you that. When I was little, I never liked the stories about princesses waiting to be rescued. I never wished on falling stars, or pulled the petals off daisies while reciting ‘he loves me, he loves me not.” Pandora Has The Inability To Stay Focused - I Am Easily Distracted “Pandora grinned. “I rarely walk in a straight line,” she confessed. “I’m too distractible to keep to one direction—I keep veering this way and that, to make certain I’m not missing something.

So whenever I set out for a new place, I always end up back where I started.” Lord St. Vincent turned to face her fully, the beautiful cool blue of his eyes intent and searching.

“Where do you want to go?” The question caused Pandora to blink in surprise. She’d just been making a few silly comments, the kind no one ever paid attention to. “It doesn’t matter,” she said prosaically. “Since I walk in circles, I’ll never reach my destination.” His gaze lingered on her face. “You could make the circles bigger.” The remark was perceptive and playful at the same time, as if he somehow understood how her mind worked.” Pandora Makes List Or Facts As She Calls Them - I Am A Listmaker “Facts and Observations #1 If people think you’re dishonored, it’s no different from actually having been dishonored, except you still don’t know anything. #2 When you’ve been ruined, there are only two options: death or marriage.

#3 Since I am gravely healthy, the first option isn’t likely. #4 On the other hand, ritual self-sacrifice in Iceland cannot be ruled out. As If Decided To Write Me My Very Own Historical Romance Gabriel Our Hero Has A Rakish, Silver Tongue That Makes Me Swoon “My sweet, there are altogether too many respectable ladies in the world. The supply has far exceeded the demand.

But there’s an appalling shortage of attractive pirates, and you do seem to have a gift for plundering and ravishing. I think we’ve found your true calling.” I Loved The Appearance Of One Of My Favorite Couples “He takes after his father,” Evie said. Looking highly insulted, Sebastian rose to his feet in a graceful motion and pulled her up with him. “His father was never caught.” “Except by me,” Evie said smugly. Sebastian laughed.

“True.” “What does in flagrante delicto mean, exactly?” “The literal translation? ‘While the crime is blazing.’” Picking her up easily, he said, “I believe a demonstration is in order.” “But what about the s-scandal? What about Gabriel, and the Ravenel girl, and—” “The rest of the world can wait,” Sebastian said firmly. “I’m going to debauch you for the ten thousandth time, Evie—and for once, I want you to pay attention.” “Yes, sir,” she said demurely, and looped her arms around her husband’s neck, as he carried her to their bedroom Everything About This Book Made Me Want To Read It Again. 3.5 stars, rounded up because it is Lisa Kleypas after all. If, like me, you have read and adored Devil in Winter, you probably have been eagerly anticipating this book featuring the grown son of Sebastian and Evie, now the Duke and Duchess of Kingston. And if, like me, you read the prologue on Lisa Kleypas's website last year, where Sebastian seduces a nursery maid, playfully pretending not to know that she is actually his wife, your anticipation grew even more.

And you may be asking whether thi 3.5 stars, rounded up because it is Lisa Kleypas after all. If, like me, you have read and adored Devil in Winter, you probably have been eagerly anticipating this book featuring the grown son of Sebastian and Evie, now the Duke and Duchess of Kingston. And if, like me, you read the prologue on Lisa Kleypas's website last year, where Sebastian seduces a nursery maid, playfully pretending not to know that she is actually his wife, your anticipation grew even more. And you may be asking whether this books is as wonderful as Devil in Winter, to which I must answer with regret, “not even close.” This new Viscount St. Vincent, Gabriel, is paired with Lady Pandora Ravenel, a sister of the hero and heroine in the first two volumes of The Ravenels series.

I found the first book in the series, Cold-Hearted Rake, to be okay but not up to Kleypas's usual standards. The second book, Marrying Winterborne, was much better, and the audio version, narrated by Mary Jane Wells, was a full five-star experience. Lisa Kleypas has been one of my favorite historical romance authors for years, but this book simply did not engage me to the extent that I've come to expect. Gabriel is a hero who is too good to be true. We are told that he is a “cynical rake,” but we don't see much of that in his behavior.

