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The Reluctant Countess - (Would-Be Wallflowers) by Eloisa James (Paperback)

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  • New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Would-Be Wallflowers series with an enemies-to-lovers romance between a proper earl and an entirely improper lady--whom he can't stop thinking about.Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman--until he meets Lady Yasmin Régnier.
  • Author(s): Eloisa James
  • 384 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
  • Series Name: Would-Be Wallflowers

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"Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman--until he meets Lady Yasmin éRgnier. Yasmin is ineligible for his attentions in every way: not as a wife, certainly not as a mistress (she is a lady!), nor even as a friend, since they vehemently dislike each other. Her gowns are too low, and her skirts are dampened to cling to admittedly lovely thighs. She loves to gossip--and giggle. She isn't dignified, or polite, or even truly British, given that her father's French ancestry clearly predominated. Not to mention the fact that her mother had been one of Napoleon's mistresses, a fact she makes no effort to hide. So what--in heaven's name--possesses him to propose? And what will he do if she says yes?"--Publisher marketing.



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New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Would-Be Wallflowers series with an enemies-to-lovers romance between a proper earl and an entirely improper lady--whom he can't stop thinking about.

Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, has never made a fool of himself over a woman--until he meets Lady Yasmin Régnier. Yasmin is ineligible for his attentions in every way: not as a wife, certainly not as a mistress (she is a lady!), nor even as a friend, since they vehemently dislike each other. Her gowns are too low, and her skirts are dampened to cling to admittedly lovely thighs. She loves to gossip--and giggle.

She isn't dignified, or polite, or even truly British, given that her father's French ancestry clearly predominated. Not to mention the fact that her mother had been one of Napoleon's mistresses, a fact she makes no effort to hide.

So what--in heaven's name--possesses him to propose?

And what will he do if she says yes?



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"Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love. Her style is exquisite, her prose pure magic. Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James." -- Julia Quinn

"The romance galaxy is filled with luminous stars, but few twinkle as brightly as James, who, with the launch of her Regency-set Would-Be Wallflowers series, once again dazzles readers with superbly conceived characters, a sublimely sensual love story, and sparkling wit." -- Booklist (starred review) on How to Be a Wallflower

"A story as wild as the heroine's family name and one that will reward romance fans who want a funny book about an unusual heroine." -- Kirkus Reviews on Wilde Child

"A sparkling Georgian romance. James' writing shines and the Wilde clan's infectious energy is the epitome of delightful. Overflowing with tried-and-true romance tropes like opposites attract and secret pining, Wilde Child proves that sometimes there's no need to reinvent the wheel." -- BookPage

"Longtime historical romance fans and newbies to the genre (particularly those whose interest was piqued by Bridgerton) will delight in this well-done addition to a solid series." -- Library Journal on Wilde Child

"As usual, Eloisa James manages to weave a sweet, funny, and poignant tale. I don't think readers of the Wilde family antics will be disappointed." -- Romance Reviews Today


Dimensions (Overall): 6.61 Inches (H) x 4.48 Inches (W) x .96 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Would-Be Wallflowers
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: Avon Books
Theme: Regency, Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Eloisa James
Language: English
Street Date: November 29, 2022
TCIN: 86861638
UPC: 9780063139572
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-9426
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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3.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations

Not as good as I expect from Eloisa James

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Perriknows - 2 years ago
Lydia, Lydia, Lydia...such a little twit. While this is supposed to be Yasmin and Giles' book, Lydia's attitude and nastiness stole the thunder from the main couple! I loved Yasmin's grandfather and how he was so supportive of her. Giles should have sent his sister to the country for some alone time rather than letting her stay to try to ruin Yasmin, even though Lydia had to have known that Giles was in love with Yasmin.. This book was a bit of a disappointment. Ms. James is an auto buy author for me, but when I saw there wasn't a hardcover edition, I began to wonder if the publishers saw the difference in this book and chose not to publish a hard cover. I hope the next book in the series is better!
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a leap of faith for love

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
fdarlene491 - 2 years ago
I am posting an honest review after reading an advanced reader copy of this story. A scandal in two courts. Poor Lady Yasmin hasn't had an easy time of it. Her parents are both self-absorbed & not very parental. Her English grandfather is a hoot & easy going for a duke. Yasmin does the best she can to go out to balls and ton events and ignore the comments said to her face & behind her back, or a fan. There's a fool me once attitude that you'll realize is with good reason. Giles is an earl with family scandals in his past too. He's stuck up and trying to be perfect so he can restore the family name. His sister is a class a bi*ch who does awful things to ruin his relationship. Boo, hiss. Giles finally has an epiphany and realizes that he'd rather choose love over perfect, it took an anvil falling on his head to smarten up. He just has to convince Yasmin to take a chance on him, love, & marriage. #netgalley #EloisaJames #TheReluctantCountess #historicalromance #romance #AvonBooks #HarperCollins
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