The Wallflower Wins

A lovely wallflower, Miss Emma Montgomery, is captivated by the Earl of Hartley. If she is not mistaken, he is also enamored with her, even though they have never spoken or danced. It’s the way he glances at her longingly from across a crowded ballroom when he thinks she isn’t looking. Or the way their eyes instantly meet whenever either of them enters a room. It is all so secretive and exciting. Unfortunately, Hartley is the only gentleman her brother, Benedict, forbids her to associate with because of a falling-out they had at Eton.

Emma and Hartley become entangled in a scandal at an intimate house party. Instead of allowing a hasty marriage, Benedict is willing to let scandal and shame follow Emma for the rest of her life.

Benedict’s wife, their grandmother, and Emma badger him daily to reconsider his decision. He finally agrees to meet with Hartley to discuss a reconciliation that will satisfy everyone involved.