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Book 1 of 4 in Wallflowers

Secrets of a Summer Night

by Lisa Kleypas

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

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.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~368
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Secrets of a Summer Night?

Secrets of a Summer Night is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    Secrets of a Summer Night: quick answers

    How spicy is Secrets of a Summer Night?

    Secrets of a Summer Night is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Secrets of a Summer Night a standalone?

    No. Secrets of a Summer Night is book 1 of 4 in Wallflowers. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Secrets of a Summer Night?

    Secrets of a Summer Night features opposites attract, he falls first, victorian, found family. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Secrets of a Summer Night have content warnings?

    Our notes for Secrets of a Summer Night include: sexual assault. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Secrets of a Summer Night?

    If you loved Secrets of a Summer Night, try Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas, Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas, Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. They share its opposites attract and he falls first energy at a similar spice level.