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She's my stepfather's forced bride, fifteen years older than me...and the mother of my child.

She thinks I'm cocky and arrogant, but I know she can't resist my touch.

She's entirely forbidden. Too risky to touch. Too taboo to taste.

My father is blackmailing her to stay in a loveless marriage, but f*ck him, I'm going to claim her as mine.

She thinks she has too much to lose, but I'm the one with the most to lose if I can't save her from him.

I don't care if she says she's older and wiser. I'm younger, stronger...and harder.

I'm going to take her and my baby and we're going to be a family.

No one can stop me. Not even her.

Scandalous is a full-length standalone romance that will have your naughty bits twitching with delight. No cliffhanger. HEA guaranteed.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 4, 2017

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Alexis Angel

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Alexis Angel writes steamy contemporary romance about bad boys for the bad girl in all of us. She is still single at 30, in case anyone is interested to know, and still very much looking for love.

Her favorite things in the world are flowers, chocolate, lingerie, high heels, lipstick, perfume, and the credit card award miles that she gets from buying all that.

Prior to writing, Alexis used to be a financial analyst in New York City. She quickly decided that working for a faceless corporation run by men was not her dream job. So she began to write. And as she began to write, she began to use those credit card award miles to travel all over the world.

Alexis is still single, in case you forgot from above. She spends winters in California, fall and spring in New York City, and summers in Europe. You can join her mailing list at http://eepurl.com/csXC2P or email her at author.alexisangel@gmail.com

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Profile Image for Doris.
3,625 reviews138 followers
January 13, 2017
This makes naughty feel ok. When your husband only wants you as arm candy out in public and for no other reason you may find a man who actually wants to be with you for many reasons close by. That’s what Jocelyn needed in her life…her step-son! This book made you feel that the step-mother/step-son relationship was one that you were rooting for. This was a well written book that won’t let you put it down because the chemistry is off the charts.

I received this book as an ARC for a freely given honest review.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews445 followers
January 10, 2017
This story focuses on the Mayor of New York’s new step wife and her new step son. Jocelyn has been married to the mayor of NYC for 6 months. Her father told her if she didn't marry the Mayor then something terrible would happen. She gives the look of perfection, never steps out of line yet her husband hasn’t touched her once during her short marriage except when in public. Enter her stepson Lance. He comes home and boy is he hot! She finds herself very attracted to him. Lance sees there is something off about his dad and stepmom’s marriage and tries to be a friend yet at the same time, he finds he is attracted to his new stepmom. He cant help it and the two try to fight this crazy yet beautiful attraction but their passion is too strong and it explodes into sparks neither could contain.
This story is about falling for someone society wouldn’t expect you to be with and how when love hits, it hits with intensity so look out and don’t just conform to who society says you must be with. Love who you fall in love with, not whom society wants you to. That is the message I believe this story gives. I enjoyed the flow of this story and the chemistry between the MC. I SO disliked the stepfather/husband in this story. He was a evil kind of guy. I ever wondered if he truly got his competence.


