Alexandra's Reviews > The Taming of a Scandal

A juicy spiderweb of love, lust and lies between a murderous suitor and his ferocious creature!
A passion that ignites in London and sets New York on fire!

“You!”
“Yes, me. Always me.”

From street urchin to ruthless businessman, Morgan Stewart’s partners better march to his tune, or else… Except Lady Phaedra Barrington dances to no one’s tune - she follows her own path to ruin… or maybe not. She’s a scandal waiting to happen, at least that’s what London’s gentlemen are betting on in Elysium’s infamous Red Book. And who is Morgan to refuse a sure bet, especially when it suits his purposes?
What starts a cold-hearted move in a game of hide and seek with one of New York’s most notorious families - the quest to uncover who killed his guardian angel, the woman who gave him a future - becomes the irresistible and wicked seduction of a lady with many hidden talents… She’s a duke’s little sister, knows how to run a gaming hell, has a love for weaponry and simply refuses to follow orders.

Succulent, saucy and steamy - this tale is delicious! Even when you drop in on book 8 like I did. The busload of side characters already established in previous books is a bit overwhelming, but eventually the story fully focusses on the main characters, their chemistry, his fierce protectiveness and her penchant for mischief and adventures. He’s rock with a soft gooey centre, but only for her. She’s a papa’s girl, indulged but clever and spirited.

Action-packed all along, the third act break-up is a bit messy, but the end of this book takes a sudden turn I hadn’t expected when the villain finally shows his true colours. A dramatic climax , a grand gesture is made and all’s well that ends well.

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
This was fun, thrilling and very romantic in a non-conventional way!
Maybe I do need to read those seven other books? Probably… long live my never-ending TBR!