Review: A Treat for Historical Romance Lovers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2013
What can I say about this book? It was just brilliant! A card-shark of a heroine, a guilt ridden rake of a hero, high stakes, steamy romance, and a swindler on the loose. A Little Bit Scandalous had all that and more. Loved this book!Caroline was a wonderful heroine. She was just so easy to like. She's had an infatuation with Roe for years and, even though he rejected her, she wasn't going to let that bring her down. So, she packs up to London, decides she wants to obtain independence, and sets about doing just that by playing cards in a club, dressed up as a boy. And I really liked that she was a reasonable heroine. I love my romance heroines, but they have a tendency to be melodramatic. It was nice to see a heroine who was a little more clear headed. I really liked her character. I thought she was just great.Roe was also amazing. Though he's always had a thing for Caroline, he never let himself do anything about it because he feels that he's responsible for her brother's death. Is that true? No. But that doesn't stop him for feeling guilty about surviving while his best friend died. He might play the part of the rake, but he was a gentleman at heart. Except when it suited him not to be. He was so sweet and adorable and I just loved him. He was a brilliant hero.The romance was lovely. It was so sweet, with how both Caroline and Roe fell for each other, even while they told themselves they shouldn't. But, thankfully, they didn't wallow in denial for long. And, though the chemistry was undeniable, I would say it was more sensual than spicy. And I liked that about it. I could feel that sexual tension throughout the entire book and, when it was finally realized, it was steamy.The plot was fast paced and I was hooked. The investigation of who was stealing money from the orphanage kept me riveted and the final reveal of what was going on with that scheme was a surprise. The story was lovely and the ending was perfect.A Little Bit Scandalous was a brilliant historical romance. I LOVED this book! It had steamy romance, mystery, secrets. Romance lovers, you have to read this book, because it's just fantastic.*I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review