My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Profile Image for Nickole.
1,484 reviews9 followers
January 10, 2017
I rcvd an advanced reader copy for voluntarily providing a review. holy moly what a ride!!! definitely keeps you on your toes, not to mention makes any red-blooded woman head for a cold shower. we meet jocelyn, who is told by her governor father that she has to marry Michael anders, the current nyc mayor. Jocelyn agrees bc she is a good daughter abd will do anything for her dad. Michael is only marrying jocelyn as a political pawn to get votes. one thing jocelyn didnt count on what michaels stepson lance. the body of a god and only 21 yrs old. he makes her feel alive but knows its wrong to do anything. lance feels the same way but a day of shopping ay Saks leads to hawt animalistic sex. there are many secrets, some of which turn into threats being made that plan on disrupting everything. what will jocelyn do to stay happy? will lance go back to his philandering ways? what about Michael? does he harbour secrets? only time will tell as you read this explosive book!! 5+ stars!!
Profile Image for Lisa.
2,380 reviews48 followers
January 7, 2017
Ok first off in the beginning she uses the term lust muscle- I love it. And at one point they mention sweet November, which is a movie I LOVE.
Ok enough random thoughts, here’s what I think of the book. Alexis really knows how to build a moment and bring the heat. The relationship that grows from the insane chemistry between these two is sweet and I loved it. I don’t like books with cheating, I don’t like older woman/younger man situations. But first off, it’s not really cheating or it doesn’t read that way, just trust me. Second, Joselyn is only 36 so not really an older woman, just older than him. I loved this sexy sexy book, had some humor in it too. I did receive an arc, btw.
Profile Image for Penny Leidecker.
2,678 reviews26 followers
January 6, 2017
If you're looking for over-the-top sexy times, look no further than one of Alexis Angel's books. All of her books are STEAMY and she didn't disappoint with this one. You will love this older woman, younger man book. Lance is so HOT, HOT, HOT!!! This is a book full of sexy times between Jocelyn and him, but it also tells a story concerning his stepdad Michael and his bid to win his second term as New York City's Mayor. I won't leave any spoilers, so one-click and see what lengths Michael goes to to ensure that happens. Everything isn't as it seems, lol.
Profile Image for Michelle.
1,033 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2017
This was a great read a hot steamy and told to leave him alone I am married to a man in a love less marriage I am being blackmailed and have to stay married to him he does not love me or any thing then his son comes home in the summer and I really want to be with him but I can't I have one night with him and I told him we cant do this any more and then I am getting threats from someone else what do I do and his son says he loves me oh am I in trouble good hot steam read so worth it oh yeah I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Michelle
Profile Image for Amy Barber.
894 reviews12 followers
July 14, 2017
It was an ok read, the story line could really have been a full length novel with lots of details, but that's not what these stories are about. The author herself says in one of the notes that it's a **cking story or a story about **cking...same difference. So, if that's what you are looking for, this one isn't bad, I read it as a bonus in the back of Mergers & Acquisitions which I thought was a better story. There are lots of things that don't make sense but they have to happen for the sake of the story, which just doesn't work for me.
Profile Image for Armenia.
907 reviews17 followers
January 14, 2017
Too much of a good thing ……3.5 stars!!

Like too much chocolate. But oh, how sugary, decadent and delicious! Scandalous offers up corrupt political dealings, blackmail, and betrayal. Scandalous includes an older woman, younger man, taboo, and forbidden romance that I’ve been waiting to read.

I enjoyed reading about Lance Anders and Jocelyn Carter’s story, and I liked the characters they portrayed. Scandalous promises hot, hot, smexy goodness that makes you want to change your panties every half hour and break out the B.O.B along with extra AA batteries. But alas, like too much chocolate I was left with a pounding tooth ache. Too many sex scenes, albeit very enticing, left me bleary-eyed, and I skimmed some of the scenes from the middle of the story towards the end. It’s something I try not to do, because you know, I love smexy goodness in my romances. Huh, I was like, whaaaa? Again? Dayum! Okay. I was very much impressed with Lance’s sword length and his stamina.

Don’t get me wrong, I liked this story, but give it less stars for taking my focus from the story, and the toothache. It would otherwise be a great story. On the up side, Ms Angel gave us a surprisingly kick-ass ending for Jocelyn and Lance to get their HEA. I loved how Lance stepped up to the plate when he learned the baby was his, and for Jocelyn to become a stronger heroine. They secured their future with class and finesse, without getting smeared as cheaters in the eyes of the media, and Michael Anders got what he wanted, too.

