Her Prodigal Passion: A Wallflower and Rake Hot Regency Romance

Grace Callaway

Jun 2014 · Mayhem in Mayfair Book 4 · Grace Callaway Books

About this ebook

From USA Today Bestselling Author Grace Callaway

She's a wallflower who avoids attention. He's a rake who has made very public mistakes. When he accidentally compromises her, their marriage is anything but convenient...

"It features an UNDERGROUND FIGHTER (in a historical setting). What else, can I say, except… I LOVED IT!!!” -Sheryl, Goodreads

“I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Grace Callaway is a remarkable writer.” -Love Romance Passion

A Diamond in the Rough

Merchant's daughter Charity Sparkler is a sensible miss who harbors one secret folly: she's in love with her best friend's brother. She knows that the worldly rake will never return a wallflower's affections, yet when destiny throws them together, she discovers that passion can be the greatest of equalizers … and love can be more than a dream. 

A Hero in the Making

Gentleman turned prizefighter Paul Fines battles his demons through boxing, drink, and women. When an act of disgrace nearly destroys him, he begins the road to redemption—only to accidentally compromise his sister's spinster friend. Honor bound to a marriage of convenience, he is stunned to discover that lust can heat a bridal boudoir ... and love can mend a jaded heart. 

A Marriage About to Become Inconvenient

As an ugly duckling and a reformed rake fight for love, secrets unfold that could threaten their future. Can she forgive a past betrayal and recognize her own beauty? Can he find redemption in the boxing ring? Will steamy nights of Her Prodigal Passion turn into happily forever after?

Grace's books feature hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series set in the same universe.

Mayhem in Mayfair series (hot Regency romance): 

Her Husband's Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)

Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)

Her Protector's Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)

Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)

Heart of Enquiry (Kent family saga) series (hot historical romance):

Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)

The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)

M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)

The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)

The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)

Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)

The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)

Game of Dukes series (hot Victorian romance):

The Duke Identity (Harry & Tessa)

Enter the Duke (Ransom & Maggie)

Regarding the Duke (Garrity & Gabby)

The Duke Redemption (Wick & Beatrice)

The Return of the Duke (Knight & Fancy)

Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels (hot Victorian romance)

Olivia and the Masked Duke

Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)

Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)

Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory and Wei)

Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Preorder available)

Ratings and reviews

Definitely not upto the mark to other books in the series. The characters are SO annoying in their immaturity. The climax was the only saving grace. This book looks like two children married each other with no knowledge of each other and how to be their own person at all. The book is just both characters whining about their woes, looks and failures. When the twists come, they come in 2-3 pages only like bang! bang! bang! and then it's back to mediocrity. Mrs. Stone had more backbone than the heroine and better character than the hero. Charity is just like "woe is me" and can't be independent of a man. Her father dies and suddenly her husband is the centre of her world. The reconciliation scene was so bad. One logical flaw - How did Charity attend finishing school and ton functions when her father had no money? Was she blind that she did not realise her family's problems before Had to plod through the story just out of respect for the other books in the series. Not a worthy read at all.

yes I enjoyed charity and paul' story great romance humor and secrets. Loved the prologue. Recommend.

Can't wait to start another book.

About the author

USA Today & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes steamy and adventurous historical romances. Her debut book, Her Husband's Harlot, was a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Finalist and a #1 Regency Bestseller, and her subsequent novels have topped national and international bestselling lists. She’s the winner of the Passionate Plume Award for Historical Novel, and her books have been honored as finalists for the National Reader's Choice Awards, the Maggie Award of Excellence, and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. A clinical psychologist, she lives with her family in Northern California, where their adventures include remodeling a ramshackle house, exploring the great outdoors, and sampling local artisanal goodies.