Revenge of the Wallflowers

Series · 8 books · 2024

By Meredith Bond, Sydney Jane Baily, Rue Allyn, and more

Books in series

To Captivate the Viscount

2024

Revenge is a dish best served cold… Or is it? These wallflowers are about to find out, as they plot against those most deserving. Can society handle a wallflower’s revenge? Or will their targets topple one by one? CeCe Dixon is tired of being overlooked, and when the militia arrives at the nearby training camp, she decides to set an example for her younger sisters and find herself a husband. She won’t settle for just any husband, either, he must be kind, handsome, and madly in love with her. Justin, Viscount Stavely, is at first flattered by Cece’s flirtations, and soon finds himself under her spell. He’s falling quickly—until one night he finds her in a passionate embrace with another man. Rather than let his fellow soldiers know how deeply he’s hurt, he withdraws from the many social activities in the nearby town. CeCe is devastated that Stavely would believe her capable of such an indiscretion, and when she learns someone deliberately mislead the viscount, she vows revenge. Nothing will stop her from discovering who did this and disgracing him somehow. And nothing will stop her from convincing Stavely she loves only him, and his best future will be with her at his side.

Never Cross A Wallflower

2024

Take one wallflower and publicly humiliate her. Add an earl who thinks a jest is always in good fun. Stir together until he starts chasing her while she is hell-bent on revenge. Sprinkle with the bon ton. Bring to boil with passion and vengeance. Simmer through the London season. Let cool with a breeze of regret. Finish with a deliciously happy ending.A Regency romance with wit, passion, . . . and cats!Miss Evelyn Blythe is demure and painfully polite, intending no one a whit of harm. She longs only to enjoy the company of those she knows and loves in the peacefulness of her family's home. Until the moment she is publicly humiliated! Lord Percy Barrett, the fun-loving Earl of Flintshire, thinks his friend's sister is delightful exactly as she is. Quiet, yes, but also clever and unaware of her own beauty. Moreover, she can take a joke or jest as well as any man. Until a prank goes too far! Tormented for spite and sport, Evelyn transforms from wallflower to wildflower, dazzling the bon ton with her charm and wit. Taking on the demeanor of those who mocked her, she becomes like the ladies Percy disdains. Will Evelyn lose the man of her dreams by keeping her heart set upon revenge?Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue – you'll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.

The Wager of a Wallflower

2024

A kiss in the gardens. A ruined reputation. A wager without a winner.A kiss in the gardens. A ruined reputation. A wager without a winner. Having been caught kissing an earl’s heir in the gardens during a ball, Miss Lucy Fitzsimmons has been relegated to the company of potted palms and wallflowers at London entertainments. Despite behaving as a perfect young lady up until that fateful night, she knows time won’t lessen the stain on her reputation. She’ll rarely be asked to dance, nor does she expect to be courted by anyone, but then given the terms of the wager, she won’t need to—her brother apparently gave the rake permission to court her! One thing is certain—when Marcus Higgins returns in two years, she intends to collect what she’s owed. They had made a wager, and she won. Meanwhile, Marcus has disappeared from London. The second son of the late Earl of Greenley, he left on a Grand Tour the day after he accepted the terms of a wager and kissed the young woman he has secretly been in love with since they were children. Two years away from her will be torture—he can’t get her out of his mind. His only saving grace is they made a wager, and he’s quite sure he was the winner. When he returns to British shores, a surprise for Lucy’s brother in tow, Marcus is determined to collect what he’s owed.