I recommend Scandalous for those romance readers who want lots and lots of pages of lusty, smexy goodness with their stories.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Toni Lewis.
612 reviews3 followers
July 24, 2017
Wow there is only so much hotness a person can take and let's just say this book is scorching ... Lance comes back home to his step father's house to stay but that is when he meets his step mother . His father is the mayor of New York and once Lance realized his father forced her to marry him there was no hold bar ... loved this book
Profile Image for Shannon Davison.
1,386 reviews11 followers
January 11, 2017
This was one check of a ride. I'm really enjoying the younger man/older women storyline. So many secrets and naughty things going on that I was glued to my kindle until the book was finished. Super steamy! We all need a Lance. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Michelle.
281 reviews
August 15, 2017
Wow! Alexis writes some hot stories. I love all these guys from one57. If you haven't tried her books you need to get one, doesn't matter which one because all of the ones I've read are hot and steamy. The story about Lance and Jocelyn is at the top of the list.
Profile Image for Moriah.
2,670 reviews22 followers
December 26, 2017
HOT!!! Another awesome book from Alexis Angel and this one was smoking hot. So steamy and sexy. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next! I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
252 reviews
June 26, 2017
Not what I expected. Kept my interest.
Profile Image for Jo-Ann Forrest.
2,939 reviews23 followers
August 10, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed this AMAZING book. If you are looking for a HOT steamy chemistry between an older woman and a scorching hot male this is for you
1,415 reviews14 followers
March 19, 2022
Too hot to handle!!
 
It did NOT disappoint form beginning to end. Lance and Jocelyn...wow!!! too much. Loooved it.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Profile Image for Julie Jefferies.
371 reviews3 followers
January 7, 2017
Lance is the biggest party boy ever. No matter when, where or how, women want him and he's only too happy to comply. Although after almost causing World War III, he is sent home to help his step dad, Mayor Michael Anders, run for his second term. While there Lance is supposed to play happy families with his new step mum Jocelyn. When Lance and Jocelyn meet, it's instant lust, but they both resist. As they all try to live their happy life, the lies, deception and an unexpected pregnancy change the rules for them all.

If you like your stories hot and steamy and full of sex scenes, then this is the book you've been waiting for. I actually think there are more pages of sex scenes than there is of the rest of the story
I must admit I'm not a big fan of stories where people cheat, but this does have a twist you won't expect. I really enjoyed the ending, it tied everything up.

I received a free copy of this book and chose to VOLUNTARILY review it. My review is completely honest, and a non-incentivized review.
Profile Image for Destiny Bridwell.
1,719 reviews36 followers
January 6, 2017
    I got this book for free as an ARC from the author. I got the prequel free as well. The prequel was a short two chapter nibble that just pulled you into the world of these characters. The real meal was the full novel. I devoured it in just a few hours. It was so good I had to read it twice to make sure I did not miss anything in wanting to read is so much. It is all center around Michael Anders running for re-election as mayor of the City that Never Sleeps. You guessed it NYC in the house. There is also his stepson Lance Anders who a player in the how steam romance. It was all toe curling hot and sexy. Then there is the breathtaking and bold Jocelyn Carter.
      It is a novel that grabs a hold of you and takes your for a ride that you might not be ready for, but you will never regret it. It is full of twist and highs and never fails to make you melt. It had me sitting on the end of my chair wondering how it would all go down. There is a lot of having to fan yourself in this book ladies. If you are in to the whole bad boy with a heart this book is for you. It will leave you breathless but longing for more.
Profile Image for Rene .
740 reviews11 followers
January 10, 2017
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy reading this book but Alexis really knows how to capture her readers attention. I was pleasantly surprised on how hot this story was and how engrossed I got. Jocelyn and Lance sure know how to make your panties wet. The chemistry between the two of them was off the charts. A Must read.
I received this book as an ARC copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Chrissi.
1,578 reviews11 followers
March 4, 2017
What a ride!!
If you love your book to have twists and turn, smoking hot sex, blackmail, and a "forbidden" attraction.....then you have to read this!!!
I loved the way the POVs change, and at times it is though the character is directly talking to you.
I really loved this book, and will definitely be looking for more from her!!
Profile Image for Ida Jolley.
739 reviews17 followers
February 17, 2017
This is probably my favorite of Alexis Angels books. The story line is great. I love the characters. The humor, and sadness of a marriage that never should have happened, to finding out what her husband kept hidden from her. Love does conquer all in this book. It made me smile, it was hot,sexy, and areal romantic story. Loved it
Profile Image for Cindy.
900 reviews27 followers
January 11, 2017
She's my stepfather's forced bride, fifteen years older than me...and the mother of my child...

