Scandal

I really enjoyed this one. I laughed out loud throughout. There were quite a few twist and turns that I did not expect. My niece recommended it and I in turn told my sister. We all had a mini book review and laughed about our favorite parts. I will definitely read this one over and over again. Simon became a likeable character slowly thanks to Emily. She was always one step ahead of him.

Revenge is sweet, especially when it leads to love, as it does for Emily Faringdon and Simon Traherne, Earl of Blade, in _Scandal_ a phenomenal book by acclaimed Regency author Amanda Quick. _Scandal_ is a new and exhilarating twist for Ms. Quick. As opposed to the usual mystery that drives the plots of her books, we are presented with a matter of revenge. Forced long ago to flee his home, Simon Traherne harbors a dark and brooding hatred for the man who won that home in a frivolous card game -- Broderick Faringdon. In order to extract vengeance, Simon vows to wed the daughter of the man who ruined his life and destroyed his family. Starting a correspondence with Broderick's daughter Emily, Simon spins a web of romance and love that leaves the whimsical and fanciful Emily powerless to resist his charms. Married for all the wrong reasons, Simon soon finds out that he got more than he bargained for in Emily. Her fierce love and devotion breaks the hard ice that covers his heart and shortly he finds himself in love with a member of the family he vowed would pay for his pain. Without fail, Amanda Quick always wields a tale so full of romance and adventure that it keeps the reader enthralled from the start and _Scandal_ is certainly not an exception. The characters are lively, witty and endearing. Simon is a dark, forbidding dragon and Emily is a charming, brilliant, and highly intelligent elf and together they heal each other and grow strength from their love. There is a great chemistry between Simon and Emily that fairly crackles from the pages. They are so completely different while being so much alike. Both were forced to grow up way too quickly and thus are the perfect match for one another. Emily's unfailing faith in Simon will touch your heart as she strives to prove that love is worth more than revenge. I also really loved the symbolism of the dragons and the way Emily incorporates them into her wardrobe to display her absolute devotion to Simon for all to see. Though possibly not the book you should start with if you are a first-time Quick reader, _Scandal_ will invariably please the long-time fan as Ms. Quick's wit, style and talent reinforce the reason we love her books so much.

This is one of my all-time favorite Amanda Quick books. It is funny, sweet, and action-filled. The character development is outstanding, as they grow in relation to each other and to events, and the chemistry between the 2 main characters is palpable. It is a story of an Earl's intended revenge, but each time he thinks to finally leverage that revenge, his wife's belief in his truly higher nature, turns him away from the revenge he so desperately sought. Above all else, this is a brilliant love story that will touch your heart. HIGHLY recommended.

This was the first Amanda Quick novel I read and it was truly amazing. Emily was so cute and the character contrast of Emily and Blade was artistic. I think this was one of her best books yet since the villan wasn't murderous and the fantastic mind of Emily made it possibly for him to learn his lesson.

I loved this book, it was thrilling, exciting and romantic! It was very funny and I laughed out loud several times. This is one of the books I like the best by Amanda Quick. I have read quite a lot of her books and this one, with another few, is the best! You would not want to miss it!