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New York Scandal
She's accused of murder. Only he believes she's innocent.
New York's biggest scandal.
A love that defies the odds.
When Lottie Beckett is framed for her husband's murder by an obsessed stalker, she goes on the run. Taking refuge in New York City, she spends each day terrified that her past will track her down...and destroy her.
The most difficult thing Callan Hathaway ever had to do was watch Lottie marry another man. Nothing about that day felt right, and when he finds her waiting tables in a tiny Brooklyn café, his protective instincts won't allow him to walk away a second time. But while he knows that Lottie is innocent, becoming involved with a wanted woman, when his younger sister is embroiled in a brutal political battle for the office of NYC mayor, could prove devastating to his family.
The way Callan sees it, his only choice is to flush out the real killer...and the clock is ticking. He and Lottie face the fight of their lives for the future they so desperately want...and the love they never expected.
New York's biggest scandal.
A love that defies the odds.
When Lottie Beckett is framed for her husband's murder by an obsessed stalker, she goes on the run. Taking refuge in New York City, she spends each day terrified that her past will track her down...and destroy her.
The most difficult thing Callan Hathaway ever had to do was watch Lottie marry another man. Nothing about that day felt right, and when he finds her waiting tables in a tiny Brooklyn café, his protective instincts won't allow him to walk away a second time. But while he knows that Lottie is innocent, becoming involved with a wanted woman, when his younger sister is embroiled in a brutal political battle for the office of NYC mayor, could prove devastating to his family.
The way Callan sees it, his only choice is to flush out the real killer...and the clock is ticking. He and Lottie face the fight of their lives for the future they so desperately want...and the love they never expected.
352 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2021
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About the author
Rhyannon Byrd
80 books1,309 followersRhyannon Byrd is the national bestselling author of more than forty contemporary and paranormal romance titles, including the romantic thrillers LONDON AFFAIR and NEW YORK SCANDAL, and her books have been translated into ten languages. After years of enjoying the California sunshine, Rhyannon now lives in the beautiful Malvern Hills in England with her family and their ever-growing collection of concert T-shirts and coffee mugs.
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May 31, 2022
I have read none of the previous books in the series but I have them on my to be read shelf now because of this story. I’ve noticed that the author is new to me as well, so I was intrigued by this title even more.
Living her life on the run, Lottie didn't expect to be recognised and helped by a man that crossed her path years ago. From the met go, this story is full of suspenseful moments where she's trying to escape her past and someone who's set on making her disappear for good.
Callan is there with her at all times, and while they trust and know each other better, so their chemistry and relationship blooms.
A few hilarious moments and many twisted turns along the way, but an entertaining story overall.
I'm looking forward to read more by the author in the future.
Very grateful for my review copy
Living her life on the run, Lottie didn't expect to be recognised and helped by a man that crossed her path years ago. From the met go, this story is full of suspenseful moments where she's trying to escape her past and someone who's set on making her disappear for good.
Callan is there with her at all times, and while they trust and know each other better, so their chemistry and relationship blooms.
A few hilarious moments and many twisted turns along the way, but an entertaining story overall.
I'm looking forward to read more by the author in the future.
Very grateful for my review copy
February 7, 2022
I was given this book for an honest review! Great story with well written and likable characters! Definitely an entertaining romantic suspense! I hate reviews that have spoilers so I will only say this book is definitely worth the read. Since this is the 1st I have read from this author, I will be looking at her other books as well!
March 13, 2022
4.5 Stars
New York Scandal is a story of deceit, anguish, and murder. I enjoyed the concept of the story and found the characters likable and engaging. An overall well delivered romantic suspense, I will recommend this story and continue to read more by this author.
New York Scandal is a story of deceit, anguish, and murder. I enjoyed the concept of the story and found the characters likable and engaging. An overall well delivered romantic suspense, I will recommend this story and continue to read more by this author.
January 26, 2022
A page turning read of secrets, scandal and seduction.
March 14, 2022
Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read New York scandal by Rhyannon Byrd. Rhyannon was an author I read years ago, and I was looking forward to start reading again. Unfortunately, I really couldn't get into the characters, or the story, and kept putting it down. It was touted as a stand alone, but I felt like I had stepped into the middle of trilogy -- and so I finally picked it up and pushed through 21/2 stars rounded up to 3.
April 10, 2022
I DNF’d this book at around 15% and this saddens me more than I can say. I actually love this author and I LOVED one of her paranormal series and followed it for years. I was super excited to read something new of hers as it’s been a couple of years for me but the insta love was too dramatic and unbelievable so I just couldn’t buy into it.
December 28, 2021
This ARC was provided to me via Kindle by Headline and #NetGalley for my honest opinion. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
Intriguing, exciting, twists and turns.
Intriguing, exciting, twists and turns.
January 2, 2022
Although indicated as a standalone I was a little lost when I first started. I think maybe I should have read previous works. Lottie and Callan were interesting characters and the overall plot was intriguing, however, as the story progressed I found it to be so predictable and certain points ridiculous. How do security and protection experts always miss the mark?
January 31, 2022
3.5 stars
After witnessing the horrifying murder of her husband and then being framed, Lottie Beckett is on the run, hiding out in New York City for the past fourteen months. Even though she had been extra cautious and constantly looking over her shoulder, she didn’t think anyone should be able to recognize her. But she was not expecting Callan Hallaway. Her disguise was good, but he still knew her, she was the woman he has been thinking about ever since he first saw her marry another man. He never believed she had killed her husband and now that he has found her, he was determined to protect her and never let her go.
In Lottie and Callan’s story, we are all taken on a suspense-driven roller coaster ride with so many secrets and so many twists and turns. The evil that has been stalking Lottie was horrific but she was no longer alone. She had a slew of people wanting to help her. And she also had Callan, whom she felt that strong connection with all those months ago. Even with the danger looming, the chemistry was intense and they both did not want to deny it any longer. After so many nail-biting moments and so many close calls, my heart was so happy when the two of them were finally safe and able to be together.
Thank you Netgalley and Headline Eternal for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
After witnessing the horrifying murder of her husband and then being framed, Lottie Beckett is on the run, hiding out in New York City for the past fourteen months. Even though she had been extra cautious and constantly looking over her shoulder, she didn’t think anyone should be able to recognize her. But she was not expecting Callan Hallaway. Her disguise was good, but he still knew her, she was the woman he has been thinking about ever since he first saw her marry another man. He never believed she had killed her husband and now that he has found her, he was determined to protect her and never let her go.
In Lottie and Callan’s story, we are all taken on a suspense-driven roller coaster ride with so many secrets and so many twists and turns. The evil that has been stalking Lottie was horrific but she was no longer alone. She had a slew of people wanting to help her. And she also had Callan, whom she felt that strong connection with all those months ago. Even with the danger looming, the chemistry was intense and they both did not want to deny it any longer. After so many nail-biting moments and so many close calls, my heart was so happy when the two of them were finally safe and able to be together.
Thank you Netgalley and Headline Eternal for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
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