A Lord for Miss Lily

A Wallflower's Wish #2

by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison

Lily's lord is her long last friend. He's also her worst enemy.

Lord Merrick is perfectly handsome and charming…but this lord is a complete traitor. Lily knows this for a fact, as she is the very person he turned his back on. Now, she's determined to avoid him at the house party she's been trapped at with her former friend.

The only problem? Lord Merrick is like the plague… he just keeps cropping up.

And when he saves her from a social embarrassment, she's tempted to spill all her darkest secrets. But how could she ever trust him like that again?

Even if they could recapture the friendship that once filled her life with happiness, what would she do about all the feelings that hint she wants to be far more than his friend?

There is only one thing left to do.

Allow him to kiss her under the moonlight.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Regency, Clean Romance, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2020

Reviews

[Els · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely little story.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you just need a sweet romance with a generous helping of humor and hidden emotions that even the characters aren’t fully aware of! Katherine Ann Madision and Maggie Dallen have created just the thing for that “feel good” romance with A LORD FOR MISS LILY.

Lily is a rebel, but she has her reasons for her impetuous behavior and thumbing her nose at social customs. The one thing missing from her once outgoing personality is that spark that made her seem larger than life. When her childhood friend, Merrick comes back into her life, she is reminded of the night he betrayed all they had shared as children, all she thought they shared as young adults. He is different, more serious, and more malleable to society’s conventions. But is he really? Maybe he just needs his old friend to wake up his inner rebel and do what is right for him! But, can she trust him again, because just maybe, her heart has gotten a little too involved.

Wonderful characters filled with passion and opinions, this read is a delightful way to spend the afternoon, guaranteed to bring smiles and maybe an extra heart flutter or two!

I received a complimentary ARC edition! This is my honest and voluntary review.

Series: A Wallflower's Wish - Book 2
Publisher: Swift Romance Publishing Corp. (August 18, 2020)
Publication Date: August 18, 2020
Genre: Historical Romance
Available from: Amazon
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[Debby *BabyDee* · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Lord for Miss Lily is a delightful story of romance with a bit of humor. Totally enjoyed the characters in this novella more than the first book #1 in this series.

[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️
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A sweet romance full of humour and a wonderful characters.

A good book for a sit down and switch off moment. Good characters that keep your attention and are entertaining. A story to loose yourself in, and emotional scenes too , you can’t ask for much more .

Very enjoyable read

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a delightful story. Laura( Lily) has been friends with Lord Merrick since childhood and had been on many escapades together. When Merrick came back from his travels, he had changed and something had caused a rift in their friendship. Lily was always very determined and often impetuous but something caused her to change from the outgoing person she was. I loved the way the three friends were always there for each other, to help, support and advise. The ending was just lovely! I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Debbie DiFiore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet but frustrating

I hate misunderstandings. And this had them aplenty. Plus a mean girl who was quite awful. But eventually they talked and figured it out. I really liked Lily and Metrics grew on me. But he definitely loved her. But kissing her so much in front of other people didn't fit the times I don't think. Not that I cared but stickers might. I loved when he declared his love for the heroine. Very cute story.

[Stephanie Fowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are addictive

I think I’ve found another favorite author. Sweet romances with heart! This one was adorable! Lily was so fun and spunky!

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story. Just kisses. Enjoyable read. 4☆

[Namratha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Laura and Lord Merrick were once the greatest of friends with matching personalities....free-spirited, frank and ready to face mischief with laughter and admittedly, a bit of reckless abandon. But then, Lord Merrick changed, became a stodgy bore and let Laura down in front of her worst enemy.
And she can never forgive him for that.
They don't talk anymore and avoid each other like the plague.

But now, the silently warring twosome are thrown together at a house party and they might just, amidst a lot of interruptions, a fair bit of shouting and quite a few misunderstandings, finally mend their broken friendship.
Which, tentatively, could lead to something more.

*A Wallflower's Wish Book* series continues to delight and Laura/Lily is a firebrand. She has been through a lot and will no longer cower before societal expectations. Lord Merrick is endearing with his simmering frustration over Lily's attitude and you definitely want the two to get together already!

