Based on your book
Wicked and the wallflower
by Sarah MacLean
Wicked and the Wallflower throws you into a London where gaslight meets the gritty underworld, all wrapped up in a high-stakes romance. Lady Felicity Faircloth, often overlooked, craves a marriage rooted in passion, not just status. She strikes a dangerous bargain with Devil, a man who clawed his way to power from the city's darkest corners, offering his help in finding her a duke. But Devil has his own agenda: a long-simmering revenge that uses Felicity as a pawn. What unfolds is an intense, passionate dance between two strong-willed individuals, each challenging the other's carefully constructed world. It’s a book for readers who love a historical romance with a palpable sense of danger, a morally complex hero, and a heroine who discovers her own formidable strength. Expect a story brimming with emotional tension, forbidden desire, and the intoxicating pull of redemption against a backdrop of shadowed streets and glittering ballrooms.
10 Books similar to 'Wicked and the wallflower'
If you found yourself captivated by the intense connection between Felicity and Devil, and the dark allure of London's underbelly, we have more stories you'll adore. Our recommendations lean into that thrilling "opposites attract" dynamic, often pairing a powerful, morally complex hero from the criminal world with a sharp, resilient heroine. You'll find echoes of MacLean's gritty historical settings, high-stakes revenge plots, and the slow burn of redemption in these curated selections. They all deliver on the promise of passion and the compelling pull of characters who defy societal expectations to find their own path.
We earn from qualifying purchases through our affiliate partners, including Amazon and Bookshop.org.
As the first book in the Rules of Scoundrels series, this features the same gritty, underground London atmosphere and a hero who rules the criminal underworld. It shares the theme of a 'fallen' aristocrat seeking redemption through a complex relationship with a lady from his past.
by Lisa Kleypas
Fans of Felicity and Devil's dynamic will appreciate the pairing of a powerful, self-made man from the working class and a refined lady. It captures the same tension between high society and the industrial grit of Victorian London.
This book matches the dark, brooding tone and 'king of the underworld' archetype found in Wicked and the Wallflower. It features a dangerous, tortured hero and a heroine who is much stronger and more resilient than she first appears.
by Evie Dunmore
While slightly more political, this novel features a brilliant, wallflower-adjacent heroine and a high-stakes romance that challenges social conventions. It shares MacLean's focus on female agency and the subversion of Regency tropes.
Not sure what they've already read?
Let them pick their next favorite with an Amazon Gift Card.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
by Tessa Dare
If you enjoyed the banter and the 'beast-like' hero of Devil, this book offers a more humorous but equally romantic take on the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. It features a scarred hero and a practical heroine entering a marriage of convenience.
This story features a highly intelligent heroine who treats the marriage mart like a strategic game, much like Felicity's own calculated approach to her life. The prose is lyrical and the psychological tension between the leads is palpable.
For readers who loved the morally grey nature of the Bareknuckle Bastards, this book features an unapologetically villainous hero and a strong-willed heroine. It explores the darker side of Georgian society with high emotional stakes.
by Joanna Shupe
Moving the setting to Gilded Age New York, this book echoes the 'king of the streets' vibe and the partnership between a powerful underworld figure and a rebellious lady. It features a similar blend of grit and high-society glamour.
This novel features a masked vigilante hero and a heroine who discovers his secret world, mirroring the hidden identities and dangerous double lives found in MacLean's work. It is atmospheric and deeply romantic.
Like Felicity, the heroine here is a brilliant woman hiding her true talents behind a social mask. It deals with themes of reputation, the limitations placed on women, and a deep, slow-burn romance built on mutual respect.
Love to read on the go?
Explore Kindle e-readers and take your books with you.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We earn from qualifying purchases through our affiliate partners, including Amazon and Bookshop.org.