A Picture of Scandal: The Hidden Library, #1

By Meyari McFarland

Candle light turned the heavy drapes black. Worthless for Chas to escape when he was dressed in dove-grey silk. He cast about desperately for a place to hide from Phoenix Tanzer, the man who wouldn't take no.

Really, if Chas only knew why Phoenix was so determined to marry him, whether he willed it or not, he could find a way out of the situation. But he was trapped, had no hope and was going to have to stab Phoenix to escape. He just knew it.

Until Jade Bulgarelli gave Chas a glimpse of hope and opened up a whole new way to escape for both Chas and Jade.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Meyari McFarland
• Release date: Jun 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393223351

Meyari McFarland

Meyari McFarland has been telling stories since she was a small child. Her stories range from SF and Fantasy adventures to Romances but they always feature strong characters who do what they think is right no matter what gets in their way. Her series range from Space Opera Romance in the Drath series to Epic Fantasy in the Mages of Tindiere world. Other series include Matriarchies of Muirin, the Clockwork Rift Steampunk mysteries, and the Tales of Unification urban fantasy stories, plus many more. You can find all of her work on MDR Publishing's website at www.MDR-Publishing.com.

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A Picture of Scandal

A Picture of Scandal

Meyari McFarland

MDR Publishing

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Contents

Other Books by Meyari McFarland:

A Picture of Scandal

Author's Note: Finding A Way

1. Decisions

2. Apprentice

Other Books by Meyari McFarland:

Afterword

Author Bio

Other Books by Meyari McFarland:

Day Hunt on the Final Oblivion

Day of Joy

Immortal Sky

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A New Path

Following the Trail

Crafting Home

Finding a Way

Go Between

Like Arrows of Fate

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Out of Disaster

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The Shores of Twilight Bay

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Coming Together

Following the Beacon

The Solace of Her Clan

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Copyright ©2019 by Mary Raichle

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Print ISBN: 978-1-64309-030-6

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This story is dedicated to my friend Kay, my parents and, always, my husband.

A Picture of Scandal

Candle-light turned the heavy velvet drapes black. Chas hadn't expected that when he ducked into this side room to escape Phoenix Tanzer, newest heir to Lord Badr Castle. The ball was in its full glory, a string quartet valiantly attempting to play a reel loud enough that the music could be heard over the roar of several hundred voices. The gossip had to be horrific, especially given how ardent Phoenix had been in attempting to get Chas into a compromising situation.

Outside, fairy lights illuminated the satin dresses, silk suits and luxurious velvet robes of Lord Castle's guests. Here? Two candles sat in