What a Wallflower Wants

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In the third novel in Maya Rodale's charming Wallflower series, London's Least Likely to Be Caught in a Compromising Position finds temptation in a devilishly handsome stranger . . .

Miss Prudence Merryweather Payton has a secret.

Everyone knows that she's the only graduate from her finishing school to remain unwed on her fourth season—but no one knows why. With her romantic illusions shattered after being compromised against her will, Prudence...

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Overview

In the third novel in Maya Rodale's charming Wallflower series, London's Least Likely to Be Caught in a Compromising Position finds temptation in a devilishly handsome stranger . . .

Miss Prudence Merryweather Payton has a secret.

Everyone knows that she's the only graduate from her finishing school to remain unwed on her fourth season—but no one knows why. With her romantic illusions shattered after being compromised against her will, Prudence accepts a proposal even though her betrothed is not exactly a knight in shining armor. When he cowardly pushes her out of their stagecoach to divert a highwayman, she vows never to trust another man again.

John Roark, Viscount Castleton, is nobody's hero.

He's a blue-eyed charmer with a mysterious past and ambitious plans for his future—that do not include a wife. When he finds himself stranded at a country inn with a captivating young woman, a delicate dance of seduction ensues. He knows he should keep his distance. And he definitely shouldn't start falling in love with her.

When Prudence's dark past comes back to haunt her, John must protect her—even though he risks revealing his own secrets that could destroy his future.

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Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
09/01/2014
Rodale’s third Bad Boys and Wallflowers Regency (after Wallflower Gone Wild) includes a sensitive portrayal of the emotional effects of sexual assault. Prudence Payton, London’s Least Likely to be Caught in a Compromising Position, has embraced her wallflower status after being assaulted during her first season. During a rainy journey to her finishing school reunion, she finds herself alone in an inn with John Roark, Lord Castleton. John, who gambles so he can earn enough money to find security for himself and his family, is on a winning streak. He’s fascinated by the skittish Prudence and decides to help her regain her confidence. When the man who attacked Prudence shows up at the same inn, both Prudence and John find their secrets in danger of exposure. The frequent jumps both forward and back in time accurately portray Prudence’s mental state but may be jarring to those used to a more linear style, and there is a significant amount of wish-fulfillment in the final third of the novel. (Nov.)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062231284
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 9/30/2014
  • Series: Wallflower
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 838
  • Product dimensions: 4.20 (w) x 7.40 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother's insistence. She is now the author of numerous "dazzlingly sexy and witty" romantic novels. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sun Oct 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    I was looking forward to reading this book.  I got at far as pag

    I was looking forward to reading this book.  I got at far as page 137 and finally gave up, maybe I'll go back later and finish, but it was too slow, I kept thinking it would bet better but it didn't.  

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  • Posted Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Disappointing - I usually really enjoy books by this author but

    Disappointing - I usually really enjoy books by this author but this book was awful.
    Poorly written, I couldn't even finish it.  Don't bother.

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  • Posted Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Good but not as good as the second book

    Good but not as good as the second book

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  • Posted Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Amazing! What a Wallflower Wants is the last book in Wallflower

    Amazing!
    What a Wallflower Wants is the last book in Wallflower series. Prudence and John's story is amazing, emotional with great characters. Prudence's story is totally different from the first two wallflowers, theirs were more light-heart romance while hers is more dark with secret of her past. John has his own secret which I couldn't guess until the middle of the book. It is one of those book that I couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed this amazing book and what a gorgeous cover! Thank you Maya Rodale for writing another amazing book.

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  • Posted Sat Oct 04 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    I loved this book and thought it tied up this series very well.

    I loved this book and thought it tied up this series very well. While it was darker than the previous stories, the overall message was one of regaining inner strength and the power of love. It's always good when a book can make me both laugh and cry like this one did.

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  • Posted Fri Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    After enduring a sexual assault by a so-called "gentleman&q

    After enduring a sexual assault by a so-called "gentleman" at a society party, Prudence buries the confrontation, feeling ashamed and damaged. All of her girlhood dreams of meeting a man at a ball, dancing in his arms and falling in love are obliterated in one fell swoop. No longer able to endure the touch of a man, Prudence builds both physical and mental barriers, shielding herself from the possibility of ever finding love. Her rape causes her to not only lose faith in God but in mankind as a whole.




    And after all she's encountered. being shoved from a carriage by her fiance as a sacrifice to a highwayman, escaping through the woods and walking all alone in the middle of nowhere, in comes Castleton to turn her world upside down. As much as she is deeply attracted to him and enjoys being in his company, her history with men and her fear keep her from trusting him or allowing him too close. Even with everything she has already endured and lost, Prudence knows Castleton is someone she could lose her heart to if she isn't careful.