He is handsome and charming and loves his family. He doesn't seem to gamble or drink to excess, and he has made his own fortune by shrewd investing. While he does have a mistress, he doesn't visit her even once after he meets Pandora. Supposedly he has some dark sexual desires, but that really comes to nothing more than light bondage. In short, “Gabriel” is an apt moniker for this man, for he is an angel. Pandora, on the other hand, is a whirlwind, often unladylike, and firmly determined to run her own business.

At a time when board games were beginning to become popular, she has invented a game (a story roughly patterned after the woman who invented the precursor to Monoply in 1903) and persuaded her brother-in-law, department-store magnate Rhys Winterborne, to sell it. When she meets Gabriel, her life is consumed with setting up a factory, hiring workers, and figuring out the final details of her invention. Gabriel and Pandora are caught in a compromising situation at a society ball; although both are entirely innocent of any misbehavior, Lord Chaworth, one of the two men who happen upon them, insists that the right thing must be done.

The other man is inclined to be more lenient, as he is Lord Westcliff, from It Happened One Autumn, an old friend of Gabriel's father. I was hoping for more Westcliff, but he makes just the briefest of cameo appearances. (As it turns out, Chaworth may be harboring a grudge, as Gabriel's father admits, “There may have been a brief dalliance with his wife a few years before I married your mother.”) Gabriel and Pandora confess all to their families, but when Gabriel proposes marriage, Pandora turns him down flat. She has no intention of giving up her commercial aspirations and allowing her business to be controlled by a husband, which was how the laws of England stood in 1876. Gabriel has no desire to marry, but he finds himself intrigued by Pandora and rather shocked that she won't have him.

He has the typical Victorian male reaction to Pandora's plans, and Ms. Kleypas does a good job of showing how Pandora gradually brings him around to understanding her distaste for becoming essentially some man's property. Gabriel's parents decide to invite Pandora to their estate in Sussex so that the couple can become better acquainted, and before you know it they are in love. This happened way too quickly for my taste. Moreover, as I became better acquainted with Pandora, I found her less and less appealing. She was overly stubborn, uncompromising, thoughtless toward others' feelings, and lacking in common sense.

Her demands are non-negotiable, but sweet Gabriel is so smitten that he constantly looks for ways to assuage her fear of being a married woman. I simply could not understand why Gabriel was so enchanted by her. I don't think that it is a spoiler to disclose that Gabriel and Pandora do get married, as it occurs well before the end of the book. It is after they are married, however, that a so-so story becomes completely undone. Pandora is targeted by some murderous Fenians, an Irish nationalist organization, in a plot twist that simply comes out of nowhere.

It felt as though Kleypas decided that there had not been any angst and the story needed some. I think she could have done better by showing us how Gabriel and Pandora, who had married rather quickly, adjusted to their new situation. In other words, some character development would have been nice. Because it is Kleypas, the writing is competent, but I simply did not find it up to the standards of her earlier books. In Devil in Winter, Sebastian was a real devil who was gradually redeemed by the love of a devoted wife whom he married for money. Both characters are changed by their relationship, and this happened in a believable manner. Devil in Spring however has no devil, and the only character who changes is Gabriel, as he completely succumbs to Pandora's demands.

Perhaps Kleypas would have been better served to give Gabriel some other parents; to do so would not have required many changes in the manuscript, as Sebastian and Evie are rarely seen. And perhaps I am being unfair to even compare Gabriel's story to that of his parents, but Kleypas must have known that expectations would be especially high. I have read every historical romance written by Lisa Kleypas; and I will continue to do so, notwithstanding my disappointment with this book, because she writes better than 90% of the HR authors on the market. And I will no doubt listen to the Mary Jane Wells audio, which perhaps will make me like it more. Many other reviewers have give this book high ratings, so perhaps my disappointment has caused me to overlook things that those readers enjoyed.

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* * * * * 23 February 2017 This was lots of fun, but I must admit that I still prefer the father to the son. Dad was a real devil, but Gabriel is more like his namesake. 13 May 2016 Oh my goodness!

I never expected to see this couple again. If you loved the Wallflowers, you must read. I literally gasped when I realized who I was reading about! [Thirty years on, Sebastian is still hot! Everything I hoped for.

