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Sep 11, 2010

Auntee rated it:

What a truly beautiful, romantic book, with so many sigh-worthy moments, so many humorous moments, lots of wickedly sexy dialogue...and featuring some very satisfying emotional growth from both the hero and heroine. I've always loved the stammering, shy, yet beautiful red-headed 'Wallflower' character of Evie Jenner, and could hardly wait to read her story. But when the hero of this book, 32-year-old Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent was introduced in It Happened One Autumn, I had my doubts about h More...

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Jul 09, 2011

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* rated it:

Devil in Winter is, no surprise here, another winner in Lisa Kleypas' Wallflower series.

In my opinion, this story was a deeper, slightly darker installment as we watch Evie escape the clutches of her horrid aunt and uncle, and take the necessary steps to remain free of them. It was a pleasure watching her overcome her shyness and learn to stand up for herself and fight for what she wants - to be with her father who is dying of consumption and to ease him through his final days. More...

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Jan 19, 2011

AgentScully rated it:

This is one of the loveliest historical romances I've ever read. Sebastian is a darling. Indolent, witty and an amoral rake, he constantly surprises himself by his feelings for Evie and his efforts on her behalf. From the beginning he protects and takes care of her. He never mocks her stutters or social clumsiness. The scene where he asks her what it will take for him to get back into her bed is awww-worthy.

Evie is a worthy heroine. Spirited but not foot-stampingly annoying, stubbor More...

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Aug 22, 2010

Shawna rated it:

5++ stars – Historical Romance

It’s no wonder that The Devil in Winter is a Kleypas fan favorite and historical romance reader’s dream because the beautiful, touching, and evocative love story of awkwardly shy wallflower with profound, quiet inner strength, Evangeline Jenner, and dashing libertine and unscrupulous, villainous rake Sebastian, Viscount St. Vincent, is absolute magic. Verrry big 5 stars for this remarkable, beautifully romantic, top favorite, keeper!

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Jun 19, 2011

Katherine rated it:

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Apr 03, 2011

Ronyell rated it:

I have recently been reading Lisa Kleypas' “Wallflower” series and so far, I have enjoyed the series immensely! This time, I have read the third book in the “Wallflower” series called “Devil in Winter” and in this book, we are introduced to the relationship between Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent and Evangeline Jenner! Full of drama, forbidden love, and a rake that you would have never seen reforming himself, “Devil in Winter” will certainly go up any romance novel fans' alley!

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Feb 01, 2011

Zeek rated it:

I started AND finished Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas in one night. You all were right, it was a fantastic read and this has got to be the best Kleypas I've read so far. Almost didn't seem like the same author (for me). Extremely sensual and sexy if you can believe that! (I usually associate Kleypas's writing as more on the purply prose side, but not this one! She's upped the wattage with DIW!) I just adored Sebastian and of course Evie made my heart melt. Loved seeing her come into her own and More...

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Nov 11, 2010

Crista rated it:

So here is the deal.....Lisa Kleypas is without question my favorite author, and Devil in Winter just became my favorite of her books (previously it was Dreaming of You!) This book is magic. It is darned near perfect, and I will try to not gush my way through this review.

The hero of this book was the villain in It Happened One Autumn. I despised him and wondered how Lisa would ever be able to change my mind and allow my heart to soften towards him. She did it. Sebastian St. Vincent More...

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Sep 21, 2008

AzuresHeart rated it:

This was my favorite of the three I think... It was a great story of how this completely disallusioned rake could come to care so much for someone and become such a protector. Very good sexual tension as well. I love the little bet they have about his fidelity. A must read for Lisa Kleypas fans!

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Jan 05, 2012

Jana rated it:

''How is Sebastian St. Vincent today?'' was the text message I had received this morning after my boyfriend had left for work. ''He's fine thank you.'' Was my reply with a huge grin on my face. Fucking bastard. ''Are you moaning his name?'' was his next reply. ''No, boyfriend, just yours with his picture in my mind.'' ''He's blond, you don't like blonds.'' This was beginning to look like a full attack on my fantasies. ''I'm on models.com trying to find myself a face for him.'' '':) Have a nice d More...

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Oct 05, 2011

Adrienne Marie rated it:

******This review contains spoilers and images********

I adore this read so much that I want to run to the nearest book signing and have Lisa Kleypas autograph it herself. I have never felt so much love towards a book. The Devil in Winter is my absolute FAVORITE book!!!