The Willful Wallflower

2024

A sweet, tender, romance with a touch of humor by USA Today Best Selling Author, Meredith Bond. At the tender age of fifteen, Emilie Pelham fell for a handsome older man of eighteen who kissed her and then never wrote or sought out her company again. Five years later, Emilie is a happy wallflower who wants nothing to do with men—and especially not one in particular, now the Marquess of Willingham. And yet that is precisely who the matchmaker, hired by her mother, insists is Emilie's soulmate. Well, she would rather see the surprisingly thoughtful nobleman disgraced than marry him. She is formulating a plan to do just that for she is not one to change to her mind once it’s made up. Gabriel, the Marquess of Willingham, was a young man ruled by his passions, but he learned his lesson. Now, he keeps a tight rein on his emotions. Since inheriting his father's title, however, his grandmother has insisted he begin looking for a wife. He is happy to marry, just so long as no emotions are stirred. This is not good enough for Gran, though, who hires a matchmaker to find Gabriel's soulmate. When the woman pairs him with the beautiful girl who opened his eyes to the dangers of passion, however, he annoyed when the same feelings try to overpower his newfound control. Neither Emilie nor Gabriel are prepared, however, for the feelings they stir in each other. Neither could have foreseen that a passion sparked years ago could possibly rekindle no matter how hard they fight against. Will hearts be broken a second time or will love prevail? In this cat and mouse game, it’s possible they both might lose—or both might win.

The Wallflower's Midnight Waltz

2024

A masquerade ball sets the stage for an American wallflower’s revenge against an English noble, only to be complicated by unexpected love… American Eva Westbrook has had enough of English aristocrats looking down their snooty noses at her. Among these elite nobles is her neighbor, Peter Hartigan, a notorious rake she believes played a part in her cousin’s humiliation a few years ago. Disguised as a mysterious masked woman and seeking reprisal, Eva sneaks into a masquerade ball that Peter is hosting. As Eva spends more time with Peter, she realizes he may not be the heartless blackguard she thought he was. She becomes torn between her duty to avenge the past pain and suffering of her dear cousin and the unexpected feelings for the very man who’d caused it. As they dance the midnight waltz, Eva and Peter engage in a dangerous game of deception and desire. Eva struggles to maintain her facade while battling her growing attraction to Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is captivated by the enigmatic woman in his arms and is determined to uncover her true identity. With her blossoming feelings conflicting with a quest for vengeance, will Eva decide to follow through with her vendetta or let go of the past and take a chance on a future with Peter?

A Waltz for the Wallflower

2024

A wallflower is never noticed—unless she is Lady Blythe Leigh The ton calls her Lady Blundering Blythe Leigh. So what if she can’t dance, or run, or even walk more than ten steps without a stumble, fumble, or bumble. Blythe knows she’s intelligent, thoughtful, considerate, loving—for all the good it does her. Since that disastrous first dance during her first season, she hasn’t been able to live down her reputation as an accident waiting to happen. The ton calls him Lord Deft. Lord Daniel Cynarme, Marquess of Cynedroit enjoys a life free of conflict and confrontation. His unequaled accuracy with a pistol, his unparalleled reputation as a lover, and his uncanny ability to use the right word at the right time, ensure that his life stays that way. He has no regrets—well perhaps one. Years after that unfortunate waltz, he still wishes he could change disaster into delight. However, Lady Blythe won’t give him a chance. Can polar opposites find love in Regency Era drawing rooms?

Beware A Wallflower's Wrath

2024

Annis Craigg gave her heart away at seventeen. First to the handsome lord who spoke so sincerely of love, then to her newborn son. Fifteen years later, she’s content as a “widow” and the life she has created. Until her past comes back to haunt her—and begs forgiveness. Both her son—and the Englishman who has stubbornly remained in her affections—find their lives turned upside down when they discover the secrets she has kept to herself. Lord Robert Harding, third son of a marquess, fell in love with a shy Scottish lass. His dominating father had arranged a betrothal with a wealthy earl’s daughter. Facing the choice of being shunned by his family and society or returning penniless to Scotland, Robert reluctantly does his duty. After fifteen years of silent longing for Annis, his wife dies, and he is free. Older, wiser, and now financially independent, he defies the marquess and heads to Glasgow. Lies, secrets, and betrayal will challenge the fierce love of a steadfast Highlander and remorseful but determined Englishman. Will destiny find a way to bring two star-crossed souls together?

