It Happened One AutumnAuthor: Lisa Kleypas
Series: Wallflowers #2
Published by: HarperCollins
Publication Date: October 13, 2009
Format: eBook
Pages: 400
Source: Purchased
Four young ladies enter London society with one necessary goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So they band together, and a daring husband-hunting scheme is born.
It happened at the ball...
Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London's most eligible aristocrat.
It happened in the garden...
When Marcus shockingly—and dangerously—swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a consuming passion for a man she didn't even like. Time stood still; it was as if no one else existed...thank goodness they weren't caught very nearly in the act!
It happened one autumn...
Marcus was a man in charge of his own emotions, a bedrock of stability. But with Lillian, every touch was exquisite torture, every kiss an enticement for more. Yet how could he consider taking a woman so blatantly unsuitable...as his bride?
My first Kleypas book! I wanted to read one of her books for the longest time, and I finally pulled the trigger. I don’t read historical romance often, so I try to make sure it’s going to be a good one when I actually do. I’ve heard great things about Kleypas, so a lot of thought went into which of her books I’d start with. Thanks to a few suggestions from Renee @ Addicted to Romance, It Happened One Autumn made the cut. I’m glad it did, because I adore the hell out of it!
This book has everything I love:
1. Feisty & witty heroine who would rather go on an adventure than to a stuffy ball.
2. A stoic & uptight hero who is completely swoon-worthy.
3. A hate-to-love romance filled with undeniable chemistry & delicious banter.
4. Fun secondary characters I want more of!
5. Humor. Oh, yeah, love me some humor.
6. Leaves a smile on my face.
Seriously, Lillian and Marcus are so much fun! Hell, the whole cast of characters are. Even though this is the second book in the Wallflowers series, I still got a good sense of all the other characters that overlap. I was especially smitten with Sebastian, who is the hero of the third book. He pissed me off towards the end, so he has a lot of atoning to do. Like, majorly.
Overall, great book! Guess I’ll have to read this genre more often, because I definitely need more Kleypas in my life.
Scene between Marcus & his sister regarding Lillian:
“She’s manipulative.”
“So are you, dear,” Livia murmured.
He ignored that. “She’s domineering.”
“As are you.”
“She’s arrogant.”
“Also you,” Livia said brightly.
Marcus glowered at her. “I thought we were discussing Miss Bowman’s faults, not mine.”
“But you seem to have so much in common,” Livia protested rather too innocently.
I am still a Kleypas virgin, but yes, I will get around to her stuff. Hilarious quote!
She is on my list of authors to try. This sounds delightful. Love the,quote 🙂
I’ve been meaning to try this author for a really long time as well. Maybe I will start with this one as well.
Renee IS the expert on all romances historical so you definitely went to the right person!!! I don’t read historicals very often but if you enjoyed this one I might have to give it a try, too!! Awesome review, girlie!!
Very pretty cover. I’m not familiar with the author, so thanks for the introduction. Glad you enjoyed it.
I adore Lisa Kleypas and even though I couldn’t stand Lillian back when I first read her, I did really enjoy her book. (go figure, haha). Great review, you have much to look forward to if you continue in your Lisa Kleypas reading. She’s penned many a great historical romance. 🙂
Kleypas is an excellent writer. I need to get to reading more of her work.
I am glad you enjoyed this book. I don’t read many historical novels, but sometimes I do. Thank you for the review.
I’m planning to read this author too, Christy. Her books have been recommended to me. I have one of hers and can’t wait to start it. I’m curious about this one too. Yay, glad that you enjoyed it. Sounds SO good. ?❤️
I think I read one of her books quite a while ago but this sounds pretty good.
I have been wanting to read one of her books too. Maybe I will try and start with this one too 🙂 Great review!
You had me at humor. I love a good romantic book with humor. I think I need to read more of her books. It has been way too long. Brilly review!
I love, love, love Kleypas. I haven’t read all of her books yet but I have read quite a few. This is such a great series, Christy! I am kind of wanting to read it again after reading this review.
I loved this one though my favorite is the next one – Devil in Winter. I’m normally not a believer in the whole villain turned hero trope but Sebastian made it work!
I haven’t read anything by Lisa Kleypas yet, but I have seen the name around a lot. Historical romance is hit and miss with me, and I keep reading it because I love historical fiction and I enjoy romance from time to time. I will have to give Kleypas a try. You make this sound so good!
I can’t tell you how glad I am that you picked this one up!! *grinning all the way to my eyebrows* like seriously, I adore Marcus and Lillian together and they make a great couple. I felt the same way about Sebastian, but you know what? he is my favorite hero that Kleypas has EVER written. Mostly because we see him being redeemed in such a wonderful way. So I hope you read Devil in Winter soon because I know you will love it like this one.
And FAbulous quote you shared. I just love that moment too. But really true in how much these two have in common with each other they just don’t realize it until later. Probably why they fight so much in the beginning. 🙂
I have to try her historicals, I enjoy her contemporaries, it’s always sexy and entertaining. I think I need to read more historical romances too.
Oh that’s great! I haven’t tried this author but heard a lot about her. I need to check if I have a book by her
You know what: historical fiction that is fun and humorous = brilliant! And your adoration of it is infectious lol!
It has been awhile since I have read Kleypas. She is awesome. Glad 6ou enjoyed this one.
I havent’ read this author at all. I should try this one, but I am just not a fan of historical romacne.
Haven’t tried anything from the author before and wow, this sounds really good. Nothing can absolutely beat a story with good humor 🙂
PS those cover looks so gorgeous!
You had me at adventure. I love the banter between characters Christy, for me it’s the difference between a good and a great read. Thrilled you enjoyed this one and your first Kleypas book was a success! Wonderful review! <3
I need to try her as well..
wait… Hate to love story? 😀 oh yes, yes I need this
Haha! They do have a lot in common! I like that! Looks like the perfect read Christy!
I have never read Kleypas! but man you do list all the elements of a great romance book! so I guess.. I SHOULD read one of her books ASAP!
Hate to love can be so much fun! Lol to the quote.