Quickie review.I loved it. I was an emotional/hormonal goose reading Devil in Spring. At times I was so overwhelmed that I had a lump in my throat because of the feelings it brought out in me. It wasn't because I was sad, it was more about seeing someone who is a wee bit different, finally finding acceptance. We are all different in our own special way. Some of us accept our differences and/or quirky ways and own it. Others withdraw into themselves hoping to go unnoticed.

Everything I hoped for. Quickie review.I loved it. I was an emotional/hormonal goose reading Devil in Spring. At times I was so overwhelmed that I had a lump in my throat because of the feelings it brought out in me. It wasn't because I was sad, it was more about seeing someone who is a wee bit different, finally finding acceptance. We are all different in our own special way.

Some of us accept our differences and/or quirky ways and own it. Others withdraw into themselves hoping to go unnoticed. Most of us want to find a happy place and just fit in whether it be in the middle of the dance floor or being a wallflower.

In Devil in Spring we meet new and exciting characters and get a glimpse at the lives of some older and beloved characters. I loved them all. Pandora was refreshingly quirky, determined, smart and lovable. Gabriel is practically perfect in every way (or he seems so). He strives to be a good, loyal and loving man but he knows he's far from perfect.

Their first, second and third meetings show a connection that neither can deny. Pandora does not want to marry at all but when she is accidentally compromised by Gabriel, she finds it hard to escape. Gabriel at first thinks Pandora will not suit as a future Duchess but he can't deny he wants her anyway. Their chemistry is sizzling and their devotion to each other believable. I never doubted they would make a great couple.faults and all.

I loved Devil in Spring and I hope Lisa Kleypas will write more historical romance in the future. I'm being generous with my stars because one of my favorite book-boyfriends in HR, Sebastian Saint Vincent, is the father of our hero, Gabriel Saint Vincent. He's such a DILF!!! So, Gabriel is a rake and as gorgeous as his daddy. He gets caught in a compromising position with our heroine, Pandora. Even though it was completely innocent, she is ruined unless he marries her. He is willing, but she isn't.

This perplexes our rake because, hey, who wouldn't want him?? His milkshake brings all the girl I'm being generous with my stars because one of my favorite book-boyfriends in HR, Sebastian Saint Vincent, is the father of our hero, Gabriel Saint Vincent. He's such a DILF!!! So, Gabriel is a rake and as gorgeous as his daddy. He gets caught in a compromising position with our heroine, Pandora. Even though it was completely innocent, she is ruined unless he marries her. He is willing, but she isn't.

This perplexes our rake because, hey, who wouldn't want him?? His milkshake brings all the girls to the yard. But, Pandora isn't buying what he is selling.

Of course, who could resist the gold Adonis that is this man? (makes sense since his father is a god) She eventually succumbs to his charms and agrees to marry him, even though she doesn't need money, or his title, or his protection. So, I guess she's doing it for the milkshake. Which makes sense. He's thrilled: “Lady Pandora Ravenel... I’m going to make you so happy that you won’t even care about losing your money, freedom, and your entire legal existence.” Pandora groaned. This book was soooo amazing up to the point of their marriage.

I was smiling like an idiot with a balloon animal throughout the first half of the book. Their first kiss was not only super sweet and romantic, but was humorous since he tells her that she kisses like a pirate and she's not exactly sure if that's a compliment. Aww, that's so nice of you to notice! The problem comes up after they marry. Things go in a strange direction. I get that there needs to be some sort of danger/problem/conflict/whatever, but the one that shows up is just weird.

It makes no sense, is resolved too easily, especially since the author decided to 'go big or go home' with it, and just. It's basically the equivalent of saying that Barney needs a villain, so they bring in Rambo to kill the president of the United States and then the Scooby Doo gang shows up and immediately foils the whole plot. And, then you are just left shaking your head and saying 'why?' It just didn't fit. But, I still loved the book and just ignored the weird part.