We first meet Lance Aders while he's banging the First Daughter in the Oval office. He is of course fired when he almost starts WW3 by accidentally having his banging session on speaker phone with the Russian President. He returns home to find he has a new stepmother, Jocelyn Carter. Although 15 years older than Lance, he's immediately turned on by her. He wants her, however he does not sleep with married women.

Jocelyn Carter has been married to Lance's father and the mayor of NYC for 6 months.
She was forced by her father to marry Michael Alders. She was told her if she didn't marry him then something terrible would happen to the family.
Jocelyn doesn't understand why her husband doesn't touch her. Why he just treats her as an employee. So when she meets her stepson Lance she is instantly drawn to the sexy, hot, younger man. Although they try and fight their attraction, their chemistry, their passion for each other, it is too strong.

And I only have one thing to say about Michael Aders, major a**hole! You'll read why!

Lance and Jocelyn's encounters are super hot and steamy. I mean who can resist a 12 inch c*ck???? I absolutely LOVED watching Lance struggle with, and accept his real emotions toward Jocelyn. I LOVED that Jocelyn finally finds a man who loves and appreciates her. I'm a sucker for instant attraction, and HOT chemistry between characters. Once I started reading Scandalous, I couldn't stop!
I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader Copy of Scandalous, and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Suzanne Radcliffe.
335 reviews7 followers
January 15, 2017
Scandalous is about Jocelyn and Lance. Jocelyn is the 35 year old daughter of the governor of New York, who is being forced into a marriage to the mayor of New York City because her father is being blackmailed by the mayor. Lance is the 21 year old stepson of the mayor, who is well known for his playboy ways, getting in fights, and even almost causing World War III during one of his trysts. Thus, he ends up going to stay with his stepfather for the summer, to help in his re-election campaign.

Turns out, Michael (the mayor and stepfather) is a cold, uncaring husband to Jocelyn, and she feels very unwanted and lonely in their sham marriage. When she meets Lance, both are taken back by the other. Knowing it's wrong on many levels, they end up giving in to their lust for each other and have a very hot and steamy affair. Along the way, Lance begins to realize that he has some serious feelings for Jocelyn. Then Jocelyn delivers some news to Michael that sets everything on its head.

What happens with Jocelyn and Lance? What about Michael? You'll have to read to find out - and it's worth it! Alexis Angel delivers another great story, this one political & step-family oriented, that was full of sweet romance, SUPER hot sex scenes, political intrigue, anger, a little sadness, but as the blurb states, a guaranteed HEA.
Profile Image for Gwen Shafer.
2,214 reviews40 followers
January 6, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this amazing well written book. I have to give this more than 5 stars. Yet again another amazing book by Alexis. Full of hot steamy goodness, amazing character chemistry and a great storyline. Truly I am loving her work. But what is there not to love. This book has it all. Amazing well written sex. Hold on to your panties girls because yep there is some hot sex in this one. But that is not all that makes this book amazing. The chemistry between Lance and Jocelyn is off the charts. He is 21 she is 35 but you wouldnt think that there was that much age difference between them. Michael you learn to just hate. He is I am sorry to say a freaking prick. Yes I went there. I never liked him until towards the end. He is a well written character but there is nothing good about him until towards the end. But Lance on the other hand, yep he has the muscles and the body but there is a sweet lovable side to him and I am so glad that Alexis brings that out of him or should I say Jocelyn. I know it is only the beginning of 2017 but this is going to be a favorite for the whole year.. Highly Highly Highly recommend. Grab this book and settle in for some steamy goodness.
Profile Image for Crystal.
1,490 reviews31 followers
February 4, 2017
This book should come with a warning!! If you love books that are HOT, then this is the book for you. It was a good thing I had a fan right beside me when I was reading this book. I would've went up in flames if I didn't.

This is the first book that I have had the pleasure of reading from this author. I will honestly say that it won't be the last.

Yes this is a subject that some people stay away from. You see the words taboo and you say no that's not the book for me. Really these characters are not blood related at all. Yes it has some hints of BDSM in it. Just enough to get you wet. The sex is out of this world.

