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A review by snaze6
The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner
5.0
My favorite book yet in this series! The connection between Philippa and Xander was electric in the Scandalous Vixen (book #3) during their short interactions and those scenes had me eagerly awaiting the release of the Wicked Wallflower (book 4). So often when I’m extremely eager to read a book I’m let down with the actual book. Well I was thrilled with how fantastic this book was to experience and it definitely did NOT disappoint me and my high expectations!
I was swept up into the story and eager to read about the scandalous behavior Pippa was pursuing and loved watching her run Xander ragged and stress him out over trying to keep her safe and from being ruined by her actions. The shoe was definitely on the rogues other foot and it was fun and exciting to read.
Xander Macauley is a multilayered character that I truly adore. He’s a rogue, an extremely successful businessman and incredibly focused on bettering the lives of those who are misfortunate. For someone with a very dark reputation he is truly a swoon and drool worthy hero underneath the scandalous reputation. He fiercely fights his attraction to Pippa yet he is intrigued by her dangerous behavior so he watches out for his friend’s younger sister. He is the moth to her flame.
Pippa grew up without much and her brother’s unexpected rise to a dukedom has changed her world and thrust her into the public eye of society. She has no interest in a society marriage and is doing all she can to avoid the attention of the ton and suitors. She’s intrigued by Xander, her brothers friend and business partner, who is totally inappropriate for her, but she daydreams about him. She is both frustrated by his attempts to corral her within society’s boundaries for a young woman as her attraction to him simmers and strengthens.
The banter between these two is entirely entertaining. I loved watching them ruffle each other’s feathers and trying to get the last word in their ongoing skirmishes. Their continued interactions and proximity ignites the sizzling chemistry and then things really get interesting!
Xander is drool worthy - he is one of my all-time favorite male characters! I love how sassy and brazen Pippa is and how Xander is both attracted and intrigued by her as well as concerned for her reputation. For a rogue this is paradoxical and adds extra humor to the situation. She scares him silly with her behavior which doesn’t fit within societies expectations and rules. He has appointed himself with the task of protecting her from ruin and tries to keep her out of harms way while at the same time he and his attention towards her is a significant risk to her reputation.
I received a free ARC from the author and Hidden Gems; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
I was swept up into the story and eager to read about the scandalous behavior Pippa was pursuing and loved watching her run Xander ragged and stress him out over trying to keep her safe and from being ruined by her actions. The shoe was definitely on the rogues other foot and it was fun and exciting to read.
Xander Macauley is a multilayered character that I truly adore. He’s a rogue, an extremely successful businessman and incredibly focused on bettering the lives of those who are misfortunate. For someone with a very dark reputation he is truly a swoon and drool worthy hero underneath the scandalous reputation. He fiercely fights his attraction to Pippa yet he is intrigued by her dangerous behavior so he watches out for his friend’s younger sister. He is the moth to her flame.
Pippa grew up without much and her brother’s unexpected rise to a dukedom has changed her world and thrust her into the public eye of society. She has no interest in a society marriage and is doing all she can to avoid the attention of the ton and suitors. She’s intrigued by Xander, her brothers friend and business partner, who is totally inappropriate for her, but she daydreams about him. She is both frustrated by his attempts to corral her within society’s boundaries for a young woman as her attraction to him simmers and strengthens.
The banter between these two is entirely entertaining. I loved watching them ruffle each other’s feathers and trying to get the last word in their ongoing skirmishes. Their continued interactions and proximity ignites the sizzling chemistry and then things really get interesting!
Xander is drool worthy - he is one of my all-time favorite male characters! I love how sassy and brazen Pippa is and how Xander is both attracted and intrigued by her as well as concerned for her reputation. For a rogue this is paradoxical and adds extra humor to the situation. She scares him silly with her behavior which doesn’t fit within societies expectations and rules. He has appointed himself with the task of protecting her from ruin and tries to keep her out of harms way while at the same time he and his attention towards her is a significant risk to her reputation.
I received a free ARC from the author and Hidden Gems; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.