The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 was full of changes that we absolutely love!  Join us and us (as Tea At No.5) as we discuss the similarities and differences between An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn and the show!NEXT– Forbidden Romance TropeHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Last week, we reviewed the Anastasia inspired book “The Gilded Heiress” by Joanna Shupe.  This week, we’re discussing the fairy tale retelling trope!Before we start our drawing room discussion, we got bookish mail!  Thank you Julia Quinn and team for the JQ Editions preview.  Check out https://bit.ly/JQEbooks on Kickstarter and get notified.  Also, Benophie Funko is available, and they come individually, but who has the silver gloves?Discussion - 10:23Some authors inspired by fairy tales: Eloisa James with her Fairy Tales series, Lenora Bell, and Charis MichaelsSide note, Lisa Kleypas is back and her new book releases October 2026! We also get a new Sarah J Maas book this year.Game time for ToniJoin us as we discuss fairy tale retellings, authors we love who have written them, and play a game!NEXT– An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn collab with Tea At No.5Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

We’re back with Joanna Shupe’s latest release “The Gilded Heiress.”  This standalone was inspired by Anastasia, but with spice and amazing changes we needed as romance readers.Join us as we discuss talented Josie, charming Leo, and their connection!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBack to historical romance and retellingsBookshelves and multiple book sizesSamantha Young’s new Scottish Isles seriesSlow mornings is a must try“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 9:57Joanna ShupeThe Gilded Heiresshttps://joannashupe.com/https://www.instagram.com/joannashupe/“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 30:17JQ Editions by Julia QuinnSign up to get notified at https://bit.ly/JQEbooksFollow @jqeditionsFormat changes (again!)NEXT– Fairy Tale Retelling TropeHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Missed us?!  We’ve missed you and we’re back with a contemporary romance!We’re stuck on a private island and intrigued by the tasks each person has to accomplish.  We’re especially excited about a compass daddy that the Storms don’t like in Sarah MacLean’s These Summer Storms!Join us as we discuss a twisted inheritance game with multiple happily ever afters!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSDifferent us, different subgenre“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 8:35Sarah MacLeanThese Summer Stormswww.sarahmaclean.net/www.instagram.com/sarahmaclean/“POT-TAIL PONDERING” – 42:59Am I the Asshole?? – Gimme your inheritanceNEXT– The Gilded Heiress by Joanna ShupeHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastTT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowersShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Bridgerton Season III part I is here!  This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere.  We’re recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film.  Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy!The Duke and I – 3:33AITA for telling my wife I don’t want kids, but in fact I just don't want them? – 8:28The Viscount Who Loved Me – 10:15AITA for tripping my mama’s sister’s fiancé and making him fall into the Serpentine? – 22:48An Offer From a Gentleman - 24:09AITA for thinking my brother’s art skills are not good enough and so I bought his acceptance into art school without telling him? – 32:01Romancing Mister Bridgerton – 32:20AITA for befriending my former best friend’s bully?– 49:29AITA for trying to find a husband for my daughters by any means necessary…? – 50:55To Sir Philip With Love – 51:21When He Was Wicked – 56:24Join us as we celebrate the Bridgerton books and film!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSCollaboration with our Bridgerton books + film + everything podcast @bridgerton2000Shonda Rhimes still has all eight books on the books“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 3:33Julia QuinnBridgerton books 1-6www.juliaquinn.comwww.facebook.com/AuthorJuliaQuinnwww.instagram.com/juliaquinnauthorwww.ubookstore.com/books/collections/julia-quinnwww.shondaland.com“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  60:51The Republic of Tea: Bridgerton Collection – Duke & Duchess (Honey Breakfast Tea), Anthony & Kate (Spiced Chai), and Featherington (Blood Orange Mimosa Tea)Season 3 Part 2 on June 13th!  What’s your watch party plans???NEXT– Bridgerton GH & Ever After by Julia QuinnHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