It was totally worth reading and now I have a father/son thing going on in my book boyfriend corral. I'm not hung up on that whole age-thing when it comes to the imaginary. This review was originally posted on Summary Lady Pandora Ravenel isn't like all the other debutantes, she isn't preoccupied with looking for a suitable match, or talking non sessically about the weather, she is always looking for new designs for her board games and the best ways to implement them. While doing a favor for a friend, she gets caught in a delicate position and before she knows it she is compromised by none other than Gabriel St. Gabriel has spent y This review was originally posted on Summary Lady Pandora Ravenel isn't like all the other debutantes, she isn't preoccupied with looking for a suitable match, or talking non sessically about the weather, she is always looking for new designs for her board games and the best ways to implement them.

While doing a favor for a friend, she gets caught in a delicate position and before she knows it she is compromised by none other than Gabriel St. Gabriel has spent years making sure he would never be caught in a scandal, and for the first time he is caught but he isn't all that unpleased about it. There is something about Pandora and her resistance to marriage that intrigues him. He knows he will need to convince her that they are well suited, that he would never control or try to change her. But will Pandora discover a life with Gabriel worth the sacrifice, a tender and sweet love she never expect to find. The Hero Gabriel St. Vincent, was raised in a loving home with parents who raised him to be strong and resilient.

To be kind and considerate and supportive. Gabriel is careful with the sexual appetites he has and never to be discovered. His father's rakish reputation is placed upon his shoulders. Gabriel is a hero you can swoon over. He is the perfect mix of both Sebastian and Evie (Our couple in Devil in Winter) He is charming, tender, accepting but he is also playful and inherited his father's rakish nature. I loved his character so much, he just makes me smile just thinking about him and his mischievous nature that is sexy as sin. Being imaginative and playful doesn't make you any less of an adult.'

Gabriel said gently. 'It only makes you a more interesting one.' The Heroine Pandora Ravenel is not like the rest of her family. She is a hellion, was free at a young age to go wild and free and explore.

Her mind thinks in different ways and she can be a bit untamed. She doesn't understand society's restrictions on women and refuses to get married and lose her rights as a person and seeing her dreams go out the window. Pandora was a heroine I honestly wasn't sure how much I would like in this one. But seriously, after the first chapter I knew I would really adore her character and Kleypas has such a talented way of winning you over. Pandora is free thinking, spirited, and not concerned with the Ton. She has a crafty mind, very intelligent but says exactly what is on her mind. Plot and Story Line Now I honestly can't say that this is my all time favorite book that this author has written(Because I just LOVE everything she writes).but it is the most surprising and crafty romance I have ever read from her.

This book surprised me in so many ways, I honestly had high hopes for this book and Lisa Kleypas surpassed all my expectations from this book. And there were so many fun moments, a feisty and clever dialogue that will keep you thirsty for more. The story starts off with seeing Evie and Sebastian together (yeah loved this part but it sets the stage for the story and we also get some delightful moments of Westcliff) then we see the scandal that happens. Now its all very innocent but doesn't look good in the end. Why would I be amused by the sight of a young woman posing upside down on a piece of furniture?' I'm not posing.

My dress is caught in the settee. And I would be much obliged if you would help me out of it!' 'The dress of the settee?' The stranger asked, sounding interested 'The settee.' Now Pandora is all resistant to marrying Gabriel.

She doesn't see the need for it. However Gabriel is persistent and convinces her and some of her family to come to an estate for a visit. This is basically where Gabriel and Pandora discover and learn each other and the more time they spend together, the more they fall in love with one another. I loved the built up of their relationship. They have powerful chemistry that is off the charts, (and man can Kleypas write a fantastic kissing scene) and we see the relationship that Gabriel has with his parents and his siblings. Gabriel isn't sure of Pandora at first. She is so different from any other woman he has met, but he is soon captivated by her.

His family easily accepts her too, in fact they are all quite charmed by her. You dazzle me, Pandora. Every beautiful, fascinating kinetic molecule of you. The night we met, I felt you like an electric shock. Something about you calls to the devil in me. I want to take you to bed for days at a time.

I want to worship every inch of you while minutes smolder like moths that dance to the flame. As Pandora is of them, she rarely gets such quick acceptance from people. And seriously Gabriel and Pandora when they get together it is simply swoon worthy, I love the way they build love and trust with each other. They share passion that is sizzling, but they also have a strong emotional bond that shines through the pages.

