It Happened One Autumn

The Wallflowers, Book 2

By: Lisa Kleypas

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Headstrong American heiress Lillian Bowman has come to England to find an aristocratic husband. Unfortunately, no man is strong enough to tame the stubborn beauty's fierce will. Except, perhaps, the powerful and arrogant Earl of Westcliff - a man Lillian despises more than anyone she's ever met.

Marcus, Lord Westcliff, is famous for his icy English reserve and his supreme self-control. But something about the audacious Lillian drives him mad. Whenever they're in the same room, they can't stop themselves from battling furiously to gain the upper hand.

Then one afternoon, a stunningly sensuous encounter changes everything...and Lillian discovers that beneath the earl's reserved façade, he is the passionate and tender lover of her dreams. What neither Westcliff nor Lillian suspect, however, is that a sinister conspiracy threatens to destroy any chance of happiness. After a shocking betrayal endangers Lillian's safety - and possibly her life - will Marcus be able to save her before it's too late?

This edition of It Happened One Autumn contains an altered version of the content that appeared in the original 2005 edition.

©2009 Lisa Kleypas (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Excellent

I very much enjoyed the love/hate relationship between Marcus and Lilian and how it turned into a sweet uncomplicated romance . Well done LK!

Awesome loved it

Loved the characters especially american girls and ialwaysl love howthelafiesaregood horse women. Readityouwiloveit. Thelibrary sceneissofunytoo. Love the picture ofllillian I book cover too

Yes

I have loved every book from Lisa Kleypas, and this is no exception. Another great story. Can’t wait for the other books in the series!!

Love the series

Book 0 and 3 will always be my favorites but I love the series and one adds to the next. Kleypas is phenomenal in storytelling and each one is intriguing. You can’t have 1/2 the series, you have to have the whole to understand the rest which includes the Ravenels!

Fantastic!

Thanks Lisa. You have a great gift. Thank you for writing it. As always ROSALYN is a gift also.

Priceless

Rosalynn Landor doesn’t just read this book, she acts it. I was laughing out loud during the scene with the pear brandy. She does an amazingly convincing American accent. Very entertaining book!

Loving this series so far

The author has a great way of writing conversation, as well as delving into the characters who are talking. She does this without over explaining or going on and on like some authors do. I can see everything she describes brilliantly!
I disagree with other reviews about Lillian. She is headstrong and bullish and downright stubborn, but she’s not a brat. She’s clever and daring. I love this romance. Though I don’t understand how we are supposed to come to terms with Sebastian in the next book in the series. I was shocked towards the end of this book that he seemed so evil. It will be interesting. This series is so clever, I love it and can’t wait to continue it to the end!

Love this story!

I couldn't stop listening! It's a terrific tale of a couple who initially can't stand each other, but as the tale goes....

Really enjoyed this!

I really enjoyed Lillian and Marcus' fiery chemistry and the push and pull between them! Their banter and the growth of their relationship was a lot of fun. I did wish we got more steamy scenes between them (aside from just kisses, I mean), but I really enjoyed what we did get. As always, Lisa Kleypas does a wonderful job with fleshing out characters and relationships, and Rosalyn Landor's performance was really good as well. I love the Wallflowers series!

Strong woman irked by heroine

I do love a story that includes a strong female lead. I find Lillian to be an immature obstinate stupid female for most of this book who isn't strong against anything real. She just wants to be disagreeable.

There was a scene in here where she goes off to prove she can ride a horse side saddle through a difficult jumping course, just to prove how strong she is. Her sister points out that she is used to riding astride and is not a strong rider side saddle. But, by golly, she has to prove she can do it and defies everyone and risks her own life to try. I didn't see a strong woman. I saw a petty child stomping her foot and throwing a tantrum. And OF COURSE she barely clears the first jump and slightly injurs her leg in the process before her horse is taken away from her.

Even near the end when she's wrestling in bed, it's still a childish headstrong type of wrestling instead of a sexy grown up type of wrestling.

The story was really good, but I really wish it had REALLY been about a strong female.