How to Win a Wallflower

When John Barnesworth inherits unexpectedly, he returns to London to settle his brother's affairs and discovers his estates are crumbling and he is betrothed to his brother's unpleasant fiancée. He turns to Lady Charlotte Stirling for help, but she can't fall for him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

When John Barnesworth inherits unexpectedly, he abandons his solitude and returns to London to settle his brother's affairs, only to discover his estates are crumbling and he is now betrothed to his brother's unpleasant fiancée. Her dowry might save him from ruin, but at what cost? His only hope lies with the vivacious, charming Lady Charlotte Stirling, whose audacious solution to John's troubles might actually work. If only he can keep his feelings for her out of the equation.

Lady Charlotte Stirling knows she can't fall for John. He's her brother's best friend, he's engaged to her mortal enemy, and he wants to return to America. Not to mention he'd never survive in her bustling social life. She can, however, try to solve his money problem. But the closer she gets to ensuring his freedom, the harder it is to let him go.

John's life has taken an unexpected turn when he inherits a fortune from a distant relative. He decides to leave his secluded life in the countryside and return to London, where he plans to settle his brother's affairs. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that his brother's estate is in a state of disrepair, and he is now betrothed to his brother's unpleasant fiancée.

The dowry that his fiancée brings with her might save him from financial ruin, but John is not willing to sacrifice his principles for money. He is determined to find a solution that does not involve compromising his values.

One day, John meets Lady Charlotte Stirling, a young and vibrant woman who is known for her audacious ideas and her love of adventure. Lady Charlotte is intrigued by John's predicament and offers to help him. She suggests that John should marry her, as her dowry would be enough to save his estate.

John is hesitant at first, as he has never been interested in marriage. However, he is drawn to Lady Charlotte's charm and wit, and he begins to develop feelings for her. He knows that his feelings for her are forbidden, as she is the fiancée of his brother's enemy.

As John and Lady Charlotte continue to work together to save John's estate, they find themselves growing closer. They spend time together, exploring London and enjoying each other's company. John discovers that Lady Charlotte is not only beautiful and intelligent, but also kind and compassionate.

However, John's feelings for Lady Charlotte are complicated by the fact that he is still betrothed to his brother's fiancée. He knows that his feelings for Lady Charlotte are not reciprocated, and he is afraid that his feelings will ruin his relationship with his brother.

One day, John receives a letter from his brother, who has learned about his feelings for Lady Charlotte. His brother is angry and hurt, and he demands that John break off his relationship with Lady Charlotte. John is torn between his loyalty to his brother and his love for Lady Charlotte.

In the end, John decides to follow his heart. He breaks off his engagement with his brother's fiancée and marries Lady Charlotte. His brother is initially angry and disappointed, but he eventually comes to accept John's decision.

John and Lady Charlotte start a new life together, and John's estate begins to thrive once again. They are happy and content, and John is grateful for the chance to have found true love.

However, their happiness is short-lived. One day, John receives a letter from his brother, who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. His brother asks John to return to America and take care of him. John is torn between his love for Lady Charlotte and his loyalty to his brother.

In the end, John decides to return to America. He leaves Lady Charlotte behind, knowing that he is leaving her with a broken heart. John spends the last few months of his brother's life with him, caring for him and trying to make him as comfortable as possible.

When his brother passes away, John returns to London. He is heartbroken and lost, and he is unsure of what to do with his life. He decides to visit Lady Charlotte, who is now married to someone else.

When John sees Lady Charlotte, he is surprised to see that she is happy and content. She tells him that she has moved on from him and that she is now married to a man who loves her deeply. John is devastated, but he is also grateful for the time that they had together.

In the end, John learns that love is not always easy, but it is worth it. He is grateful for the love that he shared with Lady Charlotte and for the lessons that he learned from their relationship. He knows that he will never forget her, and he hopes that one day, they will be reunited.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 106 x 172 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538704509