Love and Other Scandals

Written by Caroline Linden

Narrated by Veida Dehmlow

Joan Bennet has endured four Seasons without a single suitor or serious flirtation, let alone a marriage proposal. She's had just about enough of being a respectable wallflower and is giving serious thought to embarking on a life of sin, or at least lascivious adventure like the ones described in a popular scandalous book. When she meets her brother's favorite drinking mate, Viscount Burke, it seems her hopes of adventure might be answered...

Tristan Burke doesn't want a wife, and one can't trifle with a friend's sister without risking marriage. Even more, Joan's the last sort of woman he would ever choose: droll, sharp-witted, and always unfashionably dressed. If only he could stop thinking about her mouth. Or what she might look like without those horrid clothes. Or the way he can only win an argument with her by kissing her senseless...even though that just makes him want her more. But more could lead to a betrothal, which he fears-or does he?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Audio
• Release date: Oct 7, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452686943

Caroline Linden

Caroline Linden knew from an early age she was a reader, not a writer. She earned a math degree from Harvard University and wrote computer code before turning to fiction. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award, the NJRW Golden Leaf Award, and RWA’s RITA® Award, and have been translated into seventeen languages around the world. She lives in New England with her family. Find her online at www.CarolineLinden.com.

Reviews for Love and Other Scandals

[pnrlist · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Just enough angst about size and appearance to get on my chubby and plain shelves. Sweet and fairly simple romance, liked the chemistry between the hero and heroine! (3.5 stars)

[samnreader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What a fun ride. The banter was fantastic, as were the characters. I would've enjoyed more meat at the end, this book really felt like the wooing and skimped over a part which I enjoy, learning to love each other.

Still, in tone and content-a fun, engaging read.

3.5, read with the HRBC group.

[jorgeousjotts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

4.5 rounded up. I really enjoyed these characters and their interactions. I liked the insight we got into their feelings and how they developed and weren't just instant at first glance. They grew as characters. It was great. I will totally read more books from this author.

[foreigncircus · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This delightful Regency romance features an unlikely heroine- Joan is too tall, too outspoken, and too plump for the fashion of the day. Luckily for Joan, her brother's rakish friend Tristan is able to see beyond her unflattering dresses and hair to the sparkling personality beneath. Watching these two gradually fall in love is very enjoyable, even if the sudden illness departure of her parents seems a little too convenient. I would have liked to see more resolution of aunt Evangeline's love story (though perhaps that will come later in the series). I also thought that Lady Bennett's recovery from what sounded like consumption was a little quick and unrealistic. Regardless, the story is engaging- I loved the description of Tristan's surprise "drive"- and definitely makes me want to read the rest of the series as it is published.

[reesa00 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A nice story about a woman coming into her own and finding romance with her brother's rakish friend.

[amym53 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I received this from first reads for an honest review. I was really into the book from the very beginning . I loved Joan's character. I'm glad Evangeline taught her to be proud of her height and showed her ways to dress to flatter her figure. The Fifty Ways to Sin books all the women were secretly reading reminded me of course of a olden days Fifty Shades of Grey.Tristan was a scandalous rake but I was rooting for him to get with Joan through it all he was likable and had a good heart. I loved the juicy parts at the end. I'm looking forward to reading the second Scandal book . I really like the author's writing.

[addictofromance · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I recently discovers Caroline Linden has a well talented author. I have only read one of her books so far, but loved every moment of it. I was very excited when I saw that Love and Other Scandals was available for review through Avon and Edelweiss. The cover alone made me dizzy with excitement. One of the small aspects of the book that I enjoyed, was that in the book the heroine really does where a beautiful gold gown, just like on the cover. It doesn't happen too often, where the cover is what the book is described as. As far as I know this one isn't part of a series, but maybe it will be in the future. I could definitely see potential to see more books connected to this one. I found that Love and other Scandals was a stirring romance tale that enraptures the reader.We see a story that begins with seeing when Joan and Tristan first meet when they are children. Tristan is Joan's brothers best friend, and she finds him a rascal yet charming. Years later, they have both matured and grown up. Tristan had to take over his title when his parents are killed when he is young. Now his reputation is well known all over London as a rake and a scoundrel, and Joan's mother has forbidden her to even dance with him. But one evening, Joan can't resist the temptation, and dances with Tristan, and before she knows it, he is taking her on adventures and sharing sensual embraces with her, and she finds herself falling in love with the man. Tristan may have the reputation of a rake, but he is anything but. He loves pleasure however there is much more to him than meets the eye. He knows that he is perfect for Joan, she completes him in a way that amazes him, he just knows he must have her, but he will have to convince her first of his sincerity and his love.I found Love and Scandals to be a breathtaking tale of sweeping tale of adventure, true love, and makes Regency England come alive with Lindens writing. I found myself falling in love with these characters, there is such a instant passion between the two, but not only that but a bond of friendship forms, and the way the author writes, it is so vividly enchanting, that only captures the readers attention from the beginning. I have to say that I am behind on reading this author. Love and Other Scandals is one of my favorites, and I could help but be swept away by this charming story that won me over from page one. I fully recommend this to anyone that enjoys a fun and witty regency love story.

[mariahsidhe · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was quite intriguing. I enjoyed it very much. Joan is a bright woman with a taste for adventure which she finds with Tristan - who has a taste for Joan and one for being scandalous! Joan's aunt is also quite a character as well.

[seanbata · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic from start to finish! I didn't want it to end.

[bookbetch · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I LOVED this book. Every bit of it. It made me so happy the entire time, and I wanted it to go on forever. Needless to say (although I of course will) Tristan and Joan are my new favorite couple and Caroline Linden is now on my list of favorite authors!This story enraptured and seduced me from the beginning. The sass was high, the lust was strong, and the love was palpable. It’s as though I can’t speak of this book in terms other than cliche because that’s how happy and light and hopeful it left me. If I could choose an author to write the story of my life and a romance for the history books, it would be Caroline Linden.Honestly if you trust me in any way, if you even just like historical romance, PICK THIS BOOK UP NOW and you will not regret it.

[bookworm2bookworm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story was too much fun to read, and the reason for it is the witty, banter filled dialogue, and not just between the main characters, but between everyone that’s inside this story. Secondary characters were as much fun as our hero and heroine.

Caroline Linden is one of those authors that can do witty very well and this book proves it.

Our heroine is nothing like the women that usually attract our hero, and he is in for a rude awakening as she starts burrowing under his skin with her plain looks, atrocious attire and determination to expand her sexual education with a book titled ’50 Ways to Sin’ and possibly Tristan’s help as well.

Plot in this one was too predictable, yet I didn’t mind it so much because of the fast pace and way too entertaining story. If you’re a fan of this author, you’ll buy it and if you’ve never had the pleasure to sample Caroline Linden’s books then this is a perfect book to start you on the journey of discovery of her wonderfully funny, entertaining and always, always sensual books.

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher