The Scandal of It All by Sophie Jordan

The Scandal of It All by Sophie Jordan

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This title was not very plot driven (I usually prefer more of a plot), but I found myself unable to put it down!!

I love a heroine that is older than nineteen or twenty and it was fantastic to see a heroine that was older than the hero. My mom is eleven years older than my stepdad and they've been happily married for nearly twenty-two years so I've seen how well the age difference can work out. I like a heroine that is older because it's easier to believe she'd really know herself enough to make a commitment like marriage. 

I liked Colin, even if I felt he was a bit pushy a few times. He made up for it in the end and turned out to be a great hero after all. I was really excited that Graciela was the type of woman he's normally attracted to instead of the exact opposite. That drives me crazy. 

So why only four stars? First of all, the use of the word "quim". I don't care how historically accurate it might be, it still grosses me out and brings me right out of the moment. Also, there were several love scenes in a row. That's not my thing and I skipped three of them because I felt like they were filler for the lack of plot. 

Ms. Jordan gave us a little tease for the next book at the end of this one, and I can't wait to read it!!

                                                           -Reader

*An eARC was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 

Lady Be Bad by Megan Frampton

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       I enjoyed this title and will definitely be reading the next!

       I liked both Alex and Eleanor and thought they complemented each other. I liked how both grew as the story moved along and were better versions of themselves by the end. I was entertained throughout the book even though it wasn't very action-filled. Still kept my attention, though, and I wanted to find out how the hero and heroine got their HEA. And I only read one or two "or somethings"!

       My only issues with this book would be the fact that the main problem isn't really treated like THAT much of a problem by the H/h and that there were a few instances where we were told about events instead of them being shown to us. 

       I definitely feel like Ms. Frampton's books are improving as she goes along, and I look forward to the next one!

                                                           -Reader


An eARC was provided by Edelweiss and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.