Scandal and the Duchess

Highland Pleasures Series, Book 6.5

By: Jennifer Ashley

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Scandal follows Rose Barclay, young widow of the Duke of Southdown, wherever she goes. It's never her fault, but newspapers love to write about the simple girl from Scotland and the much older duke who died suddenly on their honeymoon. And now there is even more talk as the legitimacy of the marriage is being contested by the duke's son and heir. Steven McBride is a decorated soldier-and a notorious gambler and womanizer. The last thing he wants is marriage, but due to a series of unfortunate events, his and Rose's names are linked in the papers, threatening the lovely lady with ruin. To save the day, Steven suggests that they claim to be engaged. But as desire boils between them, Rose and Steven soon learn the difficulties of maintaining their deception, which might not be a lie after all....

©2014 Jennifer Ashley (P)2014 Tantor

Wish it was LONGER!!!

I have been looking forward to learning of Stephen McBride for a long time. I do wish that there would have been more back story to this, or just simply a longer story. For what is there is excellent, per usual from Jennifer Ashley.
I think I'm disappointed because Stephen isn't as deep a character as we usually see in this series. Narration is masterful, again per usual with Angela Dawe.
Overall, a definite read for those involved in the series.

Another great book.

This book is not as long as the others, but clearly just as good. I have loved this series from the beginning. Angela Dawe has done a great job narrating it as well. Jennifer Ashley has written a wonderful and engaging series.

Phenomenal, as usual. Ashley can't write a bad book.

Take a sodden soldier, add a dutchess in despair, mix with wit and a glorious storyline -- voila -- another delightful tale that will steal your sleep and chill, then wrench, then warm your heart. She's done it again!

Simply enchanting...

Simply enchanting.. absolutely adored Rose! and Stephen wasn't half bad either! Beautifully read! Loving this series.

Short But Sweet

As others have mentioned, I wish this story was a bit longer. This book is more a novella than a novel. So the author makes some big jumps in the storyline to get to the "happily ever after" that we all love in these novels. Despite, that it's an enjoyable book and an easy listen.