Yet another quick and enjoyable read.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the second installment of the series. And like the first one, I really enjoyed it very much.
It was very nice and sweet.
Thoroughly loved it from beginning to the end in one gulp.
Merrick and Lily grew up together; they rode horses together and created mischief together. They were best friends. So after Merrick returned from his army days and wooed for Abigail - Lily's former friend who bullied her and left her when Lily was hit with a death defying illness - Lily was devastated. How could her best friend - someone she thought she knew all her life - would betray her like that. So she cut all ties with him.
Years later, Lily and Merrick met a house party. Merrick never knew why Lily terminated their friendship and had been wondering since.

This was a story based on misunderstandings, misgivings, and reservations. It was also a story about new beginnings, forgiveness and warmth.

[Margaret Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Childhood friends become estranged when life and events change both Lord Merrick and Lily, making them enemies. At least, Merrick became Lily's enemy for reasons that Lord Merrick was unable to fathom. Lily took life by the horns and shook circumstances into submission, whilst Merrick was more inclined to take the path of least resistance. Meeting up once again as mature adults, Merrick is frustrated with Lily's cold attitude towards him but when an unexpected event forces him to take her to safety, he begins to understand that there is more to her story than he realises. This is a sweet romance involving old friends who find one another again, despite betrayal and lies. Although part of a series, this warmhearted romance is a standalone and comes to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this novel as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a charming read!
Absolutely adored the two main characters, and I thought the progression from friends to enemies to lovers was beautifully done. I found Lily's spunk to be thoroughly entertaining, and every interaction between her and Lord Merrick was delightful.
I would recommend this to all lovers of clean, sweet historical romances!

[Kat Tolle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Series and Book 2 does not disappoint! A Lord for Miss Lily by Maggie Dallen and Katherine Ann Madison is book 2 in A Wallflower's Wish series and I am so loving it. Honestly book 2 is just as good as book one, A Duke For Miss Daisy. I can’t wait for book 3, A Marquess for Miss Marigold. I just love that the wallflowers all gave themselves flower names, how very creative and charming. A lord for Miss Lily is one that you will not be able to put down. To love your childhood friend only to find out that they are your enemies in adulthood makes a terrific read. The best banter ever!!! Though in a series this book can be read as a standalone. This story has disagreements, good friends, a interesting house party, misunderstandings, not wanting to care for the other but being drawn to them, hurt and yes love. I highly recommend this book!

***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merrick and Lily were great friends when younger, but as they sometimes do, misunderstandings and circumstances pull them apart.
Now older, they run into each other at a house party and she finds him changed and wants to know what happened. As they banter back and forth, Merrick can see she still has the same quirks and tries to figure out what happened to their friendship.
Lily of course has become a wallflower and he cannot understand why. As they begin to talk, or rather banter back and forth, another event happens that he saves her from.
A story of the heart as these two discover that friendship often leads to love and has probably been there all along..

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Wallflower series from Ms. Dallen! The characters are not the typical ton snobs and so real. Miss Lily is so deserving of a happy every after but will her stubborn nature keep her from taking it? Lord Merrick does all he can to give it to her, but will it be enough? Their story is sweet... and one you shouldn't miss!

** I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book in return for an honest review. **

[Lana Birky · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Life Happens" and that is exactly what happened to childhood friends, Lily & Merrick. This was a fun, humorous and sweet read, with an easy to love couple, that kept you turning pages.

Laura/Lily Upton does not enjoy all of society's social functions, nor their rules; therefore she and her two friends have deemed themselves wallflowers and are perfectly happy in than choice. She grew up with an older brother and his best friend Merrick - whom she always tagged along with and her and Merrick seemed to constantly find mischief together. They became best friends from small children to young adults until Merrick turned on her and she lost her trust & her heart.

Lord Merrick is back from his travels and he is still very handsome but now he is serious, has conformed to society's rules - a complete opposite of what he was before he left to travel. He is attending a house party and discovers Laura/Lily is in attendance, although she is avoiding him, and he doesn't understand why or what happened to their friendship and plans on discovering the answer.

Lily & Merrick are so entertaining; the humour, denial of feelings and the rekindling of the past makes for a romantic afternoon read. It will take you away to a sweet and loving time for young love to flourish.

I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.

[Kiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Lord for Miss Lily, Book 2 of the A Wallflower's Wish series, was about Miss Laura "Lily" Upton and Lord Merrick Hampton, the childhood friend of Lily's brother, Sebastian, and former friend of Lily herself.
Having grown up together, Lily, her brother Sebastian, and Lord Merrick were very nearly inseparable. Lily used to follow the two around until it seemed like it was Merrick and Lily who were the closest friends and that her brother was the one doing the following. However, something happened that tore Lily and Merrick apart, totally ruining any chance of the continued friendship, something Merrick never understood. But to Lily's dismay, there were actions made by Merrick that lead to such an utter betrayal she could not forgive.
Side Note: Unfortunately, the author had a tendency to mix up names in this story. It was LILY'S brother who was named Sebastian, while Merrick's brother's name was Simon. However, the author made the mistake of later saying that it was Merrick's brother was the one who was named Sebastian, not Lily's. (The author also waited till the very end of the book to give Merrick the last name of Hampton, which was very frustrating.)
Two years later, both Merrick and Lily were attending the same house party. While the two were constantly at odds with each other whenever they met up for activities or meals, there was one dance they shared that had caused Lily to nearly collapse. Having escorted her outside to the veranda, Merrick learned that some years before, while he had been doing his grand tour of the continent, Lily had at some point contracted a disease of the lungs that caused her to sometimes lose her breath. Although she refused to tell him just how sick she had been, Merrick was concerned and also determined to learn more about her current health situation. As he spent more time with her, Merrick began to notice not only the changes in her health but in her appearances, too. He also wanted to find out what had gone so horribly wrong that their friendship had ended in such a dreadful fate.
Unlike the first book in this series, this story had an antagonist, one who earned the right to be called such and who was definitely disliked by the reader. The two main characters were well-developed, with a maturity and integrity that was befitting their roles. The storyline was a return to that which is usual for such a story and was well-written. It was full of angst and drama, with a touch of humor sprinkled throughout the book. The author drew in the reader with the heart-wrenching tale of how the two friends were viscously torn apart by misunderstandings and how things were finally mended between them. This story also earned a five-star rating and a place with the other Keeper for the Shelves books.

[Sabrina (Soter) Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

"La loro danza le aveva permesso di ritornare indietro nel tempo. Solo tra le braccia di Merrick riusciva a ricordarsi chi lei fosse realmente. Era divertente. Ed aveva sottovalutato quanto le mancassero alcuni lati della Laura di un tempo.
Quanto le mancassero Merrick e Laura."

Se con il primo della serie la scintilla non era scoccata, con questo secondo volume l'autrice ha decisamente fatto centro nel mio cuoricino romantico! Merito soprattutto dei nostri due protagonisti: Laura alias Lily, una forza della natura dai capelli fiammeggianti, e Merrick, che dietro l'apparenza da "rigido bacchettone" nasconde un'animo altrettanto indomito. Se Daisy e Marigold, le altre componenti del trio delle violaciocche, si nascondono negli angoli alle feste per goffaggine e timidezza, Lily preferisce defilarsi perché semplicemente non sopporta le regole sociali e non si fa problemi a dire le cose in faccia. Lei e Merrick hanno un passato in comune, infatti fin da ragazzi sono stati migliori amici che sfuggivano ai rispettivi doveri (e ai rispettivi fratelli) per cavalcare spensierati o semplicemente godersi un pic nic all'aperto: tra i due c'era una connessione quasi magica, che avrebbe spontaneamente portato a qualcosa di più, se un destino funesto e un'arpia dai capelli biondi non si fossero messi tra loro tessendo una rete di segreti, bugie e malintesi. E se Lily non vuole cambiare per niente e nessuno, nemmeno ora che è cresciuta e a maggior ragione adesso che la sua famiglia l'appoggia, Merrick si è sforzato il più possibile per diventare il perfetto Lord, posato, responsabile e niente affatto spontaneo... peccato che ogni volta che la sua vecchia amica appare porti scompiglio nel suo cuore e la sua compostezza prenda il volo! I due a prima vista sono incompatibili ma nel profondo sono rimasti i ragazzi di un tempo; nella loro storia d'amore c'è la giusta dose di angst, un miscuglio di nostalgia agrodolce, ma anche la passione, il divertimento e la sfida continua! Una coppia decisamente trascinante, di cui avrei voluto leggere ancora e ancora (vogliamo parlare della dichiarazione finale? Mi sarei sciolta peggio di Lily al posto suo XD).


