The Earl Not Taken (The Wallflowers of West Lane Book 1)

Four young women, left unmarried while their peers enter society, form a close bond and make a pact to protect each other from unsuitable men. Penelope Arrington, known as Poppy, is a Wallflower of West Lane who failed to become a proper lady at finishing school. When one of the group faces an arranged marriage to a duke she has never met, Poppy decides to investigate his character. To do so, she must seek help from Rhys Draper, Earl of Marsden—London's most disreputable rake. Rhys has known Poppy since childhood and has long been at odds with her over an embarrassing first encounter. When she asks for his assistance, he sees an opportunity to resolve their conflict. However, their interactions spark unexpected feelings between them, putting both at risk of a compromising situation. This book was previously published in March 2020.