In Lisa’s previous novel, It Happened One Autumn, Sebastian St. Vincent “kidnaps” the heroine, Lillian Bowman, while trying to force her into eloping with him. At this point in the series Sebastian is portr More...

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Jul 17, 2010

Lady Vale rated it:

OMG. This series is amazing. Seriously, I don't know why I've waited so long to read it.I adore everything about it, from the stories and the dialogs to every single character. I never thought I would like it this much. Maybe it is Kleypas's writing style or maybe I felt for the characters right away, but since 3 days ago I can't seem to stop reading about the wallflowers.

In this installment, we have 2 very different characters.
First we have Evangeline Jenner, which is the shy More...

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May 24, 2011

Mollie *scoutrmom* rated it:

This is a very good tale which begins with an innocent, mistreated heiress asking a jaded womanizing fortune hunter for rescue. Why is she in such a hurry? She is a stuttering wallflower who wants to join her father in his dying days, and whose mother's family won't let her do so; they are about to force her into marriage with her horrid cousin. Why is he in such a hurry? His father is throwing away the last of the family fortunes with both hands, the bill collectors are closing in, and he's More...

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Jan 31, 2012

Carol rated it:

THE DEVIL IN WINTER is the third book in the highly successful Wallflowers series. The rake redeemed by the love of a good woman is a frequently used theme in historical romances but the brilliant writing of Lisa Kleypas turns this clichéd theme into something unforgettable.

Sebastian, Lord St Vincent, is in desperate need of a fortune. His creditors are constantly harassing him and he won't be able to stall them much longer. He needs a miracle but never in his wildest dreams did he exp More...

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Jan 10, 2012

Bekah rated it:

Evie Jenner, the shy, stammering, quietest wallflower of them all shocks not only her friends, but herself as well, when she shows up sans chaperone at the home of the scandalous and disreputable Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. Desperate to spend the last days of her father’s life with him and to be safe from her greedy abusive family, she makes him an offer he can’t refuse; a marriage to her, consummated only once, in exchange for the vast wealth she will inherit at the death of her father, the i More...

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Dec 30, 2010

K. rated it:

If I could give this 10 stars after having read it and given it 5 stars (which I did); with listening to it now ... I would! Whether you are reading or listening, this is just a 10 star book! After several hundred romances,... I certainly can't say that's the aftermath of ANYTHING I've either listened to or read or both! If historical/slightly graphic, but truly ROMANTIC fiction is your "cup-of-choice," read this book (read this series ... but it's NOT a prerequisite because I perso More...

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May 12, 2008

Eastofoz rated it:

Another excellent book in an excellent series!

The hero, Lord St Vincent, just steals the show. He oozes charm, chivalry and major sex appeal but he is such a first class rake at the same time. He tries to be domineering but in the end he's the sweetest man looking after Evie's needs--it's as if he's born to do this. This book will have you laughing and crying as well as a whole bunch of other emotions in between. The sex alone (and you don't have to wait for it here!) will have you More...

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Jan 10, 2010

Anne rated it:

This one one of those books that I knew I was going to love as soon as I finished the first page. It was perfect! I was rooting for the hero and heroine the entire time. Maybe not the entire time. A tiny part of me wanted to throw Evie off a bridge and steal Sebastian for myself, but...
whatever.
What can I say about the love scenes? *Slurp* Let me wipe the drool off my face, first. Yeah. They are definitely going to the 'recall later when needed' section of my brain. *sigh*

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Oct 05, 2011

Carrie rated it:

Devil in Winter--be still, my heart--the best story I've ever read. EVER!

I would give this book a million stars if it were possible.

Just. Oh. My. I finished this book last night, but I just could not leave a review right away because I was on this emotional high and no words would have formed. In fact, I am still rather incoherent. Bear with me. I was so overwhelmed, and just shaking over the wow factor of it all. I literally had tears in my eyes! When I came to the epilogue, More...

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Aug 19, 2011

Taryn-does it have romance? rated it:

Holy cow! Sabastian aka Viscount St. Vincent, has agreed to marry Evie! Goodness Gracious! How in the world is he going to be able to redeem himself after what happend with Lillian and what he did to her? And how are the wallflowers going to deal with Evie and her marriage to St. Vincent? Only one way to find out and I can't wait to read it!