"Trascorrere del tempo in compagnia dell’unica persona che lo faceva sentire vivo. Che lo guardava riuscendo a intravedere più del suo sorriso affascinante. L’unica persona che non lo voleva la copia perfetta di suo fratello, o che non si preoccupava del suo titolo o delle sue amicizie altolocate. L’unica persona che era capace di renderlo al contempo felice e furioso, che lo faceva ridere, che lo ascoltava, che lo sfidava e che lo faceva sentire come…

Merrick si guardò intorno, continuando a cercarla. Attorniato da tutta quella folla di invitati, senza di lei al suo fianco si sentiva come un naufrago in mezzo al mare.
Lei aveva il potere di farlo sentire a casa.
E non si era mai reso conto di quanto Lily gli fosse mancata, finché non l’aveva riavuta nella sua vita."

[DJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katherine Ann Madison and Maggie M. Dalton have joined the list of my fave historical romance author

A Lord for Miss Lily, book 2 of a Wallflower's Wish Regency Romance series by new to me authors Katherine Madison and Maggie Dalton, is a delightful romp through English tea parties and week long house parties! The authors have created a world of colors, sights and sounds that capture the readers imagination and beg you to escape into the past. The three friends that the books center around are witty,intelligent and as strong personalities as Jane Austen's women! A Lord for Miss Lily is simply delightful.

A Lord For Miss Lily, continues the Season of house parties but centers around my favorite character so far, the outspoken and rather daring Miss Lily. Lily's brash personality makes her an outcast in polite society. Yet, beneath the veneer, is a vulnerable female whose heart for love and adventure, longs for a soulmate. Already a well-developed character from book 1, a Duke for Miss Daisy, the further delineation of Lily's back story in this second book in the series, results in a character that is so relatable and believable she could be my new best friend! Character development is a particular talent of Ms. Madison and Dalton!

What I really enjoyed is how the authors could make a stolen kiss, a moonlight balcony scene or a simple walk in the garden, as tingling and goosebumps inducing as some more erotic romances on the market! This sweet romance has the right touch of steam, to make the reader wish for there own romantic Prince Charming to sweep them away. Miss Lily and her her Lord have me dreaming of flowing ball-gowns and the grace to dance a waltz without falling over my own two left feet!

I encourage you to pick up a copy of a Lord for Miss Lily and be swept away on the elegance and romance of Regency England. I will be adding Katherine Ann Madison and Maggie M. Dalton to my favorite authors list.

[Reading Fanatic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and Sweet

I didn't quite like this book as much as I did the first one, but IMHO it was still really good. I rated the first book 4 1/2 - 5 stars, this one I rate 4 - 4 1/2. It is the second story in the series, is just as short as the first book, and the romance takes place at the same house party. We met the h and H in this story, Lily and Merrick, when they helped their friends achieve their HEA in book one. Just like in the first story, the romance moves at a super fast pace--some might say too fast--but it didn't bother me. I really liked Merrick a lot. He was a refreshing hero in that he had insecurity issues relating to his family, but didn't become embittered by them. I loved the way Lily helped to make him stronger and accepting of who he really was. I also thought the long-term close friendship from childhood between the two made for a nice twist.

I did notice a couple of errors in this book. In book one Merrick says he is a marquess, but in this story we find out that he's actually the second son of a marquess. Unless in the first book there was a typo??? 🤷🤷🤷 I did notice that in both books there was the occasional grammatical error with a missing word here or there, so it is possible that what Merrick actually said was I am the son of a marquees, not I am a marquees. 🤔🤔🤔 Anyway, I digress. This book was very enjoyable. If you're looking for a quick, lighthearted read it might just hit the spot. Again the authors outdid themselves with their excellent use of proper forms of address. 😁😁😁 This is a clean romance; just a few kisses and no crude language! Happy reading!!

