Devil in Spring
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Average rating3.9
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas combines the worlds of the Wallflowers with Marrying Winterborne in this irresistible story of how Sebastian's son Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, meets his match in the eccentric and headstrong Lady Pandora.
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7 primary booksThe Ravenels
The Ravenels is a 7-book series with 7 primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Lisa Kleypas.
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3 primary booksThe Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers
The Ravenels Meet the Wallflowers is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Lisa Kleypas.
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I loved Pandora's uncrushable eccentricity and independence and Gabriel's respectful protection of her. Lisa Kleypas is my new favorite romance author!
THIS is the Kleypas who is romance legend!
I just finished reading all the Wallflower books, so I can say with absolute surety that Devil in Spring is a perfect extension of the series, and of Devil in Winter in particular. It was so much fun to meet several of Sebastian and Evie's children and even grandchildren. What a delight it has been to get an in-depth look at their happily ever after.
I was a bit disappointed with book 1 of the Ravenels, so I was a little worried that I wouldn't love this, but I do. SO much. I've smiled (a LOT.) I've laughed. From page one it's nothing but pure loveliness.
I adore Pandora's quirkiness, and how could I NOT adore Gabriel? The man is a carbon copy of his father, after all. I couldn't get enough of their dynamic chemistry. (That midnight rendezvous! fans self) Together they make a lovely pair, and I loved every single minute of their story!
This was exactly what I needed after the disappointment that was [b:A Scot in the Dark 27067875 A Scot in the Dark (Scandal & Scoundrel #2) Sarah MacLean https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1468811089s/27067875.jpg 46822469]! Kleypas does shared-universe right - the returning characters didn't feel shoehorned in or unnecessary, but were essential to the plot. (Minor gripe: Cassandra felt really sidelined here, especially for a character that's Pandora's twin sister! Would have loved to see more of her.) I really loved the chemistry between the main characters and that this plot didn't have a lot of over-the-top angst or ridiculous fake obstacles to the marriage. Pandora's concerns are treated respectfully and, seemingly, realistically for the time. The plot takes a kind of strange left turn at about 80% in that seems more designed to set up the next book than anything else, but that's not unusual, even though I would have appreciated more time spent on the main storyline instead. Despite that, this was perfectly refreshing and a book I couldn't stop reading. And also hooray for historical romances that don't end with the obligatory baby!!
