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The Wallflower
Nowhere to run. One place to hide…
Sarah Davidson is the lone witness to a brutal murder. After the killer makes an attempt on her life, she's put under police protection. But when one of the cops turns on her, she's forced to hide in a place no one would ever think to look. Sarah's solution? Roosevelt High. She'll masquerade as a high school senior and try to blend in.
But no one can ignore the "cool girl from California." Especially not Jack Morgan, her English teacher. Under ordinary circumstances, he would be the perfect man for her. But he'll never look at her as a woman unless she reveals her true identity—and if she does that she just might wind up dead. What's a girl to do?
Sarah Davidson is the lone witness to a brutal murder. After the killer makes an attempt on her life, she's put under police protection. But when one of the cops turns on her, she's forced to hide in a place no one would ever think to look. Sarah's solution? Roosevelt High. She'll masquerade as a high school senior and try to blend in.
But no one can ignore the "cool girl from California." Especially not Jack Morgan, her English teacher. Under ordinary circumstances, he would be the perfect man for her. But he'll never look at her as a woman unless she reveals her true identity—and if she does that she just might wind up dead. What's a girl to do?
296 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 1, 1998
About the author
Jan Freed
23 books6 followersWhy would a former bank vice president and advertising agency executive choose to write romance novels? "Selling women a sense of their own self-worth beats hyping consumer products any day," Jan Freed says of her newest—and third—career. Her heroines are "strong, gutsy women willing to safeguard traditional values against all odds. Sort of John-Wayne-in-pantyhose types," she explains.
Her editors at Superromance expand further: "We love her sassy sense of humor, her energetic, sophisticated writing, and her clever plot twists. Jan's books have it all! They make you laugh. They make you cry. And they make you want to fall in love or appreciate the love you have."
Jan is proud to write in a genre that presents a hopeful view of life without diminishing its hardships. A vocal advocate for romance, she is a popular guest speaker in the general business community as well as at writing conferences.
Her first book, Too Many Bosses, received a 1995 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Three of her books have been nominated for a RITA Award, the romance genre's highest award of excellence. But her greatest rewards, she says, come from the readers in the form of letters and emails.
"Getting feedback from people who love the genre as much as I do is my greatest thrill! I invite you to write me at: 1860 FM, 359 #206, Richmond, TX 77469; email Janmfreed@aol.com, or visit www.superauthors.com."
Jan lives with her husband, two teenage children, a golden retriever who doesn't retrieve, and a tabby cat who does.
Her editors at Superromance expand further: "We love her sassy sense of humor, her energetic, sophisticated writing, and her clever plot twists. Jan's books have it all! They make you laugh. They make you cry. And they make you want to fall in love or appreciate the love you have."
Jan is proud to write in a genre that presents a hopeful view of life without diminishing its hardships. A vocal advocate for romance, she is a popular guest speaker in the general business community as well as at writing conferences.
Her first book, Too Many Bosses, received a 1995 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award. Three of her books have been nominated for a RITA Award, the romance genre's highest award of excellence. But her greatest rewards, she says, come from the readers in the form of letters and emails.
"Getting feedback from people who love the genre as much as I do is my greatest thrill! I invite you to write me at: 1860 FM, 359 #206, Richmond, TX 77469; email Janmfreed@aol.com, or visit www.superauthors.com."
Jan lives with her husband, two teenage children, a golden retriever who doesn't retrieve, and a tabby cat who does.
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August 12, 2012
Rating 3.5 stars
Wooho, so I finally got to read this book. The heroine goes undercover as a high school student with the help of her friend and discovers a new calling than her old job and discovers a new part of herself, one that she had lost in her ambitious job. I liked seeing "Sarah" as Sarina connect with teenagers and help them in their life. She also met a girl like herself with image and body issues plus the hero's sister Kate who has her own problems. The hero Jack is a English teacher who is rigid and Sarah helps him too with his students and making him see that he may be resentful because he gave up his dreams to take care of his sister and mother. The romance wasn't that prominent but I enjoyed it. Jack's discovery of her identity, Sarah's best friend having a thing for Jack, his screenplay, her trial, there were many things going on.
Wooho, so I finally got to read this book. The heroine goes undercover as a high school student with the help of her friend and discovers a new calling than her old job and discovers a new part of herself, one that she had lost in her ambitious job. I liked seeing "Sarah" as Sarina connect with teenagers and help them in their life. She also met a girl like herself with image and body issues plus the hero's sister Kate who has her own problems. The hero Jack is a English teacher who is rigid and Sarah helps him too with his students and making him see that he may be resentful because he gave up his dreams to take care of his sister and mother. The romance wasn't that prominent but I enjoyed it. Jack's discovery of her identity, Sarah's best friend having a thing for Jack, his screenplay, her trial, there were many things going on.
August 14, 2016
For one of those "Romance" novels, this was surprisingly good.
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Romantic Suspense *(murder witness, life-threatening danger)*
Undercover Trope (Sarah posing as a high school student)
Forbidden Romance *(student/teacher dynamic—though she’s not actually a teen)*
Protector Romance (Jack as an unwitting shield)
Hidden Identity (Sarah’s secret past and true age)
Small-Town Setting *(if Roosevelt High is in a close-knit community)*
Slow Burn Romance (if attraction builds despite the risks)
Strong Heroine (Sarah’s resourcefulness under pressure)
Standalone (if not part of a series)
90s/00s Romance Vibes *(nostalgic for early 2000s rom-suspense)*
Undercover Trope (Sarah posing as a high school student)
Forbidden Romance *(student/teacher dynamic—though she’s not actually a teen)*
Protector Romance (Jack as an unwitting shield)
Hidden Identity (Sarah’s secret past and true age)
Small-Town Setting *(if Roosevelt High is in a close-knit community)*
Slow Burn Romance (if attraction builds despite the risks)
Strong Heroine (Sarah’s resourcefulness under pressure)
Standalone (if not part of a series)
90s/00s Romance Vibes *(nostalgic for early 2000s rom-suspense)*
March 17, 2017
Fun in parts, but prepare to suspend disbelief in a *major* way:
-Sarah is quickly enrolled in a high school because her best friend is assist principal.
-She immediately starts calling attention to herself by dressing outrageously and mouthing off to all of her teachers.
-Sarah has purple eyes *cue exasperated sigh here*
-Sarah is quickly enrolled in a high school because her best friend is assist principal.
-She immediately starts calling attention to herself by dressing outrageously and mouthing off to all of her teachers.
-Sarah has purple eyes *cue exasperated sigh here*
September 25, 2011
I liked this novel but I wasn't crazy about it. Had an earthy and realistic tone in some areas (eg. the high school hierarchy and the pain of being a teenager at the bottom of this hierarchy), but you had to suspend disbelief about other aspects of the novel (eg. the heroine being able to pass for a teenager for so long and her best friend's ability to pull strings to get her into the high school in the first place).
February 15, 2009
I grew up reading my mothers romance books so I'm very familar with the genre. I actually like well written romances. This one is very well written, with believable charactors. I've read it several times and it is a page turner.
June 11, 2012
One of the better written romance stories that I pilfered from my mum's collection. Is worth holding onto, and largely lacks the flat stereotypes of this genre. Think 'Never Been Kissed' meets the bookish version of Glee.
September 25, 2012
This is one of my all time favourite Harlequin's and have read it numerous times. Skimmed through it this weekend and remembered my love all over again. Interesting premise...
March 9, 2013
Pas mal pour un Harlequin !
January 14, 2020
LOVED IT. It's beautiful and very well written.
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