The Price of Scandal

by Lucy Score

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I was completely DAZZLED

I wake up every morning at around 5:00 just to get an hour's reading time in before work. When my alarm went off at 6:00, I had 27 minutes to go. Do I rush to finish? - OR - Do I put it aside and do my weights and stretches? I'm sure most of you would think I'd rush to finish, wouldn't you? Well, my lovely friends, I'm shocked to say it...BUT I EXERCISED INSTEAD!! I know, completely shocking. So shocking that I advised hubby that I might be sick. But, there was a logical reason for my decision. For starters, exercising is good for me (it's taken me a LONG time to admit that). Secondly, if I did the rush job, I would be rushing the high and this book was so BLOODY GOOD and I didn't want to rush that feeling. Thirdly, if I rushed it, then I'd HAVE to write my review straight away and it would be rushed...and I would then be harried...late...stressed...a mess...which would take away my high.

The Price of Scandal was everything I hoped for and more. The characters were interesting, the storyline kept my attention from start to finish and the romance was exactly right for Emily and Derek. This story takes us on Emily Stanton's journey from Scandal to happy ever after.

I absolutely loved that the Bluewater Billionaires are the heroines of the story. It was made even better by having a supporting cast made up mainly of successful women. Now, these successful women are not all corporate high-flyers. Their successes varied from leading a company, to security/protection, science, law, IT... mixed with successful trophy wife-ing, fraudster-ing, sabotage-ing and being a HUMUNGOUS B-I-T-C-H. This story wasn't all about women stamping their feet and demanding equal rights, this was about women just doing it. Getting in there, working their butts off and controlling their destinies. I LOVED IT...if you hadn't cottoned on yet.

Derek Price was the perfect match for Emily. He's extremely arrogant and egotistical but I absolutely loved the way he did it. I'm a wee bit of a sucker for a man who has confidence and demands respect. When Emily faces a scandal, Derek offers his services to clean up the mess and put her reputation back on track. Well, he offered his services when he finally had her attention...when he was naked...in her bathtub...

Emily, her best friends Cam, Luna and Daisy, are a great bunch of women that I absolutely loved meeting. They all have very different personalities but are extremely loyal to each other. I also loved Emily's driver/security, Jane. I know there isn't a book dedicated to her because she's not a Bluewater Billionaire but I'm kind of hoping for a spin-off to give me more of the stun-gun toting, Jane.

It's a good thing Emily has such great friends because her family is an absolute waste of space. Her father is probably the best of the bunch but even he made my eye twitch. Such selfish people that did not deserve Emily's support and consideration. To be honest, such horrible family connections made Derek even better. He was everything that Emily's family wasn't by being supportive, loving and protective. We also get to meet Derek's family and I loved their easy acceptance of Emily.

If you're looking for something a little different, don't mind a chuckle, can handle a few ups and downs, and like your hero and heroine to be equally strong and confident (in their own ways), I highly recommend giving The Prince of Scandal a try.

Lucy Score, you have brightened my week with your wonderful story and I can't wait for your fellow authors to introduce their Bluewater Billionaires, to me.