Wicked and the Wallflower - (Bareknuckle Bastards) by Sarah MacLean (Paperback)

About the Book

"New York Times"-bestselling author MacLean launches a daring new series about three brothers bound by a secret they cannot escape--and the women who bring them to their knees. Original.inal.

Book Synopsis

When Wicked Comes Calling . . .

When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees--on one condition. She's seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won't accept a marriage without it.

The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain . . .

Bastard son of a duke and king of London's dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the spinster wallflower is everything he needs to exact a revenge years in the making. All he must do is turn the plain little mouse into an irresistible temptress, set his trap, and destroy his enemy.

For the Promise of Passion . . .

But there's nothing plain about Felicity Faircloth, who quickly decides she'd rather have Devil than another. Soon, Devil's carefully laid plans are in chaos and he must choose between everything he's ever wanted . . . and the only thing he's ever desired.

From the Back Cover

When Wicked Comes Calling . . .

When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a husband, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees to his suspicious terms-- on one condition. She's seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won't accept a marriage without it.

The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain . . .

Bastard son of a duke and king of London's dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the spinster wallflower is everything he needs to exact a revenge years in the making. All he must do is turn the plain little mouse into an irresistible temptress, set his trap, and destroy his enemy.

For the Promise of Passion . . .

But there's nothing plain about Felicity Faircloth, who quickly decides she'd rather have Devil than another. Soon, Devil's carefully laid plans are in chaos and he must choose between everything he's ever wanted . . . and the only thing he's ever desired.

Review Quotes

"MacLean's books should be required reading...She is, without question, the elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance."--Entertainment Weekly

"The devil is in the delightful details for MacLean's first Bareknuckle Bastards Regency romance. MacLean (The Day of the Duchess) intersperses hints of mystery and intrigue with plentiful humor, crafting a touching story filled with charming characters readers will be eager to meet again."--Publishers Weekly

"Here [MacLean] kicks off a new series, The Bareknuckle Bastards, that promises her darkest take yet. But even when MacLean goes dark... the sparkling wit and essential goodness of her characters shine through."--New York Times Book Review

"She's my absolute go-to author for clever, sexy and fun historical romances."--Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Sexy, smart, and dangerous - Sarah MacLean delivers the whole package. On top of the incredible storyline and characters, Sarah MacLean's writing is stunning and has left this reader desperate for more."--Hypable