Lady Wallflower in Love

Wallflowers in Love Book 1

Romance - Historical
416 Pages
Reviewed on 11/14/2024
Buy on Amazon

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Priya Mathew for Readers' Favorite

In Lady Wallflower in Love, a historical romance by Georgia Sutton, the story follows Lady Evelyn Pricewinters, who after public humiliation and heartbreak with Lord Nigel Sedley, is disillusioned with the concept of marriage and society’s expectations. Wanting to escape the ton’s gossip temporarily, Lady Evelyn travels to Porthaven under an alias to visit her cousins, the Hardings, along with her Aunt Dorothea. In Porthaven, Evelyn meets Gabriel Stone, a wealthy wine merchant, and finds him intriguing. Although Gabriel wants to spend more time with Evelyn, he is also wary of love after his previous heartbreak. Will these two individuals with guarded hearts overcome their fears and trust again or will their personal secrets tear them apart?

Lady Wallflower in Love by Georgia Sutton is brought to life with a blend of sensory descriptions, well-thought-out characters, and a touch of humor. The description of Porthaven, with sunlight filtering through tree-lined streets and the charming city square filled with shops, gives a visual backdrop, and the language used grounded me in the Regency era. I got the impression I was following Evelyn and Gabriel in their day-to-day tasks, while anticipation built in the background about the danger and suspense at hand. The dialogues were engaging and peppered with humor. These not only reflected the characters' personalities but also helped move the narrative forward. Sutton balances inner monologue and external dialogue, giving me a peek into Evelyn's and Gabriel’s thoughts and emotions while keeping the pace fluid. The author captures romantic tension, societal norms, and character depth with nuance and charm. I look forward to the next book in the Wallflowers in Love series and can’t wait to see whose journey we’ll be following next.