The Wallflower, the Rake, and the Masquerade

2024

Coming to the world of Revenge of the Wallflowers... the romance between Miss Portia Lamont and Titus, the Earl of Ravensworth. Details Coming Soon!

Authors

Meredith Bond

Author · 33 books

Meredith Bond's books straddle that beautiful line between historical romance and fantasy. An award-winning author, she writes fun traditional Regency romances, medieval Arthurian romances, and Regency romances with a touch of magic. Known for her characters “who slip readily into one’s heart,” Meredith loves to take her readers on a journey they won't soon forget. She is currently living in Europe enjoying the Bohemian life. I write a blog on writing and self-publishing that is published every Sunday at www.meredithbond.com/blog/posts

Sydney Jane Baily

Author · 34 books

USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily writes historical romance with engaging characters, attention to period detail, and sensual romance ~ often with a touch of intrigue. Amazon page: author.to/SydneyJaneBaily A first-generation American daughter of Brits from either end of London, Sydney resides in Massachusetts with her family—human, feline, and canine. The rest of her extended family live in the U.K. where she spent many happy childhood summers. She loves shandies, Maltesers, Cadbury bars, fish and chips, and anything from Harrod's food hall or in a Fortnum and Mason's basket. Learn more about her books, read her blog, and contact her via her website at https://www.SydneyJaneBaily.com. She loves to hear from readers. On her site, you can also sign up for her Readers' Group and receive an occasional (not bothersome) newsletter along with a free book.

A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time. A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she follows the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. More information about her books can be found at www.lindaraesande.com.

Aubrey Wynne

Author · 28 books

USA Today Bestselling author Aubrey Wynne resides in the Midwest with her husband, dogs, horses, mule, and barn cats. Obsessions include wine, history, travel, trail riding, and all things Christmas. Her Chicago Christmas and Regency series have received multiple awards and nominated numerous times as a Rone finalist by InD’tale Magazine. Aubrey’s first love is medieval romance but after dipping her toe in the Regency period in 2018 with the Wicked Earls’ Club, she was smitten. This inspired her spin-off series Once Upon a Widow. In 2020, she launched the Scottish Regency series A MacNaughton Castle Romance with Dragonblade Novels. Her Regency detective series, Paddy’s Peelers, will launch early 2024.

Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern California. From an early age, she took an interest in travel, incorporating those experiences into her writing. When she is not daydreaming of her next travel destination, Alanna can be found researching, spending time with family, or going for long walks.

Collette Cameron

Author · 63 books

Join my private reader group, right here on Goodreads! Here's the link: Goodreads Group➡️➡️ https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/... Collette Cameron®, USA Todaybestselling author, creates Sweet-to-Spicy Timeless Romance® tales that are both "witty" and "impossible to top". Her focus on Scottish and Regency settings, featuring rogues and rapscallions as well as intelligent heroines, has earned her accolades from both readers and reviewers. Stay up-to-date on Collette’s latest releases and sales by following her on Amazon and BookBub. Sign up for her mailing list at collettecameron.com/TheRegencyRoseGift for a free starter library, entertaining newsletters, and the chance to participate in book news, giveaways, and contests. With over 55 books published and multiple writing awards, Collette infuses her captivating historical romances with a touch of humor, inspiration, and the occasional appearance of dogs and birds. Visit collettecameron.com to enter her world of witty and inspiring historical romance. Want a FREE book? Join Collette's VIP Reader Club: bit.ly/TheRegencyRoseGift Be the first to know the latest news, contests, releases, and enter her giveaways! Follow Collette on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/colle... Follow Collette on Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/collettecame... Follow Collette on Instagram: https://instagram.com/collettecameron... Follow Collette on Pinterest here: http://www.pinterest.com/colletteauthor/