The Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas is 4 books of historical romance that runs on steamy and romantic. Spice ranges from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,489 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Lisa Kleypas intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, romantic Adult historical romance built around class difference, seduction, wallflowers. 372 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, witty Adult historical romance built around enemies to lovers, society, perfume. 373 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, romantic Adult historical romance built around marriage of convenience, reformed rake, slow burn. 370 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, sweet Adult historical romance built around arranged marriage, self-made man, wallflowers. 374 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Secrets of a Summer Night is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Secrets of a Summer Night →Read the Wallflowers series in publication order: 1. Secrets of a Summer Night, 2. It Happened One Autumn, 3. Devil in Winter, 4. Scandal in Spring. This is the intended reading order by Lisa Kleypas.
The Wallflowers series has 4 books totaling 1,489 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Wallflowers series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Wallflowers series is a historical romance series by Lisa Kleypas with steamy, romantic, fun vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Secrets of a Summer Night — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Secrets of a Summer Night breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.