From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next title in the beloved romance series The Wallflowers - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

''Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page'' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

''Scorching sexual tension, hysterical banter, and a reformed rake that could melt even the hardest of hearts'' Frolic

The Wallflowers: four young ladies enter London society and band together to each find a husband. Has the third ''Wallflower'' now met her match?

''I''m Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can''t be celibate. Everyone knows that.''

Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in London.

A marriage of convenience is the only solution.

No one would have ever paired the shy, stammering wallflower with the sinfully handsome viscount. 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.

Determined 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.

When Evie is threatened by a vengeful enemy from the past, Sebastian vows to do whatever it takes to protect his wife . . . even at the expense of his own life.

Together they will defy their perilous fate, for the sake of all-consuming love . . .

''Lisa Kleypas is the best'' Sarah MacLean

The Wallflowers:
Secrets of a Summer Night
It Happened One Autumn
The Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
A Wallflower Christmas

Praise for Lisa Kleypas

''Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance'' Booklist

''Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author'' Kirkus Reviews

''Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate'' Library Journal, starred review

''An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless'' Romantic Times BOOKreviews

''Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve'' That''s Normal