    John Roark has secrets of his own that he keeps close to his chest. The last thing he needs when he's so close to achieving his dream and securing the future of his mother and sister, is to be distracted by the wounded, mysterious lady who consumes his every thought. He can see the pain in her eyes and knows he'll have to ease her into trusting him. What Prudence needs most is to know that someone has her back, that what happened to her does not reflect on her value as a person or as a woman.




    Though Prudence believes society and most men would think of her as soiled or used goods, John couldn't care less about her lack of virginity. He gives her the reassurance and the confidence she needs to allow herself to step into the sunlight again, and bask in the pleasures that life has to offer. He makes her needs and feelings his priority. Though I love a good authoritative rogue, there's definitely something to be said for a sexy, protective man who doesn't conceal his desire for you while still allowing you set the pace. John and Prudence make taking baby steps so sweet and sensual. And although the story is incredibly emotional and moving, you definitely get the heat you're accustomed to in a Maya Rodale novel.




    In the introduction to the novel, Maya Rodale states that WHAT A WALLFLOWER is a departure from her more lighthearted romances due to the graphic depiction of sexual violence in the Regency period. The increasingly frequent reports of sexual crimes on the news these days are appalling, but they are not a new occurrence. Even in the eras we love to romanticize and fantasize about, women endured and survived such atrocities. Rodale reminds us that the rules of the Ton were such that if caught, a woman would most likely have been made to marry the very man who violated her, and therefore have the act forced upon her again and again, as would be his legal right as her husband.




    Though this is definitely a more somber novel in tone than the first two books in the series, and the heroine is burdened by an attack that clings to her soul like quicksand, the beauty of the understanding and connection shared in the love scenes is that much more brilliant for the darkness that preceded it. I was moved by Prudence's story and I think her emotions and thoughts felt genuine. She is a beacon of strength and an inspiration by publicly denouncing her attacker, putting her reputation at risk to keep what happened to her from happening to others.




    WHAT A WALLFLOWER WANTS isn't just a romance novel. And it's not just a statement on the prevalence of sex crimes and violence against women. Or even a look at the thoughts of a victim and the barbed ball of emotions that stay with her long after the assault. It's the story of a woman, a survivor, and the man who loves her, proving that sometimes heroes do come to the rescue and happy endings do exist.




    If you're looking for a historical romance that's just a bit more, definitely check out Maya Rodale's WHAT A WALLFLOWER WANTS.








    Disclaimer: I received this book free in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions shared are my own.

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  • Posted Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Great Book. I love a book I can not put down and this was defini

    Great Book. I love a book I can not put down and this was definitely it. Maya does a great job and I always love her books.

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  • Posted Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    What a Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale Amazing! Brilliant! Dar

    What a Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale
    Amazing! Brilliant! Daring and Brave!! Maya Rodale’s Wallflower series has been one of my ultimate favorites since the first. She has created her own world with facts and characters that you grow to love. If you loved her Writing Girls series you will be thrilled to know they are mentioned in each of these as well. Maya knows what her readers want and she never fails to deliver. Maya takes a daring step with this new book touching on a subject that was not talked about in the regency era and is still happening today.
    Prudence our third wallflower had big dreams of grand gestures and parlors full of suitors for her first season. She dreamed that her first season would be for fun, dancing, flirting, and stealing a kiss or two. What she didn’t count on was being compromised and having all her dreams shattered. Prudence changed her dreams, made them into spending her life as a spinster with her other two wallflower friends. Then they found the romance and love she had wanted long ago. She was very happy for them but this forced her to do things she didn’t want to… Prudence tries to elope with a man she knows will not try to force his marital rights, what she didn’t count on was his cowardice. After escaping being offered as the “sacrifice” for a highwayman, walking miles in the sun and downpour she doesn’t think anything could get worse.
    John Roark, Viscount Castleton, has been on a winning streak. All his dreams are so close he can taste them; nothing will stand in his way, except maybe the rain that won’t stop. This is however not the only reason that keeps him stranded at an inn in the middle of nowhere days from London, where he needs to be as soon as possible. John tried to give the soaking wet Prudence a ride but she had turned him down choosing to walk. He should be able to forget her, but she was just too much like the wounded animals he took care of as a child. The need for safety and protection, yet fight and stubbornness was an odd combination. John found he liked those things in a woman, but not just any women, he liked them in Prue. If only he could convince her he could be trusted. He knew she was hiding things but then again so was he; they both had secrets that could either bring them closer or push them apart forever.
    You will have to buy this book to find out more about Prudence and her wild ride and see if John Roark, Viscount Castleton’s luck will hold out.

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  • Posted Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014

    Maya Rodale can throw away her tiara, she can now wear the crown

    Maya Rodale can throw away her tiara, she can now wear the crown she deserves! A beautiful, fabulous, wonderful, extraordinary, touching book! An absolute must-read!
    Oh yes, definitely EXCEPTIONAL! Fantastic! Her best book and one of the best books ever!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 2014

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