The Wallflowers of Wildwood Series by Elizabeth Cole

Is it really so bad to be ruined?When a cruel prank leaves the blind Rosalind Blake ripe for humiliation on a ballroom dance floor, she is rescued by an infamous rogue. Soon the innocent wallflower is seduced by the charm of Adrian Calwell, the scandal-chased Baron of Norbury, who is much more than he seems.Adrian's only goal in rescuing Rose was to thwart another man's heartless trick. But Rose proves to be well worth it, and Adrian is impressed by the unusual young lady... moreIs it really so bad to be ruined?When a cruel prank leaves the blind Rosalind Blake ripe for humiliation on a ballroom dance floor, she is rescued by an infamous rogue. Soon the innocent wallflower is seduced by the charm of Adrian Calwell, the scandal-chased Baron of Norbury, who is much more than he seems.Adrian's only goal in rescuing Rose was to thwart another man's heartless trick. But Rose proves to be well worth it, and Adrian is impressed by the unusual young lady. Unfortunately, his reputation as a scoundrel makes it unlikely he’ll never be allowed near her again. Not that Adrian has ever let what’s “allowed” stop him for long.When rumors begin to swirl about Rose’s own reputation and threaten her whole future, Adrian takes matters into his own hands to find the source and defend her honor. It will take all of Adrian's ingenuity and all of Rose’s daring to find the truth and prove to the world that there is a way for a rose and rogue to be together.The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think! less

Two troubled souls have just one moment to break a family curse and find true love...The clever Camellia Swift can’t stand living at home with her new stepfamily, who mock her incessantly. To find some peace, Lia flees to a cousin’s home in a snowy, picturesque valley near Wales, hoping for a Christmas miracle. Amid the sleigh rides and snowy nights, this reluctant wallflower meets a man who makes her believe love might be real. But Phineas Ryder isn’t exactly a gentleman... moreTwo troubled souls have just one moment to break a family curse and find true love...The clever Camellia Swift can’t stand living at home with her new stepfamily, who mock her incessantly. To find some peace, Lia flees to a cousin’s home in a snowy, picturesque valley near Wales, hoping for a Christmas miracle. Amid the sleigh rides and snowy nights, this reluctant wallflower meets a man who makes her believe love might be real. But Phineas Ryder isn’t exactly a gentleman. He’s got a shadowed past and a mysterious secret, and no lady should even dream of marrying him. Naturally, Lia is completely intrigued. And also naturally, she consults with her dear friends from Wildwood Hall for advice.But even as Lia and Finn are drawn together, the legendary ghosts of Wyemont Castle interrupt the holiday festivities. They have their own plans for the guests…ones that could lead to tragedy. Camellia and Finn have just one moment to unlock the secret...the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, when the past and present will become one. Filled with old ghosts and new love, this is a charming and haunting story for the holidays!This novella is part of The Wallflowers of Wildwood series, but can be read on its own.The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think! less

Can an English wallflower survive on the Scottish moors?Heather is a spitfire disguised as a spinster. Unwilling to face a marriage to a loathsome man, she does the only sensible thing…she runs away to Scotland! Unfortunately, before she even crosses the border, her coach is held up and a dashing Scotsman rides to her rescue.Niall MacKenzie will gamble on nearly anything, but he wouldn’t have bet on finding a bonny blossom of a lady in the middle of the high road... moreCan an English wallflower survive on the Scottish moors?Heather is a spitfire disguised as a spinster. Unwilling to face a marriage to a loathsome man, she does the only sensible thing…she runs away to Scotland! Unfortunately, before she even crosses the border, her coach is held up and a dashing Scotsman rides to her rescue.Niall MacKenzie will gamble on nearly anything, but he wouldn’t have bet on finding a bonny blossom of a lady in the middle of the high road. But Heather proves to be much more than a pretty face, and when he hears her tragic tale, Niall makes a mad proposal: marry him instead!Can a simple yes solve all of Heather’s troubles? Of course not, and soon the couple find themselves in a whirlwind of family drama, passionate embraces, and hidden dangers. Heather must draw on her wit and the advice of her best friends from Wildwood Hall to get through this thorny path to true happiness with her daring highlander.The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think! less

On the smugglers' coast, sparks will fly!Poppy St George's sharp tongue has done nothing for her except find trouble. When her dearest friend and childhood companion marries, she is suddenly alone and adrift in a society that prefers ladies to be meek and mild. Poppy seizes a chance to escape her melancholy by summering on the Cornish coast, never dreaming she will come face-to-face with a particular gentleman from her past, a man she secretly loved before he broke her heart... moreOn the smugglers' coast, sparks will fly!Poppy St George's sharp tongue has done nothing for her except find trouble. When her dearest friend and childhood companion marries, she is suddenly alone and adrift in a society that prefers ladies to be meek and mild. Poppy seizes a chance to escape her melancholy by summering on the Cornish coast, never dreaming she will come face-to-face with a particular gentleman from her past, a man she secretly loved before he broke her heart.Carlos de la Guerra is a man who has always chosen duty over desire. He always knew Poppy was special, but he lost his chance to court her when he had to defend his family’s interests abroad. Now he has returned to England, and Carlos is determined to correct his mistake, if only Poppy will let him.Just as the two are brought together again, they are drawn into an intriguing and generous mystery that threatens them both. Caught between smugglers and social climbers, Carlos and Poppy discover that the course of true love never runs smooth...The Wallflowers of Wildwood series follows five young women as they leave their beloved boarding school and venture out into the cutthroat world of the marriage mart. Get ready, London. These wallflowers are wilder than you think! less