Scandalized - The Library of the Uncommons

English language

Published 2023 by Cengage Gale.

ISBN:: 979-8-88578-417-7

(1 review)

A one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan. Exhausted and on deadline with a story that could make or break her career, investigative journalist Georgia Ross is on the verge of a meltdown when a cancelled flight leaves her stuck in the airport overnight. But when a familiar face appears—the older brother of her childhood friend—and offers help, Gigi seems to have caught a break. Alec Kim is handsome, humble, and kind—exactly the sort of man that Gigi has forgotten existed after her own painful heartbreaks. An evening of reconnection followed by a night of no-strings-attached passion with Alec feels like a gift—that is, until Gigi finally realizes that their childhood connection isn’t the only reason …

A one-night stand between two old childhood friends turns into something more, but when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love—a steamy romance debut perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Kennedy Ryan. Exhausted and on deadline with a story that could make or break her career, investigative journalist Georgia Ross is on the verge of a meltdown when a cancelled flight leaves her stuck in the airport overnight. But when a familiar face appears—the older brother of her childhood friend—and offers help, Gigi seems to have caught a break. Alec Kim is handsome, humble, and kind—exactly the sort of man that Gigi has forgotten existed after her own painful heartbreaks. An evening of reconnection followed by a night of no-strings-attached passion with Alec feels like a gift—that is, until Gigi finally realizes that their childhood connection isn’t the only reason he seems so familiar to her. Alec is determined to prove to Gigi that he is truly the man she thinks he is, even if it means coming clean about his fame—and his family’s connection to the story Gigi’s been working so hard to break. But as their feelings for each other grow deeper, Gigi and Alec must navigate a new reality…one where both of their hard-won careers are put directly in the path of an international scandal.

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KnitAFett reviewed Scandalized by Ivy Owens

Wholesome spice.

4 stars

This book went through a decent amount of tropes without making it boring. There's an age gap (though not in a way that gives you the ick), he is her ex-friend's brother, there's some miscommunication thrown in (in a plausibly believable way that doesn't just make them out to be idiots), and rich man with a woman who is trying to break out in her job.

Having diversity in the main characters is always refreshing, and they are actually quite wholesome together. They're completely respectful of each other and honestly the book dragged a little a times because they were, like, actually working through their relationship like an ideal couple in real life would. There's so much toxicity thrown around in other spicy books, so it was a big surprise to realize that this wouldn't be having that for driving the plot along. Added bonus that it actually made me …

This book went through a decent amount of tropes without making it boring. There's an age gap (though not in a way that gives you the ick), he is her ex-friend's brother, there's some miscommunication thrown in (in a plausibly believable way that doesn't just make them out to be idiots), and rich man with a woman who is trying to break out in her job.

Having diversity in the main characters is always refreshing, and they are actually quite wholesome together. They're completely respectful of each other and honestly the book dragged a little a times because they were, like, actually working through their relationship like an ideal couple in real life would. There's so much toxicity thrown around in other spicy books, so it was a big surprise to realize that this wouldn't be having that for driving the plot along. Added bonus that it actually made me laugh.

The spice was very very good, too. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the narrator. I would definitely recommend this if you want to try out a spicy book without the risk of heavy emotional damage.