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Scandal in Spring (The Wallflowers, Book 4) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Lisa Kleypas (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (102 customer reviews)

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After spending three London seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman's father has told her in no uncertain terms that she must find a husband. Now. And if Daisy can't snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man he chooses—the ruthless and aloof Matthew Swift.

Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits defeat, and she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone . . . anyone . . . other than Matthew. But she doesn't count on Matthew's unexpected charm . . . or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.

But right at the moment of sweet surrender, a scandalous secret is uncovered . . . one that could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.



About the Author

Lisa Kleypas is the author of twenty-two historical romance novels that have been published in twelve languages. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. After graduating from Wellesley College with a political science degree, she published her first novel at age twenty-one. Her books have appeared on bestseller lists such as the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and WaldenBooks. Lisa is married and has two children.


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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon; Other Printing edition (July 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060562536
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060562533
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So Wonderful, and Yet, So Sad to See it End, July 30, 2006
As I finished the wonderful conclusion in Kleypas's wallflowers series, I found myself wondering, where will she go from here? I can honestly say that she has penned one of the dearest series of books ever to come across these well-read romantic eyes. The detail of Daisy's story was a masterfully done wrap-up to a heartwarming group of reads.

Daisy Bowman is a fresh breeze amongst the rougher backdrop that is her family. Her innocent ways have done her no favors though, as she's looked on with much affection by her sister Lillian and friends, just not with much sense. When her father demands she choose a husband, or else marry a man she detests, not even her fellow wallflowers can save her. Not one to back down from a challenge, Daisy is rather dismayed when the very man her father wishes her to marry, Matthew Swift, appears on the scene. He's much changed from the man she remembers and she's not sure how to deal with the attractive businessman. Chance finds them often together in the following days and Matthew turns out to be far more than the money hungry employee of her father than she first thought. As all-consuming passion buds between them, a tragic secret from Matthew's past threatens their hopes.

What has carried throughout this entire series to date, the strong characters, still reins supreme as the most enticing factor in the last installment. Daisy has appeared before as the witty youngest amongst the wallflowers, a fierce supporter of them and their heart's desires. To see their fervent support of her this time solidified my admiriation for their friendship. Daisy is brought forth in her own story as a sweet innocent, a woman bursting with the hope of love and someone to share it with. She found her true love in the form of Matthew, a heart throbbing man who seemed very real and compellingly sexy. The other wallflowers, Annabelle, Lillian and Evie, all have recurring roles, along with their spouses, and that element of friendship is as strong in this installment as it is in previous ones, though not overpowering Daisy and Matthew's romance.

Romance that comes from a direction Daisy least expects, wonderful characters, poignant writing--it all meshed together perfectly. A very satisfying ending to a wonderful series, one I look forward to rereading for many years to come. Thank you, Ms. Kleypas, for a wonderful three years of romance.

K. Montgomery
Official Reviewer for The Mystic Castle
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this series..., August 22, 2006
By Malfoyfan "Cath" (Santa Clarita, CA USA) - See all my reviews
...of Wallflower novels. My favorite of the series is Secrets of a Summer Night; I don't think any of the others quite measures up to it, but they're all extremely enjoyable in their own ways. I am sorry to see this series end. Kleypas is probably my favorite romance author at this point; I always look forward to a new book from her. Hey, are any of you other fans thinking what I've been thinking...how about a book about the Gypsy Cam Rohan, who was enticingly introduced in Devil in Winter and never heard from again?? I thought he was a lot more interesting than the hero of this new book, and I was kind of hoping Kleypas would find a way to bring him and Daisy together. One can only hope....but back to the subject at hand; this is a book that is well worth your while, and I hope those who have not yet read Kleypas' wonderful books will check out the whole series.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy wallflower conclusion., July 26, 2006
By Glendale Mommy (Glendale, AZ) - See all my reviews
Scandal in Spring, the final installment of Kleypas's wallflower series, (Secrets of a Summer Night, It Happened One Autumn, and Devil in Winter) tells the story of Daisy Bowman's search for love. The youngest of the four friends who once dubbed themselves the "wallflowers", Daisy is a wealthy American heiress who desperately needs to find an English husband before her father marries her off to his protegee Mathew Swift. Daisy remembers Mr. Swift as a cold, ambitious "bag of bones" with the same temperament as her domineering father, but when Mr. Swift arrives in England, Daisy is shocked to discover that he has grown into a handsome and thoughtful man. Through a series of touching encounters, Daisy realizes that the last man she ever wanted to marry is the one man she can't live without.

Unfortunately Mr. Swift is keeping a secret that he knows will destroy whatever tenderness Daisy might come to have for him. Though he has adored Ms. Bowman from afar for years, he cannot let himself act on his feelings for fear of dragging his love into the darkness that threatens to track him down. But the more time he spends with the whimsical and charming Daisy the more he comes to realize that love is worth the risk of discovery.

Kleypas does a wonderful job of giving the last "wallflower" her own special love story. Daisy's romantic nature and Matthew's practicality compliment each other nicely. Daisy manages to keep an open mind about Matthew and he never disappoints her, even when his "secret" is revealed.

As in all romance novels their needs to be SOME reason that the hero and heroine can't fall madly in love with each other in the first 10 pages. Daisy's prejudice against Mr. Swift based on her father's approval of him was a very legitimate reason. As for Matthew's part, his "deep dark secret" (which most readers will have figured out after the first time it is mentioned in the book) seemed somewhat contrived, though, as a literary device it served it's purpose.

Readers who enjoyed the first three wallflower books will enjoy seeing all of the friends back together again with their dotting husbands. As always, Kleypas has a true gift for writing likable and believable characters that deserve to fall in love and live happily ever after.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A bit boring
Lisa Kleypas is one of my absolute favorite authors, so I was surprised that I had so much trouble getting into this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mCrosson

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get better than this :)
Sigh...what a cute story! This is Lisa at her best, and let me just say that this is the best in the whole Wallflower series! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lily Hathaway

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected of Daisy's story
When kleypas penned the kissing scene between Daisy & Cam Rohan in Devil in Winter, I expected her to defy the convention of romance novels by introducing a totally unconventional... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Book Connoisseur

3.0 out of 5 stars It's just okay... Yawh
In the story of the final Wallflower, Daisy, I think her story was just okay. It didn't help that the story before was Devil in Winter, a favorite for all romance readers. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cindylouwho

4.0 out of 5 stars Second best of the series
I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. I had always thought Daisy was the most annoying character of the four Wallflowers. Read more
Published 9 months ago by LTR

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I thought that it was a fun and charming end to a fabulous series! Lisa Kleypas always delivers such wonderful stories with exciting and charismatic characters!
Published 10 months ago by N. Bradbury

3.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet, serviceable "Scandal"
"Scandal in Spring" is a sweet little novel about two very nice and likable people. The plot offers no unexpected twists and the novel is conventional and predictable, but the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Esme

5.0 out of 5 stars So sad that it's over......
I have enjoyed this series immensely! Finishing Scandal in Spring is kind of like saying goodbye to old friends. I am sorry to see it end. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Krista Lyn

4.0 out of 5 stars A fitting ending to a good series!
The fourth and final installment to Lisa Klepas wildly popular Wallflower series, I thought nothing could top Evie's story (Devil in Winter). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Zeek

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars - Not her best but still fun
American Daisy Bowman has spent three seasons in London looking for a suitable husband. Now her father has issued an ultimatum that she has until the end of May or must marry his... Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. J. Roberts

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