[Bridget Love to read Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Misunderstood lilly

Lily has a !it of growing up to do! The stars are for Lord Merrick! Lily is headstrong beautiful but brash which is not a good trait to have! She and Merrick grew up together and were best friends until they weren't! Merrick didn't know of Lily illness and she is too afraid to appear weak or needy she is reluctant to tell him but her proud loud tongue drew Merrick attention and they flaunted convention together! But Merrick desperately wants his parents approval. So he started to court this spiteful Abigail but she was too spiteful and Lily Aka Laura nemesis!
First kiss between (the real one) Abigail her nemesis sees them and threatens rumours and lost of reputations most certainly Lily's! The misunderstanding are due to this couple talking and sometimes shouting after each other and not listening !
Lily behavior solicited the proposal from Merrick but I think his frustration was he wanted it to be different and on his terms not based on so much on the Tons demands! Yes sure it came off insecure but Lily again being brash and rash made it (the proposal) rushed and insecure!
Metrics wants to fit in and find the girl he knew but they both have changed! Lily to a sometimes toddler version of herself! This story was a little longer than it should be due to Lily stubborn pighead behavior!
Will they mend their differences or will Metrics decide Lily is too much work!??
I most certainly did! But when in love we do crazy things sometimes!!!

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

💣💣ONE ENCHANTING TREAT💣💣
Fantastic! This impressive and immensely talented dynamic duo cranked this baby up with this heart-melting treat, weaving a tapestry for stellar delight, nailing all the desire and passion, unveiling revelations and misunderstandings, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Vexing exigency and dubious events, swirl with the taxing trials and heartfelt triumphs, spinning alongside the intriguing twists and intricate turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never envisioned. Countenance and dynamics in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so deep until everything else ceases to exist. Disadvantages are amplified and exploited, unmasking the frivolous facts, fierce feels and fiery fiascos, kicking this gem into the eye of the storm, blasting it into a frenzy with a life changing culmination. The attraction and chemistry grows as each layer is peeled back exposing intense emotions, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with qualities and traits that add depth and diversity, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels like you can just reach out and touch it. Fantastic job guys, thanks for sharing the little jewel with us.

[Alicia Rivoli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a little harder for me to review. I want to give it a higher rating as it had potential to be great, but it had a lot of mistakes I can’t overlook. 3* is probably generous, but I did like the premise and potential. One of the biggest errors was Merrick’s character. In book 1, Merrick was a Marquess and an older sibling is never mentioned, neither is his precarious relationship with his family. If he was a Marquess it would mean either his father was a Duke, or had passed away and Merrick inherited the title. In this book, Merrick is the 2nd son. His older brother is an Earl and the favorite of the family, his parents are disappointed in him so he tries to win their approval.
This was a huge misstep by the author. It made his character someone weaker than he should have been. There was also a point in the book where names got mixed up. Sebastian is Lily’s brother but a few times he is referred to as Merrick’s elder brother. Another error was when he took Lily for a ride. At first it mentions they rode together, but then makes it sound like they are on separate horses a few lines later. These are mistakes that could have easily been fixed by a beta reader or a good editor. These mistakes bothered me so much, I struggled to finish the book even though the story itself was cute and clean.
I’m wanting to keep reading the series, but am hoping there aren’t so many problems in the next one. If so, it might be the end of my ability to read this authors books.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laura Upton grew up spending time with her brother & best friend Merrick but he went away to travel but on his return was different & turned his back on her just when she really needed a friend. Laura & her two close friends are wallflowers so they embrace this by changing their names to the flowers they’ve become - so Laura becomes Lily
Lord Merrick is perfectly handsome and charming…but this lord is a complete traitor. Lily knows this for a fact as she is the very person he turned his back on. Now she’s determined to avoid him at the house party she’s been trapped at with her former friend. When he saves her from a social embarrassment, she’s tempted to spill all her darkest secrets. Even if they could recapture the friendship that once filled her life with happiness what would she do about all the feelings that hint she wants to be far more than his friend?
A well written charming romance, which I read in a sitting, I loved both Merrick & Lily, there was a lovely chemistry between them & although there was nothing stronger than a kiss the passion simmered. There were misunderstandings & secrets to be revealed before they could finally have their HEA, strong characters & a story that flowed effortlessly made for a heart warming captivating read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

