Devil in Spring
By Lisa Kleypas
- Release Date: 2017-02-21
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
New York Times bestselling author LISA KLEYPAS delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London’s most notorious—yet irresistible—rakes . . .
An eccentric wallflower . . .
Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.
A cynical rake . . .
After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain.
A perilous plot . . .
After succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy—and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven . . .
Reviews
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4By jkolmen50266Very interesting reading a regency historical romance novel.Great book!
5By seagirl88I love this book. I’ve probably read it four times. Two people, who are both perfectly imperfect, find their partner for life. The male character appears to have everything, but what he lacks from anyone other than family, is someone to see past his beauty and love him, flaws and all. If you’ve read my other favorite book, “Devil in Winter” about his father’s journey finding love, you’ll recognize that theme. The female character had been abused and neglected and she finds the person who can love her, be a true partner, help her heal, and help her become the best version of herself.A Devil in Spring…wonderful
5By Spells83A well written read! This book makes you fall in love with the characters and escape into their world with the authors vivid descriptions.Started strong
2By sophie_213I'm not sure why this book got such amazing reviews. It was well written (as in the prose and writing style were great), don't get me wrong, but it was meh. Not gonna lie, she had me in the first half. But eventually the strong independent feminist who refused to ever compromise while the main love interest bent over backward to please her got old. It was completely not-adherent to the times and was so bold and in-your-face that it felt like there wasn't a page without some sort of lecture. As a strong, independent feminist, it was too much even for me to read. More than this, it was so easily fixed I wanted to throttle her and scream "you'll be a duchess, the only people with more power are the royal family! You can't fix things without power!" This modern ideology coupled with the modern colloquialisms made it feel like this book was written as a contemporary novel and then Victorian era was shoe-horned in. Don't get me wrong, I like modern ideology. But every. single. page. was a bit much. I appreciate how the climax wasn't a troupe (I feared that the whole last of the book) but the climax we got was so out of left-field and unbelievable, I was shaking my whole head, stunned. There was no real lead up, no ideas of it planted in the first half of the book, that it was weird. I was really excited by all the positive reviews but I wouldn't buy/read this book again. It wasn't worth it.Excellent
5By MellCampSo far the best in the series.Dragon please!
4By V.L.L - Book LoverI want at least 2 more books from this story. What’s going on with brother Raphael and what’s the juicy story on Drago?! I want more!!!! V.L.L-Book LoverLoved it
5By Island green girlAmazing!! My favorite of the seriesOh my!
4By Xzjy44Be still my heart…Yes
5By themoon&LvelvetSo much funGreat characters.
5By j21969How could you not love Pandora and Gabriel ? They are great. You should start at the beginning of the series though. Lisa Kleypas never disappoints me. I hope you love it as much as I did.The most beautiful light hearted story
5By MikaelahuffffffI owned this book as a paperback for years and lost it in a recent move. It’s one of those books that read for comfort because it’s so sweet. Needles to say I love this book and the whole series as well. I always feel like the stories are ending too soon but it’s only because I love the characters so much that I just want to keep enjoying them. I think we all wish we had a Gabriel in our lives who can love us not despite our flaws but because of them.Best romance novel ever
5By LittlerebelrenegadeLisa Kleypas has a magical way with words. She crafts delightfully real heroines, flaws and all. Her artful plots have just the right amount of twists and turns. Her attention to details is astounding. From the scenery to the dress, no one sets the stage better! I adore Pandora and Gabriel’s story. Pandora’s guileless curiosity provides the perfect counterpoint to Gabriel’s worldliness. Scene after scene, the development of their romance is perfection! If you enjoy this book read the Travis series.Oscar Wilde Meets ADHD
5By copper9livesLisa Kleypas’s romance and sex scenes are delicious and spicy, creative and poetic... but that isn’t what I love most about her writing. The rich descriptions, the breadth of the glimpses she gives us into Victorian life, the clever, laugh-out-loud wit... all delight, but to me, what makes her stories unique to this genre is her marvelous, nuanced characters. And Pandora the Pirate is my utter favorite. Pandora’s unconventional (and sometimes accidental) creativity is magnificent, and I hope I can read more about her in future stories.Bravo Lisa, Favorite of the Ravenel Series!
5By Darbyj17Such a fantastic story! Pandora is a charming heroine. When learning about her character in earlier books of the series I was questioning how her story would play out but, as always, Lisa Kleypas shatters all my expectations! The addition of Sebastian and Evie and their family feels like a happy reunion for anyone who has read the Wallflower series, and the interactions and scenes they’re included in feel so authentic and well thought-out instead of a pop-in to the story. This book is so classically Lisa Kleypas but fantastically unique and fresh.Twin?
3By moonbuggy11First of, there was no mention or description of Cassandra’s interaction with Pandora throughout the entire room. If they were supposed to be close, especially since they’re twins, this book did not show any confidentiality or private interaction between them. That’s what’s lacking in this book.Loved it!
5By Yvette Br.I loved this book so much! So many surprising aspects of this book. I loved the woman empowerment as well as the unexpected suspense at the end. Their love story was amazing too. Definitely my favorite from the series. Great read.Captivating
4By pegg12Lady Pandora Ravenel is pretty and of marriageable age, but has no interest in tying the knot. Why would she want to hand over to a man the business she’s worked years to establish, along with her independence? But, because she was caught in a compromising position with Lord St. Vincent, she was expected to do just that. Gabriel Challon, Lord St. Vincent, has been an expert at avoiding marriage entrapment schemes until he came across Lady Pandora. She was in distress and Lord St. Vincent, couldn’t just leave her there. But, for or his act of kindness, he was going to be matched with the most unsuitable marriage partner possible. However, to his complete surprise, he found Lady Pandora’s spirited nature refreshing. Lord St. Vincent had never met another woman like her, probably because Lady Pandora was the complete opposite of the type of woman he should be marrying. But to his amazement, the more time he spent with her, the more besotted he became. Any woman would love to marry the devilishly handsome Lord, except, of course, Lady Pandora. But can Lady Pandora give up her independence to Gabriel, trust him with her business and still save her family from scandal? Devil In Spring is a well-written adult historical fiction romance, with witty dialogue, developed characters, and a captivating plot. A very enjoyable read.Decent book
4By LogalitaHold have had more of a plot. The build up was nice. Good book overall. Easy readingBest in the Ravenel Series
5By embegePandora is a very unique young lady, and needs a fella who will understand her and not dismiss her ideas and desires. Gabriel is an elegant, worldly man who has a sense of humor and honor, and is a perfect match for her. The witty banter and romantic meetings are very well written. There are even visitors from other Kleypas novels. Definitely worth the read!
