Secrets of a Summer Night

From the New York Times bestselling author of Devil
in Disguise, the first book in her beloved Wallflowers series.

The Wallflowers: four
young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find
husbands . . . no matter what it takes.

Proud and beautiful
Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only she had a dowry. Her
family is on the brink of disaster, and the only way Annabelle can save them is
to marry a wealthy man. Unfortunately her most persistent admirer is the brash
Simon Hunt, a handsome and ambitious entrepreneur who wants her as his
mistress.

Annabelle is
determined to resist Simon's wicked propositions, but she can't deny her
attraction to the boldly seductive rogue, any more than he can resist the challenge
she presents. As they try to outmaneuver each other, they find themselves
surrendering to a love more powerful than they could have ever imagined. But
fate may have other plans—and it will take all of Annabelle's courage to face a
peril that could destroy everything she holds dear.

Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born.

Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing—and persistent—admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition . . . but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction.

Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon—and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses . . . and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all.

“By turns amusing, sensual and sober, but always compelling, this is a first-rate offering from a truly talented storyteller.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Secrets of a Summer Night

“Kleypas is a romance gem, a queen among a vast royal court of historical romance authors, and Chasing Cassandra is a welcome star in her brightly twinkling constellation of interstellar romantic achievements.”  - Entertainment Weekly

“Spectacular... The plot is well-balanced, the pace steady, the characters deliciously complex, and the chemistry electric. Kleypas fans and first timers alike will fall in love with this refreshing romance.”  - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Chasing Cassandra

“The rare author who can make you laugh and cry— on the same page.” - Julia Quinn

“With her hallmark intense sensuality and skill for crafting a finely tuned, highly romantic tale, Kleypas pulls out all the stops as Annabelle and Simon embark upon a passionate journey of the heart. What a sheer joy to read, and you’ll emit a deep sigh as you turn the last page.” - RT Book Reviews (top pick) on Secrets of a Summer Night