The Way the Wallflower Wed — Eva Devon

In this wild and witty series the wallflower always wins. . . The rakes, rogues, and dukes won't know what's hit them. . . Lady Pippa Post is one of London's most woeful wallflowers. With a father who has lost it all and an intellect as sharp as a cutlas, she's firmly on the shelf. But Pippa has no desire to retire to a wilting life in the country, even if she adores learning dead languages, and pouring over ancient tomes. So, when a position opens, curating the Earl of Roxly's ever growing Egyptian collection, she knows exactly what must be done. But she doesn't expect that Roxly's rugged demeanor and wicked wit will entice her into a game of passion. Lord David Drake, Earl of Roxly, has no time for shrinking violets. He has no time for Londoners at all! He's man of power, passion, and purpose. In but a short time, he is determined to leave English shores behind and return to the Nile he loves so well. . . But when a waspish wallflower shows up, determined to take care of his artifacts, he's intrigued and shocked to find that she is a mystery to be discovered. . . And adventurer that he is, there's nothing Roxly loves more than a mystery.  Will Pippa shrink from a chance at love with this wild brute of a lord. . . or will the wallflower wed.