He’s known as a seductive rake, he talks like an asshole, is randomly tender, and does a complete 180° with no real development at all. Sebastian’s character is all over the place. Kleypas introduces character history from previous books with no support and just lets new readers figure it out. It’s even been used on me! (The rest of the scene, however, I have not experienced.) That pool table move is the oldest trick in the book.

The lower class can’t afford it, and the upper classes have entirely too much leisure time to fill.” Too true, Sebastian. “Morality is only for the middle classes, sweet. But it just appeared and then disappeared like it was nothing, even though the TB infection issueĬould have been a major plot conflict and area of growth for Sebastian and Evie’s relationship. There were interesting mentions of science and infection with the talk of french letters and STIs as well as the transmission of tuberculosis when Evie tries to take care of her dad Of course Evie had to have red hair because no one can ever just have the dominant physical traits of humankind. Neither the hero or the heroine had green eyes, although she slipped it in there with a side character. Sebastian had a character arc, I guess, technically speaking. Spoilers will be marked where appropriate.ĬW: sexual assault, hidden behind a spoiler tag. Opinions are my own and do not reflect those of the mods. I brought this title to the top of the list at the prompting of u/seantheaussie, so grab your popcorn. Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love.Here’s my somewhat condensed 🎉Drag🎉Your🎉Favorites🎉 writeup on Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas. When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife. It quickly becomes clear, however, that Evie is a woman of hidden strength - and Sebastian desires her more than any woman he's ever known.ĭetermined to win her husband's elusive heart, Evie dares to strike a bargain with the devil: If Sebastian can stay celibate for three months, she will allow him into her bed. No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount.

Everyone knows that.'ĭesperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London.Ī marriage of convenience is the only solution. Has the third 'Wallflower' now met her match? The Wallflowers: four young ladies enter London society and band together to each find a husband.