Maya Rodale

In the second in Maya Rodale's delightful Wallflower series, London's Least Likely to Cause a Scandal is taking Society by storm . . . Being good has worked out very badly for Lady Olivia Archer. All she has to show for four seasons on the marriage mart is the nickname Prissy Missy. Her prospects are so bleak that her parents have betrothed her to a stranger with a dire reputation. If Phinneas Cole—aka The Mad Baron— wants a biddable bride, perhaps Olivia can frighten him off by breaking every ladylike rule. Phinn has admired Olivia's poise and refinement from afar . . . qualities that appear to have vanished now that they are officially engaged. This Olivia is flirtatious, provocative, and wickedly irresistible. She's not at all the woman he bargained for, yet she's the only one he wants. He's determined to woo her. She's determined to resist. But Olivia is discovering there's nothing so appealing as a fiancé who's mad, bad, and dangerously seductive . . .

Wallflower Gone Wild

Colleen

3 Stars
 
I have the hardest time writing reviews for Chick Lit and Romances. I read them intermittently for light in-between reads, and I usually enjoy them. But when it comes to writing a review, it’s hard to find distinctive features to talk about.
 
Wallflower Gone Wild was a cute but generic Regency Romance. It’s the second in the series, but you don’t need to read them in order. It’s the story of Lady Olivia Archer who, after years of following society’s strict rules, has nothing to show for it but a stiff reputation and the nickname “Prissy Missy.” She decides to throw caution to the wind and live a little. She crosses paths with Phinneas Cole who is judged by his own unfortunate nickname – The Mad Baron. Phinneas was searching for a biddable wife with a good reputation and thought that seemingly sweet, shy Olivia would meet all his requirements. She surprises him with her sudden nonconformity, yet he is still drawn to her.
 
As I mentioned, the story is a bit on the generic side. But it does deal with issues surrounding the judgement of society and how labels and nicknames can be crippling which kept it from being too fluffy. But it was a cute story and fun to read although Olivia was a bit annoying and dramatic at times and there wasn’t much chemistry. Wallflower Gone Wild was entertaining enough, but I wanted a bit more from the story.


RATING FACTORS:
Ease of Reading: 4 Stars
Writing Style: 3 Stars
Characters and Character Development: 3 Stars
Plot Structure and Development: 3 Stars
Level of Captivation: 3 Stars
Originality: 2 Stars

Lover of Romance 

Olivia is known as "London's Least Likley" and is known for her poise and following the rules and never stepping out of line, and what has it gotten her, unwed after four season. One evening she meets a man who sizzles her senses just from one look across the ballroom, and she almost kisses him in public. Afterward, she learns her parents have betrothed her to the "Mad Baron", Phineas Cole. She has heard many rumors about this Mad Baron, about how he murdered his wife. Phinn has admired Olivia from afar and knows that her genteel manner is just what he is looking for in a wife. What he doesn't plan on is for scandal after scandal to occur after he decides to marry her. Phinn has no idea what he did to her, but then he learns that she believes the rumors about his late wife, which he didn't ever think it had been gone around as much as it apparently had. Phinn is out to seduce his future bride and show her he isn't the monster she thinks he is, that he can love just as passionately as she dreams of.

Wallflower Gone Wild is the second installment in the Bad Boys and Wallflower series that is the most recent series done by Maya Rodale. I have enjoyed reading her others series and this is the first book I have been able to read from this series. I am a bit disappointed that I have yet to read the first book, especially after loving this title so much. There was so much emotion and drama played out in this story. I couldn't help but fall for this story. From the beginning I was fully engrossed in the story, the longest it took was just a couple of pages and I was hooked completely. Maya Rodale definitely knows how to deliver a charming love story and Wallflower Gone Wild is definitely a new favorite.

In this story we see two people that need each other and are each taught a humbling lesson about Trust. Olivia I liked from the beginning, and I loved how she schemed to make Phinn want to leave her, but all of her work and trying to create one scandal after another only tends to do the opposite reaction, Phinn starts to become more intrigued with Olivia. Olivia fears for her future with Phinn, but there is something so gentle about the way Phinn treats her and the way he is so patient, Olivia starts to slowly change her opinion of him. Despite the dastardly rumors that are flying around, she starts to realize she will have to trust in her true feelings about him, and not what other gossips say about him. Phinn is a scientist and could care less about public opinion, until he meets Olivia. Now he must prove to her that he isn't dangerous or a killer. I also loved seeing the close bond that Olivia has with her fellow friends, and it only made me more intrigued with reading the first book, after seeing her friend and her husband together.

Overall a charming romance that tied me up in knots (but in a very delightful way). Wallflower Gone Wild is packed with romance, desire, engaging plot and characters to worm their way into your heart. A HEARTWARMING TALE!!

Renee Delcourt

This series is all done for me since I read it out of order. But I definitely knew which troupes I would like and which I wouldn't.  I really really didn't like this book. The fact that Phinn could have talked to Olivia from the beginning and explained the situation  could have avoided many of the issues stresses me out. I am annoyed with the fact alcohol is used as a plot device multiple times in the book to help push the story but that is personal preference. And I really really hate how he's like well she doesn't want to marry me but I don't get why and I'm just going to force it anyhow. It legit just. I am annoyed.

Amanda J 

almost DNFed this one; skimmed the last bit. I just couldn't get into it--won't finish the series

Wallflower Gone Wild

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