And we get a bit of a teaser toward the end that leaves you curious to see how Kleypas is going to handle that angle. This romance leaves you with a giddy and floating in the air happy feel and wrote this book in such a delicate way and just proves how truly talented she is at writing romances that leaves you breathless and eager for more. The Cover How can you NOT love this cover.its simply breathtaking!!!

I love the colors here, the blues are so very pretty and love the floral background. And the stepback pose is so very romantic. Overall View Devil In Spring is a sensual filled romance that has a clever dialogue, characters to melt your heart and an engaging plot that delights and shocks you from time to time. Get read for a tale of a lifetime.

A LUSCIOUS AND DEEPLY RIVETING TALE Dangerous creatures, wallflowers. Approach them with the utmost caution.

They sit quietly in corners, appearing abandoned and forlorn, when in truth they're sirens who lure men to their downfall. You won't even notice the moment she steals the heart right out of your body--and then it's hers for good. A wallflower never gives your heart back. Books N Tunes Challenge Pick #6 Escape- Enrique Iglesias Click To Buy On Amazon [foogallery id='21728']. This review is my personal opinion. It didn't work for me, but it still has talented writing of Lisa Kleypas and heroine in this one is amazing. Plus it was great to see my all time favorite couple Sebastian and Eve, from Devil in Winter.

I have read all the books written by this author, she is one of the best in her genre. That being said though, this book was a huge miss for me. The mistress issue is present through entire book. Hero has this woman(who is married) for the last 2 years and men This review is my personal opinion. It didn't work for me, but it still has talented writing of Lisa Kleypas and heroine in this one is amazing. Plus it was great to see my all time favorite couple Sebastian and Eve, from Devil in Winter. I have read all the books written by this author, she is one of the best in her genre.

That being said though, this book was a huge miss for me. The mistress issue is present through entire book. Hero has this woman(who is married) for the last 2 years and mentions how much she pleases him in bed like no one did before her and that's why he keeps her. Due to his dark desires of course. Seriously, does every hero these days has to have some kinky stuff? Even his dad is against the affair, but he just can't let go of her, because she gets his desires. He even tells heroine this about his mistress.

Avery 15 Tab Dividers Template Definition. 'Nola's lack of inhibitions makes her unique, and very desirable.' ' 'I've rarely ever found a woman who could satisfy me as she does.' ' And this during his conversation with his dad. 'She always knew when to push the limits farther, coming up with new tricks to spark his interest and satisfy his complex desires. Gabriel didn’t like it that she was married, he resented her temper and her possessiveness, and lately he had begun to realize that the affair was turning him into the worst possible version of himself. But he kept going back for more.

“No one pleases me more than Mrs. Black,” Gabriel said with difficulty. “That’s the problem.” His father shook his head. “You need to spend a few days away from your mistress,” he said frankly.

“A man with your developed palate will enjoy the next course far more if you eliminate competing flavors.” Why would I need to know anything at all about his mistress? Like why would I need this info while hero and heroine have their romance going on? Then through the whole book she is mentioned, what they do, why he wants her, that he bought a house for them to meet up(all this comes up during conversations he has with his father and heroine), everyone knows he has a mistress. To be fair to Pandora, she doesn't care that much about it.

Then the woman of course tries to make a scene(during their first going out as husband and wife) and tells heroine she would never be enough for hero. Then hero comes and plays right into mistress's hand.

And seriously she gets hurt at the end and I blame it completely on Gabe. Had he been watching her and not facing issues with his ex, she wouldn't have been hurt. Just to be clear he doesn't go to his mistress after meeting heroine and promises heroine he would never cheat on her. So there was no cheating or sex with OW, in case anyone would come screaming at this review and claim I give the wrong information. LOL And he did love heroine and stuff, I just couldn't get into romance due to all of the above. Expected way more from Lisa Kleypas and I'm disappointed in this book. The book didn't need his mistress, the plot with her was irrelevant.

Pandora is a great character, I adored her. But Gabe was not Sebastian, that's all. I’ve had mixed feeling about this book ever since Lisa Kleypas revealed its connection to her classic Devil in Winter. On the one hand, I thought it’d be lovely to see Evie and Sebastian again, but on the other hand I’m always weary whenever an author feels she has to revisit an earlier – and much more popular – book than her recent works. Now that I have finished Devil in Spring, I must say that it was delightful to see some of her well-loved characters. In fact, I thought it was the best part I’ve had mixed feeling about this book ever since Lisa Kleypas revealed its connection to her classic Devil in Winter.

