Temptations of a Wallflower by Eva Leigh [Review]

Temptations of a Wallflower (The Wicked Quills of London #3) by Eva Leigh
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: April 18, 2021

The Wicked Quills of London
1. Forever Your Earl
2. Scandal Takes the Stage
3. Temptations of a Wallflower - Paperback | Kindle

Eva Leigh
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

In society circles she’s known as the Watching Wallflower—shy, quiet, and certainly never scandalous. Yet beneath Lady Sarah Frampton’s demure façade hides the mind of The Lady of Dubious Quality, author of the most titillating erotic fiction the ton has ever seen. Sarah knows discovery would lead to her ruin, but marriage—to a vicar, no less—could help protect her from slander. An especially tempting option when the clergyman in question is the handsome, intriguing Jeremy Cleland.

Tasked with unmasking London’s most scandalous author by his powerful family, Jeremy has no idea that his beautiful, innocent bride is the very woman he seeks to destroy. His mission must remain a secret, even from the new wife who stirs his deepest longings. Yet when the truth comes to light, Sarah and Jeremy’s newfound love will be tested. Will Sarah’s secret identity tear them apart or will the temptations of his wallflower wife prove too wicked to resist?

Thoughts on Temptations of a Wallflower: It's been a while since I read a historical and it was kind of fun to switch gears and all that. Especially since we had a sweet, respected clergyman who was a wee bit adventurous once all was said and done.

After all, Jeremy had read all of the Lady of Dubious Quality's books even though they're considered immoral by some and he'd learned a thing or two from those readings. Which worked NICELY to Sarah's benefit.

Ahh, but the road to a HEA is never easy. Sarah had secrets which she couldn't allow to get out. Jeremy had a reputation to protect which caused issues once said secret was made known to him. Although, the issue (in my opinion) was less about the secret itself and more about how she didn't trust him with it in the first place. Sure, his standing might have taken a hit and he didn't want Sarah to deal with the repercussions of being unmasked, but... I don't know where I'm going with this.

A fun change of pace from my normal reads. I do admire a woman willing to go after what she needs to do no matter the consequences and a man who takes his cues from morally improper books. GOOD STUFF.