Scandalous: Scandalized!\Sex Appeal [Mass Market Paperback]

What happens when two headstrong people decide to get together? Sparks fly, although the attraction isn't instantaneous. What happens when the same people realize they're meant to be? Well, that's Scandalous.

Lori Foster writes characters that everyone can relate to because the characters are real. They have the same problems you and I might have and end up with sexy love interests to tangle with. Her work is always upbeat and refreshing. She takes tried and true real-life issues and makes them unique. These two stories in one are no exception.

In Scandalized, Olivia owns a tastefully risqué boutique. Tony owns the hotel housing her boutiques. Problem? He wants a baby - hers. What does she want? Him. I liked Tony's forthright approach: get in, state the problem and solution, and expect and answer. But I loved that his family threw curveballs into his plans. Who doesn't have the occasional interfering family member? I thought the interactions between Olivia and Tony's nieces and nephews were sweet and endearing to the reader. It didn't hurt that Tony was easy on the eyes, either!

In Sex Appeal, Shadow owns a risqué boutique that caters to the fun in sex. She's not all lace frills. She's got a biting sense of humor that knocks Brent on his bottom - literally! But where this novel could become a knock off of the previous work, Foster goes in a different direction. No screwy family, but rather a stalker bent on harming Shadow. I liked that Shadow was capable of taking care of herself and not afraid to tell Brent when to leave her alone. I also liked his chivalry. I want to read about characters that I could possibly know and Shadow and Brent are those characters.

There aren't too many stories that stick with you even past the last page, but both stories featured in Scandalous fit the bill. If you want sassy heroines and hunky heroes who aren't afraid to back down, then grab a copy of Scandalous and let the stories take you away. I give this work 5 books.

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Definitely skip this one by Foster. The plots were stupid, the dialogue was lame and corny, there was no emotional depth, and the women were flat-out stupid. Foster has written much better.

Lori Foster writes in movie pictures.Vivid descriptions.Her books are believably sexy without being offensive.Laughing right out loud is a common reaction when reading her books. I buy every one as soon as it hits the store shelves.