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Book Review-Scandal by Amanda Quick

by | Nov 19, 2017 | Book Reviews | 5 comments

Book Review-Scandal by Amanda Quick

Book Review-Scandal by Amanda QuickScandal by Amanda Quick, Jayne Ann Krentz
Published by Bantam Books on February 28th 1991
Genres: Historical Romance, Regency Era
Pages: 329
Format: Paperback
Source: Library
ISBN: 0553289322
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With her reputation forever tarnished by a youthful indiscretion, lovely Emily Faringdon is resigned to a life of spinsterhood, until she embarks on an unusual correspondence and finds herself falling head over heels in love. Sensitive, intelligent, and high-minded, her noble pen pal seems to embody everything Emily has ever dreamed of in a man. But Simon Augustus Traherne, the mysterious Earl of Blade, is not all that he seems.

Driven by dark, smoldering passions and a tragic secret buried deep within his soul, Blade has all of London cowering at his feet, but not Emily...never Emily. For even as she surrenders to his seductive charms, she knows the real reason for his amorous suit. And she knows that she must reach the heart of this golden-eyed dragon before the avenging demons of their entwined pasts destroy the only love she has ever known...

Scandal is a tale of a fiery dragon and the woman that out of love and devotion would become his own fire-breathing dragoness….

“My God, Emily.” For a moment the world seemed to halt. She could barely breathe, let alone respond. “Emily, open your eyes and look at me.”
Dreamily, Emily lifted her lashes and looked up into Simon’s harshly carved face. He was so close that she could see him without the aid of her spectacles. She was fascinated by the glittering heat that had washed away the coldness in his eyes. Fire lit the beautiful golden gaze now, a wild flame of masculine desire held under rigid control. “Dragon,” she whispered softly, touching his hard cheek with gentle fingers. “My very own golden-eyed dragon.”
He narrowed his eyes as he stared down at her. “Dragons have a dangerous reputation around fair maidens.”
She smiled softly up at him. “’Tis no use breathing fire and smoke in an attempt to frighten me, my lord. I know I am quite safe with you.”

Scandal is the first book that I have read from Amanda Quick, although I have read some of her titles under her other name “Jayne Anne Krentz” this was my first time picking up one of her historical titles that she has written.  I will admit that I had high hopes for this book and to be quite frank I really didn’t know what to fully expect from this book. And I can honestly say that this book was spectacular and I didn’t want to put this amusing historical down and if you looking for an honest in depth well written dynamic read….grab up Scandal or any of her other titles. Now I will admit that Scandal has the feel of an older style romance but not in ways you imagine. I will be honest and admit I miss this style of writing in historical romance especially. I really enjoyed the dynamics and what a well-written book this is. I mean honestly, its been a while since I have picked up a book so well written and detailed.

Scandal begins with our hero seeking revenge against the families that wronged him and his family. The reasons behind his father’s suicide and his mother being forced to live in the north and soon dying herself and where Simon soon learns that not everything goes according to plan. Emily has been corresponding with “the love of her life” in letters and exchanging love of literature and romantic poetry. Emily knows that Simon is her future but she never really imagined that she would meet him in real life. Or that he would share certain delights and passion or agree to marry her. But Emily soon learns that her father wronged Simon’s, she understand more than anyone realizes and soon Simon and Emily both find that love heals wounds in ways you least expect.

Now I honestly became quickly immersed in Scandal and it had a sense of quirkiness to the story that I found simply delightful. Now first we have our two main characters. Our hero, Simon, is used to be feared. He spent many years in India and deals with problems the way they do. He has power and wealth and everyone tends to fear him. But there is one person that doesn’t fear him at all….Emily. Emily, at first, I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about her. But she is not what she seems to be on the surface. We see her, in the beginning, being so immersed in poetry and romance and she seems to be a bit dim-witted at times. But she is way more clever than all that. Ever since she was seventeen she has managed to save her reckless father and brothers and handling their gambling debts again and again. She is left alone on the estate unless they need funds. But she knows everything good about making smart investments. She also has a character that you rarely see in romance and I found her to be so refreshing and crafty. She is one of those unique characters that keep you on your toes because I NEVER knew what to expect from her. Some of the plans she hatches, I kept thinking “poor Simon” he has no idea what he is in for here but he does handle it with patience and grace so I have to applaud him for that.

I also really liked the ways that these two falls in love and the little ways that they build upon the desire they feel that slowly develops into a strong love where they protect each other no matter what. Their intricate dealings with society, the precise details that are written that make this era just come alive for the reader. And of course seeing how love does change you in some positive ways. The changes we most especially see in Simon was quite frankly speaks of the talent to Amanda Quick. He has such a complex character and seeing how his affection and love that he develops for Emily, changes how he deals with his enemies even.

“I am trying to tell you that I probably do not deserve you, elf, but I will kill anyone who tries to take you away from me.” His golden eyes flashed in the candlelight. “In that way, I believe we must be two of a kind.”

Scandal is a quick witter and a story full of clever plot runs, delightful characters whose story ends up give you all the feels and offers an in depth look at the regency era in the ways it was meant to be written!! SUPERB!

About Amanda Quick

The author of over 40 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.

She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.

Ms. Krentz is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.

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5 Comments

  1. Sophia Rose

    I know what you mean about stumbling upon a writer who does the job well and captivates you with her story. I still need to try some Amanda Quick.

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  2. Angela @ Simply Angela

    I’m glad you enjoyed this one! I’ve read, and enjoyed her more recent ones but I still need to check out her older ones.

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  3. Lily B

    so glad this one sticks to the era :d the plot sounds engrossing and the romance lovely

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  4. The Book Disciple

    Wait…Jane Ann Krentz and Amanda Quick are the same person!?! How did I not know this? I haven’t read Amanda Quick but I have read a few JAK books.

    Reply
  5. Michele H

    Nice review! This one sounds absolutely lovely. I don’t remember having read it before but I do enjoy Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz and her wonderful attention to details in any of her books.

    Reply

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