The Wolf and the Wildflower

Stacy Reid

Feb 2023 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this eBook

USA Today bestselling author Stacy Reid’s addictive tale of two lost people who are found...by each other

London is buzzing with the news that James Winters, the Duke of Wulverton—thought lost at sea a decade ago—survived in the harsh wilderness of the Yukon. Now he’s been returned to his family, his responsibilities, and a nightmarish world of artifice and noise. He has three weeks to become a refined, elegant duke for the Queen...or doom the entire family to ruin and scandal.

Promising psychologist Jules Southby knows a lot about disguises. She’s secretly been living as a boy since birth, enjoying the freedoms of men and knowing little about how to behave like a woman. When she meets the alluring duke, she’s unprepared for his raw, masculine beauty and icy intelligence...or that he can see through her darkest secret.

Jules has very little time to transform the duke into a true semblance of an English gentleman. Yet his very presence seems to unravel her in every way. Their attraction is stark and achingly real—and forbidden. But loving the lost duke would mean losing every sacrifice she’s made to earn her freedom...

Ratings and reviews

4 stars — There were parts of this book that I absolutely loved, but I think I spent a lot of time thinking of gender identity and all that that encompasses, and while this touched on that to some degree, particularly the paths that were open to women in this time period vs all the paths that were closed, it really didn’t delve too deeply into that. Which…is kind of to be expected, it’s been done many times I’m sure. It’s just that our world is changing and has opened my eyes, and I think I ke

I really enjoyed this story. It does take some suspension of disbelief, but it is a great story. James and Jules may be the oddest couple I have read, with the exception of paranormal stories. Following their antics as they find their way is fun. There are some twists and turns, and definitely a surprise or two. Interesting read! I received an ARC of this book of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

Jules and James are fire together! From the beginning there is an attraction that they can’t deny and they act on it pretty quickly. What a steamy lesson for Jules who has lived her life as a man! I did have to sustain belief a bit through the story and the reason for that also hindered the authenticity of the time period. Nevertheless, this was a multi-layered story that kept me enthralled from the beginning.

About the author

Stacy Reid writes sensual historical and paranormal romances and is the author of more than twenty books. Her debut novella, The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding, was a HOLT Award of Merit recipient, and her bestselling Wedded by Scandal series is recommended as top picks at Night Owl Reviews, Fresh Fiction Reviews, and The Romance Reviews. Stacy has a warrior way and believes in “Never give up on dreams!” When she’s not writing, Stacy spends a copious amount of time binge-watching series like The Walking Dead, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Love and Destiny, and The Rise of Phoenixes. She currently lives in Jamaica with her husband. Visit her online at stacyreid.com