On the one hand, I thought it’d be lovely to see Evie and Sebastian again, but on the other hand I’m always weary whenever an author feels she has to revisit an earlier – and much more popular – book than her recent works. Now that I have finished Devil in Spring, I must say that it was delightful to see some of her well-loved characters. In fact, I thought it was the best part of the book, and I wouldn’t have minded seeing glimpses of other characters than Evie, Sebastian and Westcliff. I also liked meeting their other children, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see them back in their own books, especially Sophie’s.

Unfortunately, the rest of the book was a massive disappointment. First of all, the pacing is completely off. In the first 60-70% of the book nothing really happens. Then there’s the wedding and after that a random terrorist plot. Gabriel’s former mistress also makes a single appearance that hinted at bigger problems but we never saw her again.

And then the book is finished. Even the epilogue is unbalanced. Gabriel is a nice, sweet guy and his only obvious flaws seem to be that he is overly protective of Pandora and can be condescending towards her. In my opinion he was a bit too controlling. There are also hints that he has more exotic tastes when it comes to sex, but we don’t see anything apart from one very light bondage scene.

In general I thought he was rather bland and boring while his tendency to be controlling made me feel a tad uncomfortable. We saw Pandora in the first two books of the series, so we already knew she wasn’t a very standard girl. Normally I like odd, awkward heroines, but I never warmed to Pandora. She came across as quite immature and incredibly ignorant when it comes to sex.

I had trouble suspending my disbelief to the right extent. In the first part of the book she keeps talking about how important her business is, but we don’t really see her do anything relating to work. Later she is bit more actively involved in the business, but it seems to be more of a vehicle for the terrorist subplot than anything else.

I would’ve like to have seen more of her as a business woman. As for the romance, I never really felt the connection between Gabriel and Pandora. It was pretty much a case of instalove on Gabriel’s part and Pandora didn’t need that much time either. Her main objection was that she didn’t want a husband’s interference in her business and once he had found an acceptable solution for that, she was happy to marry him. With Pandora coming across as fairly immature and Gabriel treating her condescendingly, I never felt they were equals, and for me that is one of the key components of a healthy relationship.

Kleypas has clearly done a lot of research for this book (and the entire series). The amount of detail in incredible, overwhelming even. I skipped parts of it because it was just too much; it slowed down a narrative that was already suffering from poor pacing. I’ve always been a fan of Kleypas’s writing so I feel sad I couldn’t like this book more. If it had been written by an author I’m less familiar with, I probably wouldn’t even have finished it. I don’t like giving a Kleypas book a low rating, but I truly believe it doesn’t deserve more than two stars. Mama said men were like a box of chocolates.

'Fact #99 Men are like chocolate bonbons. The ones with the most attractive outsides have the worst fillings.' Series: Oh yes, one more and I will be caught up! Sexy times: But of course. Tame except for a little journey into tying one's lover up in her corset ties.

Plan on reading more by the author: But of course. Synopsis Pandora, Pandora, Pandora. She gets herself into a compromising position with Gabriel and of course, they are caught and th Mama said men were like a box of chocolates. 'Fact #99 Men are like chocolate bonbons.

The ones with the most attractive outsides have the worst fillings.' Series: Oh yes, one more and I will be caught up!

Sexy times: But of course. Tame except for a little journey into tying one's lover up in her corset ties. Plan on reading more by the author: But of course. Synopsis Pandora, Pandora, Pandora. She gets herself into a compromising position with Gabriel and of course, they are caught and therefore, he wishes to wed her to protect her reputation. You know the drill by now.

And if you don't, gurl, you got some 'splaining to do. Pandora's all 'Oh hell no, I will not be marrying you and losing my freedom to own my own things and to own myself.'

And Gabriel's all 'She's all wrong for me, but I cannot take my eyes off her and she fascinates me and she must be mine.' So, he sets about convincing her to marry him. Along the way, we have an unexpected moment or two that endanger dearest Pandora, but I have to say: But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy -- and only her husband can keep her safe.