The Wallflowers reunite and help to bring the right individuals together at magical Stony Cross Park in “A Wallflower Christmas” by Lisa Kleypas!Rafe Bowman should be courting one cousin to marry into the nobility however he’s interested in the other, a companion, Hannah Appleton.We love the angst and animosity Hannah and Rafe developed since their first meeting.  It makes their falling in love a story for the ages!This novella gives us friendship, family, jealousy, toupee and love aspects, and everything in between.  If you’re a fan of love letters then get ready for an honest and spicy declaration!Join us as we discuss an honorary English wallflower and her letter writing American!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBitter sweet reviewing the entire Wallflower series“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 2:03Lisa KleypasA Wallflower ChristmasWallflowers 4.5www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  21:59Brandy, Cranberry, Orange juice cocktailWhat should I do? – 23:17I think I’m in love with my girlfriend’s friendNEXT– Bridgerton 1-6 by Julia QuinnHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Matthew Swift’s secrets are out including his feelings for the whimsical Daisy Bowman in Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas!We love the fun teasing and banter in this book, especially when the bag-o’-bones turned into a hunk of muscle!  Even better, tall and handsome where’s spectacles and checks off Daisy’s partner list.Of course we love the family and friendship aspect!  Lillian didn’t like Swift being a marriage prospect however she protected Daisy while freeing him when his big secret was out.Join us as we discuss the last wallflower’s wish come true!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSToni retiring her Evie Jenner!? *vroom vroom*Make jokes to counter a cunty dayWendy is (super) sun-kissed too“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 5:10Lisa KleypasScandal in SpringWallflowers 4.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  34:05Fourteen Hands Rose + PineappleOne Dangerous Night by Cathy MaxwellThe Scandalous Ladies of London: The Duchess by Sophie JordanMine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas; rerecording, unabridged with Mr C FrostReset Sundays, are you doing it?What should I do? – 39:42…My sisters hate my boyfriend for no reasonNEXT– A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa KleypasHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Who knew Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, was so caring?  Miss Evie Jenner opened up to the biggest rake in the country with cuddles and warm feet in Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas!Evie finally has had it and goes to the one man who couldn’t be questioned if their marriage was consummated.  We admire her strength and balls to visit Sebastian at night and proposition him.  This baddie survived her relations countless times, and now, continues to survive with the help of her obsessed, marriage-of-convenience husband.Are you on the book husband Sebastian band wagon?  We love that the devil has a heart and takes care of his wallflower.  And, he gets sentimental about how much he misses his oldest friend.  There is nothing he won’t do to protect Evie…dramatic swoon!Join us as we discuss a favorite wallflower-rake couple who didn’t need a three month wager to fall in love!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSBullet train hot mess express, no eyebrows8 o’clock birdNo-bake bakingThe Gentlemen on Netflix with zaddy Theo JamesHappy sleeping baby on vision board“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 9:07Lisa KleypasDevil in WinterWallflowers 3.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  50:55Easy gin fizz: Hendrick’s Floral Adora + lemon-lime sodaRoad to Rok – Immortals After Dark series by Kresley ColePleasure of a Dark PrinceDemon from the Darkhttps://kresleycole.com/bookshelf/the-immortals-after-dark-series/I need your help… – 55:33… how can I (22F) make my husband (37M) understand, it was a marriage of convenience, that I really love him?NEXT– Scandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

Is Lady of the Night the magic ingredient in It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas?!The Wallflowers carried out an experiment to see if Marcus, Lord Westcliff will kiss any lady  To his annoyance, he clearly favored one strong willed Miss Lillian Bowman.We still find ourselves laughing out loud no matter how many times we reread this novel.  Lillian and Westcliff constantly tried to one up each other in the competition that is a competitor of two.We love seeing the other side of starchy Westcliff who is all work and intimate no more than once a week.  We even get a taste of rakish Marcus which Lillian teased.  We also get the side that thinks he doesn’t deserve happiness yet, and we eat that sad boy stuff up!Join us as we discuss our favorite hot headed couple fall in love in magical Stony Cross Park!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSUnabridged audio version overthinkingWonton soup kick“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 8:37Lisa KleypasIt Happened One AutumnWallflowers 2.0www.lisakelypas.com“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  59:12Hooter’s Sangria recipeRoad to RokKiss of a Demon King by Kresley Colehttps://kresleycole.com/books/kiss-of-a-demon-king/Am I the A**hole… – 63:19… for signing up my girlfriend for a social etiquette class before meeting my familyNEXT– Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers

The Wallflowers has formed and a misspoken wish was granted in Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas!We love the fast friendship between the Wallflowers, their epistolary communication, and their mischief, sort-of managed activities at #StonyCrossParkSimon taking care of Annabelle has us swooning!  He defends dowerless Annabelle against the peers who won’t offer for her.  He simps after her.  Then he took care of business when things got bloody which  made us love him more.We got a kick out of Annabelle wanting to take back her wish.  However, she got her wish and even risked her life for Simon.Although the new audio version is abridged, it’s worth the listen!  The narrator gives alpha Simon an even more emotional confession of love!Join us as we discuss how an adder bite, not a love bite, help the first Wallflower get wed!DRAWING ROOM DISCUSSIONSFreezing in CaliforniaExciting busy, busy, busy“OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL BOOK REVIEW” – 1:48Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer NightWallflowers 1.0www.lisakelypas.comwww.facebook.com/lisakleypaswww.instagram.com/lisakleypas“POT-TAIL PONDERING” –  41:04Rose Spritzer: equal parts Rose and Lemon-Lime sodaTakeover by Nana Malone, Marriage of Convenience, Knights of the Roundtable inspiredhttps://nanamalone.com/product/takeover-kings-of-the-boardroom-book-1/In Want of a Viscount by Lorraine Heath, heavy on the kissinghttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/in-want-of-a-viscount-lorraine-heath?variant=41063300235298A Season for Spies by Golden Angelhttps://www.goldenangelromance.com/copy-of-bridal-disciplineAm I the A**hole… – 46:32… for admitting I got married for money and ruining my cousin’s idea of love?NEXT– It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasHosts - Toni Rose & Wendy WooEmail - [email protected] on www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcastShop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/productsSocial Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowersLit Wallflowers is part of the Frolic Podcast Network.  You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Hosts - Toni Rose & Wendy Woo Email - [email protected] IG www.instagram.com/litwallflowerspodcast TT https://www.tiktok.com/@litwallflowers Shop at https://www.zazzle.com/store/lit_wallflowers/products Social Media https://linktr.ee/litwallflowers