Michael Anders is the character that we all love to hate. Even by the end of the story I still hadn't changed my mind about him. I wanted something bad to happen to him. Does that make me a bad person? I will say no.

Jocelyn and Lance were explosive together. I haven't felt this way about two characters in a long while. I couldn't put this book down and I dared my kids to bother me while I was reading this book. I wanted more when I had reached the end.

The author did an amazing job with this story.

I received an ARC copy of this book in place of an honest review.

Profile Image for Rebecca Grove.
3,492 reviews26 followers
January 7, 2017
Lance is returning home after almost starting WWIII by having sex with the first daughter in the White House. He is surprised when he arrives and finds he has a new stepmom who although she is older is super hot. Lance instantly wants her but he has his rules which include not sleeping with married women. Jocelyn is so hot he has a hard time remembering his rules plus it is very obvious that his stepdad's marriage isn't a regular relationship.
Jocelyn has been married to the mayor of NYC for 6 months. Her father told her if she didn't marry him then something terrible would happen.
Jocelyn is just being used to be the picture of the perfect wife. Her husband doesn't touch her or treat her as anything other than an employee. So when her stepson Lance comes home, she is drawn to the sexy younger man. They try to fight their attraction but their passion is too strong.
This was a great story. Lance and Jocelyn's encounter are super hot and steamy. I loved watching bad boy Lance struggle with real emotions. I loved reading Jocelyn finding some who appreciates her. There are a few surprising twists.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book and this is my review.
Profile Image for Patricia.
1,955 reviews5 followers
January 7, 2017
Okay so I just need to say that this was a extremely well written book.
If you can make something that is thought of as scandlous and improper as having an affair with your step son turn a total 180 and become something that is sexy and acceptable you have to be a great writer.

I'll admit I was a bit uncomfortable at first with Jocelyn and Lance hooking up but.....the further into the story the more understanding and captivated I was. Oh now, don't be judgemental. You have to read the book to understand where I'm coming from. This was not just some older woman young man liason, NO the author gave us a very detailed story and I shamefully admit I loved it. It was interesting how she twisted and explained the motivation behind the scandal. It opens your eyes to a new way of thinking or understanding.

If your not open minded, please don't read this and place nasty reviews about the authors morals or something. IT'S A BOOK. But if you love a book that wisks you away on one naughty adventure then I think you will definitely find this to your liking. I know I did!

1,708 reviews5 followers
January 11, 2017
This is the first book I've read by this author and I really liked it. It is written in first person going back and forth with the point of view being from Jocelyn and Lance. An interesting part of the first person point of view was that the main characters were often talking directly to the reader. With Lance's point of view the f-word is thrown around very often (multiple times on each page). If that bothers you, you may want to pass on this one. If you're okay with it, I suggest checking it out.

The sex scenes between Jocelyn and Lance were hot!! That boy has some stamina! I didn't like how the age difference was continually brought up with Jocelyn being described often as being much older than Lance. That was a small thing though. I did like how Jocelyn and Lance's feelings were written in a way that I always felt were sincere. Michael, Jocelyn's husband, was also written perfectly. He was the soulless politician we all love to hate. I will be reading more by this author.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
Profile Image for Brandy Roberts.
2,082 reviews63 followers
January 8, 2017
If you are looking for a steamy read this is it this is the book you are looking for . They both know its wrong that they are attracted to one another they try to fight it but it reaches a point were they cant fight it anymore and when they finally let the heat go to a bowling hot just know you are going to need a cold shower and wont look at a dressing room without blushing ill tell you that . Lance is a super sexy dirty talking alpha man and once he get a taste of Jocelyn he becomes addicted . So of coarse the chemistry is off the charts steamy kindles hot . I cant wait to read more from this author
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hero = 10
heroine = 10
secondary characters = 10
chemistry = 10
steam = 10++++
character development = 10
pacing = 10
pov= dual
ending = HEA
cover = "FANNING SELF "
author = new but will be reading more from this author
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