Two Scandals and a Scot by Tracy Sumner

Two Scandals and a Scot Series: The Duchess Society Series book 5
on April 10, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / General
Pages: 256
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Step into a world of scandal, romance, and unexpected love! With witty banter, sizzling love scenes, and a twist on the classic marriage of convenience theme, Two Scandals and a Scot is a must-read for fans of the Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner!

Scandal number one. A runaway bride.

Scandal number two. The kiss.

When Theodosia Astley's shocking engagement ball sets society ablaze, she finds herself in need of a hero. Can she help it if her savior comes in the form of her intrepid former student, Dash Campbell, a captivating gambler with a heart of gold?

The carriage was empty. And parked in her brother's drive. She had no idea it was his.

With a bookish wallflower's assistance, Scottish ruffian Dash wrote a novel that made him famous. When he finds himself presented with the opportunity to pay his erstwhile teacher back, how can he refuse? Even if Theo's sharp wit fearfully fascinates him. It's a dangerous wager for a Scottish gutter rat to think of falling for the sheltered sister of a duke.

When Dash proposes marriage to salvage her reputation, Theo suggests her own twist on the age-old agreement. They marry-but remain friends who do not fall in love.

What could go wrong?

Set against a backdrop of faithful wagers and sizzling desire, Two Scandals and a Scot is a thrilling tale of forbidden romance, with affection and passion pitted against societal expectations and personal demons. Follow Dash and Theo as they navigate their way through the high stakes world of love as they discover whether theirs can withstand the tests of time and circumstance.

The Duchess Society Series
#1 The Brazen Bluestocking
#2 The Scandalous Vixen
#3 The Wicked Wallflower
#4 One Wedding and an Earl
#5 Two Scandals and a Scot
More to follow!

Prequel: The Ice Duchess
Christmas novella: The Governess Gamble

Two Scandals and a Scot is book five in the Duchess Society Series. I enjoyed this story. The character development is superb, especially the hero Dash’s transformation. Ever the gambler, Dash is a calculating soul. But an unexpected scandal forever changes his life. Will he run from true love or embrace it? There are many steamy scenes in this book. They are very well written but make sure to have a fan nearby.

“He kissed her brow, trailed his knuckle over each eyelid until she closed them. ‘I’m not going anywhere, leannan.’ The words reverberated through him, meaning more than she knew. More than he liked. More than he’d anticipated. Every second he was with her drawing him into what felt like a loving hero.”

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.