- Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Zebra - Kensington (Sep 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1420108484
- ISBN-13: 978-1420108484
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #449,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Victoria Ashton has intelligence and ambition - qualities of little value to most marriage-minded gentlemen of the ton. Her own father has no idea of Victoria's hidden life as an anonymous trader in London's stock market. But her hopes of independence are shattered when her father's enemy, Blake Mallorey, assumes Charles Ashton's debts and presents Victoria with a stark choice: live with him as his mistress for one year, or condemn her family to bankruptcy. For years Blake has dreamed of justice, and his scheme becomes all the sweeter when he sees the beauty that Victoria has become. Scoundrel he may be, but Blake will not force anyone into his bed. He intends to entice Victoria, one wicked kiss at a time. But with a woman as spirited and sensual as Victoria, seduction works both ways - and a plan rooted revenge can blossom into a scandalous passion...
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3.9 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lady Of Scandal is delightful, Sep 21 2009
By Judy "book reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lady Of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
Lady Of Scandal by Tina Gabrielle is a delightfully wicked debut novel.
Victoria Ashton is different from the other woman of the Ton. She is crafty and smart. Victoria is very happy with her life but her father's debts are out of control and must me paid. Seems she is the solution to her fathers problems. Blake Mallorey Earl of Ravenspear has made a deal with Victoria's father that has but her smack in the middle.
Blake Mallorey has overcome poverty and childhood tragedies to become a respected member of society. Behind the handsome facade is a gentlemen bent on revenge. Charles Aston drove Blake's father to suicide and his family to ruin. Blake sees a golden opportunity to make Charles pay and get Victoria as his lover. He proposes Victoria be his
mistress for a year and he will extend time to her father to get his affairs in order.
Blake promises not to force Victoria into anything but spending time with her he is seduced by her wit and charm. Victoria is all set to ignore Blake but she is finding many hidden layers to this fascinating man. As they draw closer together, Charles is pressuring Victoria to betray Blake. Will their new found trust survive?
Lady Of Scandal is a wonderful first book by Tina Gabrielle. Its crisp writing and well developed characters will keep you enthralled. I will be looking for more books from this new author.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable story with one big flaw, Oct 12 2009
By Laura Harris - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lady Of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
In order to pay a debt, Charles Ashton relinquishes his daughter Victoria to our hero, Blake Mallorey - she must live with him for a year as his mistress. Blake is attempting to exact revenge on Charles for his cruel betrayal of Blake's father years ago. Despite his vengeful attitude, Blake finds himself softening toward Victoria, and as expected, romance blooms between them.
What I found unbelievable about this story was Victoria's long standing dedication to her father. Charles Ashton was not portrayed as a complex character; I had no sympathy for his character, and as such, I found it incredibly difficult to understand why Victoria remained loyal to her father. Despite his strict attitude during her upbringing, and the fact that he happily gives her to Blake - with no apology - Victoria doesn't seem to doubt her father. She doesn't seem to be at all angry that her father has prostituted her to Blake. I find this very hard to understand.
The story was quite enjoyable aside from this flaw - but I found it tripping me up several times throughout my reading.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lady of Scandal, Sep 17 2009
By Phyllis M. Nugent "Phyllis" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lady Of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
It's so difficult to find a Regency Historical Romance, so I grab every one that I can find. This one reminds me of a classic Georgette Heyer regency with a little twist. The heroine is a tough cookie with real life smarts instead of a dupe led astray by a rake. She doesn't stay in the dark for long and works her magic on him. She remembers her childhood hero worship, but he has a lot to learn as he copes with his motives. Her beauty captivates him and no one is more surprised than he is when his vengeance turns to love. It proves that he's got a heart of gold. I enjoyed the way she turns the tables on him. It makes for an enjoyable read.
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