[Isalum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Los personajes de esta novela ya los conocemos de la entrega anterior aunque la novela se puede leer de forma independiente. Laura/Lily y Merrick se conocen desde niños. Eran grandes amigos pero cuando Merrick volvió de su viaje al continente había cambiado. Laura también lo había hecho y ahora son casi dos extraños.
Laura se sintió traicionada cuando él empezó a cortejar a la debutante que había sido amiga de Lily pero la humilló de la peor forma.
Los encuentros entre ambos están muy bien, con golpes de humor y algunas situaciones hilarantes. Descubrimos por fin qué le pasó a Lily y la razón por la que Merrick nunca se llegó a comprometer.
La novela en general está bien, es entretenida, ágil, se lee rápido y los personajes están bien desarrollados.
Sin embargo, lo que no me ha terminado de gustar porque no es creíble es el cambio de nombre. Entiendo que, con sus amigas, Laura quiera que la llamen Lily ¿pero el resto de la gente también? Y lo que más me ha llamado la atención es que, cuando ella le pide que le llame Lily, y él empieza a llamarla así, en ningún momento se le escapa ningún Laura. Si toda la vida la ha llamado Laura, lo lógico es que, cuando esté nervioso, enfadado, o lo que sea, la llame Laura y no Lily. Muy poco creíble esa parte.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a darling story of childhood friends turned frenemies turned to true love. I understood where Laura/Lily was coming from. Her feelings and emotions were so realistic. It was easy to identify with her frustration, betrayal of not one but two dear friends, her near death experience and her unrequited feelings for her childhood frenemy Merrick and all the pain and suffering she went through. In the end she just decided to be herself regardless of how society saw her. Which at times was not convenient. When Merrick returned from the continent, he resolved to give up his spirited lifestyle to one that his parents expected. He began to court Lily's sworn enemy. Merrick was a decent guy and had no clue why Lily turned her back on him. At the house party they were both at they could not escape each other and slowly but surely the truth from both of them came out and cemented their broken relationship. The harpy and shrew that caused the betrayal made one last ditch effort to humiliate Lily. But Merrick was one step ahead. I enjoyed the banter between Merrick and Lily and was happy when the harpy was given a good set down. A charming read.

[Francisca Bahamondes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice sweet short story! I keep on reading these wallflower stories, they are very entertaining.

I will just write a short review otherwise I will spoil too much. Miss Laura Upton, or Lily for her friends, finds Lord Merrick at the same house party where her friend Daisy got engaged. She professes to despise him, but does she really? He represents everything that she doesn't want to follow, and he is always telling her off.
Unfortunately, she also finds a person that pretended to be her friend and abandoned her in her moment of vulnerability.

There is a big part of the book where Lily first tries to hide from Merrick, then tries to confront him. There are also flash backs of the time they spent together when they were young, before Merrick went away on his tour and on his return, became "one of them", and before Lily's life changed... no spoiling!

Anyway, there are sweet and slightly hot moments between the 2 and there is a short Epilogue.
I would've liked a bit of a longer epilogue, but that's just preference.
Nice story, recommended!

[Raquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this series!! Lily is a wallflower but not because she is shy like her friends.. Merrick was Lily’s great friends before he left her behind but now that he’s back he can’t understand why his friend wants nothing to do with him. Stuck at a house party together they start to unravel the misunderstanding that have kept them apart, and once Merrick learns all that happened while he was away he is determined to rekindle there friendship but what was once friendship is now more. Great read as was the first in the series with some great blunders on both side, misunderstanding galore and a sweet HEA. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Voluntarily read and reviewed an arc of this book

[Reva Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Maggie Dallen! Lily is playing wallflower at a large house party also attended by her childhood friend, Lord Merrick, with whom she is no longer friends since he changed while on tour of the continent. As they fight it out with their friends observing, Merrick begins to get clues to her behavior the last years that he knew nothing about! Her weaknesses that she tries to hide, being as stubborn, independent, and self-reliant as always, are being slowly revealed to him as he recognizes what he always loved about her. When she puts the traitor Abigail down, they are caught in scandalous activities and Merrick offers to marry her. But she refuses! How can Merrick redeem himself? Recommended!

[Cyrene Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friends-to-sweet romance book that has all the feels. Lily and Merrick were great childhood friends but each seemed to go their separate ways for different reasons. Now stuck at a house party together, they banter back and forth. Lily believes she can’t trust Merrick any more, and Merrick is in the dark as to why.
This is a clean, sweet romance that has wonderful characters and is an easy read. Falling for these wallflowers is easy and the writing duo of Dallen & Madison is outstanding.

The books can easily be read as standalones and come with their own HEA. No cliffhangers here, just a reader looking forward to the next book in the series.