The game of vice is on….Lady Eliza Towers is as mischievous as a lady can be and more so. She has been sent to the Hadnall Heath house party to find a respectable husband, but she has other plans. Plans in the form of seducing handsome, stoic Bow Street Runner, Mr. Adolphus Gibbon. When the house party guests are invited to participate in a scandalous treasure hunt, she sees her perfect … perfect opportunity.
Adolphus Gibbon has come to the house party for one reason only—to bring one of the guests who has committed a crime to justice. NOT to enjoy himself. But he cannot resist the sinful allure of Lady Eliza. When business and pleasure collide as he discovers the man he is hunting has a painful connection to Eliza, his manhunt becomes a personal vendetta. And when the star witness disappears, he and Eliza find themselves searching for more than they bargained for.
A light-hearted, fun, SUPER steamy, Regency romp—a quick read, not to be taken too seriously.
PLEASE BE ADVISED – Steam Level: Five-Alarm Fire with a few F-bombs. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
When the Wallflowers were Wicked:
THE ACCIDENTAL MISTRESS
THE INCORRIGIBLE COURTESAN
THE DELECTABLE TART
THE BLUSHING HARLOT
THE CHEEKY MINX
THE CLEVER STRUMPET
THE DEVILISH TROLLOP
THE PLAYFUL WANTON
THE CHARMING JEZEBEL
THE FAITHFUL SIREN
THE HOLIDAY HUSSY
THE CAPTIVE VIXEN
more
The playful Wanton
When the Wallflowers were Wicked book 8
by Merry Farmer
What a sensuous romp! Loved both Adolphus and Eliza he’s the mysterious undercover man for the Bow Street, he’s there to catch a vilain not get entangled with irresistible Lady Eliza Towers. Many scandalous situations arise some more naughty than others, but these are the wallflowers we’re talking about it can only get more decadent. Amidst the treasure hunt there’s a person of interest that is crucial to the case and it’s more than the treasure these two will find! Light fun and sexy perfect for a quickie, Merry Farmer style! I loved it!
I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own.
I have read all of the books in this series, but will admit that this one is my least favorite. I’m all about some steamy love scenes in a book, but her sexual prowess for this era was a little too out there for me – especially the innuendo about what goes on at an all girls school. Wil continue on with the rest of the series as I’m curious about what will happen to the Marlowe sisters.
Those wallflowers can certainly be wicked and when Lady Eliza attends a house party she cannot help but notice Adolphus Gibbon, Bow Street Runner extraordinare. Oh love those Bow Street Runners!
But Adolphus is only at the party to catch a criminal and he was running out of patience. Well, truth be told, he was having a hard time with all the ladies and scandalous goings on! Such a worthy hero who has to protect his witness who will identify the criminal. But Eliza pulls his focus away and when they put together on a scavanger hunt, there is not telling what they will find!
A fast paced fun read that will have you anxious to see what happens to these two. A mystery, murder and shenanigans all work together to bring this story to a wonderful conclusion!
This is a quick and fast-paced read. Eliza puts up a cheerful front, but her history tells us she has a low self-esteem and has let herself be used by men – the word “gentlemen” is not applicable. But this aspect of her character and history plays a very minor role in this story. She is determined to enjoy the house party.
Adolphus is very straight-laced and duty-driven; he deserves the title of “gentleman”. But he can withstand only so much of Eliza before succumbing.
4.5 rounded up to 5 stars.
I read an advance copy; the thoughts are my own.
This is a wonderful story with some steam, laughs and drama. what a fun delightful plot. Loved the characters.
As mischievous as they come and with a mostly ruined reputation, Lady Eliza Towers is attending her friend Lady Caroline’s house party to find a respectable husband. The only man to catch her eye, however, is the gruff and very attractive Bow Street Runner Adolphus Gibbon, whom she sets out to seduce. Her friends organize the perfect circumstances in the form of an indoor scavenger hunt.
Adolphus is at the party to bring one of the guests to justice for his crimes, not to enjoy the party himself. But Adolphus finds Eliza irresistible and when he realizes she has a painful past with the man he’s targeting, his assignment becomes personal, especially when his witness disappears and Eliza begins helping him find her.
I just love these quick, light, and steamy reads. The plot is fast paced, which I appreciate as it means I don’t really have time to become frustrated by the characters. Even with the fast pacing, there was so much build up of sexual tension between Eliza and Adolphus that it felt right for them to be together when they did. Their relationship also developed past lust and into a true bond, which is always lovely. Adolphus was one of those strong, silent types I’m such a sucker for and his protectiveness helped Eliza realize her own self-worth. I loved it and I can’t wait for the next one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Bow Street Runner – I am so there. I love them. Adolphus is stoic and too serious. Can Eliza bring out the passionate man underneath? You bet and what a passion she unleashes. And as Eliza learns, no woman should ever be ashamed of her sexuality. I love these Regency romps by Ms. Farmer. They are fun and flirtatious.
I received a complimentary copy from the author.