UPDATE SINCE FINISHING THE BOOK-

Lisa Kleypas is one gifted writer. This is what she was born to do. I am absolutely amazed at her wo More...

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Jan 12, 2011

Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it:

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Feb 19, 2011

Mel rated it:

After reading Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers #1) I found that, even though I enjoyed the story, the book was too saccharine for my taste. I was advised to read this book (which is the third book in the Wallflowers series) partly because it’s a series favorite and partly because the story is somewhat darker and grittier than the rest of the books. I was ensured I'd love the story more.
And it turns out I did.

So, was this story that much more dark and gritty and much less s More...

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Mar 29, 2011

~♡♥♥♕♏46613♕♥♥♡~ rated it:

I love Sebastian and Evie's chemistry....

Pertama kali baca ebooknya sewaktu GPU terbitin Wallflower Series, greget liat judulnya yg ada kata Devil dan.... ternyata memang ceritanya benar2 mampu menyihir diriku sampe terpesona.

Tokoh Sebastian ini termasuk tokoh org jahat krn dibukunya Marcus - Lilian dia menjadi sang penjahat...

Imajinasiku pada Sebastian mgkn terbentuk 100% krn aku tidak membaca cerita Lilian - Marcus (dan sampe sekarang gk minat baca sama sek More...

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Jan 03, 2010

Holly rated it:

This is one of my top 5 favorite LK book. It might even be #2.

I adore everything about this book, from Sebastian to Evie.

We meet Seb in the previous book where he's cast as a villain (of his own making). The thing I love best about him in this book is that he's no different than he was in the previous book. He is unapologetically a bastard. He doesn't just act like an ass to cover a true heart of gold, he really just is an ass. But events in the book and Evie start to ch More...

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Sep 11, 2011

Jaime rated it:

Love this book. It's one of Lisa Kleypas' best!!
Evie.. sweet, delicate Evie, beautiful red hair, body women dream of.. and zero confidence.. so who else does she agree to marry?? Sebastian.. ha! A delightful love story ensues. I love that he is forward, sensual and lets not forget sexual and Evie is sooo not. And Evie won't have any of him unless he is utterly faithful, only to her!! (not his strong suit)
Nothing better than reading about two different personalities like that, especia More...

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Nov 08, 2011

Pamela(AllHoney) rated it:

"I want to fill every part of you, breathe the air from your lungs and leave my handprints on your soul. I want to give you more pleasure than you can bear."

My favorite of the Wallflower series. I actually read this one first, not aware that it was a series. I fell in love with Vinnie and loved how he fell in love with Evie. Vinnie was the quintessential bad boy but there was something about Evie that broke through and changed him. All the while trying to deny his feelings

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Nov 02, 2011

Carla rated it:

Wow…this one was SO GOOD. Just WOW…
I blame it on the characters. Both Evie and Sebastian are so haunting. I keep remembering quotes and scenes with them that either break or melt my heart.
Evie has always been my favorite wallflower since book one of the series, and I never knew exactly why. Maybe it was the combination of her being the most vulnerable of them all, the most shy, the less spirited, and basically a prisoner within her own house, amongst her own family. Finally, in Dev More...

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Jul 24, 2008

Celeste rated it:

This is my first Lisa Kleypas book and I loved it! I am grateful to everyone who had such great reviews on it, otherwise I never would have tried it! :)

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Feb 12, 2009

L8blmr rated it:

Kleypas doesn't get much better than this. Taking an unredeemable hero and ... redeeming him! After being an anti-hero in Books 1 and 2 of the Wallflower Quartet, Sebastian undergoes a gradual transformation until the reader comes to love him, as the heroine does. Even though Evie has been portrayed as the most awkward of the Wallflowers, her inner strength and conviction are displayed in the opening pages, and only grow stronger as the story progresses. What a match she turns out to be for More...

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Aug 05, 2011

Jan rated it:

Hhhmm. I have to admit I'm dissapointed with this series. A lot of people rave about them, and this one is even the most popular historical romance, but I felt they fell short.

I didn't really like It happened one Autumn, and the only reason I gave Kleypas another try was because I liked Evie so much, both in Autumn and in Secrets of a Summer Night.

Just like in the previous book, Kleypas forgets the well established character traits, and Evie does a heel-face turn right fr More...

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