Scandals

Both Victoria and Steede were having to live down rumors. Steede decided to take a great leap of faith and ignore the rumors about Victoria and the miner Ned and believe that Victoria was a lady perfect to be his wife and the mother of his daughter Mary. Victoria on the other hand, wrestled through the whole story with the rumor of Steede killing his first wife. I still am not sure exactly why she had such a hard time believing in him, when he was nothing but kind and wonderful towards her. Even though there were many bizarre happenings - no one could really think Steede could have had anything to do with them. If she truly looked at the accident with the horse she would have to know he was not responsible. Perhaps it was more that she feared his rejection and a broken heart. But I did like this book. It might not have been as emotionally developed as others I have read recently - but it was still very very good. Victoria and Steede truly needed each other and their happy ending makes you smile!

Scandals is marvelous! I couldn't put it down!!! Another success in Neri's long line of wonderful historical romances!! -Jennifer S. Denver, Colorado

This entertaining novel keeps you guessing until the very end! Witty and intriguing, the pace never lets down!!

I found the characters in this book a little too good to be true, but I like how I didn't have to wait too long for Steede and Victoria to realize their love. And then the story continued to an even happier ending. Wonderful book.