[part of the synopsis is a load of crap. I mean it sounds like this is a huge part of the book and it so is not. Color me completely confused.

Whoever wrote that should read the book and try again. But that is just my opinion and you know what all they say about opinions. ] Heroine: Dearest Pandora, you are among the most awesome of all. I adore you and I adore all of your lists. Heroes: Gabriel. Good on you, son, for realizing Ms P is all that and that women run the world.

Why it did or didn't work for me: Other than the b!tch mentioned above, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Miss Kelypas took on a woman's place in the time and tilted it right on its head. I was all 'Hell yeah, bitches make the world work!'

Add to that, it was a lovely romance with many a funny moment and a nice visit back to Wallflower land, and I ain't got nothing to complain about. Signed, Thank you Ms. K, you made me a happy reader. Book #2 on my romance kick following the book hangover is the quirky unsuitable girl meets the dashing handsome extremely put together roguish guy and sparks fly. Quirky girls are one of my favorite things in Historical Romances and I was really excited to read this one since I had heard there would be the appearance of Viscount St. Vincent and Evie from and the male lead is their son.

So I did get a little nostalgia for the Wallflowers series because we do get to see so Book #2 on my romance kick following the book hangover is the quirky unsuitable girl meets the dashing handsome extremely put together roguish guy and sparks fly. Quirky girls are one of my favorite things in Historical Romances and I was really excited to read this one since I had heard there would be the appearance of Viscount St. Vincent and Evie from and the male lead is their son.

So I did get a little nostalgia for the Wallflowers series because we do get to see some of the characters from that again in a few well placed Cameos “Ahhh,” he said softly. “That explains it.” He was silent for a moment, lost in some distant, pleasurable memory. “Dangerous creatures, wallflowers. Approach them with the utmost caution. They sit quietly in corners, appearing abandoned and forlorn, when in truth they’re sirens who lure men to their downfall. You won’t even notice the moment she steals the heart right out of your body—and then it’s hers for good. A wallflower never gives your heart back.” This started out really well for me.

The meet-cute was exactly that and it was really refreshing to have a heroine who wasn’t looking for love, had no desire to get married and thought it was horribly inconvenient that the man who wanted to marry her looked perfect. How could you ever marry anyone that pretty, other women would flirt with him constantly and you’d have no peace. “I’m a wallflower. I only agreed to take part in the Season to keep my sister Cassandra company.

She’s my twin, the nicer, prettier one, and you’re the kind of husband she’s been hoping for. If you’ll let me go fetch her, you could compromise her, and then I’ll be off the hook.” Seeing his blank look, she explained, “People certainly wouldn’t expect you to marry both of us.” “I’m afraid I never ruin more than one young woman a night.” His tone was a mockery of politeness. “A man has to draw the line somewhere.” I enjoyed Pandora’s trip with her family to get to know Gabriel and convince him that they shouldn’t get married as he tried to convince her of all the reasons they should. Pandoar is a bit unusual and didn’t understand some of the social norms.

I liked how all of his family accepted her and had this great way of explaining things to her in a way that made sense. Not one of them dismissed her idle comments out of turn and it seemed like she fit into that family from her first step out of the coach.

The first half of this book was a breeze and I was enjoying the refreshingness of it. The banter and play between Pandora and Gabriel as for the first time in his life he had to come up with something more than looks to persuade a woman that he was the man for her. The second half slowed down comparatively speaking and while it had some fun and silly moments it also needed something. The tone of the story completely changed from the fun flirtiness of the first half and it wasn’t nearly as entertaining. I got a little impatient with both Pandora and her semi quirkiness and Gabriel and his tendency to boss her around a bit.

There is a really rushed introduction to a plot against the king that Pandora seemed to stumble into at the 75% mark and so that was main plot arc to the end. It just seemed thrown in last minute and not really fleshed out to be a part of this story as it seemed like something that should have gone into an entirely different book. Loved the first 50% totally 5 stars there 50-75% was pretty decent 3.5 stars And then 75% to the end seemed like a different story altogether so 2.5ish But if Quirky girls to it for you and you enjoy some fun wordplay as well then this will most likely work for you more so if you have already read the Wallflowers series.