A tragic riding accident leaves Lilian DeLacey unable to walk and restricts her life to books and quiet activities. When her twin sister convinces her to attend just one ball, she accepts. Wheelchair-bound, she watches the dancers with longing, until a startling familiar masculine scent unlocks memories of the mysterious man who had saved her—none other than the charming and affable John Andrews. … Andrews. Meeting John creates a desire to walk again and not miss out on life, but can he love a woman who may never walk again?
John Andrews, the Earl of Harlow returned from the Napoleonic wars with scars both inside and out. Nightly dreams force him to relive horrors he would soon forget and make him fear ever falling in love, lest he harms a bride who shares his bed. John attends a ball while on assignment for the Crown and recognizes the beautiful woman he rescued a year ago from a bad riding accident, and his response to her stuns him. Smitten by her beauty and wit, he pursues her, accepting her disability. Their chance encounter blossoms into romance, igniting a yearning for a future, yet bound by his fear of marriage.
When an undercover commission for the Crown takes him into the heart of a dangerous smuggling operation on the Cornwall coast, an unseen danger threatens his life and Lilian’s. Will trust and love be enough to save them and heal the scars that threaten their future?
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Romancing a Wallflower by Anna St. Claire
Noble Hearts Series Book Two
John Andrews, the fifth Earl of Harlow, friends with Maxwell Wilde from the previous book, The Earl She Left Behind. A year ago, while searching for smugglers, John had witnessed an accident when a young woman was thrown from her horse. He had brought her to her parents and had her on his mind all this time. Never seeing her since then.
Lilian DeLacey watched from the wallflower area as her twin sister, Lydia, enjoyed the ball. A year ago, she’d been able to dance as well. No more. Not since her accident. Her life would never be the same, even though Lydia believed that Lilian would be whole one day.
That ball, sitting with the wallflowers, changed Lilian’s life. And John’s. Although he had things to overcome in his own life as well. Not believing he could ever marry. Love, romance, danger, and suspense all put together for a beautiful story.
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LOVED the story. Could not put the book down. Anna is an amazing writer and a MASTER of wording. Her writing makes you feel Like you are back in the 1800s. A Refreshing love story. She also added a special touch of poetry in the story. Another book WELL DONE Ms St. Claire
Intrigue, suspense, romance and wonderful characters that will pull at your heart are all part of this amazing story by Anna St Claire who weaves her magic! Every book I have read by her has delighted, entertained and made me only long for more and Romancing A Wallflower has the wounded heroine and hero who were meant to be together. If only they can survive!
Sometimes the future can change in a split second, and that is what happened to Lilian DeLacey. She and her twin sister Lydia had been out riding when a shot rang out and as Lilian’s horse reared, she ended up toppling to the ground and hit a large rock. She heard a masculine voice and felt strong arms pick her up, but not much after that.
Years later she would meet the man she thought of as her “hero” who had rescued her that day. Reluctantly going to a ball with her sister, she was placed in her wheeled chair and ended up sitting with the wallflowers. Then she saw him and John, Lord Harlow made his way to her.
I adored John…there were many facets to him and Lilian was amazing in her strong love of animals and rescuing sweet Cooper (I wanted to reach through the pages and grab up some bullies!)
Yes, I know, I could just go on and on telling you about this story! But you will have to find out for yourself. But prepare to be drawn in quickly and not be able to move until you turn the last page!
Absolutely loved this one and cannot wait for more!!