Almost A Scandal

by Elizabeth Essex

Overview

Bold, Brazen and Beautiful,
the Reckless Brides refuse to play by Society's rules of courtship. But--come hell or high water--they always get their man.

SHE'S ALWAYS READY FOR ADVENTURE. HE'S ALMOST READY FOR LOVE...

A LADY IN DISGUISE
For generations, the Kents have served proudly with the British Royal Navy. So when her younger brother refuses to report for duty, Sally Kent slips into uniform and takes his place--at least until he comes to his senses. Boldly climbing aboard H.M.S. Audacious, Sally is as able-bodied as any sailor there. But one man is making her feel tantalizingly aware of the full-bodied woman beneath her navy blues...

A MAN OVERBOARD
Dedicated to his ship, sworn to his duty--and distractingly gorgeous--Lieutenant David Colyear sees through Sally's charade, and he's furious. But he must admit she's the best midshipman on board--and a woman who tempts him like no other. With his own secrets to hide and his career at stake, Col agrees to keep her on. But can the passion they hide survive the perils of battle at sea? Soon, their love and devotion will be put to the test...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998047041
Publisher:	Oliver-Heber Books
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Series:	Reckless Brides Series , #1
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	808,522
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

Elizabeth Essex is the award-winning author of critically acclaimed historical romance, including Reckless Brides and her new Highland Brides series. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and Seal of Excellence Award, and RWA's prestigious RITA Award. The Reckless Brides Series has also made Top-Ten lists from Romantic Times, The Romance Reviews and Affaire de Coeur Magazine, and Desert Isle Keeper status at All About Romance. Her fifth book, A BREATH OF SCANDAL, was awarded Best Historical in the Reader's Crown 2013. When not rereading Jane Austen, mucking about in her garden, walking her beloved dogs, Ghillie and Brogue, or simply messing about with boats, Elizabeth can be always be found with her laptop, making up stories about heroes and heroines who live far more exciting lives than she. It wasn't always so. Long before she ever set pen to paper, Elizabeth graduated from Hollins College with a BA in Classics and Art History, and then earned her MA in Nautical Archaeology from Texas A&M University. While she loved the life of an underwater archaeologist, she has found her true calling writing lush, lyrical historical romance full of passion, daring and adventure. Elizabeth lives in Texas with her husband, the indispensable Mr. Essex, and her active and exuberant family in an old house filled to the brim with books.

Editorial Reviews

"Essex will have readers longing to set sail alongside her daring heroine and dashing hero. This wild ride of a high-seas adventure/desire-in-disguise romance has it all: nonstop action, witty repartee and deft plotting. From the bow to the mast, from battles to ballrooms, Essex delivers another reckless bride, and another read to remember." Romantic Times

"Essex sweeps readers away with this high-seas, high-stakes romance featuring a daring heroine and a hero to die for. Brimming with explosive danger and smoldering passion, Almost a Scandal is a romance to treasure." New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare

"The perfect blend of fast-paced adventure and deliciously sexy romance. I couldn't put this book down! Almost a Scandal gets a place on my keeper shelf--I will read anything Elizabeth Essex writes!" New York Times bestselling author Celeste Bradley

"Ms. Essex delivers romance at its finest: adventure-packed, passion-filled, and totally satisfying. Teeming with adventure, passion, sexual tension, secrets, scandal, witty banter, romance and love, this story is a delight and a definite keeper." Romance Junkies

"Elizabeth Essex has created a fascinating work peopled with fascinating characters. It didn't want this story to end, and with the promise of more books in this series, it doesn't have to. Almost a Scandal is a joy to read." Fresh Fiction

"The first book in the Reckless Brides Trilogy is a seafarer's delight. Col and Sally's high-stakes adventure is fast-paced and fraught with peril. Well-times humor punctuates the action and the use of frigate-speak add authenticity to the shipboard dialog. The love story teases the reader at first, as Col and Sally struggle to conceal their attraction on board the Audacious. Then things turn more desperate when the circumstances of war seem intent on driving them apart. A smartly written, emotional tempest." Reader to Reader Reviews

"Page-turning and engrossing, I didn't want Almost a Scandal to end." Romance Reviews

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