From the New York Times bestselling author of Devilin Disguise, the first book in her beloved Wallflowers series.The Wallflowers: fouryoung ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other findhusbands . . . no matter what it takes.Proud and beautifulAnnabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors--if only she had a dowry. Herfamily is on the brink of disaster, and the only way Annabelle can save them isto marry a wealthy man. Unfortunately her most persistent admirer is the brashSimon Hunt, a handsome and ambitious entrepreneur who wants her as hismistress. Annabelle isdetermined to resist Simon's wicked propositions, but she can't deny herattraction to the boldly seductive rogue, any more than he can resist the challengeshe presents. As they try to outmaneuver each other, they find themselvessurrendering to a love more powerful than they could have ever imagined. Butfate may have other plans--and it will take all of Annabelle's courage to face aperil that could destroy everything she holds dear.